Summary of Contents for Chamberlain LiftMaster Professional SL540
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LIDE PERATOR MODEL SL570 EAVY LIDE PERATOR 2 YEAR WARRANTY Serial # ________________________ (located on electrical box cover) Installation Date __________________ MODELS SL540 AND SL570 ARE FOR VEHICULAR PASSAGE GATES ONLY AND ARE NOT INTENDED FOR PEDESTRIAN PASSAGE GATE USE...
Maximum Overhead Roller Gate Width – 50 ft. Maximum V-Track Gate Width – 48 ft. O P E R A T O R D I M E N S I O N S MODELS SL540 & SL570 28-1/4" 17-3/8" 16"...
A vehicular gate operator (or system) intended for use in a guarded industrial location or building such as an airport security area or other restricted access locations not servicing the general public, in which unauthorized access is prevented via supervision by security personnel. NOTE: Models SL540 and SL570 meet the following specifications CLASS 4 MODEL...
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U L 3 2 5 M O D E L C L A S S I F I C A T I O N S c o n t ’ d SAFETY ACCESSORY SELECTION UL325 ENTRAPMENT PROTECTION REQUIREMENTS All UL325 compliant LiftMaster gate operators will accept external entrapment protection devices to protect people from motorized GATE OPERATOR ENTRAPMENT PROTECTION gate systems.
S A F E T Y I N S T A L L A T I O N I N F O R M A T I O N 1. Vehicular gate systems provide convenience and security. Gate systems are comprised of many component parts. The gate operator is only one component.
S A F E T Y L A B E L P L A C E M E N T The UL required Warning Signs must be installed in plain view and on both sides of each gate installed. Each sign is made with fastening holes in each corner and should be permanently secured in a suitable manner.
S A F E T Y P R E C A U T I O N S F O R O P E N R O L L E R G A T E S Injuries occur when people get their hands or feet caught between the top or bottom of the gate and the gate roller. This potential pinch-point should be guarded against at all times.
P A D M O U N T I N G ( S L 5 4 0 & S L 5 7 0 ) CONCRETE PAD PREPARATION Figure 1 Rear Of Gate NOTE: For the following instructions refer to Figures 1 and 2. or Back Frame Fence Line 1.
P O S T M O U N T I N G ( S L 5 4 0 & S L 5 7 0 ) POST PREPARATION Figure 1 End Post Fence Line NOTE: For the following instructions refer to Figures 1 and 2. 1.
G A T E B R A C K E T & D R I V E C H A I N I N S T A L L A T I O N FIGURE 1 WARNING WARNING "Outside" Gate When pulling the chain through the operator, the limit shaft "Inside"...
M A N U A L D I S C O N N E C T NOTE: When the operator is under load, you may find it necessary to relieve the tension on the drive chain before disengaging the system. MODELS SL540 & SL570 DISENGAGEMENT: Remove cover and pull the lever outwards away from the frame.
I N S T A L L P O W E R W I R I N G & C O N T R O L S T A T I O N WARNING WARNING WARNING ANY maintenance to the operator or in the area near the operator DISCONNECT power at the fuse box BEFORE proceeding.
CAUTION shown. 3. Depending on “hand” of the operator, rotate the open limit nut until it makes contact with the open limit switch lever and trips MODEL SL540/SL570 LIMIT ASSEMBLY the open limit switch activation button. Limit Nut Limit Nut 4.
P R O G R A M M I N G T H E R A D I O R E C E I V E R WARNING WARNING SET SECURITY MODE CAUTION WARNING The Universal Receiver can be used with up to 15 rolling code transmitters or passwords in HIGH security mode.
SAMS OPERATION SAMS WIRING 1) When an authorized vehicle accesses the gate system, the 1) Install conduit between the BG770 and the SL540/570 for SAM system responds by first opening the gate farthest from SAMS control wiring. the vehicle, the swing or slide gate.
O P T I O N A L C O N T R O L D E V I C E S All inputs are normally open and momentary, except the stop (N.C.). The following instructions are based upon UL325, and include recommendations for significant increase in safety.
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O P T I O N A L C O N T R O L D E V I C E S c o n t ’ d Terminals 9 and 5 - Obstruction Open (Edge/ Photo Eye Input) OBSTRUCTION OPEN (EDGE/PHOTO EYE INPUT) Edge Input: See Programming Section 8 9 10 This input will reverse an opening gate to the close limit.
C O N T R O L B O A R D I L L U S T R A T I O N J4 Connector Master/Second J1 Connector Dip Switch #4 Master/Second Potentiometer Timer to Close Potentiometer Force Adjustment Dip Switch #2 Dip Switch #1 Diagnostic...
C O N T R O L L E R P R O G R A M M I N G A N D F E A T U R E S MOTOR LEARN BUTTON MOTOR LEARN FUNCTION (FORCE PROFILE) This function is preprogrammed at factory.
P R O G R A M S E T T I N G S ( D I P S W I T C H # 1 ) NOTE: For all S1, S2 and S4 switch settings to take effect, the Save Mode must be set to the OFF position. TIMER TO CLOSE TIMER TO CLOSE ENABLE This switch (S1-1) enables the auto close timer.
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P R O G R A M S E T T I N G S ( D I P S W I T C H # 2 ) c o n t ’ d EDGE/PHOTO OPEN EDGE/PHOTO CLOSE This switch (S2-3) selects edge or photo sensor for the gate This switch (S2-4) selects edge or photo sensor for the gate opening protection input.
P R E S S U R E T Y P E S L I P P I N G C L U T C H The clutch is shipped from left the factory completely loosened. WARNING In this position, it will not allow the operator to move the gate, so it must be adjusted.
T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G ➤ " SYMPTOMS POSSIBLE CAUSES SOLUTIONS Operator fails to run " No stop control ➤ Check the green LED (D17) on GL board. If the green LED is off, check to make sure a stop control has been installed across terminals J1-3 and J1-5 of the GL board.
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T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G c o n t ’ d Operator runs in wrong direction " Operator’s main power is out of phase (three phases only) ➤ Turn off the unit’s main power at the breaker and swap any two power leads at the operator’s main power switch. Apply power and retest the operator. See important note on page 14.
H A L L E F F E C T S E N S O R A D J U S T M E N T NOTE: Normally the Hall Effect sensor does not need adjustment, WARNING but may go out of alignment due to shipping vibration or rough handling.
Total unit Inspect for wear or damage All power must be disconnected from operator before maintenance can be performed. All maintenance must be done by a LiftMaster dealer. Notes: 1. Severe or high cycle usage will require more frequent maintenance checks.
24V SECONDARY 60VA. FIELD WIRING & ADJUSTMENTS 2) COIL VOLTAGE SAME AS LINE VOLTAGE. 3) TERMINAL DESIGNATIONS SHOWN FOR 115V ONLY. MODEL TYPES: SL540 & SL570 4) (B+) AND (B-) ARE 100db SAFETY ALARMS. HORSEPOWER: 1/3, 1/2, 3/4 & 1 VOLTAGE/PHASE: 115V, 208 &...
HOURS 6:00 a.m. TO 7:00 p.m. (Central Std. Time) MONDAY Through FRIDAY HOURS 8:00 a.m. TO 6:00 p.m. (Central Std. Time) SATURDAY WWW.LIFTMASTER.COM WHEN ORDERING REPAIR PARTS PLEASE SUPPLY THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION: PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION MODEL NUMBER ADDRESS ORDER TO: THE CHAMBERLAIN GROUP, INC.