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Slide Gate Operator UL325 - UL991 FAAC International Inc. FAAC International Inc. Headquarter & East Coast Operations West Coast Operations 3160 Murrell Rd 357 South Acacia Avenue Rockledge, FL 32955 Fullerton, CA 92831 Tel. 800 221 8278 www.faacusa.com...
TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION Important Safety Instructions Important Installation Instructions General Safety Precautions UL325 Gate Operator Classifications Installing the Warning Signs DESCRIPTION & SPECIFICATIONS 1.1. Maximum Use Curve Technical Specifications DIMENSIONS ELECTRIC LAYOUT INSTALLATION 4.1. Preliminary Checks 4.2. Foundation Plate Installation 4.3.
Locate one or more non-contact sensors where the risk of entrapment or obstruction exists, such as at the reachable perimeter of a moving gate or barrier. • Use only FAAC “Photobeam” photoelectric eyes to comply with UL325. 9. For gate operators that utilize a contact sensor (edge...
It is extremely unsafe to compensate for a damaged conditions. gate by increasing hydraulic pressure. • Use only FAAC XS 55, CN 60 E edge sensors. • Install devices such as reversing edges and photo beams to provide better protection for personal property and pedestrians.
Installing the Warning Signs This FAAC slide gate operator is supplied with two warning signs to alert people that a possible hazard exists and that appropriate actions should be taken to avoid the hazard or to reduce exposure to it.
IP 44 The curve makes it possible to establish maximum work time (T) Gate Max. Weight 3950 lb 2200 lb according to use frequency (F). The 844 gearmotor can operate Gate Speed 38 ft/min 47 ft/min non-stop at 70% use frequency.
Fig. 7 Fig. 11 - Measurements in Inches Adjust the height - Measurements in Inches and distance from the gate as shown 4.3. MECHANICAL INSTALLATION in Fig 11. Assemble the mounting brackets and anti-vibration spacers Secure the opera- on the operator as shown in Fig. 8. tor to the founda- Open the cover, remove the securing screws.
4.5.2. MODEL 844 ER RF (Figs. 20 & 21) Place another rack ele- Fig. 15 ment next to the pre- Insert the pin g on the shaft, using a hammer. vious one, use a third Fit the idle transmissions bracket on the operator flange,...
780D Technical Specifications (continued) 5. CONTROL BOARD 780D Flashing lamp - Motor - 24 VDC acces- Terminal Board Outputs sories power supply- 24 VDC indicator- 5.1. WARNINGS light / Timed output / Electric lock com- mand - 'traffic lights' - Failsafe Important: Before attempting any work on the control board (connections, maintenance), always turn off power.
Note: For compliance with the UL325 Ed. 6 all safety de- vices that protect entrapment zones must be monitored. The 844 operator monitors the safety devices with the FAIL SAFE function. See advance programming in Section 5.5.2 tor details on the different options for Fail Safe.
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Connection of a pair of monitored opening photocells and a Connection of a monitored sensing edge in closing and opening monitored closing edge OPEN CLOSE EDGE EDGE RX OPEN TX OPEN XS 55 XS 55 CN 60 E Fig. 28 CLOSE EDGE Connection of a pair of monitored opening photocells, monito-...
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OPEN A - “Total Opening” Command (Terminal 1): any pul- SAFE - EDGE Safety Device Contact (Terminal 6): se generator (push-button, detector, etc.) which, by closing The purpose of the edge safety device is to protect the leaf a contact, commands total opening and/or closing of the movement area during opening/closing.
5.5. PROGRAMMING Display Function Default FORCE: To program operation of the automated system, access the Adjusts Motor thrust. "PROGRAMMING" mode with keys F,+ and - on the cover. = minimum force Attention: before attempting to power up the system, re-position the board's cover to avoid contact with high = maximum force voltage parts and to access the push-button keys on the OPENING DIRECTION:...
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Display Function Default Display Function Default OPENING PHOTOCELLS LOGIC: FINAL BRAKING: Select the tripping mode of the opening pho- When the gate reaches the opening or tocells. closing limit-switch, a braking stroke can They operate for the opening movement only: be selected to ensure the leaf is stopped they stop the movement and restart it when immediately.
"Cycle Programming") it effects 2 sec. (in addition to the value already set The 844 operator has a limit sensor switch which, by detecting with the PF function) of pre-flashing at every the transit of a reference applied to the rack, commands Open pulse (job request).
4. Allow the plate to move on the rack in opening direction 8. Check that the gate stops approximately 3/4 to 2 inches until the relevant LED goes off (Figs. 22 and 36); next, from its mechanical stop point. If necessary, correct the move the plate forward an additional 1 3/4 inches and position of the magnets and check that the stop point is secure it to the rack by tightening the screws.
In addition to its electronic safety devices (encoder and • After installation, apply the danger sticker to the top of the force adjustment), the 844 operator is also equipped with a cover (Fig. 38). mechanical clutch. The clutch doesn't need to be adjusted in a typical application.
If more oil is needed, add it through the oil filler hole. Use Remove the key and close the lock protection door. FAAC HP oil only. Move the gate until the release engages. Fig. 44 10.3. REPAIRS For any repairs, contact an FAAC authorized repair center.
13. TROUBLESHOOTING If you have a problem installing the operator, check the problems and solutions listed below for suggestions. PROBLEM SOLUTIONS The operator does not respond to the acti- • Make sure the main power switch is on. vating signal. •...
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