3
Powering the System
Installation of the Transformer
IMPORTANT:
• Thetransformerisdesignedandintendedforindoor use. If the transformer can be plugged only into
an outside electrical outlet, a weatherproof cover or housing (available at local electrical supply stores)
must be used.
• AlllowvoltagewireusedwiththeGTOPRO®GateOpenermustbe16gaugedualconductor,
multi-stranded, direct burial wire (see page 20 and the Accessory Catalog). Do not run more than
1000 feet of wire.
• Ifyourgateismorethan1000ft.fromanacpowersource,youwillneedtouseatleastone5watt
SolarPaneltochargethebattery(see Accessory Catalog). Refer to the Solar Panels and Gate
Activity chart below.
Step 1
Make sure the power switch is OFF before proceeding to the next step.
Step 2
Select the electrical outlet outlet into which you will plug the transformer.
Measure the distance from this outlet to the control box following the path
where the wire will be laid. After you have measured how much wire is
needed, cut the wire to the appropriate length.
The table and map
illustrate the maximum
number of gate cycles
to expect per day in a
particular area when
usingfrom5to30watts
of solar charging power.
(see Accessory Catalog).
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:Amaximumof30wattsofsolar
charging power can be connected to the
GTOPRO®GateOpener.ConsultSolar
Panel Installation Instructions for further
information.
Winter Ratings Zone 1 Zone 2 Zone 3
12vsinglegate(5watts)solarcharger 4 8 13
12vsinglegate(10watts)solarcharger 8 16 26
12vsinglegate(15watts)solarcharger 11 20 30
12vsinglegate(20watts)solarcharger 14 28 38
12vsinglegate(25watts)solarcharger 17 36 46
12vsinglegate(30watts)solarcharger 20 44 54
Optional Solar Panels and Gate Activity
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