A Ring Mobile Security Tower, positioned in a parking area near a business.

Assembling the Side Solar Panels for your Ring Mobile Security Tower

What to know

The Side Solar Panel kit adds two additional Solar Panels to your Ring Mobile Security Tower (one for each side of the Tower).

Installation takes approximately 30 to 45 minutes with a helper and requires basic hand tools not included in the installation kit.

Before you begin

Required tools

  • M4 and M5 hex keys
  • Tape measure
  • Pencil

Other requirements

  • A flat, clean work surface and clear access to both sides of the Ring Mobile Security Tower
  • Ring Mobile Security Tower must already be set up and positioned before installing the solar panels
  • An available helper for positioning panels

Complete parts list

The Side Solar Panel kit includes the following parts. You will install two assemblies (one per side), so verify you have two of everything listed below.

Important note: Some hardware kits may not include Reference Letters on the hardware. If yours does not, use the description, and part number to identify each part.

Description
Reference Letter
Part Number
Quantity
Image
Support tube
P
1017679-MDC- 001
4
Hollow cylindrical support tube shown in cross-section with break lines indicating extended length.

Plastic plug (for tube ends)
I
L-1835
4
Plastic plug with flat circular cap and cylindrical body featuring snap-fit retention tabs.

Quick release pin*
*Quick release pins can come with or without a lanyard.
N
L-1892
4
Quick-release pin with wire lanyard tethered to a flat metal mounting bracket

Strut channel connector
O
1018255-MDC- 001
4
Strut channel connector plate with three evenly spaced mounting holes marked with crosshairs.

Screw 12mm (for strut channel connector)
J
SCR-1532
8
12mm socket head cap screw with hexagonal Allen key recess and fully threaded shaft.

Strut channel rail
V
1017678-MDC- 001
8
Strut rail with connector pins on one end and break lines indicating extended length.

Routing clamp
C
L-1847
8
Routing clamp with arched saddle, circular bore for tube mounting, and flat base with mounting hole.

Screw 15mm (for routing clamp)
M
SCR-1504
16
15mm socket head cap screw with hexagonal Allen key recess and fully threaded shaft.

Solar panel mid-clamp
H
L-1865
4
Solar mid clamp with central bolt hole and tapered base for securing into strut channels.

Screw 40mm(for mid-clamp)
K
SCR-1506
4
40mm socket head cap screw with hexagonal Allen key recess and fully threaded shaft.

Solar panel
-
—
4
Monocrystalline solar panel with dark silicon cells arranged in a grid pattern within a silver aluminum frame.

Solar panel end-clamp
G
L-1866
8
Solar end clamp bracket with top flange, vertical back plate, and base mounting hole.

Screw 20mm(for end-clamp)
L
SCR-1530
8
20mm socket head cap screw with hexagonal Allen key recess and fully threaded shaft

Strut channel nut (for end-clamp)
F
NUT-1077
8
Strut channel nut with central threaded hole and serrated side flanges for gripping strut rails

Red three-foot solar wire extension
D
CA-1112
2
Red solar extension cable with male and female MC4 connectors, coiled in a loop

Black three-foot solar wire extension
E
CA-1116
2

Verifying the tube collar position

Some Solar Panel kits might require a quick adjustment before starting installation. Verify the position of the tube collar on each aluminum support tube. It should be 25 inches from the solid end of the tube, or 13-9/16 inches from the side with the pin holes.

If the tube collar is already in the correct position, proceed to Step 1 of the Side Solar Panel installation process below.

If the tube collar is not in the correct position:

  • Use the pencil and tape measure to mark the correct position on the tube - 25 inches from the solid end of the tube, or 13-9/16 inches from the side with the pin holes.
  • Use the M4 hex key to loosen the collar set screw.
  • Slide the collar to the marked position and re-tighten the set screw.
  • After the collar is in the correct position, proceed to Step 1 of the Side Solar Panel installation process below.

Side Solar Panel installation

1. Install the Support tubes

An illustration of aluminum tubes being inserted from the sides into the frame of the Mobile Security Tower.
  1. Remove the plastic plugs from the chassis, then insert the support tubes (
    P
    ) into the frame.
    Make sure the cut-outs face each other.
  2. Insert the plastic plugs (
    I
    ) into the outer tube ends.

2. Join the strut channel rails

An illustration of the strut channel rails for the Mobile Security Tower being joined together with connectors and screws.
  1. Insert a strut channel connector screws (
    J
    ) into the flat side of the strut channel connector.
  2. Insert a strut channel connector (
    O
    ) equally between two strut channels (
    V
    ), aligning the raised sides with the groove on the two pieces of strut channel rail. Make sure the holes are on the outer side of the rails.
  3. Tighten the screws (
    J
    ) on the strut channel connector firmly.

Repeat for the second pair of rails. Each side of the chassis uses two joined rail sets.

3. Mount the joined rails onto the Support tubes

An illustration of the joined rails being mounted to the aluminum tubes on the Mobile Security Tower.
  1. Place a routing clamp (
    C
    ) onto a support tube (
    P
    ) so its outer edge aligns with the inside edge of the tube's cut-out. Repeat for the other support tube.
  2. Place another routing clamp (
    C
    ) onto a support tube (
    P
    ) so its outer edge aligns with the outside edge of the tube. Repeat for the other support tube.
  3. Place one joined strut channel rail onto the support tube (
    P
    ), aligned with the inner routing clamps (
    C
    ), and secure with screws (M). The integrated nuts secure the bolts to the rails.
  4. Place one joined strut channel rail onto the support tube (
    P
    ), aligned with the outer routing clamps (
    C
    ), and secure with screws (
    M
    ). The integrated nuts secure the bolts to the rails.

4. Loosely attach the Mid-clamps

An illustration of the Solar Panel mid-clamps being attached to the rails with screws.
  1. Loosely attach the Solar Panel mid-clamps (
    H
    ) to the strut channel connector (
    O
    ) with the mid-clamp screws (
    K
    ).
  2. Leave the mid-clamps (
    H
    ) loose enough to slide along the rails. You will position them in the next step.

5. Install the Solar Panels

An illustration of the Solar Panels being installed onto the rails of the Mobile Security Tower.
  1. Place the Solar Panels onto the rails and verify the polarity of the "+" and "−" terminals.
    • The "+" terminal must be on the top edge of the top solar panel.
    • The "−" terminal must be at the bottom edge of the lowest solar panel.
  2. After verifying the polarity, tighten the mid-clamps (
    H
    ) to secure them.

Caution: Polarity matters. If the panels are oriented incorrectly, the system will not charge properly. Confirm the "+" and "−" terminal positions before fully tightening the mid-clamps.

Correct polarity orientation:

  • The "+" terminal must be on the top edge of the top solar panel.
  • The "−" terminal must be at the bottom edge of the lowest solar panel.

6. Install the end-clamps

An illustration of the end-clamps being installed onto the rails of the Mobile Security Tower with screws.

Slide the assembled end-clamps (G), with screw (L) and strut channel nut (F), onto the ends of the rails and tighten the screws (L).

7. Connect the wiring

An illustration of the wiring and wire extensions being installed on the Solar Panels.
  1. Connect the "+" and "−" wires that are adjacent to each other between the two panels. Ensure the connectors are fully engaged and the latches click securely into place.
  2. Attach the red three-foot solar wire extension (
    D
    ) to the "+" terminal.
  3. Attach the black three-foot solar wire extension (
    E
    ) to the "−" terminal.
  4. Feed the wires through the slots on the tubes.

8. Insert the Quick release pin

An illustration of the set pin being inserted into the aluminum tubes.

After the three-foot extension cables are routed through the tube slots, insert the quick release pin (N) into the tubes to secure them.

Important note: Do not insert the quick release pin before the cables are routed. Inserting it early blocks the cable from passing through and exiting into the Base.

9. Repeat for the other side

An illustration of the finished assembly, after repeating the installation steps for the Solar Panel on the other side of the Mobile Security Tower.

Repeat all steps above on the opposite side of the chassis to install the second Solar Panel assembly.

10. Connect the cables inside the Base

Inside the Base, you will find four Solar Panel cables, one set for each panel. Each panel has red and black cables. The Solar Panel on the cover comes pre-wired, and you will not need to connect them yourself.

  1. Connect the red extension cables you fed through the channels in
    Step 8
    to available red cable connectors on the matching side.
  2. Connect the black extension cables you fed through the channels in
    Step 8
    to available black cable connectors on the matching side.

Troubleshooting

Important note: For any issues not covered below, call Ring Business Support at 1-800-RING-HELP or visit business.ring.com/support. Have your device serial number and account info ready.

The tubes will not seat or the cut-outs do not line up

Confirm both support tubes (P) are inserted so their cut-outs face each other. The rails depend on this orientation in a later step.

The rails do not sit flat on the tubes

Check that the outer rail is at the edge of the tube and the inner rail aligns with the cut-out. If misaligned, loosen the routing clamps (C), reposition, and re-tighten.

The mid-clamp (H) will not tighten down evenly on the Solar Panel

Make sure the panel's frame is flat against the rail surface, and the mid-clamp (H) is squarely seated on the panel edge.

The polarity check fails after wiring

  1. Confirm the top panel's "+" terminal is at the top edge.
  2. Confirm the bottom panel's "−" terminal is at the bottom edge.
  3. Verify red is connected to "+" and black to "−" on the three-foot extensions.

The wires will not feed through the tube slots

The tube cut-outs face inward (toward each other) after installation. If you cannot find the slot opening, check that you are feeding the wire on the inside-facing side of the tube.

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