Summary of Contents for Viking Access Systems Vehicular Gate Opener UL 991
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revision BØ february 2007 installation instructions and safety information LISTED 18TC UL 325 UL 991 CLASS I, CLASS II, CLASS III and CLASS IV vehicular gate operator X - 9...
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PARTS DIAGRAM PARTS DIAGRAM WARNING - For Installation By Qualified Personnel Only. Item Description Cover, Plastic Motor/Gear Unit Chassis, Motor/Gear Strain Relief Arm Assembly, Articulated Holder, Limit Switch Limit Switch (2) Cam, Limit Switch Terminal Block 10 Key Release 11 Thumb Screw 12 Positive Stop Extension Weight Overall Dimensions...
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION WARNING - Not following these instructions may cause severe injury or death to persons. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING – To reduce the risk of severe injury or death: 1. READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS. 2.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION WARNING - Not following these instructions may cause severe injury or death to persons. IMPORTANT INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Continued 6. Controls intended for user activation must be located at least six feet (6’) away from any mov- ing part of the gate and where the user is prevented from reaching over, under, around or through the gate to operate the controls.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION WARNING - Not following these instructions may cause severe injury or death to persons. MAINTENANCE Remove the Power Harness from the Control Board (refer to page 17) • Clean and lubricate the turning pins and gate hinges using the recommended lubricant. •...
TERMINOLOGY TERMINOLOGY UL325 Gate Operator Classification GLOSSARY RESIDENTIAL VEHICULAR GATE OPERATOR CLASS I – A vehicular gate operator (or system) intended for use in a home of one-to four single family dwelling, or a garage or parking area associated therewith. COMMERCIAL/GENERAL ACCESS VEHICULAR GATE OPERATOR CLASS II –...
Obstruction IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION Center Sensor Loop WARNING - Not following these instructions may cause severe injury or death to persons. NOTE - This type of installation DOES NOT reverse the gate all the way back to its limits when the photo-beam min.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION Hold Open Timer WARNING - Not following these instructions may cause severe injury or death to persons. Edge Sensor (contact sensor) Installation Safety Connector Loop Connector Edge sensor or like must be installed to reduce the risk of entrapment. Use only Miller Edge 3-sided activation type MGR20 or MDS20 to comply with UL325 One or more contact sensors shall be located on the inside and outside leading edge of a swing gate.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION WARNING - Not following these instructions may cause severe injury or death to persons. Audible Alarm Reset Switch Installation Manual Reset for the Audible Alarm UL325 standard requires an audible alarm to go off after two consecutive events detected by the primary entrapment protection of the gate operator (obstruction sensor).
IMPORTANT INSTALLATION INFORMATION IMPORTANT INSTALLATION INFORMATION CAUTION - FOR USE WITH GATES OF A MAXIMUM OF 14 FT IN LENGTH AND 600 LBS. IN WEIGHT. WARNING - TO REDUCE THE RISK OF SEVERE INJURY OR DEATH TO PERSONS: This is NOT a pedestrian gate operator 14'-0"...
PLAN OF INSTALLATION - OPEN INSIDE PLAN OF INSTALLATION - OPEN INSIDE The gate must be installed in a location so that enough clearance is supplied between the gate and adjacent structures when opening and closing to reduce the risk of entrapment. Swinging gates shall not open into public access areas.
PLAN OF INSTALLATION – OPEN OUTSIDE PLAN OF INSTALLATION – OPEN OUTSIDE The gate must be installed in a location so that enough clearance is supplied between the gate and adjacent structures when opening and closing to reduce the risk of entrapment. Swinging gates shall not open into public access areas.
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GATE OPERATOR INSTALLATION GATE OPERATOR INSTALLATION CAUTION - If mounting bar is not welded to a frame member that runs the full length of the gate, the gate operator may damage the gate. Do not weld the bar or backing plate to a few pickets. STEP 1 Check the integrity of the gate structure and sufficiently sturdy such as pivot points are...
GATE OPERATOR INSTALLATION GATE OPERATOR INSTALLATION STEP 4 Remount the geared motor on the chassis accordingly. STEP 5 Attach the Articulated Arms with the Positive Stop Extension to the Pivot Bracket and the Motor/Gear Assembly. NOTE - Additional holes are provided in the Pivot Bracket to assist with proper installation STEP 6...
GATE OPERATOR INSTALLATION GATE OPERATOR INSTALLATION Limit Switch Setup STEP 8 A. Loosen the screws on the limit switch cams and position the cams to the desired locations. There are additional holes provided in case of a wide or tight angle of opening or closing.
GATE OPERATOR INSTALLATION GATE OPERATOR INSTALLATION Opening/Closing Setup: To have the gate operator slow down prior to reaching its limits use the following steps: 1. Setup the limit switches manually at the desired open and close position. 2. Allow the gate operator to run a full open and close cycle (from limit to limit) without interruption.
CONTROL BOX INSTALLATION CONTROL BOX INSTALLATION WARNING - If the control box is not mounted properly it may fall, causing damage and/or injury. The control box weight is approximately 40 lbs. Be sure that the substrate being mounted to and the fasteners being used are appropriate to support the weight of the control box.
ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION Caution – Do not connect the power harness to the board until the installation is ready for verification. The X-9 Gate Operator requires a single phase AC line to operate and charge the batteries. 1. Turn off the main switch or breaker for the power line being used.
ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION – SINGLE UNIT ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION – SINGLE UNIT Single Unit Connections Connect the wires from the motor unit to the terminal block mounted next to the control board. Match wire colors to the terminal block. Connect the wire harness to the “OPEN RIGHT”...
ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION – MASTER/SLAVE ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION – MASTER/SLAVE Master/Slave Connections A Master/SlaveControl Board is available, when required, to run two gate operators in synchronous mode. Using the connectors provided insert the Obstruction Overlap Delay Sensor wires from the motor units as shown in the diagram below.
VEHICULAR LOOP DETECTOR INSTALLATION VEHICULAR LOOP DETECTOR INSTALLATION Dimension A – 5’ for Single Gate Operator 6’ for Master/Slave Gate Operator Outside Inside Center Exit Reopen Reopen Loop Loop Loop Loop Make Even with Open Gate Gate in Open Position TECHNICAL SUPPORT 1 800 908 0884...
VEHICULAR LOOP DETECTOR INSTALLATION VEHICULAR LOOP DETECTOR INSTALLATION W W A A R R N N I I N N G G – – C C o o n n s s u u l l t t t t h h e e i i n n s s t t a a l l l l a a t t i i o o n n i i n n s s t t r r u u c c t t i i o o n n s s f f r r o o m m t t h h e e l l o o o o p p d d e e t t e e c c t t o o r r m m a a n n u u f f a a c c t t u u r r e e r r . . T T h h e e f f o o l l l l o o w w i i n n g g s s t t a a t t e e m m e e n n t t s s a a r r e e p p r r o o v v i i d d e e d d a a s s a a g g u u i i d d e e b b u u t t d d i i f f f f e e r r e e n n t t r r e e q q u u i i r r e e m m e e n n t t s s m m a a y y b b e e r r e e q q u u i i r r e e d d b b y y t t h h e e v v e e h h i i c c u u l l a a r r l l o o o o p p d d e e t t e e c c t t o o r r m m a a n n u u f f a a c c t t u u r r e e r r .
ACCESSORY CONNECTIONS ACCESSORY CONNECTIONS Fail Safe/Secure Connection Locations (Single Unit Board shown) Brake Vehicle loop detectors must be installed to decrease the possibility of vehicle entrapment on the gate (see page 20). The SECONDARY ENTRAPMENT PROTECTION like the edge sensor and Master/Slave Master/Slave the photoelectric beam MUST BE PART...
ACCESSORY CONNECTIONS ACCESSORY CONNECTIONS Safety Radio Loop Sensor Rec. Radio Receiver When connecting the Radio Receiver carefully verify the proper connections. The maximum voltage that the control board provides for external accessories is the maximum voltage of the battery, which is about 28 volts. Mag.
3.125" (example) 24VDC Transformer (Supplied with Lock Kit) 24VDC This Magnetic Lock is an OPTIONAL ACCESORY available from Viking Access Systems. Please order part number VA-MAG13. Mounting Plate/Juction Box Magnetic Lock Mounting Screw (4) Mounting Screw Weather Cover (4) Floating Plate...
Hold Open Timer Connection Locations Close Stop Open (Single Unit Board shown) Viking Access Systems can supply an Obstruction Overlap Delay Sensor excellent Magnetic Lock unit (part number VA-MAG13). See page 24 for more details. Guard Station Guard Station...
SPECIAL FEATURES SPECIAL FEATURES Intelligent Obstruction Sensor Trim Pot Location (Single Unit Board shown) The Obstruction Sensor detects obstructions in the path of the traveling gate. The Trim Pot for the Obstruction Sensor adjusts the sensitivity level that triggers the Sensor. When the Obstruction Sensor detects an Close obstruction it will:...
SPECIAL FEATURES SPECIAL FEATURES Gate Overlap Setting Setting the Overlap Delay Pot to “0” will cause the master and the slave units to open and close at the same time A Master/Slave control board is required to operate two gates with a single controller. Trim Pot Location (Master/Slave Unit Board shown) Siren...
2. The greater capacity of the batteries, the longer the system will operate on cloudy days. 3. If more spcific information is needed, please consult with Viking Access Systems. For more information regarding solar energy refer to http:/www.nrel.gov. TECHNICAL SUPPORT 1 800 908 0884...
VIKING HINGE VIKING HINGE ™ These Hinges are OPTIONAL ACCESORIES available from Viking Access Systems. Please order part number VA-HD. Standard Features • Self-lubricating oil impregnated bronze bushing • Port for adding a Zirk fitting • 3000 lbs. capacity per pair •...
TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING Gate does not run – Motor Sensor indicator comes ON Check all motor connections to be fully engaged. Refer to page 18 and 19. Check the 15 Amp fuse in the control board Gate does not run – Motor Sensor indicator is OFF Check all motor connections to be fully engaged.
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TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING Gate does not open or close Check all motor connections to be fully engaged. Refer to page Check that the UL command (photo beam and/or edge sensor) is not active. Refer to page 6, 7 and 22. Ensure that you external accessories are working properly Automatic close does not function...
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TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING Gate opens after few second delay Set the overlap delay trim pot to 0. Refer to page 28. Gate opens. Closes or stops on its own Check that your external devices are working properly L-3 unit runs slower than normal Set the overlap delay trim pot to 0.
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Modular connectors for easy installation. LED indicators for verification of operation. Solar panel and low voltage wiring compatibility. 24 VAC auxiliary power. Viking Access Systems T 800.908.0884 • F 949.753.1640 631 Wald - Irvine, CA 92618 vikingaccess.com...