Chamberlain LA412 User Manual
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POSITION SOLAR PANEL(S)
NOTE: If the panel(s) is not casting a shadow, the battery is not being charged.
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 shading from buildings and trees. The area should be clear for a 180° arc from due east of the
panel(s) location to due west of the panel(s) location.
NOTE: If the panel(s) is not casting a shadow, the battery is not being charged.
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 shading from buildings and trees. The area should be clear for a 180° arc from due east of the
panel(s) location to due west of the panel(s) location.
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.
months when the sun sits lower in the sky.
Sun’s Position
Solar Panel
South
NOTE: DO NOT install solar panel near potential
shading or obstructions that will block the panel
during any part of the day.
shading or obstructions that will block the panel
during any part of the day.
TIP: To optimize the system for
winter operation the angle can be
increased an additional 15° (solar
panel(s) sits more vertical).
winter operation the angle can be
increased an additional 15° (solar
panel(s) sits more vertical).
TIP: The area around the solar panel(s)
should be clear of shadows or obstructions
to the sun for a 180° arc east to west.
should be clear of shadows or obstructions
to the sun for a 180° arc east to west.
TIP: Wire runs should be kept as short as possible.
The solar panel(s) can be located up to 100' from the
operator using #16 AWG wire in any direction, including
elevating it.
The solar panel(s) can be located up to 100' from the
operator using #16 AWG wire in any direction, including
elevating it.
180°
South
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Solar Panel Installation