Merlin G703 Installation Instructions Manual

Residential gate opener for sliding gates
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  • Page 1 G703 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...
  • Page 2: Site Requirements

    WARNING Incorrect installation can lead to severe injury. Follow all installation instructions. Merlin Garage Openers Limited does not accept responsibility for damage or injury Index resulting from installing this opener. Before installing the drive remove or disable any equipment, such as locks, that is not needed for powered operation.
  • Page 3 electrical safety compliance and if the plug is cut off for hard-wiring, then the electrical safety of the unit becomes the responsibility of the installing electrician. An isolating switch is recommended, but all mains wiring should be in accordance with local regulations, for example AS/NZS 3000:2000.
  • Page 4: Installation

    NOTE The Merlin M122 wired pushbutton and M128 wireless pushbutton 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.
  • Page 5 Position the drive on the foundation plate Insert 1 mm thickness shims under the drive and bolt the drive down onto the foundation plate. Centre the mounting bolts in the drive’s mount- ing slots. Operate the manual release clutch, using the key provided, pulling the lever fully out.
  • Page 6 Connecting the board wiring antenna wire 27/40 MHz only Merlin M001 coaxial antenna (must remove if using 433 MHz) connector (for MCX plug only) Standard antenna wire (must remove if using M001) DC in + Motor 1 OP (red wire) DC in –...
  • Page 7: Setting Limits

    Connecting the motor wiring The controller board is rated for a total of 6.5A, therefore only a single G703 can be controlled. Connect it to the Motor 1 terminals. If the actions of the gate appear to be reversed, reverse the polarity of the motor wires.
  • Page 8: Receiver Setup

    To change state, hold the LEARN button down for three seconds as the power is reset. Check the receiver status LED flashes to confirm the state change. Merlin recommends enabling this option. Check for a double-flash on the receiver status LED at standby.
  • Page 9: Optional Extras

    You can fit any sensor beams with relay contact outputs that can be configured as open contacts when obstructed and closed contacts when OK. Merlin M103 sensor beams require three wires for the receiver beam and two wires for the transmitter beam.
  • Page 10: Setting Up The Board

    Setting up the board Motor 1 open delay Receiver status LED Auto-close timer (max = clockwise) (double-flash = RTL (min = clockwise) 2 – 5 sec single-flash = normal) 6 – 210 sec Motor 2close delay if jumper ON LEARN button (max = clockwise) (hold 1s, release 2 –...
  • Page 11: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Remote controls will not function while gate is moving The total load on the power supply may be exceeding its capacity. Measure the voltage into the board. If less than 9V dc when the motors are under load, then a higher capacity power supply must be fitted, or some accessories removed, or separate power supplies provided for the accessories.
  • Page 12: Specifications

    Specifications Mains power required 220 V to 240 V ac, 50 Hz, earthed Extra Low Voltage required (optional) max 6.5 A at 12 V dc Rated force max 180 N Stand-by power consumption max 0.5 W Operating power consumption max 80 W Gate length max 8 m Gate weight...

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