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Viking Access Systems G-5 Installation Instructions Manual

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INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS
AND SAFETY INFORMATION
F O R T H E V I K I N G G - 5 G AT E O P E R ATO R
C L A S S I , C L A S S I I , C L A S S I I I ,
A N D C L A S S I V
Residential and Commercial
Vehicular Swing Gate Operator
VIKING BLUE ENABLED
SOLAR EFFICIENT OPERATION

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  • Page 1 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS AND SAFETY INFORMATION F O R T H E V I K I N G G - 5 G AT E O P E R ATO R C L A S S I , C L A S S I I , C L A S S I I I , VIKING BLUE ENABLED A N D C L A S S I V Residential and Commercial...
  • Page 2 G-5™ will revolutionize the idea of gate operation. This operator is manufactured with the highest quality components and is designed to accent any gate style. The G-5™ is capable of continuous cycles operation at 24V DC, converted directly from an AC line. The battery back-up provides up to 400 cycles of operation with a maximum capacity gate.
  • Page 3 G-5 Vehicular Gate Operator • Revision G5MN20.A • July 2012...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS Parts Diagram/Parts List ......... . .i Important Safety Information Important Safety Instructions .

  • Page 6: Important Safety Information

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION WARNING - Not following these instructions may cause severe injury or death to persons. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING – To reduce the risk of severe injury or death: 1. READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS. 2.
  • Page 7 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION WARNING - Not following these instructions may cause severe injury or death to persons. IMPORTANT INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Continued 6. Controls intended for user activation must be located at least six feet (6’) away from any mov- ing part of the gate and where the user is prevented from reaching over, under, around or through the gate to operate the controls.

  • Page 8: Maintenance/General Safety Precautions

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION WARNING - Not following these instructions may cause severe injury or death to persons. MAINTENANCE Remove the Power Harness from the Control Board (refer to page 17) • Clean and lubricate the turning pins and gate hinges using the recommended lubricant. •...

  • Page 9: Terminology

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION CAUTION: To Reduce the Risk of Fire or Injury to Persons a) Use only the following type and size of battery(ies): Yuasa NP7-12 b) Do not dispose of the battery(ies) in fire. The cells may explode. Check with local codes for possible dis- posal instructions.

  • Page 10: Photo Beam (Non-Contact Sensor) Installation

    Charger Charger IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION Sensor Loop Loop Sensor Rec. Power Power WARNING - Not following these instructions may cause severe injury or death to persons. Low Battery Low Battery Motor Sensor Check Motor min. NOTE - This type of installation DOES NOT reverse the gate all the way back to its limits when the photo-beam is obstructed.

  • Page 11: Edge Sensor (Contact Sensor) Installation

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION Timer Lock WARNING - Not following these instructions may cause severe injury or death to persons. Edge Sensor (contact sensor) Installation N.C. Secondary Entrapment Protection N.O. 3-Sided Edge Sensor 3-Sided Edge Sensor Open Commands Open Commands Safety Connector Loop Connector...

  • Page 12: Audible Alarm Reset Switch Installation

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION WARNING - Not following these instructions may cause severe injury or death to persons. Audible Alarm Reset Switch Installation Manual Reset for the Audible Alarm UL325 standard requires an audible alarm to go off after two consecutive events detected by the primary entrapment protection of the gate operator (obstruction sensor).

  • Page 13: Important Installation Information

    IMPORTANT INSTALLATION INFORMATION IMPORTANT INSTALLATION INFORMATION CAUTION - FOR USE WITH GATES OF A MAXIMUM OF 18 FT. IN LENGTH AND 700 LBS. IN WEIGHT. WARNING - TO REDUCE THE RISK OF SEVERE INJURY OR DEATH TO PERSONS: This is NOT a pedestrian gate operator Do NOT Install the gate operator to lift gates Locate Control Buttons: 1.

  • Page 14: Plan Of Installation - Open Inside

    PLAN OF INSTALLATION - OPEN INSIDE PLAN OF INSTALLATION - OPEN INSIDE The gate must be installed in a location so that enough clearance is supplied between the gate and adjacent structures when opening and closing to reduce the risk of entrapment. Swinging gates shall not open into public access areas.

  • Page 15: Plan Of Installation - Open Outside

    PLAN OF INSTALLATION – OPEN OUTSIDE PLAN OF INSTALLATION – OPEN OUTSIDE The gate must be installed in a location so that enough clearance is supplied between the gate and adjacent structures when opening and closing to reduce the risk of entrapment. Swinging gates shall not open into public access areas.

  • Page 16: Gate Operator Installation

    GATE OPERATOR INSTALLATION GATE OPERATOR INSTALLATION CAUTION - If Front Mounting Bracket is not welded to a frame member that runs the full length of the gate, the gate operator may damage the gate. Do not weld the bracket or backing plate to a few pickets. STEP 1 Cut and position the Front Mounting Bracket (offset bar) according to figure A or B found...
  • Page 17 GATE OPERATOR INSTALLATION GATE OPERATOR INSTALLATION Step 3 Remove the Top Cover and set for Manual Realease: a) Open the plastic flap b) Remove the Top Cover. c) Place the Manual Release Switch in the “Off” Position. STEP 4 Mount the operator and ensure that the gate and gate operator moves freely.

  • Page 18: Step 6 Through 8 - Limit Switch And Positive Stop Setup

    GATE OPERATOR INSTALLATION GATE OPERATOR INSTALLATION Limit Switch Setup STEP 6 Remove the lead screw cover: a) Remove the screw and b) Slide out the cover. STEP 7 Loosen the screws on the limit switch holders and position the limit switches to the desired position.

  • Page 19: Opening/Closing Setup

    GATE OPERATOR INSTALLATION GATE OPERATOR INSTALLATION Opening/Closing Setup: To have the gate operator slow down prior to reaching its limits use the following steps: 1. Setup the Limit Switches manually at the desired open and close position. 2. Allow the gate operator to run a full open and close cycle (from limit to limit) without interruption.

  • Page 20: Control Box Installation

    CONTROL BOX INSTALLATION CONTROL BOX INSTALLATION WARNING - If the control box is not mounted properly it may fall, causing damage and/or injury. The Electronic Control Unit (ECU) weight is approximately 40 lbs. Be sure that the substrate being mounted to and the fasteners being used are appropriate to support the weight of the control box.

  • Page 21: Electrical Installation (120/220 Vac)

    ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION Caution – Do not connect the power harness to the board until the installation is ready for verification. Power Harness STEP 4 (Refer to Page 16 for EMI Board Location) The Gate Operator requires a single phase AC line to operate the gate and charge the batteries.

  • Page 22: Single Unit Connections

    ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION – SINGLE UNIT ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION – SINGLE UNIT Single Unit Connections Connect the wires from the motor unit to the terminal block mounted next to the control board. Match wire colors to the terminal block. Match Colors Connect the wire harness to the “OPEN RIGHT” connector if the gate opens inside.

  • Page 23: Master/Slave Connections

    ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION – MASTER/SLAVE ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION – MASTER/SLAVE Master/Slave Connections A Master/Slave control board is available, when required, to run two gate operators in synchronous mode. Slave Limit Open Limit Close Slave Limit Open Limit Close Obstruction Overlap Delay Center Safety Radio Sensor...

  • Page 24: Vehicular Loop Detector Installation

    VEHICULAR LOOP DETECTOR INSTALLATION VEHICULAR LOOP DETECTOR INSTALLATION Note: Not all loops may be necessary for every installation. Check local regulations and accepted best- practice design requirements. Dimension A – 5’ for Single Gate Operator 6’ for Master/Slave Gate Operator Outside Inside Center...

  • Page 25: Installation Guidelines

    VEHICULAR LOOP DETECTOR INSTALLATION VEHICULAR LOOP DETECTOR INSTALLATION WARNING – Consult t he i nstallation i nstructions f rom t he loop detector manufacturer. The f ollowing statements are provided as a guide but different r equirements may be r equired by t he vehicular l oop detector manufacturer.

  • Page 26: Accessory Connections

    Hold Open Timer Brake ACCESSORY CONNECTIONS ACCESSORY CONNECTIONS Close Stop Open Open Commands Master/Slave Master/Slave Guard Station Guard Station Open Commands Open Commands Safety Connector Loop Connector C35 C36 Siren Obstruction Overlap Delay Charger Charger Center Safety Radio Sensor Loop Loop Sensor Rec.

  • Page 27: Radio Receiver

    ACCESSORY CONNECTIONS ACCESSORY CONNECTIONS Radio Receiver When connecting the Radio Receiver, carefully verify the proper connections. Safe/Secure The maximum voltage that the control board provides for external accessories, is the maximum voltage of the battery which is about 28 volts. In the event of an electrical short in the power to the accessories, the board will protect itself by shutting down and will remain shut down until the short is corrected.

  • Page 28: Viking Electromagnetic Lock

    This page is intentionally left blank. TECHNICAL SUPPORT 1 800 908 0884...

  • Page 29: Magnetic Lock; Solenoid; Guard Station

    ACCESSORY CONNECTIONS ACCESSORY CONNECTIONS Magnetic Lock Safe/Secure External supply for the magnetic lock must Overlap Delay be provided. This will prevent rapid drainage Charger Charger Sensor Loop Loop Sensor Rec. Power Power of the battery in the event of power failure. Low Battery Low Battery Relay Contact 10A-250VAC...

  • Page 30: Special Features

    SPECIAL FEATURES SPECIAL FEATURES Intelligent Obstruction Sensor (Primary Entrapment Protection) Obstruction Overlap Delay Center Safety Sensor Loop Loop Trim Pot Location (Single Unit Board shown) min. The Obstruction Sensor detects obstructions Turning the Trim Pot clockwise in the path of the traveling gate. The Trim increases the sensitivity.

  • Page 31: Fail Safe/Fail Secure Operation; Hold Open Timer

    SPECIAL FEATURES SPECIAL FEATURES Fail Safe/Fail Secure Operation The gate operator contains a unique design that allows the user to move the gate manually in case of COMPLETE POWER FAILURE. There are two levels of force required to move the gate manually. Connection Locations (Single Unit Board shown) Safe/Secure...

  • Page 32: Gate Overlap Setting

    SPECIAL FEATURES SPECIAL FEATURES Gate Overlap Setting Setting the Overlap Delay Pot to “0” will cause the master and the slave units to open and close at the same time A Master/Slave control board is required to operate two gates with a single controller. Obstruction Overlap Delay Center...

  • Page 33: Auto_Open Feature

    SPECIAL FEATURES SPECIAL FEATURES Auto-Open Feature The Auto-Open feature in Viking Gate Operators enables the following functionality in the event of power failure: a) Open the gate in case of power failure (120 or 220 VAC). b) Keep the gate at the open position as long as the there is no power. c) Resume to normal operation when the power has been restored.

  • Page 34: Optionalsolar Panel Installation

    OPTIONAL SOLAR PANEL INSTALLATION OPTIONALSOLAR PANEL INSTALLATION For Viking Vehicular Gate Operators Connect the Solar Panel Controller as shown. Use one 24V 80W solar panel or two 12V 40W solar panels. Solar Input Battery Input Load Input – – – Remove the existing Power Harness and use the power...

  • Page 35: Optional Solar Panel Installation

    *With a 80 Watt (24VDC) Panel System. 1. The greater capacity of the batteries, the longer the system will operate on cloudy days. 2. If more specific information is needed, please consult with Viking Access Systems. For more information regarding solar energy refer to http:/www.nrel.gov.

  • Page 36: Pipe Stand Mount Kit

    VIKING PIPE STAND VIKING PIPE STAND Part No. VA-G5PSKT For Viking G-5 Vehicular Gate Operator Standard Features • Main pieces made of 1/4” thick material • All hardware included When installing the Pipe Stand Assembly be sure it is parallel to the gate and that it is level.
  • Page 37 PLAN OF INSTALLATION - OPEN INSIDE PLAN OF INSTALLATION - OPEN INSIDE The gate must be installed in a location so that enough clearance is supplied between the gate and adjacent structures when opening and closing to reduce the risk of entrapment. Swinging gates shall not open into public access areas.

  • Page 38: Optional Vikingblue Installation

    OPTIONAL VIKING BLUE INSTALLATION OPTIONAL VIKING BLUE INSTALLATION Match up 1. Insert CD into host computer Match up White Dots 2. Install MS ActiveSync (check your Match up White Dots White Dots computer, it may already be installed communicate with a PDA or smart phone. 3.

  • Page 39: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING Gate does not run – Motor Sensor indicator comes ON Check all motor connections to Ensure that the motor Check that all motor cable be fully engaged. Refer to page connections are: connections, junctions and 15, 18 and 19. extensions are properly a) Properly connected, connected and color-coded.
  • Page 40 TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING Gate does not open or close Check all motor connections to Check that limit switches are Check that the stop command be fully engaged. Refer to page connected to the common and is not active. Refer to page 8 the normally close position and 25.
  • Page 41 LED is on, indicating that there Refer to page 7. is AC power. G-5 unit runs slower than normal Set the overlap delay trim pot Note: Overlap trim pot is to 0. Refer to page 28.
  • Page 42 Notes...
  • Page 43 OUR CONTINUOUS COMMITMENT TO EXCELLENCE Viking Access Systems is continuously working hard to identify and design products that will appeal to the industry and it’s needs. As technology continues to advance, we have developed a completely efficient and intelligent line of gate operators to meet the changing demands.
  • Page 44 STANDARD FEATURES AND OPERATOR SPECIFICATIONS • UL325 and UL991 Compliant by Underwriter • Intelligent speed control with smooth start Laboratories (UL) standards. and stop, self-adjust system • Manual Release switch • Modulated speed regulator prevents exceeding operating speed that may reduce •...

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