I have a gate operator that is solar powered. When I hooked it up, it had no power at all. Do the batteries need to charge for a while before the operator is operational. The batteries (2X 12v- 35 amps) are gel batteries connected in a series can I charge them with an electric charger (if so how??) or just let them charge up with the solar panel.
Also I bypassed it to see if the unit was malfunctioning and it ran fine when I plug it in a socket.
