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AV-09-4WL Solar Windsock Light Kit
Installation of the Solar Panel & Battery Box Cage
Tools required
• Digging implement (for post)
• Under size drill for 12mm screws
• Spanner
Unpacking Instructions
Unpack all hardware and verify container contents in accordance with Figure 5 “Installation of Solar
Panel & Battery Box Cage”. Please contact your Avlite office if there is any hardware missing.
Initial Inspection
Inspect all hardware for damage. If there is any damage, please contact your Avlite Office.
Installation
Refer to Figure 4 “Panel & Cage Footprint” and Figure 5 “Installation of Solar Panel & Battery Box
Cage” during installation of the panel and cage.
Installing the Post
A suitable mounting point for the Solar Panel and Battery Box Cage is to be provided by the client. It is
usual to use a purpose installed post. The following should be observed:-
• The post should be of a durable timber, or other durable material.
• Recommended minimum post size is 150mm x 150mm, or larger if the Battery Box Cage needs to
be installed immediately beneath the Solar Panel.
• The length of post required is the sum of exposed length (normally 1.25m) plus the required depth
into the ground which is dependant on local soil conditions (recommended depth 850 minimum).
• The Solar Panel is to face south if installed in the northern hemisphere and north if in the
Southern hemisphere. Therefore, faces of the post must be aligned with the cardinal points of the
compass.
• The post should not be more than 20m from the windsock post, and should not be located so as to
place the Solar Panel in shade for a significant time.
• The Solar Panel is tempered glass, so the post should be located away from any objects which
might fall on the installation.
• The post and equipment footprint should be at least 300mm clear of the windsock itself under all
conditions.
a. If you are mounting the Panel and Cage on a post, then dig a hole and install the post in the
chosen location.
