Table Of Contents - Chamberlain Merlin MGS300 Manual

PLEASE START BY READING THESE IMPORTANT SAFETY RULES • SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
This safety alert symbol means "Caution" - failure to comply with these instructions may result in
personal injury or property damage. Please read these warnings carefully.
This gate drive mechanism is designed and tested to offer appropriately safe service provided it is
installed and operated in strict accordance with the following safety rules.
Incorrect installation and/or failure to comply with the following instructions may result in serious
personal injury or property damage.
Be careful when using tools and small
parts to install or repair gates.
Do not wear rings, watches or loose fitting
clothing.
Installation and wiring must comply with
your local building and electrical
installation codes.
Power cables must only be connected to a
properly earthed supply.
Where a risk of entrapment exists between
a moving wing and walls, safety edges or
IR-sensors must be installed.
Please remove any locks fitted to the gate in
order to prevent damage to the gate.
After installation is complete a final test of
ALL functions and SAFETY systems must
be carried out.
Where a secondary gate (wicket door) or
other access is incorporated in the gateʼs
construction a safety switch must be
installed.
Index:
Cautions page: Page 2
Before you begin: Page 3
Carton Content: Page 3
Installation
Positioning the motor and plinth: Page 4
Installing the base plate: Page 4
Mounting the motor and rack: Page 5
Manual Release: Page 4.
Installing the magnets, limits switch: Page 6
Typical configurations: Page 7
Powering the motor: Page 7
Safety devices
Photoelectric beams: Page 8
Other safety devices: Page 8
This sliding gate motor can be activated by hardware trigger inputs (keyswitches, keypads or induction
loops) as well as via the RF remote controls provided. The Control board provides a variety of safety and
operating functions. Please familiarise yourself with these function to ensure the safest and most functional
automation of your gate.
A set of manual release keys is provided with your motor incase of power failure.
PLEASE LABEL THESE KEYS AND STORE IN A SAFE PLACE.
WARNING!
IMPORTANT FITTING AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Accessories
Auxiliary Antenna: Page 9.
Radio receiver: Page 10.
Add/Delete remotes: Page 10.
RPM sensor: Page 10.
Electric Lock: Page 10.
Configuration
Dip switches: Page 11.
Trim Pots (potentiometer): Page 11.
Gate Configurations and functions: Page 12.
Terminals and Board layout: Page 13.
Set up
Setup overview: Page 14.
Travel Time: Page 14.
Troubleshooting and FAQs: pages 15-16
Safety Override: page 16.
Prior to installation, ensure that the gate
runs smoothly. If gate sticks or jams it must
be repaired immediately. This must be carried
out by a Gate Technician. Do not attempt to
repair the gate/s yourself.
Gates can be dangerous! Please ensure that
all accessories and remote control devices
are kept away from children. Never allow
children to play near an operational gate.
Before servicing, removing covers or
repairing any gate motor, disconnect
electric power.
An isolation switch must be installed if your
gate motors or control boards are hard
wired.
These instructions should be kept in a safe
place and provided to any electrical
contractors or gate installers servicing
your unit.
Where safety devices are installed, it is
essential that these devices are functioning
before leaving the site.
DO NOT APPLY POWER until all safety
devices are functioning properly.
Specifications: page 16.
Install Notes: Page 17.
Spare Parts: Page 18.
Warranty: Page 19.
Blank: Page 20.