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Operator Setup
Controller Access
The Controller in models SWR, SWC and SWD is hinged for access
and can be removed without taking off the operator's cover. It swings
down for installation, programming, and troubleshooting access (see
Figure 8). Under most circumstances you will not need to remove the
Controller.
To access the Controller, lift the metal tab below the AC power switch
and swing the Controller down. The Controller is protected by a plastic
dust cover. To remove the dust cover, loosen the cover's wing-screw
and lift the cover off.
To remove the Controller from the operator, slide the assembly to the
right until the hinges release. Once freed, you can turn the Controller
slightly and remove it from the operator. Be careful not to pull on the
cables too hard.
WARNING
ALL AC ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS TO THE POWER SOURCE AND THE
OPERATOR MUST BE MADE BY A LICENSED ELECTRICIAN AND MUST
OBSERVE ALL NATIONAL AND LOCAL ELECTRICAL CODES
AC Power Connection
All Linear gate operators are supplied with a power disconnect switch
to turn on and off the power available to the operator (see Figure 9).
Following wiring specifications on Page 2, incoming power should be
brought into the operator and connected to the labeled pigtails from the
disconnect box. A wiring connections print can be found on the label
inside the cover of the operator.
✓ NOTE: FOR SOLAR POWERED UNITS ONLY: The APeX
Controller's AC power disconnect switch does not turn
off the Apex DC power when connected to solar panels.
It will however, disconnect DC motor power. Unplug the
solar panel input on the front of the Apex Controller prior
to servicing the unit.
Proper thermal protection is supplied with the operator. The motor
contains a thermal overload protector to guard from overheating the
motor due to overload or high-frequency operation. This overload
protector will reset automatically after the motor cools down.
Earth Ground
Install a ground rod and connect it to the operator's frame in every
gate operator installation. A good earth ground is necessary to allow
the Controller's built-in surge and lightning protection circuitry to work
effectively. The physical bolting of the operator to the
mounting pad is not sufficient for a good earth ground.
✓ NOTE: Do not splice the ground wire. Use a single piece of solid
copper 12 AWG wire between the ground rod and the operator.
1. Install an 8-foot long copper ground rod next to the operator
mounting pad within three feet of the operator.
2. Use a clamp to connect a solid copper 12 AWG ground wire to the
ground rod.
3. Route the ground wire to the operator.
4. Connect the ground wire to the operator's frame.
SWR • SWC • SWD Swing Gate Operator Installation Guide
LIFT UP ON TAB
UNSCREW KNOB
TO REMOVE
CONTROLLER
COVER
Figure 8. Controller Access
Figure 9. Power Disconnect Box Wiring
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CONTROLLER SWINGS DOWN
115 VAC WIRING
GREEN - GROUND
BLACK - HOT
WHITE - NEUTRAL
CONNECT AC POWER
PIGTAIL LEADS TO
THE AC SOURCE
230 VAC WIRING
GREEN - GROUND
BLACK - LINE 1
BLACK - LINE 2
227965 X28
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