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SINGLE Gate Operator System
FOR PROFESSIONAL INSTALLATION ONLY!
This equipment is similar to other gate or door equipment and meets or exceeds
Underwriters Laboratory Standard 325 (UL 325). However, gate equipment has
hazards associated with its use and therefore by installing this product the installer
and user accept full responsibility for following and noting the installation and
safety instructions. Failure to follow installation and safety instructions can result
in hazards developing due to improper assembly. You agree to properly install this
product and that if you fail to do so GTO, Inc. shall in no event be liable for direct,
indirect, incidental, special or consequential damages or loss of profits whether
based in contract tort or any other legal theory during the course of the warranty
or at any time thereafter. The installer and/or user agree to assume responsibility
for all liability and use of this product releasing GTO, Inc. from any and all
liability. If you are not in agreement with this disclaimer or do not feel capable
of properly following all installation and safety instructions you may return this
product for full replacement value.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY AND COMPLETELY before
attempting to install and use this automatic gate operator. This gate operator
produces a high level of force. Stay clear of the unit while it is operating and
exercise caution at all times.
All automatic gate operators are intended for use on vehicular gates only.
This product meets and exceeds the requirements of UL 325, the standard which regulates gate operator safety,
as established and made effective March 1, 2000, by Underwriters Laboratories Inc.
Telephone GTO Sales: 1-800-543-GATE (4283) or (850) 575-0176 • Fax (850) 575-8912
or GTO Technical Service: 1-800-543-1236 or (850) 575-4144 • Fax (850)575-8950
DC-SERIES
!
WARNING
DC-SERIES
MOVING GATE
®
Can Cause Injury or Death
1-800-543-GATE (4283) • www.gtopro.com
WARNING!
3121 Hartsfield Road • Tallahassee, Florida, USA 32303
www.gtopro.com
for the
®
2002 GTO, Inc.
©

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  • Page 1 You agree to properly install this product and that if you fail to do so GTO, Inc. shall in no event be liable for direct, indirect, incidental, special or consequential damages or loss of profits whether based in contract tort or any other legal theory during the course of the warranty or at any time thereafter.

  • Page 2: Conversion Chart

    The GTO/PRO® 3000 Gate Operator is intended for use with vehicular swing gates. The operator can be used in Class I, Class II, Class III and Class IV applications. VEHICULAR GATE OPERATOR CLASS CATEGORIES Residential Vehicular Gate Operator-Class I: A vehicular gate operator (or system) intended for use in a home of one-to-four single family dwelling, or a garage or parking area associated therewith.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Gate Operator Class Categories------------------------------------------------------------inside cover Units and Standards Conversion Chart ---------------------------------------------------inside cover PLEASE READ THIS FIRST! -------------------------------------------------- page iii Important Safety Instructions -------------------------------------------------- page 1 Disconnecting the Operator -----------------------------------------------------------page 1 Important Safety Instructions for the Consumer------------------------------------page 2 Secondary Means of Protection Against Entrapment ------------------------------page 5 Required Safety Precautions for Gates-----------------------------------------------page 6 Warning Signs and Labels -------------------------------------------------------------page 7...

  • Page 4: Please Read This First

    Thank you for purchasing a GTO/PRO® 3000 When correctly installed and properly used, your GTO/PRO® 3000 Operator will give you many years of reliable service. Please read the following information to ensure you have the correct system for your particular needs. This manual will enable you to properly install your GTO/PRO® 3000 Automatic Gate Operator.

  • Page 5: Important Safety Instructions

    Because GTO automatic gate operators are only part of the total gate operating system, it is the responsibility of the consumer to ensure that the total system is safe for its intended use.

  • Page 6: Important Safety Instructions For The Consumer

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS For The Consumer WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury or death: READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS. Failure to meet the requirements set forth in the instruction manual could cause severe injury and/or death, for which the manufacturer cannot be held responsible. When designing a system that will be entered from a highway or main thoroughfare, make sure the system is placed far enough from the road to prevent traffic congestion.
  • Page 7 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Entrapment Zones for a proper Pull-To-Open installation: Zone 1 – leading edge of the gate and the fence post. Zone 2 – between the gate and the gate post. Zone 3 – the path of the gate. Zone 4 –...
  • Page 8 If any of these signs or warning decals become damaged, illegible or missing, replace them immediately. Contact GTO for free replacements. The gate is automatic and could move at any time, posing a serious risk of entrapment. No one should be in contact with the gate when it is moving or stationary.

  • Page 9: Secondary Means Of Protection Against Entrapment

    The GTO/PRO® 3000 utilizes Type A, an inherent (i.e., built-in) entrapment sensing system as the primary type of entrapment protection. Also, the GTO/PRO® 3000 has provisions for the connection of Type B2 protection to be used as the secondary type of entrapment protection, if desired.

  • Page 10: Required Safety Precautions For Gates

    (recommended, not included) Entrapment Protection GTO’s inherent obstruction settings, even when properly adjusted, may not be sensitive enough to prevent bodily injury in some circumstances. For this reason, safety devices such as safety edge sensors (or photoelectric sensors), which stop and reverse gate direction upon sensing an obstruction, are suggested for enhanced protection against entrapment.

  • Page 11: Warning Signs And Labels

    3. Pull operator away from front or real mounts. Disconnect operator ONLY when the control box power switch is OFF and the gate is NOT moving. GTO, Inc. Tallahassee, Florida USA Product identification and manual operation instruction Warning signs (2 enclosed) to be installed on each side label (1) installed on control box cover of the gate (3–5 feet above the bottom of the gate)

  • Page 12: Parts List

    Single Gate Operator Parts List Operator and Mounting Hardware Gate Operator (1) w/ 6' Power Cable Gate Bracket (1) Closed Position Stop Plate (1) Post Pivot Bracket (1) Post Bracket (2) Customer Support Card (1) Hardware 3/8" x 8" Bolt (4) 3/8"...

  • Page 13: Installation

    Single Gate Operator Parts List (continued) Control Box and Electrical Components GTO Transmitter(1) Receiver (1) WARNING Battery (1) Moving Gate Can Cause Injury Or Death KEEP CLEAR! Gate may move at any time. Do not allow children to operate gate or play in gate area.

  • Page 14: Technical Specifications

    • The system is powered by a 12 Vdc, 7.0 Ah, sealed, rechargeable acid battery. • Battery charge is maintained by a 120 Vac, 18 Vac output transformer rectified to 14.5 Vdc (40 VA) through the GTO control board. Blade-style control board fuse is rated for 25 A.

  • Page 15: Installation Overview

    Installation Overview Pull-to-Open Gates (Gate Opens into the Property) The diagram shown below is an example of a pull-to-open installation on a chain link fence and single gate. Mounting the operator on a masonry column requires special procedures; see Column Installation Information on page 36 if you intend to mount the operator on a column.

  • Page 16: Installation Of The Mounting Hardware

    Installation of Mounting Hardware The position of the post bracket determines the leverage and efficiency of the operator. The post bracket position also sets the clearance between the operator and gate in the open and closed positions (minimum 2 inches for safety reasons). The curved design of the post bracket works well for installations on round and square fence posts.

  • Page 17: Determining The Mounting Position

    Determining the Mounting Position of the Post Bracket Assembly and the Gate Bracket Step 3 NOTE: The following steps are 3/8" x 2" Bolt Insert the " x 2" bolt through intended for pull-to-open gate the center hole of the post installations.
  • Page 18 IMPORTANT: While determining the mounting point for the post pivot bracket assembly, be sure that the position allows for minimum 2 inches of clearance between the gate and the operator in both the open and closed positions, as shown in the diagrams below.
  • Page 19 Installing the Post Bracket Assembly and Gate Mark fence post through  middle of bracket slots Step 7 and drill 3/8" holes Mark reference points for bolt holes on the fence post through middle of bracket slots. Marking reference points in this manner allows room for adjustment when mounting the post bracket assembly and gate bracket.

  • Page 20: Mounting The Operator

    Installation of the Closed Position Stop The GTO/PRO® 3000 Gate Operator firmly holds the gate in the closed position using the positive stop plate. The positive stop helps stabilize the gate leaf in the closed position. To further enhance the stability and security of your gate, install the optional GTO/PRO®...

  • Page 21: Mounting The Control Box

    3 feet from an AC power source to prevent electrical interference. NOTE: The battery that came with your GTO/PRO® 3000 , MUST be placed horizontally battery with the terminals on the RIGHT. If an optional second battery is needed, both batteries must be placed vertically with terminals at the bottom.

  • Page 22: Connecting The Power Cable

    (there are seven [7] wires inside the power cable ALARM FUSE BAT– 1 2 3 4 DUAL SWITCH BAT+ MODES GTO, Inc. 800-543-GATE 3121 Hartsfield Rd www.gtoinc.com Tallahassee, FL 32303 sheath). Loosen sealing nut on strain relief hub at LIMIT 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 MODES bottom of control box.

  • Page 23: Powering The System

    • All low voltage wire used with the GTO/PRO® 3000 Gate Operator must be 16 gauge dual conductor, multi-stranded, direct burial wire (see page 20) and the Accessory Catalog). Do not run more than 1000 feet of wire.
  • Page 24 IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT LOW VOLTAGE WIRE The only wire acceptable for use with GTO products is 16 gauge multi-stranded, low voltage, PVC sheathed wire. This particular gauge enables the transformer to provide an adequate charge through the control board to the battery at distances up to 1000 ft.
  • Page 25 Step 6 Strip " of insulation from the ends of the low voltage wire. Attach these stripped ends to the transformer terminals. A dab of household petroleum jelly on each terminal will help prevent corrosion. Make sure the exposed wires do not touch each other! Step 7 Plug the transformer into the electrical outlet.

  • Page 26: Control Board Settings

    Control Board Settings DIP Switches Main DIP Switch Settings (MODES) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 DIP Switch #1 - Soft Start/Stop The Soft Start/Stop feature slowly starts the gate as it begins to open and slows the gate as it comes to the closed position.

  • Page 27: Setting The Closed Position

    Setting the Closed Position Limit TURN CONTROL BOX ON Your GTO/PRO® 3000 has two Limit Settings 1) OPEN Limit setting: (Gate in the OPEN POSITION / FACTORY SET NOT ADJUSTABLE) The open limit setting is the fully open position. 2) CLOSED Limit setting: (Gate in the CLOSED POSITION) To achieve optimum closed position, you are required...

  • Page 28: Obstruction Sensitivity

    Obstruction Sensitivity Potentiometer IMPORTANT: For safety reasons the obstruc- tion setting or Stall Force on the GTO/PRO® 3000 control board comes from the factory set at 1 2 3 4 MIN (minimum). In many gate installations this DUAL MODES setting will need to be adjusted to overcome the weight and size of the gates.

  • Page 29: Setting Your Personal Transmitter Code

    Setting Your Personal Transmitter Code All GTO transmitters are set to a standard code at the factory and are ready to operate your GTO/PRO® 3000 Gate Operator . For your safety and security, however, we strongly recommend that you replace the factory setting with your own ®...

  • Page 30: Installing The Receiver

    • Standard receiver cable length is 10 feet (receivers with a longer cable are available as special order items; call the GTO Sales Department). NEVER splice receiver cable! • Run the cable through PVC conduit to protect it from damage.

  • Page 31: Connecting Additional Safety Devices

    PLEASE NOTE: Contact sensors are not included with the GTO/PRO® 3000. The GTO/PRO® 3000 is equipped with built-in obstruction sensitivity. The operator is designed to stop and reverse the gate within 2 seconds when it comes in contact with an obstruction. However, obstruction sensitivity, although functioning properly, may not be sensitive enough to prevent bodily injury in some circumstances.
  • Page 32 If not installing a non-contact sensor skip to next section. PLEASE NOTE: Non-contact sensors are not included with the GTO/PRO® 3000. The GTO/PRO® 3000 can also accept "Safety" input from normally open "dry-contact" output devices such as photo beams connected to the SAFETY input terminal.

  • Page 33: Connecting Accessories

    Connecting Accessories If not connecting accessories skip to next section. The GTO/PRO® 3000 can accept NORMALLY OPEN CONTACT accessories, such as; Push Button Entry Devices and Key Pads. Refer to the sensor manufacturer’s instructions for information about installing these devices on a vehicular gate.

  • Page 34: Push To Open Installation

    Push to Open Installation Determining The Mounting Position of The Post Bracket Assembly Swinging gates shall not open into public access areas! 3/8" x 2" Bolt A "Push-to-Open" gate opens out from the property. A Push-to-Open Bracket is required for this type of installation (see Accessory Catalog).
  • Page 35 Step 3 With the gate in the fully closed position and the operator retracted, swing the operator to the gate. Mark reference points for bolt holes on gate cross member through middle of gate bracket slots. The operator must be level. (Some vertical adjustment is possible by sliding the post bracket assembly up and down.) Drill "...
  • Page 36 Step 3 With the gate in the desired open position PRESS & HOLD the “SET LIMIT" button on the control board for 5 seconds. Step 4 Press the transmitter button and allow the gate to return to the closed position. YOUR GATE’S OPEN POSITION LIMIT IS NOW PROGRAMMED.

  • Page 37: Maintenance & Troubleshooting Guide

    If your gate operator does not function properly after it is installed, use this guide before calling the GTO Service Department. • On all gates weighing 250 lb. or more, routinely grease the ball bearing hinges at least 4 times a year; more frequently if the gates are near a coastal area.
  • Page 38 12 V Battery ________________________________12.0 to 13.5 Vdc 7.0 Ah Charging circuit _____________________________12.0 to 14.8 Vdc measure voltage with battery connected ® PROFESSIONAL ACCESS SYSTEMS The GTO, Inc. Technical Service Department is open Monday – Friday 8:00 – 5:00 (Eastern Time) A.M.

  • Page 39: Repair Service

    1. First use the procedures found in the Maintenance & Troubleshooting Guide (see page 33). 2. If you are unable to solve the problem, call the GTO Service Department at (800) 543-1236, or (850) 575-4144. Refer to the serial number (located on the control box cover) and date of purchase when calling for assistance.

  • Page 40: Column Installation Information

    Column Installation Information F THIS OPERATOR WILL BE USED WITH GATES THAT ARE MOUNTED ON MASONRY, BRICK, OR ROCK (etc.) COLUMNS: READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY BEFORE PROCEEDING The simplest solution is to install the operator in a push-to-open configuration (requires Push-To-Open Bracket, see Accessory Catalog).

  • Page 41: Accessory Catalog

    ACCESSORIES Solar Panel (FM123), (FM122) The Solar Panel is a 10 watt solar powered battery charger for use with the all GTO/PRO DC gate operator systems. Particularly suited for remote installations, each Solar Panel comes with tubular steel support, mounting clips, wire connectors, and 8 ft. of low voltage wire (see Low Voltage Wire for additional wire).
  • Page 42 1-800-543-GATE! The contents of all material available on this installation manual are copyrighted by GTO, Inc. (“GTO”), unless otherwise indicated. All rights are reserved by GTO, and content may not be reproduced, downloaded, disseminated, published, or transferred in any form or by any means, except with the prior, written permission of GTO. Any reprinting of GTO publications is by permission only. Copyright infringement is a violation of federal law.

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