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COMMERCIAL 24VDC HIGH TRAFFIC OVERHEAD DOOR AND GATE OPERATOR WITH BATTERY BACKUP INSTALLATION MANUAL HCTDCU Motor Unit HCT08 8 Foot Rail HCT10 10 Foot Rail HCT12 12 Foot Rail Register your operator to receive • THIS PRODUCT IS TO BE INSTALLED AND SERVICED BY A updates and offers from LiftMaster TRAINED TECHNICIAN ONLY.
TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY OPERATION SAFETY SYMBOL AND SIGNAL WORD REVIEW ........2 GATE/DOOR OPERATOR SETUP EXAMPLES ........23 USAGE CLASS ..................3 CONTROL BOARD OVERVIEW .............24 UL325 ENTRAPMENT PROTECTION REQUIREMENTS ......3 RESET BUTTON ...................25 SAFETY INSTALLATION INFORMATION ..........4 OPERATOR ALARM ................25 GATE CONSTRUCTION INFORMATION ..........5 ADJUSTABLE OPEN SPEED ..............25 REMOTE CONTROL ................25 INTRODUCTION...
SAFETY USAGE CLASS CLASS I – RESIDENTIAL VEHICULAR GATE OPERATOR A vehicular gate operator (or system) intended for use in garages or parking areas associated with a residence of one-to four single families. CLASS II – COMMERCIAL/GENERAL ACCESS VEHICULAR GATE OPERATOR A vehicular gate operator (or system) intended for use in a commercial location or building such as a multi-family housing unit (five or more single family units), hotel, garages, retail store, or other buildings...
SAFETY SAFETY INSTALLATION INFORMATION Vehicular gate systems provide convenience and security. Gate The Stop and/or Reset (if provided separately) must be located in systems are comprised of many component parts. The gate the line-of-sight of the gate. Activation of the reset control shall not operator is only one component.
SAFETY GATE CONSTRUCTION INFORMATION Vehicular gates should be installed in accordance with ASTM F2200: Standard Specification for Automated Vehicular Gate Construction. For a copy, contact ASTM directly at 610-832-9585 or www.astm.org. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS 3.1.4 A positive stop shall be required to limit travel to the designed fully open position.
INTRODUCTION OPERATOR SPECIFICATIONS Usage Classification Class II, III, and IV Main AC Supply 120 Vac, 4 Amps 240 Vac, 2 Amps System Operating Voltage 24 Vdc Transformer Run / Battery Backup Accessory Power 24 Vdc, 500mA max. for ON + SW (switched) Solar Power Max 24 Vdc at 60 watts max.
INTRODUCTION OVERVIEW OF TYPICAL INSTALLATION Check the national and local building codes BEFORE installation. NOTE: One or more contact or non-contact external monitored entrapment protection systems shall be located where the risk of entrapment or obstruction exists at either the opening or closing direction. Care shall be exercised to reduce the risk of nuisance tripping, such as when a vehicle trips the sensor while the gate/door is still moving.
INSTALLATION IMPORTANT INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS TO REDUCE THE RISK OF SEVERE INJURY OR DEATH: 1. READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS. 10. Install control station: 2. Install operator ONLY on properly balanced and lubricated gate/ • within sight of the gate/door door. An improperly balanced gate/door may NOT reverse when •...
INSTALLATION STEP 1 CONNECT RAIL TO OPERATOR 1. Remove the screws and open the cover of the operator. 2. Remove the chain guard from the chassis. 3. Lay the rail on the floor. Align the key holes on the end of the rail with the cap screws on the chassis. 4.
INSTALLATION STEP 2 Dome Plug INSTALL VENTED PLUG 1. Remove the dome plug from the operator chassis. Vented Plug 2. Remove the solid plug in the gear reducer and replace it with the vented plug (provided in bag with manual). 3.
INSTALLATION STEP 4 MOUNT THE OPERATOR 1. Place the motor unit on packing material to protect the cover. Make sure the header bracket is in the center of the opening. Bolt or weld the header bracket to the wall. Header Bracket Header Bracket 2.