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  • Page 1 sprint gate solar Install Manual 1.06.17...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Solar Panel Post Solar Panel Gate Stops Power Up Programming Connect Aerial Connect Remotes Set Solar Mode Accessories Solar Controller Solar Gates In Winter Solar Angles kit parts trouble shooting Call our Tech Team 1800 241 733 Video instructions are on downee.com.au.
  • Page 3: Purchase Separately

    kit parts BOOSTER SOLAR MOTOR AERIAL PANEL (pre-wired) & KEY (pre-wired) REMOTES MOTOR-TO-POST SOLAR ARM-TO-GATE BRACKET PANEL ROTATING BRACKET POST BATTERY BOX SOLAR & KEY CONTROLLER BATTERIES (pre-wired) (pre-wired) (pre-wired) purchase separately Post Cap not supplied. Grab one to match the gate post Solar Panel is mounted on.
  • Page 4: Motor

    motor • Can be mounted on left or right post. TIPS • Best motor position is half-way up gate post. EXISTING GATES NOTE Check gates are in excellent operating condition. Gates & hinges in poor condition will give you trouble and prematurely wear the motor. Pin all arms sections together.
  • Page 5 Adjust post bracket to fit gate post. Mount post bracket as shown, with bottom edge on mark. (See previous page) GATE THIS SIDE >>>> Bolt motor to post bracket. Tighten arm on motor. Play around to set the rotating bracket to the gate stay/frame. Then attach it to arm pivot.
  • Page 6: Battery Box

    NOTE Steel post cap not supplied in kit. Measure diameter of post to match cap. Downee caps avail. to 150mm. East-West Drill a hole in centre of post cap and bolt it onto the panel post. Position bolt holes east-west for the solar panel to face north.
  • Page 7: Solar Panel

    solar panel If tree shade covers the solar panel between 9am – 3pm it can seriously reduce the battery charge. Even if just for a short time. Solar panel shouldn’t be covered by tree shade. Panel can be placed in a full-sun position up to 30m* away from the gate. *use low voltage cable (2-core + earth 2.5mm2).
  • Page 8: Power Up

    power up Control Remove motor cover, and control board cover. Board 22VAC INPUT Remove existing black wires from 22VAC INPUT terminals. Pull them through, out of the way. Connect the brown-blue wires from the battery into the 22VAC INPUT terminals. Punch a hole in the grommet on motor base.
  • Page 9: Programming

    programming Digital Display Programming Buttons Scroll up Scroll down Position gate half-way between open closed. Lock arm with key (shown) Arm lock key 8888 p003 Scroll to shows on display. 8888 Press middle button once. flashes. 8888 Press & hold the middle button till stops flashing.
  • Page 10: Connect Aerial

    connect aerial Aerial Terminals Grommet Motor bottom view Thread coaxial cable through grommet in motor base. Strip black outer cable approx. 50mm. Separate inner & outer wires. Twist outer wire. Strip end off clear insulation. Trim inner and outer cable to same length. Connect both ends of coaxial in aerial terminals.
  • Page 11: Set Solar Mode

    set solar mode 8888 Scroll to & Press OK 88881 0 Change parameter to 8888 ____ Scroll back to Test remote control. If gate works replace the both covers ‘cos you’re done! NOTE In solar mode, screen will turn off and blink once every 10sec accessories The standard Sprint Gate is operated with remote controls. Other accessories can quickly and easily be added to automate its open/close function such as visitor control and improved security.
  • Page 12: Solar Controller

    solar controller The controller let’s you monitor solar panel and battery conditions. No adjustments to controller are needed during installation. Solar Controller is supplied pre-wired. Cables include connectors to plug the motor and solar panel to the controller. LOAD ON/OFF CHARGE Off: Current overload...
  • Page 13: Solar Gates In Winter

    solar gates in winter City Winter Spring/ Summer Autumn Adelaide 32° 55° 78° Albany 32° 55° 78° During colder months, solar gates in the Albury 30° 54° 78° southern parts of Australia may not get Alice Springs 42° 66° 90° enough sun to fully charge batteries.
  • Page 14 City Winter Spring/ Summer City Winter Spring/ Summer Autumn Autumn Epping 32° 56° 80° Mount Isa 46° 69° 92° Ferntree Gully 28° 52° 76° Murray Bridge 32° 55° 78° Forster 34° 58° 82° Nerang 38° 62° 86° Frankston East 28° 52°...
  • Page 15: Trouble Shooting

    trouble shooting Call our Tech Team 1800 241 733...
  • Page 16 downee.com.au...

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