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G-Force AG 5 DC2 Installation And Setup Instructions

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Model AG 5 DC2
Single Swing Gate Motor Kit
Solar Powered and 12V Low Voltage
June 2019
Installation and Set Up Instructions
Unit 27 / 49 Corporate Boulevard Bayswater Vic 3153 Phone 1800 111 930
Email info@gforceautogates.com.au Web www.gforceautogates.com.au
© 2012 G Force Automatic Gates All Rights Reserved

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  • Page 1 Model AG 5 DC2 Single Swing Gate Motor Kit Solar Powered and 12V Low Voltage June 2019 Installation and Set Up Instructions Unit 27 / 49 Corporate Boulevard Bayswater Vic 3153 Phone 1800 111 930 Email info@gforceautogates.com.au Web www.gforceautogates.com.au © 2012 G Force Automatic Gates All Rights Reserved...

  • Page 2: Important Safety Warnings

    AG5 DC2 GATE MOTOR INSTALLATION AND SET UP INSTRUCTIONS Important Safety Warnings Please read these important safety warnings before attempting to install or use this product. Do not operate the gate motor unless the gates are in full view and free from objects such as cars and other obstructions.

  • Page 3: Installation Checklist

    AG5 DC2 GATE MOTOR INSTALLATION AND SET UP INSTRUCTIONS Installation Checklist Read all instructions and data sheets before installing the gate motor kit. Failure to follow the instructions could void warranty. Ensure the gate is in good condition, opens and closes freely for its full length of travel and it does not hit or bind on the driveway or garden beds.

  • Page 4: Data Sheet

    DC2 Circuit Board Data Sheet DIY Automatic Gate Kits Solar & Low Voltage Specialists PH 1800 111 930 info@gforceautogates.com.au www.gforceautogates.com.au DIP Switch 1 and 2 Open / Close Time Delay set push button Auto Close Switch 8 Time set Gate Direction LED’s Motor Force push button Open GREEN LED...
  • Page 5 AG5 DC2 GATE MOTOR INSTALLATION AND SET UP INSTRUCTIONS Internal Manual Release DC Motor Internal Release Internal Release Internal Release Internal Release Plate Engaged Bolt Engaged Bolt Disengaged Plate Disengaged Remove the motor cover. Use two 13 mm spanner to loosen the manual release nut and bolt. Push the DC motor away from the gears to disengage the motor and allow the gate drive arm to move by hand.
  • Page 6 Pre Installation Set Up and Testing AG5 DC2 Gate Motor Battery Connection for Bench Testing ALWAYS TURN THE POWER OFF AND DISCONNECT THE BATTERY BEFORE MAKING ANY WIRING CONNECTIONS We recommend the gate motor settings and direction of rotation be set up and tested prior to installation.
  • Page 7 Pre Installation Set Up and Testing AG5 DC2 Gate Motor Setting Motor Direction Refer to the “DC2 Circuit Board” data sheet included with this manual and locate the direction LED’s on the circuit board. The GREEN LED indicates opening direction and the RED LED indicates closing direction.
  • Page 8 AG5 DC2 GATE MOTOR INSTALLATION AND SET UP INSTRUCTIONS Mounting the Gate Motor The gate motor should be mounted on a solid post or pillar about 50mm — 100mm from the gate hinges and the motor shaft should be approximately at the same level as the bottom rail of the gate Place the complete motor on a work bench.
  • Page 9 AG5 DC2 GATE MOTOR INSTALLATION AND SET UP INSTRUCTIONS Mounting the Gate Motor (con’t) Loosely attach the mechanical latch swing arm bracket to the bottom rail of the farm gate approximately 800mm to 900mm from the inside of the hinge post and tighten by hand. Place a spirit level (or a straight piece of wood with a small spirit level), on the top of the arm bracket, level off the spirit level and mark the post on the underside of the spirit level.
  • Page 10 AG DC2 GATE MOTOR INSTALLATION AND SET UP INSTRUCTIONS Attaching the Arms and Brackets to the Gate FOR OUTWARD OPENING GATES REFER TO THE SPECIAL INSTRUCTION SHEET Refer to the “Internal Manual Release” instructions on page 5. Disengage the motor gear by loosening the internal release bolt and push the DC motor away from the gearing.
  • Page 11 AG DC2 GATE MOTOR INSTALLATION AND SET UP INSTRUCTIONS Setting Open / Close Limit Switch Cams RIGHT HAND inward LEFT HAND inward opening gate opening gate Top CAM = CLOSE Bottom CAM = CLOSE Position Position Bottom CAM = OPEN Top CAM = OPEN Position...
  • Page 12 AG DC2 GATE MOTOR INSTALLATION AND SET UP INSTRUCTIONS Connecting the Circuit Board and Fitting the Battery ALWAYS TURN THE POWER OFF AND DISCONNECT THE BATTERY BEFORE MAKING ANY WIRING CONNECTIONS Refer to the “DC 2 Circuit Board” ” data sheet included with this manual or to any reference notes or photos and fit the wires back into the correct terminal locations on the control board.
  • Page 13 AG DC2 GATE MOTOR INSTALLATION AND SET UP INSTRUCTIONS DC2 Circuit Board Adjustments Motor Torque / Obstruction Sensing / Auto Reverse Adjustment Refer to the “DC2 Circuit Board” data sheet included with this manual and locate the ‘Motor Force’ trim pot on the circuit board This adjustment controls the motor torque and obstruction sensing of the gate motor.
  • Page 14 AG DC2 GATE MOTOR INSTALLATION AND SET UP INSTRUCTIONS DC2 Setting Automatic Close Operation Refer to the “DC2 Circuit Board” data sheet included with this manual and locate the Auto Close Time Set Push Button marked ’OSC’ and Dip Switch 1 and Dip Switch 8 on the circuit board. The gate motor is supplied with the Auto Close OFF as standard.
  • Page 15 DC2 Transformer Wiring Instructions DIY Automatic Gate Kits Solar & Low Voltage Specialists PH 1800 111 930 info@gforceautogates.com.au www.gforceautogates.com.au ENSURE THE TRANSFORMER IS SWITCHED OFF AND THE BATTERY DISCONNECTED Refer to the “DC2 Circuit Board” data sheet included with this manual and locate the ‘12- 24VAC’...
  • Page 16 DC2 Solar Panel / Regulator Wiring DIY Automatic Gate Kits Solar & Low Voltage Specialists Instructions PH 1800 111 930 info@gforceautogates.com.au www.gforceautogates.com.au ENSURE THE SOLAR PANEL IS COVERED AND THE BATTERY DISCONNECTED The solar panel is to be connected directly to the terminal block from the regulator and NOT to the circuit board.
  • Page 17 Standard Push Button DIY Automatic Gate Kits Wiring Instructions DC 2 Solar & Low Voltage Specialists Circuit Board PH 1800 111 930 info@gforceautogates.com.au www.gforceautogates.com.au Attach the wire to the terminals on the Undo the 4 screws and push button. We suggest to use take off the cover 0.75mm figure 8 wire for the push button wire.

  • Page 18: Warranty And Returns

    Warranty Periods stated below. This warranty is additional to any applicable statutory requirements, subject to the exclusions and limitations stated below. Product is deemed to be warranted from the date of initial purchase from G-Force Automatic Gates. Proof of purchase is required when applying for warranty claims.

  • Page 19: Maintenance

    Maintenance 1. A regular cleaning to remove dust & dirt. A small soft brush will suffice. 2. Approximately every 6 months remove the motor cover, clean with a soft brush and spray inside the motor cover. Spray with a surface spray suitable for crawling insects, slugs and snails.

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