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- Page 1 INSTALLATION AND OWNER’S MANUAL MODEL RSG Residential Slide Gate Operator UL 325 and UL 991 Listed 21-1/4” 19-1/4” LENGTH X 10-1/2” WIDTH MOUNTING BRACKET (2) Serial #: Date Installed: READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY Your Dealer: BEFORE INSTALLATION OR USE. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Model RSG Residential Slide Gate Operator Important Safety Information ..................3 Important Notice for Gate Operators Manufactured after 1/11/16 ......4 UL Installation and Safety Considerations ..............5 System Designer Safety Instructions..............6 Installer Safety Instructions ................7-8 End User Safety Warnings ................9-10 Manual Operation ....................11... -
Page 3: Important Safety Information
IMPORTANT! FOR SLIDE GATE OPERATING SYSTEMS, SAFETY IS EVERYONE’S BUSINESS. Automatic gate operators provide convenience and security to users. However, because these machines can produce high levels of force, it is important that all gate operator system designers, installers, and end users be aware of the potential hazards associated with improperly designed, installed, or maintained systems. -
Page 4: Important Notice For Gate Operators Manufactured After 1/11/16
IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR GATE OPERATORS MANUFACTURED AFTER JANUARY 11TH, 2016 All gate operators manufactured after January 11th, 2016 must have a monitored input for each direction. In order to satisfy this requirement, all PowerMaster gate operators with the universal board will have one monitored input for each direction. -
Page 5: Ul Installation And Safety Considerations
UL INSTALLATION AND SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS INSTALLATION CLASSES CLASS I - RESIDENTIAL VEHICULAR GATE OPERATOR A vehicular gate operator (or system) intended for use in a home of one to four single-family dwellings, or a garage or parking area associated therewith. CLASS II –... -
Page 6: System Designer Safety Instructions
SYSTEM DESIGNER SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ▲ 1. Familiarize yourself with the precautions and warnings for the installer. Users are relying on your design to provide a safe installation. ▲ 2. The operator is supplied with a primary obstruction sensing entrapment protection system. -
Page 7: Installer Safety Instructions
INSTALLER SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE INSTALLATION ▲ 1. Check to see that the operator is proper for this type, size and class of gate and its frequency of use. If you are not sure, consult factory. ▲ 2. Check to see that there are no structures adjacent to the area, which may pose a risk of entrapment when gate is opening or closing. -
Page 8: After Installation
▲ 5. Locate the controls at least 10 feet from the moving gate so that the user can observe Control the gate operation, but Station is not able to come in contact with the gate 10 feet while operating the controls. -
Page 9: End User Safety Warnings
END USER SAFETY WARNINGS The manufacturer of the gate operator does not know what type of gate you have, or what type of automatic system is installed on your gate. Be sure you’ve been fully instructed on the sequence of operation for your specific gate system(s). Keep the gate properly maintained and have a qualified service person make repairs. - Page 10 ▲ If your gate has open rollers, be sure roller guards have been purchased and installed. INCORRECT CORRECT ▲ Your gate system is required to have a primary and a secondary entrapment safety system installed and maintained. ▲ If your gate closes automatically, loop detectors should be installed to detect the presence of a vehicle.
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Page 11: Manual Operation
MANUAL OPERATION Your operator is equipped with an emergency disconnect for manual operation. Be sure you know how to properly use this feature. To disengage operator, follow the procedure in Figure 1. FIGURE 1 KEYHOLE RETAINING KEYHOLE SLOT TO DISCONNECT DRIVE: LIFT CHAIN OUT OF KEYHOLE RETAINING SLOT AND PULL OUT. -
Page 12: Safety Warnings
SAFETY WARNINGS FOR OPEN-ROLLER GATES AND ORNAMENTAL GRILLE-TYPE GATES INJURIES ASSOCIATED WITH AUTOMATIC GATES WARNING ARE MAINLY INCURRED WITH OPEN-ROLLER GATES AND ORNAMENTAL GRILLE TYPE GATES. OPEN-ROLLER GATES ▲ Injuries occur when people get their hands caught between the top of the gate and the roller. -
Page 13: Before Installing Operator
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS & SET-UP PROCEDURE DO NOT APPLY POWER UNTIL TOLD TO DO SO! RISK WARNING OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK OR INJURY MAY RESULT! BEFORE INSTALLING OPERATOR IMPORTANT: Operator should always be mounted inside the gate. Determine whether the installation is Left hand or Right hand by the direction the gate moves in order to open, when viewed from inside the fence. -
Page 14: Installation Of Cement Pad
INSTALLATION LAYOUT 1. Layout mounting post and electrical conduit locations as shown in Figures 2 & 3 below. 2. Excavate required area for conduit installation and cementing of mounting posts (Minimum of 2 feet deep, check local codes). 3. Set mounting post and electrical conduit in place. 4. -
Page 15: Installation Of Operator
OPERATOR INSTALLATION 1. Remove operator top cover and chain guard for access. If gate extension is required, do so before installing operator. See Figure 2. Operators are shipped from the factory as Slide right to open. For Slide left to open, remove idler brace, turn idler brace upside down, and reinstall using upper hole pattern. - Page 16 Disengage power drive unit by pulling on disconnect chain and secure in disconnected position by lowering extended chain into retaining slot in keyhole. KEYHOLE RETAINING KEYHOLE SLOT TO DISCONNECT DRIVE: LIFT CHAIN OUT OF KEYHOLE RETAINING SLOT AND PULL OUT. SECURE DISCONNECTED POSITION BY LOWERING EXTENDED CHAIN BACK INTO...
- Page 17 Pull drive chain through the operator until all excess chain between operator and gate bracket has been removed. Re-engage operator drive by lifting disconnect chain out of keyhole retaining slot and allow chain to retract into keyhole. Move gate to tighten drive chain between operator drive sprocket and gate bracket, and secure gate position with rope or chock.
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Page 18: Electrical Connections
ELECTRICAL SET-UP AND CONNECTIONS DO NOT APPLY POWER UNTIL TOLD TO DO SO! RISK WARNING OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK OR INJURY MAY RESULT! NOTE: Before connecting the operator, use a voltmeter to determine that the electrical service is 115V. THIS OPERATOR CANNOT BE CONNECTED AT 230 VOLTS. Damage will result which is not covered under warranty. -
Page 19: Limit Adjustment
LIMIT ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURE WARNING WARNING TURN OFF INCOMING POWER AT STAY CLEAR OF ALL MOVING PARTS OPERATOR POWER BOX BEFORE AND ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS OF STARTING THIS PROCEDURE. THE OPERATOR WHILE TESTING! After the gate operator is mechanically installed, move the gate to a midway position using the manual disconnect. - Page 20 If the gate travels in the correct direction, run the operator to the Open Limit Switch and turn OFF the power. If the limit nut depresses the Open Limit Switch but does not stop the gate, press the STOP button or turn OFF the power immediately and consult factory (1-800-243-4476). Open Limit Switch Limit Nut...
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Page 21: Master/Slave Installation
MASTER-SLAVE INSTALLATION NOTE: A single unit is considered a Master. In a Master/Slave installation, one unit must be converted to LEFT HAND operation. 1. Place jumper on the Master operator’s control board in the OFF position. 2. Place jumper on the Slave operator’s control board in the ON position. -
Page 22: Connection Of A 3-Button Station
CONTROL CONNECTIONS CONNECTION OF A 3-BUTTON STATION 4 5 6 7 NOTE: The 3 button station must have all normally open OPEN contacts for proper operation. CLOSE STOP COMMON 1. Connect a wire from the COMMON connection of the control station to Terminal #5. 2. -
Page 23: Loop Detector Systems
LOOP DETECTOR SYSTEMS AND INSTALLATION The diagram below depicts the typical loop options for a Slide Gate installation. 1. The Exit Loop provides a signal to open the gate when a vehicle enters the loop zone. 2. The Reversing Loop protects a vehicle in the loop zone from being contacted with the gate by overriding any close signal while the gate is open, and by reversing the gate if closing. -
Page 24: Loop Installation (Standard Layout Chart)
STANDARD LOOP LAYOUTS FOR APPROX. 36” HEIGHT DETECTION LOOP SIZE # OF TURNS LOOP WIRE LENGTH (FT) 4’ X 4’ 64’ 4’ X 6’ 80’ 4’ X 8’ 72’ 4’ X 10’ 84’ 4’ X 12’ 96’ 4’ X 14’ 108’... - Page 25 3. Leaving enough wire for the lead-in, insert the specified number of turns of wire in the cut grooves (See chart). CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the wire insulation during installation. 4. After completing the required number of loop turns, twist the ends together at the rate of 6 turns per foot to form the lead-in.
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Page 26: Safety Device Connections
SAFETY DEVICE CONNECTIONS INHERENT OBSTRUCTION SENSING DEVICE NOTE: The gate MUST move smoothly and easily in manual operation before WARNING attempting this adjustment. TURN OFF POWER TO OPERATOR This unit is supplied with a current sensing WHEN MAKING ANY ADJUSTMENTS! system, which will stop the gate when it encounters an obstruction, and then backs the gate off approximately 2 inches. -
Page 27: Contact - Sensing Edge
CONTACT SENSOR INSTALLATION NOTE: Wireless sensors must be installed so there is no signal interference. NOTE: All hard wiring to safety edges must be installed so there is no threat of mechanical damage to wiring between components when the gate is moving. 1. -
Page 28: Non-Contact - Photo Eyes
5. Run the operator to the CLOSE limit. 6. Test the OPEN OBSTRUCTION SENSING system by depressing one of the other three edge sensors while the gate is opening. NOTE: The operator should repeat the STOP AND REVERSE procedure. 7. Run operator to the CLOSE limit and repeat Step #6 for the other two edges. NON-CONTACT SENSOR INSTALLATION 1. - Page 29 AFTER SENSORS ARE CONNECTED 1. Turn power OFF. 2. Make sure the photo-beams are properly aligned per the manufacturer’s specifications. 3. Hold both limits. 4. Turn ON power. 5. Release limits after the beep turns off. 6. Test the CLOSE OBSTRUCTION SENSING SYSTEM for proper operation by blocking the beam across the gate opening while the gate is running closed.
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Page 31: 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 RSG Address Serial # Address Date Installed Address Installer’s Information... - Page 32 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 2017-1031...
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