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fingertips G715D residential gate opener for sliding gates Toll free helpline Please have your serial number and model name available before calling. Australia 1800 638 234 New Zealand 0800 653 667 United Kingdom 0800 073 0112...
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Install any fixed control, wired or wireless, within sight of the gate but away from moving parts and at a height of more than 1.5 m. Fit non-contact safety beams Where they are not already explicitly required to comply with regulations, Merlin strongly recommends fitting non-contact safety beam sensors. Locate the entrapment warning sign correctly After installing the drive, the included entrapment warning sign must be fitted within sight...
Note where the key is located, in the case of a power cut or any failure of the drive or gate. Contents Manually opening the gate Template for G715D foundation plate 14 Maintenance Easy setup Learning wireless controls Controls...
Manually opening the gate Insert the key provided into the lever on the side of the base of the drive. Turn the key and pull the lever outwards until it stops. Maintenance In an area where ant or insect infestation is likely, regularly spray around the opener and any electrical installation with insecticide.
Press and hold the P2/RADIO button until the red LED blinks rapidly. Release the P2/RADIO button. Within 6 seconds, press the P2/RADIO button again to confirm. Deletion is indicated by the red LED blinking faster. Deleting selected wireless controls The optional accessory GT/SYSTEM hand-held controller is required. Contact Merlin for details.
Solar Powered Contact Merlin for the correct battery and solar panel. The size of these depends on: the duty cycle of the gates; the hours of sunlight; and the number and type of accessories...
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NOTE The Merlin M122 wired and M128 wireless pushbuttons are not waterproof, and are only rated for interior use. The Merlin KWF1 keyed switch is not intended for use fully exposed to weather in gate installations. Merlin does not warranty any items used outside their published ratings or intended use.
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exactly parallel to the gate. The edge of the plate should be 40 mm from the face of the gate. Position the foundation plate correct distance from the ends of the gate The foundation plate must be positioned to allow the gate to move fully past the opening. If the supplied limit actuating plates are attached to the rack with no modification then the gate must extend past the foundation plate as per the measurements shown.
Board setup It is strongly recommended to follow the procedures in the order below: Make all Connections Set the application mode Learn a remote control Set the limits of travel Run Easy Setup Adjust Controls Run Professional or Easy Setup again Learn wireless remote controls Connections NOTE When powering any accessories from the board, (for example: gate latches,...
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transformer input Can accept 12 or 24 V ac, max 100 VA, max 10 A. Use the transformer supplied. battery input A 12V 1.2 Ah sealed lead-acid back-up battery is recommended, and should result in sufficient capacity for at least five operations in the first 24 hours of any mains failure. motor (MOT) output If the motor direction is reversed, swap the polarity of the connection wires.
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accessory power output (VA) The maximum allowable combined load on the VA and TXF terminals is 150 mA. Accessories in excess of this limit must be powered directly from the battery. NOTE Power the transmitting photocell from the TXF output if the TEST jumper is fitted. start signal input (STR) This input is NO (Normally Open).
Press P1/SET and observe the red LED. • One flash for Merlin G703 12V sliding gate actuator • Two flashes for Merlin G715D 24 V sliding gate actuator (required) • Three flashes for a single Merlin G815D 12V linear actuator •...
Template for G715D foundation plate Ø8 Ø8 This edge to face the rack, gate, and pinion...
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Ø8 NOTE Ensure cables and conduit are pulled through the cable entry holes when the plate is bolted to the ground. cable entry hole cable entry hole Ø8...
Easy setup Easy setup must be performed to set the opening and closing travel times. NOTE Easy setup only sets the limits and force/speed, and is fully automated; professional setup also offers slow-stopping and pedestrian access, but is not fully automated. It is an automated procedure that sets the gate leaf travel times based on the detection of the limits of travel.
Controls IMPORTANT If the force/speed/voltage setting (FOR) is adjusted then it is necessary to perform either Easy Setup or Professional Setup again because the travel times will vary. Failure to do this risks causing damage to the gates or gate stops. After every trimmer adjustment press P1/SET to confirm the change.
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learn wireless control button (P2/RADIO) Press and hold P2/RADIO, until the red LED is lit, to begin learning wireless remote controls. The red LED will be lit. Press a button for 3 seconds on each wireless control to be learned. Either wait 10 seconds, or press P2/RADIO again to exit learning. If the CH- RADIO jumper is fitted, the wireless controls will operate the pedestrian Access mode;...
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NOTE If a photocell is connected to the PHO terminal then the response to interruptions of the beam will vary depending on the setting of the PAU control, and depending on the choice of option in professional setup: • PAU full anti-clockwise: Gate opening - nothing happens if the beam is interrupted Gate paused open for 15 seconds - if beam is interrupted nothing happens until the interruption is removed;...
Professional setup Professional setup is a semi-automated procedure, similar to Easy Setup, but with the following differences: • Initiate by pressing P2/RADIO instead of P1/SET • The installer must intervene to manually operate the gate • The installer may set a desired slow-down position, if not there will be no slow- down •...
obstruction is removed The gate will close fully, slowing down at the time previously chosen Only perform step 11 if pedestrian access is required: Press P1/SET or P2/RADIO. The gate will begin opening. Press P1/SET at the time where the gate is at the desired open position for pedestrian access. The gate will close fully and the unit will exit Professional Setup.
Distributor to the Reseller. NOTE Merlin requests that you attach your sales docket or invoice to this manual to enable you to establish the date of purchase in the unlikely event of service being required.
Troubleshooting Gate will not open or close The gate should operate smoothly, opening and closing without sticking or requiring undue force. Release the gate from the opener and check that it is possible to move the gate freely by hand through the full range of the opening. May be a power failure.
No. of Users 40 transmitters max Memory EEPROM, access via GT/SYSTEM Compatible transmitters All Merlin 433 MHz keyring or wall mounted transmitters, wireless wall-switches, wireless keypad NOTE Any additions or alterations outside of these specifications may void the product’s warranty.
Service Centres If an Authorised Installer installed your unit then call them for prompt on-site service. See your yellow pages or phone Merlin toll free. New Zealand Auckland phone 09 415 4393 Phone toll free 0800 653 667 or 0800 MERLIN...
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