Solar Panel Instructions - Mighty Mule FM402 Installation Manual

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NEVER USE TRANSFORMER AND SOLAR PANEL(S) AT THE SAME TIME!

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT LOW VOLTAGE WIRE:

•

The only wire acceptable for use with GTO products is 16 gauge stranded, low voltage, PVC sheathed wire. This

particular gauge enables the solar panel to provide an adequate charge through the control board to the battery

at distances up to 250'.

•

DO NOT use telephone wire or solid core wire. Unlike stranded wire, these types of wire are inadequate for use

with your gate opener system.

Step 1

Make sure the power switch is OFF.

Step 2

Strip 3/16" off the ends of the low voltage wire and twist tightly. Attach

these ends to the 14VAC OR SOLAR terminals located on the terminal

block. Be certain not to let the exposed wires touch each other!

BATT +

Step 3

WHT

GRN

RED

Insert one solar panel wire into a 14VAC OR

BLK

SOLAR terminal. Insert the other solar panel

14 VAC

wire into the remaining 14VAC OR SOLAR

SOLAR

Low Voltage Wire

VAR6

from Transformer

terminal. The wires can be connected to the

or Solar Panel

ON OFF

14VAC OR SOLAR terminals regardless of

color/polarity.

Step 4

Tighten set screws against exposed end of wires. A dab of household

petroleum jelly on each terminal will help prevent corrosion.

NOTE: For multiple panels, wire the panels in

parallel as shown in this diagram.

rev 12-14-15