Solar panel installation, Select site for solar panel(s) – Chamberlain LA412 User Manual
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SOLAR PANEL INSTALLATION
Select Site for Solar Panel(s)
The solar panel(s) must be located in an open area clear of obstructions and shading for the entire day. The solar
panel(s) comes with a 10' cable. If a location near the control box cannot be found, an additional cable will be required.
The LA412 Solar Gate Operator is not supported in northern climates where temperatures reach below -4F. This is due
to cold weather and a reduced number of hours of sunlight during the winter months. Cycle rate may vary from solar chart
for areas that reach below 32F. Solar panels should be cleaned on a regular basis for best performance to ensure proper
operation.
NUMBER OF CYCLES PER DAY
10W SOLAR
Arm Only
Zone 1
50
Zone 2
40
Zone 3
12
1
1
1
2
3
3
Single Arm Installations
1 PANEL
Accessories
Solenoid Lock
50
35
10
Loop
50
31
10
LM202
50
31
10
20W SOLAR
Arm Only
50
50
28
2 PANEL
Accessories
Solenoid Lock
50
50
25
Loop
50
50
26
LM202
50
50
26
30W SOLAR
Arm Only
50
50
46
3 PANEL
Accessories
Solenoid Lock
50
50
40
Loop
50
50
44
LM202
50
50
44
NUMBER OF CYCLES PER DAY
10W SOLAR
Arms Only
Zone 1
50
Zone 2
25
Zone 3
8
Dual Arm Installations
1 PANEL
Accessories
Solenoid Lock
50
23
7
Loop
50
23
6
LM202
50
23
6
20W SOLAR
Arms Only
50
50
20
2 PANEL
Accessories
Solenoid Lock
50
50
18
Loop
50
50
18
LM202
50
50
18
30W SOLAR
Arms Only
50
50
30
3 PANEL
Accessories
Solenoid Lock
50
50
27
Loop
50
50
28
LM202
50
50
28
4
4
4
NOT AVAILABLE
NOT AVAILABLE
The map (above) and cycles/day ratings are approximations and do not account for installed accessories that draw
additional battery power. Ratings vary based on gate construction and installation. They are also shown for using a single
10W solar panel in conjunction with two 12 Volt 7.0 AH batteries. Ratings will improve by adding additional 10W solar
panels. If required, up to three 10W panels (30W total) can be wired in parallel to increase the number of cycles per day.
NOTE: The solar panel(s) recommendation is based upon the average solar radiation and the temperature effects on batteries in the
given regions. Local geography and weather conditions may require additional solar panels. Solar panels cannot be installed in areas that
experience heavy fog or lake effect rain and snow.
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Solar Panel Installation