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Installing your Solar Panel (USB-C) (2nd Gen)

This article outlines the step-by-step process to install the Solar Panel (USB-C) (2nd Gen).

Choose an install location with the most direct sunlight.

If you are in the Northern Hemisphere, direct your Solar Panel toward the south.

Illustration for installation in the Northern Hemisphere indicating to direct the solar charger toward the south.

If you are in the Southern Hemisphere, direct your Solar Panel toward the north.

Illustration for installation if you are in the Southern Hemisphere, indicating to direct your solar charger toward the north.

Make sure there is nothing blocking sunlight from reaching your Solar Panel.

Illustration of a clear path to the solar panel with nothing blocking the sunlight.Illustration showing the solar mount charger being blocked and not receiving any sunlight.

Hardware in the box

Illustration showing the Solar Panel installation hardware.
  • Mounting screws
  • Mounting anchors
  • Cable clips

Tools needed

Illustration of a cross point screw driver needed for installation.Illustration of a battery powered drill for use during installation.
  • Phillips-head screwdriver
  • Drill (optional)

Installing your Solar Panel

Screw the bracket to the wall.

Illustration of the Solar Panel Mounting Bracket being secured to the wall with the included mounting screws.

If mounting to brick, concrete, or stucco, use wall anchors and a 6mm drill bit.

Illustration of a wood mounting surface.Illustration of mounting with only screws into a wood mounting surface.Illustration of a brick mounting surface.illustration of how to pre-drill the mounting holes in your wall then, insert the wall anchors before inserting the mounting screws when mounting on stucco, brick, or concrete.

Slide the Solar Panel onto the bracket until it clicks into place.

Illustration showing to slide the Solar Panel onto the bracket until it clicks into place.

Loosen the adjustment nut and adjust the positioning as needed for most direct sunlight.

Illustration showing how to loosen the adjustment nut and adjust the positioning as needed for most direct sunlight.

Tighten the adjustment nut once positioned.

We recommend that the Solar Panel is at about a 45 degree angle facing the sun.

Illustration showing to tighten the adjustment nut once positioned around the recommended 45 degree angle.

Wrap any spare cable around the cable holder and clip the cable into one of the cable stops.

Illustration showing the excess cable wrapped around the cable holder and clipped into the cable stop.

Connect your Solar Panel to your Ring device using the USB-C cable.

Illustration of how to connect your Solar Panel to your Ring device by plugging in the USB-C cable.

Barrel Connector option:

Illustration of how to connect your Solar Panel to your Ring device by plugging in the Barrel Connector or USB-C to Barrel Converter.

Use the cable clips to secure the cable in place.

Illustration showing use of the cable clips to secure the cable in place.

Your Solar Panel is now installed.

Last updated 1 year ago

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