Install Control Box and Solar Panels
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What happens here
Mount the control box and solar panels to the wooden post. First, install the main control box, which houses the circuit board and battery. Next, assemble the solar panels onto their mounting rod and attach the entire assembly to the post using provided brackets and lag bolts. Ensure the solar panels are angled towards the south for optimal sunlight exposure, but also consider mounting them high enough to prevent damage from livestock. Feed all wires (solar panel wires, gate opener arm wires) into the control box through the provided grommets, ensuring a neat and organized setup. The system is designed to charge the batteries even without direct sunlight.
Goal: Mount and wire the control box and solar panels for power
Tools and materials
- Control Box TMT Automation Inc — Housing the circuit board and battery for the gate opener
- Drill Milwaukee — Driving screws and pre-drilling holes
- Grommets TMT Automation Inc — Protecting wires entering the control box
- Lag Bolts — Securing the solar panel assembly to the post
- Mounting Rod TMT Automation Inc — Supporting the solar panels
- Solar Panels TMT Automation Inc — Charging the system batteries
- Extra Wire — Extending wires if necessary for a clean install