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3.4 Mounting the solar panel
It is essential to ensure the panel is mounted in a location that receives at least a few hours of sunlight each day.
The receiver has been designed to utilise the Solar Panel on top as a water deflector. Ensure the receiver/panel are
mounted in a Horizontal plane to reduce the chance of water egress.
The Solar panel should not be mounted on the top of Aluminium or metal roofs, as this will reduce the RF range from the
remote control, and also decrease the battery life due to extreme temperatures from the roof.
Mounting on the front of the Headbox
When installing the solar panel on the front of the headbox a 10mm hole will need to be drilled to pass through the
power cable from the battery pack / receiver. Two 3mm holes are also required to fit it onto the headbox. Mount the
solar panel to the side where the motor is located on the Awning and mark where the holes need to be drilled.
It is possible to minimise the exposed 10mm hole by mounting the receiver unit 5mm further right before mounting.
This enables the power cable hole to be partially covered.
Installation / Setup
Passing through power cable
Solar panel mounted onto headbox with two screws
3.3 – Mounting the solar panel
Based on the positioning of the solar panel to capture as much sun as possible, this will determine
where it will be mounted.
Mounting on Headbox
If the solar panel can be mounted on the head box, there are two positions.
-Front or top of headbox if face fitted
-Front of headbox if fitted in reveal
When installing the solar panel on head box a 10mm hole will need to be drilled to pass through the
power cable from the battery pack / receiver and also two 3mm holes to fit it onto the headbox.
Mount the solar panel to the side where the motor is located on the Awning and mark where the
holes need to be drilled out.
Drilling holes into headbox
Passing through power cable
Solar panel mounted onto headbox with two screws
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