LiftMaster CSW24UL Installation Manual - Page 47

Position, Installation, MAXIMUM WIRE LENGTH, AMERICAN, GAUGE, WATTS OF, PANELS

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APPENDIX Position The location of the panel(s) is critical to the success of the installation. In general, the panel(s) should be mounted using the provided angle bracket facing due south. The solar panel(s) should be mounted in an area clear of all obstructions and shade from buildings and trees. If the panel(s) is not casting a shadow, the battery is not being charged. NOTE: Tall trees or buildings that do not shade the solar panel(s) in the summer could shade the solar panel(s) during the winter months when the sun sits lower in the sky. MAXIMUM WIRE LENGTH AMERICAN WIRE GAUGE (AWG) 20 WATTS OF PANELS 40 WATTS OF PANELS 60 WATTS OF PANELS 16 235 (71.6 m) 115 (35.1 m) 80 (24.4 m) 14 375 (114.3 m) 190 (57.9 m) 125 (38.1 m) 12 600 (182.9 m) 300 (91.4 m) 200 (61 m) 10 940 (286.5 m) 475 (144.8 m) 315 (96 m) Chart assumes: copper wire, 65°C, 5% drop, 30V nominal Installation Solar panel(s) MUST be installed facing south. Use a compass to determine direction. Below are general instructions for installing the solar panel(s). Your installation may vary slightly depending on the solar panel purchased. 1. Position the mounting bracket on the mounting surface. Mark and drill holes. 2. Secure the solar panel to the mounting bracket using the hex bolts, hex nuts and washers provided. 3. Secure the solar panel to the mounting surface using lag screws provided. 47

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Position
The location of the panel(s) is critical to the success of the installation. In
general, the panel(s) should be mounted using the provided angle bracket
facing
due south
. The solar panel(s) should be mounted in an area clear of
all obstructions and shade from buildings and trees. If the panel(s) is not
casting a shadow, the battery is not being charged.
NOTE:
Tall trees or buildings that do not shade the solar panel(s) in the
summer could shade the solar panel(s) during the winter months when the
sun sits lower in the sky.
MAXIMUM WIRE LENGTH
AMERICAN
WIRE
GAUGE
(AWG)
20 WATTS OF
PANELS
40 WATTS OF
PANELS
60 WATTS OF
PANELS
16
235 (71.6 m)
115 (35.1 m)
80 (24.4 m)
14
375 (114.3 m)
190 (57.9 m)
125 (38.1 m)
12
600 (182.9 m)
300 (91.4 m)
200 (61 m)
10
940 (286.5 m)
475 (144.8 m)
315 (96 m)
Chart assumes: copper wire, 65°C, 5% drop, 30V nominal
Installation
Solar panel(s) MUST be installed facing south. Use a compass to determine direction. Below are general instructions for installing the solar panel(s). Your
installation may vary slightly depending on the solar panel purchased.
1.
Position the mounting bracket on the mounting surface. Mark and drill holes.
2.
Secure the solar panel to the mounting bracket using the hex bolts, hex nuts and washers provided.
3.
Secure the solar panel to the mounting surface using lag screws provided.
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