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Single Swing Gate Opener User’s Manual Model: A3/A5/A8 A3S/A5S/A8S TOPENS Website www.topens.com Email: support@topens.com ★ Please read and follow all warnings, precautions and instructions before installation and use. ★ A 24V 12Ah battery (NOT INCLUDED, 2pcs 12V batteries connected in series may function as 24V), OR the UPS01 AC-DC Power Supply (NOT INCLUDED) is REQUIRED to power up this gate opener.
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Visit: www.topens.com Please record the product model, your email address etc. in the spaces provided below. Refer to this list when contacting TOPENS for technical service or assistance with your automatic gate opener. Where did you purchase? (Amazon.com; Amazon.ca: Amazon.co.uk, Amazon.de; Other, Please...
A5/A8 Parts List ..............................4 Extra Parts for A3/5/8 S ............................ 4 Accessories Parts (Included in some models, refers to the actual package) ..........5 Optional Accessories Parts List (Available at TOPENS Store) ................ 5 Replacement Parts ............................6 Tools Needed: ..............................6 Technical Specifications &...
use on any pedestrian gate. Pedestrians must be Safety Installation Information supplied with a separate pedestrian access. 1. READ and FOLLOW all instruction. For an installation utilizing non-contact sensors The gate opener is intended for use with Class I (safety sensors), see product manual on the vehicular swing gates.
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BEFORE digging. NOTE: TOPENS Gate Operator can be used for driveway gates made by steel, wood, vinyl, and shaped as panel, tube, and chain-link. While use on solid surface gates is NOT recommended. Solid surface gates have a high...
Accessories Parts (Included in some models, refers to the actual package) Optional Accessories Parts List (Available at TOPENS Store) TC186-R WiFi TC186 WiFi ERM12 External M12 Remote Control Smartphone Remote Smartphone Remote Receiver Control with Camera Control with Camera TEW3 Vehicle Sensor...
Actuator Opener A8S Gate Opener TS24-U Adapter MK01 Hardware Kit WARNING: Changes or modifications not expressly specified by this user manual, TOPENS could void the warranty of this equipment. Tools Needed: ·Power Drill ·Tape Measure ·Open End Wrenches - 14# &17# or Adjustable Wrenches ·Wire Strippers...
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NOTE: “NR" indicates this size and weight combination recommended for one arm actuator. NOTE: Ball bearing hinges should be used on all gates weighing over 140kg (300 lbs). These specifications are subject to change without notice. Features: ·Soft start and soft stop ·Emergency release key in case of power failure ·Fast selecting push/pull to open ·Stop in case of obstruction during gate opening.
Installation Overview Preparation for Installation There are two installation types for the gate opener, Pull-to-Open and Push-to-Open. In the Push-to-Open installation, gate opens out from the property. A Push-To-Open Bracket (PSO part) is required to be used for each gate. NOTE: Ensure the gate does not open into public areas.
Install the Opener on the Gate – for Pull to Open The position of Post Bracket is very important. The following illustrations and tables are required to determine the proper mounting position for the Post Bracket. The tables show the maximum opening angle of the gate for a given A and B.
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2. Attach the gate bracket and post bracket assy. to the opener by inserting a clevis pin. Secure the clevis pins using the hairpin clips. 3. Open the release hole plug on the top of the gate opener, insert the release key, and turn the key 90°...
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5. Make sure that there is a minimum clearance of 2.5cm between the gate and the opener and that the opener and the Post Pivot Bracket are not binding in both the gate-open and gate-closed positions. If there is not at least 2.5cm of clearance or if the opener and the Post Pivot Bracket are binding, rotate the Post Pivot Bracket and/or move the Post Bracket Assy.
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6. Sign the bolt-hole point on the gate post and gate. Do this by placing a punch or a sign in the middle of each bolt slot on the post bracket and the gate bracket. It allows slight adjustments to the post bracket.
12. Open the release hole plug on the top of the gate opener, insert the release key, and turn the key 90° counterclockwise. This restores normal operation. NOTE: The setting of the PULL/PUSH TO OPEN of the control board should be in accordance with the installation.
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1. Insert the bolts through the holes of post bracket and PSO part (push to open bracket) as shown. Place washers and nuts on the bottom of the bolts and hand tighten. 2. Attach the gate bracket and post bracket assy. to the opener by inserting a clevis pin. Secure the clevis pins using the hairpin clips.
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5. Make sure that there is a minimum clearance of 2.5cm between the gate and the opener and that the opener and the PSO part are not binding in both the gate-open and gate-closed positions. If there is not at least 2.5cm of clearance or if the opener and the PSO part are binding, rotate the PSO part and/or move the Post Bracket Assy.
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6. Sign the bolt-hole point on the gate post and gate. Do this by placing a punch or a sign in the middle of each bolt slot on the post bracket and the gate bracket. It allows slight adjustments to the post bracket.
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10. Cut off any part of the bolts that extend beyond the tightened nuts. 11. With the opener fully retracted and with the gate in the fully closed position (for Push-to-Open installation), insert a clevis pin through the gate opener and the Post Pivot Bracket and insert another clevis pin through the gate opener and the Gate Bracket.
Connection of the Power Supply The gate opener can be powered by 24V 12Ah battery (NOT INCLUDED) OR DPS180-U AC-DC Power Supply (NOT INCLUDED, available at TOPENS Store). The adapter included in the package is ONLY used to charge the battery.
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greater than 12 Ah is required. The batteries should be waterproof type, or be placed in water proof circumstance. 2 PCS 12VDC batteries can be connected in series to function as 24VDC. The following diagram shows on how to connect 2 PCS batteries in series. Charging mode for the battery could be by the adapter, by the solar panel, or both of them at the same time.
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You can plug the adapter into the electrical outlet after all the wire connections are completed. Use a surge protector with the adapter is strongly recommended. If electrical outlet is located outdoors, outlet and adapter should be protected by a weatherproof cover. 2.
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The gate opener can be powered by an AC to DC 24V Power Supply (NOT INCLUDED). TOPENS DPS180-U Waterproof AC 110V-240V to DC 24V Power Supply is available at TOPENS Store. Instead of using batteries,...
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should be wired to the BAT+ (#11) terminal, the negative output should be wired to ―BAT-‖ (#12) terminal. There is no need to use the adapter in this situation. 5. Use the UPS01 uninterrupted power supply as the power source Firstly please connect the output of the power supply to power input of the gate opener control board.
Connection of the Control Board 1. Actuator Insert the stripped cable wires into the appropriate terminals on the opener terminals block. The red wire should be inserted into the ―+MOTOR‖ terminal(#17), the black wire into ―MOTOR-‖ terminal (#18), the blue wire into ―DLMT‖...
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(#21). 2. Battery OR AC-DC power supply (Required but not included) Please connect them following the chapter of ―Connection of the power supply‖. 3. Adapter (Only used to charge the batteries) Insert the stripped cable wires into ADAPTER (#13) terminals to the control board. No matter the polarity. 4.
Each remote has four buttons, from top to bottom are separately A, B, C and D. You may use this remote to operate as many as 4 sets TOPENS swing gate openers or 1 set TOPENS sliding gate opener and 2 sets...
(refer to more details in our TOPENS sliding gate opener manual). So it is must program button A with sliding gate opener, while you may program either C button or D button with TOPENS swing gate opener. Wireless Keypad Programming You can follow the below steps to program wireless keypad to the opener.
Adjusting the Limit Switch Note: Before adjusting the limit switch, refer to the chapter of “Install the Opener on the Gate”, and make sure that the rod is fully retracted when the gate is in the fully open position (for Pull-to-Open installation), or in the fully closed position (for Push-to-Open installation).
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DIP Switch #1: Select push/pull to open If the gate opens into the property (pull to open), the DIP Switch is set to OFF (factory default setting). If your gate opens out from the property (push to open) the DIP Switch must be set to the ON position. Factory default setting is OFF.
3. Refer to the instructions on how to check gate force and sensitivity adjustments. Trouble Shooting Need help or have questions? DO NOT RETURN to the store. Visit www.topens.com to CONTACT US. Have a multi-meter to check voltage and continuity. Use caution when checking high voltage terminals. Symptom Possible Solution(s) 1.
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1. Make sure the connection between the battery and control board is correct and The opener does not fastening. run. Power LED does 2. Check the fuse in the control board. Replace the fuse if it was burnt out. not ON. 3.
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