SOL-LUX AUXILIARY SOLAR PANEL Manual

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The solar panel located on the top right of the awning is used to charge the E
provides light level sensing for the autonomous functions (auto extend and retract).
If the awning is mounted in a shaded area, such as directly under an eve, the solar panel
functions will be diminished and may not provide adequate battery charging. For these
cases, an auxiliary solar panel should be purchased and installed in an area receiving direct
sunlight to increase sun level sensitivity and provide proper battery charging.
The auxiliary solar panel can be installed during the original installation or can be added after
installation if needed.
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NCLUDED IN IT
Auxiliary Solar Panel
M S
OUNTING THE OLAR
1. Position the panel where it can receive a minimum of 1 hour of direct sunlight per day. The panel may be oriented
vertically or horizontally. Do not place the panel directly under the awning's shadow.
Wire Routing Note:
There is approximately 240" of wire from the solar panel. Allow approximately 3"
to extend above the bottom of the awning for routing into the endcap.
Routing the wire around corners or obstacles will use more wire than a straight
line. Adjust the position of the panel to accommodate the wire routing.
2. Mark the location of the mounting holes.
3. For wood structure: Drill two (2) 1/8" x 2" deep pilot holes.
4. For brick or concrete:
4.1. Drill two (2) 1/4" x 2" deep pilot holes.
4.2. Ream holes out to 5/16" for anchors.
4.3. Install the provided anchors into the holes.
5. Mount the panel using the provided #12 x 1 1/2" pan head screws.
6. Press the plugs in over the screw heads.
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237"
Maximum
(see text)
Plug (x2)
17"
4"
A
UXILIARY
battery and
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Plug #12 x 1 1/2" Screw
(x2) (x2)
Pilot Hole (x2)
1 4 "
#12 x 1 1/2"
If mounting into brick or concrete,
Pan Head Screw (x2)
drill and ream the pilot holes as
shown and use the supplied anchors.
1
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S P
OLAR ANEL
Auxiliary Solar Panel
Wall Anchor Jumper
(x2)
Wall Surface
Structure
Ø 1/8" x 2"
Pilot Hole
For Wood
Brick or Concrete
Wall Anchor
Ø 1/4" x 2"
Pilot Hole
Ream To 5/16"
For Anchor
For Brick and Concrete
Y
X
X + Y = 237"
December, 2018
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SoL018
SoL030
SoL024
(Max.)
SoL025