Linear SP1024 Leaflet

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Parts Included:
A. Solar Panel
B. Lag Screws (4)
C. Pipe Clamp (4)
D. Curved Pipe
E. 1/4” Nuts (4)
F. 1/4” x 1/2” Bolt (4)
G. Wire Nuts
H. Compass
Tools Required :
• Slotted (flat blade) Screwdriver
• 7/16” open end wrench
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Compatible with all Linear APeX™ enabled DC 
Slide and Swing Gate Operators.
SP1024 Solar
Battery Charger
Installation Manual
10 Watt, 24 Volt
Solar Panel Installation
Step 1: Slide the 1/4” bolts (F) through the bottom of each channel 
so the threaded part of each bolt comes through top of frame, 
position the pipe (D) between the bolts and place two clamps (C) 
over the curved pipe onto the bolts. The clamp at the top of the 
solar panel should fi t over the pin on the curved pipe. Secure with 
the 1/4” nuts (E).
Step 2: Determine the site for installation 
of the solar panel. It is important to install 
the solar panel facing the path of the 
sun
 where full sun will strike its face 
throughout the day. The solar panel 
cannot be shaded out or obstructed 
by trees, bushes, buildings etc for 
any part of the day.
 The curved pipe 
(D) maintains the proper angle to the 
sun. Secure the solar panel assembly 
to a wooden post or fence using two 
pipe clamps (C) and #2 lag screws (B) 
as shown in the illustration. If your fence 
post is metal, you will need alternative 
hardware not provided, (i.e. U-clamps 
or metal screws).
IMPORTANT: the solar panel must be positioned facing the path of 
the sun, due south and in an open area away from shade. It should 
receive at least 8 hours of direct sunlight for a full charge.
Step 3: All Linear APeX powered gate operators have a POWER 
IN terminal on their control boards marked 24V SOLAR PANEL for 
connecting the solar panel wires (See illustration).  Feed the free 
end of the solar panel wires into the control box and attach them 
to the 24V SOLAR PANEL terminals APeX control board. The RED 
solar panel wire goes to the (+) POSITIVE Solar terminal and the 
BLACK solar panel wire goes to the (–) NEGATIVE Solar terminal. 
See diagram below.
IMPORTANT: Improper installation of these wires will cause 
damage to the APeX controller or solar panel.
HINT: If the solar panel must be placed more than 10 ft. from the 
control box (but less than 250 feet away), use multi-stranded, 16 
gauge (AWG), direct burial, low-voltage wire. Never use telephone 
wire or solid core wire.
IMPORTANT: To provide secure and moisture resistant splices for 
solar panels use a direct burial splice kit for underground splices 
and an above ground splice kit for above ground splices. These 
splice kits can be found at hardware and electrical supply stores.
RED
BLACK
PRINTER’S INSTRUCTIONS:
INSTR,INSTL,SP1024 - FILE NAME: P502 - INK: BLACK - MATERIAL: 20 LB. MEAD BOND - SIZE: 8.500” X 11.000” - SCALE: 1-1 - SIDE: 1 OF 2