Hunter SP-WVL User manual

WVL SOLAR PANEL
INSTALLATION GUIDE
SP-WVL
Solar Panel for Wireless Valve Link Systems

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ComponentsTable of Contents
1. Solar Panel
2. 40' (12 m) Cable and WVL Solar End Cap Connection
3. Solar Panel Ball Mount
4. Wall-Mount Hardware
2Components
3Installing the Solar Panel
6WVL App Setup
7Notices
7Support

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1. Remove the lock nut, end cap, and 9 V batteries from the
existing Wireless Valve Link.
2. Feed the entire bundle of Solar Panel wire through the end cap
lock nut.
3. Plug cable into connector within Wireless Valve Link battery
compartment.
4. Install the Solar Panel end cap in the Wireless Valve Link body
and tighten the lock nut to secure in place.
Installing the Solar Panel

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Installing the Solar Panel
1. Feed the red and black wires up through the Solar Panel
ball mount.
2. Install the ball mount where the Solar Panel will be located
using one of the following methods:
• Use the four included screws and anchors for drilling into a
wall or at surface.
• Use hose clamps or zip ties to attach to any round surface
(e.g., pole, post, stake, pipe).

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Installing the Solar Panel
1. Open the Solar Panel cover and attach the Solar Panel over
the ball mount. Make sure the red and black wires are coming
through the ball mount into the Solar Panel housing and have
enough slack to reach the (+) and (–) terminals.
2. Position the Solar Panel in the desired location and tighten the
three screws around the ball mount to secure it in place.
3. Feed the wires through the waterproof grommet and attach
the red wire from the cable to the red (+) terminal screw and the
black wire to the black (–) terminal screw.
4. Ensure the rechargeable battery pack within the Solar Panel is
installed and connected properly.
5. Close the Solar Panel cover and tighten the screw to seal
the housing.

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WVL App Setup
When using the Solar Panel with a Wireless Valve Link, use the
Bluetooth®enabled Hunter Wireless Valve Link App to designate
the Wireless Valve Link as "Solar Powered."
1. Open the Wireless Valve Link App and connect to the Wireless
Valve Output Module (WVOM).
2. Select the WVL menu.
3. Toggle the Solar Powered switch to an active state when
editing an existing or adding a new Wireless Valve Link.
4. The Dashboard Details menu will indicate battery health with a
solar icon for all Wireless Valve Links powered by solar .

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Scan to access helpful information about your product, including
installation tips, controller programming, and more.
hunter.help/WVL
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for help
Batteries should be recycled or disposed of separately from
household waste and according to local environmental laws
and guidelines.
Notices Support

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Notes

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