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INSTALLATION AND OWNER'S MANUAL
Gearhead Slide Door Operator
6"
12-1/2"
6-1/2"
C OF DRIVE CHAIN
L
15-1/2"
Serial #:
Date Installed:
Your Dealer:
MODEL GSL
UL 325 and UL 991 Listed
OVERALL LENGTH = DOOR HEIGHT PLUS 5'1"
2"
18-1/4"
READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY
BEFORE INSTALLATION OR USE.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
11"
5"
TOP EDGE
OF DOOR
As of date of manufacture,
meets all ANSI/UL 325
Safety Requirements for
Vehicular door operators.
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Summary of Contents for Power Master GSL
- Page 1 INSTALLATION AND OWNER’S MANUAL MODEL GSL Gearhead Slide Door Operator UL 325 and UL 991 Listed 6” 12-1/2” 6-1/2” C OF DRIVE CHAIN OVERALL LENGTH = DOOR HEIGHT PLUS 5’1” 2” 5" 11” TOP EDGE 15-1/2” OF DOOR 18-1/4” Serial #:...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Model GSL Gearhead Slide Door Operator Product Features ....................3 Preparation......................4-9 Component Identification ...................5 Important Installation Notes (Things to do Before & During Installation) ...6 Installation Instructions ..................7 Rail/Chain Assembly Instructions ..............7-8 Operator Assembly Instructions ..............9-11 Operator Installation ..................11-18... -
Page 3: Product Features
Manual Release: Permits manual operation of the door in the event of a power failure. The Model GSL Operator is equipped with a door arm disconnect to aid in manual operation. Use of this feature will not affect the limit switch adjustment. -
Page 4: Preparation
The rails are shipped separately from the powerhead. Warning: Rope off the area to keep personnel and vehicles clear of the door and floor space in the vicinity of the operator during the installation. GSL POWER HEAD... -
Page 5: Component Identification
COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION HANGER STANDARD TROLLEY BRACKET SPREADER SLIDE ASSEMBLY ANGLE CHAIN BRACKET CONNECTING LINK CHAIN THREE BUTTON STATION CHAIN TAKE-UP BOLT IDLER ROLLER ASSEMBLY HARDWARE PACKAGE BI-PART TRACK RAILS TROLLEY SLIDE ASSEMBLY BI-PART FRONT DRIVE/DISCONNECT IDLER BRACKET ASSEMBLY OPERATOR POWER HEAD SWAY BRACE SWAY BRACE CLIP FIGURE 1... -
Page 6: Important Installation Notes (Things To Do Before & During Installation)
Check the door manufacturer’s instruction manual for a bracing procedure or the availability of a Reinforcement Kit. • PowerMaster Model GSL Slide Door operators are for Commercial Vehicular Slide Doors, and as such, are NOT recommended for pedestrian traffic. In installations where it is known that the pedestrians will be nearby, ensure a pedestrian door is available for entrance and exit to the building. -
Page 7: Installation Instructions
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS SPRINGS, PULLEYS, CABLES AND MOUNTING HARDWARE USED TO BALANCE YOUR GARAGE DOOR ARE UNDER EXTREME WARNING TENSION AT ALL TIMES AND CAN CAUSE SEVERE INJURY OR DEATH IF DISTURBED. DO NOT ATTEMPT ADJUSTMENT. RAIL/CHAIN ASSEMBLY TRACK ASSEMBLY 1. Lay Track Angles [#1] on work surface as shown in Figure 2. 2. - Page 8 SLIDE ASSEMBLY 1. Assemble Top Plate, Lower Drive Plate, Center Drive Bar and two Nylon Inserts using two 5/16 x 1-1/4 carriage bolts, two 5/16 Lock Washers and two 5/16 Hex Nuts as shown in Figure 3. 2. Install 3/8 Chain Take-up Bolt into Slide Assembly using one 3/8 Lock Washer and two 3/8 Hex Nuts as shown in Figure 3A.
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Page 9: Operator Assembly Instructions
Standard Trolley Slide Assembly Bi-Part Trolley [#5] Slide Assembly (4) 3/8” (When Required) (4) 3/8” Lock Washers [#15] Hex Bolts Track Assembly Power Head (4) 3/8” [#8] Hex Head Bolts FIGURE 4 OPERATOR ASSEMBLY 1. Install Trolley Slide Assembly on Track Assembly with Chain Take-up Bolt [#7] pointing away from end of track where Power Head [#8] will be mounted as shown in Figure 4. - Page 10 10. Lock in adjustment using Lock Washer and Lock Nut on Chain Take-up Bolt. See Figure 5A. NOTE: Leave Bi-part slider carriage free at this time. 11. Bolt the hanger bracket angles together as shown in Figure 7 to form mounting brackets. Attach the mounting brackets to the track spreader brackets using the 3/8”...
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Page 11: Operator Installation
DRIVE CHAIN [#9] BI-PART TROLLEY ASSEMBLY [#15] TRACK ASSEMBLY ASSEMBLY SHOWN IN THE NORMAL POSITION FIGURE 5C SINGLE SLIDE CHAIN TAKE UP FRONT IDLER BOLT POWER HEAD BI-PARTING SLIDE CHAIN ROUTING LAYOUT FOR SLIDE DOOR OPERATORS WITH IDLER SPROCKETS FIGURE 6... -
Page 12: Hanger Installation
HANGER INSTALLATION (3) 3/8” LOCK WASHERS (3) 3/8” HEX HEAD BOLTS (3) 3/8” HEX NUTS HANGER BRACKET ANGLE [#6] HANGER BRACKET ANGLE [#6] HANGER BRACKET ANGLE [#6] FIGURE 7 46” 48” (ALL CENTER SPACERS) MOUNTING BRACKET ANGLE 56-1/2” FOR 8’ , 12’ , & 16’ TRACK ASSEMBLY 32-1/2”... - Page 13 TO AVOID DAMAGE TO DOOR AND OPERATOR, ENSURE ALL DOOR LOCKS ARE DISABLED. USE AN INTERLOCK SWITCH IF A LOCK IS REQUIRED TO RETAIN FUNCTIONALITY. WARNING 1. For single slide doors sliding right to open, locate first angle mounting bracket 9” to the left of the opening.
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Page 14: Hanger Layout
HANGER LAYOUT RIGHT HAND OPERATOR 1-1/4” 46” DISCONNECT CHAIN LOCK 9” DOOR OPENING FIGURE 8 BI-PART INSTALLATION 1-1/4” 46” DISCONNECT CHAIN LOCK DOOR OPENING 15” FIGURE 9... -
Page 15: Mounting Disconnect Assembly
SUITABLE FASTENERS BY INSTALLER KEEP AS NARROW AS POSSIBLE TO REDUCE SWAY TROLLEY SLIDE ASSEMBLY POSITION 2 POSITION 1 DOOR 2” MAX. NOTE: DOOR ENGAGED DISENGAGED DISCONNECT SHAFT MUST CLEAR TROLLEY TRAVELER DISCONNECT CHAIN LOCK WHEN FULLY RETRACTED DISCONNECT ADJUST HEIGHT OF DRIVE PLUNGER DISCONNECT ASSEMBLY TO CENTER DRIVE... -
Page 16: Setting The Limit Switches
TO AVOID RISK OF ENTRAPMENT AND POSSIBLE DAMAGE WARNING TO THE DOOR AND OPERATOR, THE LIMITS MUST BE ADJUSTED BEFORE APPLYING POWER TO THE OPERATOR. SETTING THE LIMIT SWITCHES 1. Remove the cover on the electrical enclosure. There are two limit nuts on the threaded limit shaft that move laterally along the shaft as the operator opens and closes the door. -
Page 17: Electrical Wiring Instructions
Warning: Control voltage of the operator is 24 Volts AC, Class 2. Do not run the power leads and control circuit wiring in the same electrical conduit. NOTE: All GSL operators are pre-wired to accept reversing edge components. To comply with UL requirements, one of these systems must be installed and wired to the operator. -
Page 18: Accepted Safety Equipment
RISK OF ENTRAPMENT THAT MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH. DISCONNECT POWER TO THE OPENER BEFORE AND DURING INSTALLATION OF AN ACCESSORY, REVERSING DOOR EDGE OR PHOTOELECTRIC DEVICE. DO NOT RECONNECT POWER TO OPENER UNTIL INSTRUCTED TO DO SO. WARNING ENSURE DOORWAY IS CLEAR BEFORE STARTING TESTING OF UNIT. -
Page 19: Important Safety Instructions For Owner
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR OWNER TO REDUCE THE RISK OF SEVERE INJURY OR DEATH: READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS! WARNING • NEVER let children operate or play with door controls. Keep remote control away from children. • ALWAYS keep a moving door in sight and keep people and objects away from the door area until the door is completely closed. -
Page 20: Operation And Adjustment Instructions
OPERATION AND ADJUSTMENT INSTRUCTIONS CLUTCH ADJUSTMENT WARNING The clutch serves to protect the door, the RISK OF ENTRAPMENT THAT MAY electric operator and other equipment from RESULT IN SEVERE INJURY OR DEATH! undue stress or damage caused by starting DISCONNECT POWER TO THE OPERATOR forces and/or an obstruction to the door. -
Page 21: Brake Adjustment
BRAKE ADJUSTMENT CAUTION The solenoid brake on the GSL operator is ALWAYS DISCONNECT POWER TO adjusted at the factory. If it appears that the THE OPERATOR BEFORE SERVICING, brake needs adjustment due to excessive CONNECTING ACCESSORY DEVICES OR MAKING ADJUSTMENTS. -
Page 22: Fire Door Disconnect Installation
FIRE DOOR DISCONNECT INSTALLATION 1. Mount disconnect assembly to door as shown in Figures 10 and 11. To determine correct mounting height on door, place disconnect assembly directly under trolley traveler leaving 12” clearance between trolley traveler and plunger. Mark hold location on door. -
Page 24: Testing
Model GSL Operators are equipped with a reversing edge circuit for use with UL recognized products specifically tested for use with this equipment. Each of these products should be tested separately to confirm proper operation. -
Page 25: Maintenance
MAINTENANCE SUGGESTIONS WARNING Normally, very little maintenance is required. DO NOT STAND UNDER DOOR TO TEST A monthly visual inspection must be made for REVERSING EDGE. USE A CORRUGATED loose or missing hardware and for excessive BOX OR SIMILAR OBJECT. slack in the v-belt and chain. -
Page 26: Trouble Shooting Chart
TROUBLE SHOOTING CHART SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION Door jammed or obstructed. Check manual operation of door. Motor runs but Trolley Assembly disconnected Reconnect Drive plunger assembly to trolley door does not from drive assembly. traveler. move. Check clutch adjustment. Check belt for wear Clutch slipping/ V-Belt slipping and proper tension. -
Page 27: Warranty
You can also register via email to PMtech@optonline.net. If registration is not activated, a ONE YEAR warranty from date of manufacture will apply for all claims. REGISTRATION INFORMATION Operator Information Location Installed Model GSL Address Serial # Address Date Installed Address Installer’s Information... - Page 28 Need Technical Support? Visit: www.vepower.net/faqs Call us toll free @ 1-800-243-4476 Email us: PMtech@VEpower.net www.facebook.com/PowerMasterOperators Scan QR Code with your Smart phone to find us on the web! MANUFACTURED BY V.E. POWER DOOR CO,INC. WWW.VEPOWER.NET REV 2017-0919...
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