Mercury 310 Automated Gate System
Installation and Programming Manual
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Install the solar panel as follows:
1. Assemble solar panel mounting bracket and panel
with included hardware (instructions included).
2. Install solar panel (in bracket) on suitable surface out
of shadows of surrounding buildings, walls, etc. Orient
panel to collect maximum sunlight energy throughout
the year. In the northern hemisphere, mount panels
facing south at an upward angle of about 45 degrees.
In the southern hemisphere orient panel to face north.
See images below.
3. To prepare for wiring to the Mercury 310 controller,
cut o two battery lugs from the end of the solar panel
wires, strip the wires back 3/8-7/16" (10-11mm), and
twist,
4. Install the solar panel wires (RED = +, BLACK = -) into
the DC/SOL input screw terminals on the controller
(see right).
NOTICE
If solar panel is wired in reverse polarity, the red DC/SOL LED will illuminate.
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Install Solar Panel
Solar Panel Connections
Solar Panel Orientation
45 Degrees
45 Degrees
NORTHERN Hemishere
SOUTHERN Hemishere
North
Direct
Sunlight
Direct
Sunlight
South
SolarBOX310
Solar Panel
Connector
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