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OPERATOR SPECIALTY COMPANY, INC. OPERATOR SPECIALTY COMPANY, INC. OPERATOR SPECIALTY COMPANY, INC. OPERATOR SPECIALTY COMPANY, INC. CASNOVIA, MI 49318 • U.S.A. OSCO REQUIRES THE USE OF CONTACT EDGES OR PHOTOELECTRIC CONTROLS ON ALL AUTOMATIC OR REMOTELY-CONTROLLED GATE OPERATORS. Oct. 2005, Rev. 12...
TROUBLESHOOTING ................................20 PARTS LISTS How to Order Replacement Parts ............................20 Model LA36 Mechanical Parts Exploded View and Parts List ..................21 Model LA36 Control Box Exploded View and Parts List ....................22 PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE ............................23 Battery Maintenance ................................23 GATE OPERATOR INSTALLATION CHECKLIST ........................
Verify that the voltage to be used matches the voltage of the operator. The following contact or non-contact obstruction detection devices have been approved for use with OSCO slide gate operators as part of a UL325 compliant installation: Contact Edges: Miller Models*: MG0-20, MGR-20, MGS-20, and ME-120...
The factory suggested mounting will use approximately 14” of stroke. The maximum available stroke for the LA36 is 18”. A SEPARATE PEDESTRIAN GATE IS REQUIRED FOR ALL PEDESTRIAN TRAFFIC. THIS GATE...
LA36 OPERATOR INSTALLATION GUIDE LA36 OPERATOR INSTALLATION GUIDE WARNING! YOU MUST TURN OFF THE POWER SWITCH LOCATED IN THE LA36 CONTROL BOX BEFORE ADJUSTING LIMITS OR SERVICING THE OPERATOR. DO NOT ALLOW THE DRIVE TUBE TO SPIN WHEN RUNNING! LIMIT SWITCH ADJUSTMENT...
(See page 8 for details.) You must follow all required safety precautions and instructions at all times. Review the safety brochure included with the operator. If any pages are missing or unreadable, contact OSCO at 1-800-333-1717 to request additional copies.
Because gates vary in construction and may have different force requirements in the open and close directions to move, the OSCO control board has separate Multi-turn potentiometers for adjusting in both directions independently. The adjustment should be set light enough to maintain minimal force (40 lbs.) should an obstruction occur, but high enough to keep the gate moving under normal conditions without interruption.
LA36 OPERATOR INSTALLATION GUIDE LA36 OPERATOR INSTALLATION GUIDE LA36 OPERATOR INSTALLATION GUIDE LA36 OPERATOR INSTALLATION GUIDE LA36 OPERATOR INSTALLATION GUIDE CONTROL and ACCESSORY CONNECTION ILLUSTRATIONS CONTROL and ACCESSORY CONNECTION ILLUSTRATIONS CONTROL and ACCESSORY CONNECTION ILLUSTRATIONS CONTROL and ACCESSORY CONNECTION ILLUSTRATIONS...
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LA36 OPERATOR INSTALLATION GUIDE LA36 OPERATOR INSTALLATION GUIDE LA36 OPERATOR INSTALLATION GUIDE LA36 OPERATOR INSTALLATION GUIDE LA36 OPERATOR INSTALLATION GUIDE CONTROL and ACCESSORY CONNECTION ILLUSTRATIONS CONTROL and ACCESSORY CONNECTION ILLUSTRATIONS CONTROL and ACCESSORY CONNECTION ILLUSTRATIONS CONTROL and ACCESSORY CONNECTION ILLUSTRATIONS...
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LA36 OPERATOR INSTALLATION GUIDE LA36 OPERATOR INSTALLATION GUIDE LA36 OPERATOR INSTALLATION GUIDE LA36 OPERATOR INSTALLATION GUIDE OSCO CONTROL and ACCESSORY CONNECTION ILLUSTRATIONS OSCO CONTROL and ACCESSORY CONNECTION ILLUSTRATIONS OSCO CONTROL and ACCESSORY CONNECTION ILLUSTRATIONS OSCO CONTROL and ACCESSORY CONNECTION ILLUSTRATIONS...
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LA36 OPERATOR INSTALLATION GUIDE LA36 OPERATOR INSTALLATION GUIDE LA36 OPERATOR INSTALLATION GUIDE LA36 OPERATOR INSTALLATION GUIDE LA36 OPERATOR INSTALLATION GUIDE CONTROL and ACCESSORY CONNECTION ILLUSTRATIONS CONTROL and ACCESSORY CONNECTION ILLUSTRATIONS CONTROL and ACCESSORY CONNECTION ILLUSTRATIONS CONTROL and ACCESSORY CONNECTION ILLUSTRATIONS...
When the timer expires, the gate stops and an alarm HOW TO ORDER REPLACEMENT PARTS Use the part numbers listed on the following pages. Contact your local OSCO dealer or distributor to order parts. 1. Supply the model number and serial number of your operator.
4. Inspect the installation area. Are all the warning signs intact and visible? If they are missing or need replaced, contact OSCO. Be sure there are no control stations mounted within reach of the gate. Review safety literature with the customer and advise them to remove any such stations found.