Mighty Mule FM121 - Manual (Page 2)

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Rev. 09/29/10
IMPORTANT: To provide secure and moisture resistant splices for
solar panels use a direct burial splice kit for underground splices
and an above ground splice kit for above ground splices. These
splice kits can be found at hardware and electrical supply stores.
STEP 1:
Slide the M8 bolts (F) through
the bottom of each channel so threaded part of
each bolt comes through top of frame. Position
the curved pipe (D) between the bolts and place
two pipe clamps (C) over the curved pipe onto
the bolts. Secure with the M8 nuts (E).
STEP 2: Determine the installation site for the solar panel. IMPORTANT:
• Place the panel facing due south in the path of the sun.
• The solar panel must be placed in an open area away from shade.*
• The solar panel should receive at least 8 hours of direct sunlight for a full charge.
• Mount the panel using the curved pipe provided to maintain the proper angle to the sun.
Secure the solar panel assembly to a wooden post or fence using two pipe
clamps (C) and four lag bolts (B) as shown in the illustration. If your fence
post is metal, you will need alternative hardware not provided,
(e.g., U-clamps or metal screws).
*If the solar panel must be placed more than 10 ft. from the control box in
order to receive direct sunlight, you can use up to 250 ft. of multi-stranded,
16 gauge, direct burial, low-voltage wire [RB509]. NEVER use telephone
wire or solid core wire.
A. Solar Panel
B. Lag Bolts (4)
C. Pipe Clamps (4)
D. Curved Pipe
E. M8 Nuts (4)
F. M8 Bolts (4)
G. Wire Nuts (2)
H. Compass
Tools Required :
• Flat blade Screwdriver
•
1 / 2 " open end wrench
A
B
C
F
G
H
C
E
D
Parts Included: