Mighty Mule FM500 Blue Board - Manual (Page 26)

Solar Panel Installation
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Winter Ratings Zone 1 Zone 2 Zone 3
12 v single gate (10 watts) solar charger 8 16 26
12 v single gate ( 5 watts) solar charger 4 8 13
12 v single gate (15 watts) solar charger 11 20 30
12 v single gate (20 watts) solar charger 14 28 38
12 v single gate (25 watts) solar charger 17 36 46
12 v single gate (30 watts) solar charger 20 44 54
The table and map illustrate the
maximum number of gate cycles to
expect per day in a particular area
when using from 5 to 30 watts of
solar charging power. (see accessory
pages in back of this book). The
figures shown are for winter
(minimum sunlight) and do not account for the use of
any accessory items. Accessories connected to your
system will draw additional power from the battery.
NOTE: A minimum of 5 watts of solar charging power
is required for Mighty Mule 500 single gate systems, with
a maximum of 30 watts. A second battery (7 amp tractor,
auto or deep cycle marine battery) is recommended for solar
and/or high traffic applications, if needed. Consult
Solar Panel Installation Instructions for further information.
Toward
Equator
1
The solar panel must be positioned facing the path of the sun
and in an open area away from shade. It should receive at least 8
hours of direct sunlight for a full charge.
IMPORTANT: Mount the panel using
the curved pipe provided to maintain
the proper angle to the sun.
2
Feed wire from solar panel through hole in knockout in
control box.
(Optional)
IMPORTANT: Requires 8 hours
of direct sunlight a day.