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U/L INSTALLATION AND SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS INSTALLATION CLASSES CLASS I – RESIDENTIALVEHICULAR GATE OPERATOR A vehicular gate operator (or system) FOR SLIDE GATE OPERATING SYSTEMS intended for use in a home of one to four single-family dwellings, or a garage or SAFETY IS EVERYONE’S BUSINESS parking area associated therewith.
SYSTEM DESIGNER SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS INSTALLER SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ▲ 1. Familiarize yourself with the precautions and warnings for the installer. BEFORE INSTALLATION Users are relying on your design to provide a safe installation. ▲ 1. Check to see that the operator is proper for this type and size of gate ▲...
▲ 6. Attach large warning signs provided to each side of gate in the DURING INSTALLATION most conspicuous place. Mount control station and smaller warning placard together within sight of the gate opening. ▲ 1. Be aware of all moving parts and avoid close proximity to any pinch points. ▲...
END-USER SAFETY WARNINGS ▲ allow children to play near your gate, or to operate the gate. DO NOT 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).
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▲ 7. If your gate has open rollers, be sure roller guards have been ▲ 8. Your gate system is required to have a primary and a secondary purchased and installed. entrapment safety system installed and maintained. ▲ 9. If your gate closes automatically, loop detectors should be installed to detect the presence of a vehicle.
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SAFETY WARNINGS FOR OPEN-ROLLER GATES INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS AND ORNAMENTAL GRILLE-TYPE GATES ▲ WARNING: DO NOT APPLY POWER UNTIL TOLD TO DO SO! RISK ▲ WARNING: INJURIES ASSOCIATED WITH AUTOMATIC GATES ARE OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK OR INJURY MAY RESULT! MAINLY INCURRED WITH OPEN-ROLLER GATES...
2. Using ½” hardware (Not Supplied) bolt assembled unit to the pad, INSTALLATION OF CEMENT PAD being sure to align operator parallel to the fence. Lay out the cement pad as shown. Be sure top surface is level. Allow 2 days cure time before installing operator.
5. Disengage operator by moving the red disconnect lever (Located on ATTACHING DRIVE CHAIN the operator base at the opposite end from the motor) to the 1. Install gate brackets at each end of the gate with U-bolts provided. Do not disconnect position, and latch in place.
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7. Pull the chain through to the opposite end of the gate. Cut the chain to the NOTE: By moving the gate manually to correct length, attach remaining chain take-up bolt and install in the gate each end of its travel, chain alignment bracket as in steps 2 through 4.
operator label. If the operator is connected to an incorrect power supply, INSTALLATION OPTIONS damage will result, which is NOT covered by warranty. LEFT/RIGHT HAND CONVERSION: 1. Be sure the power switches at source, and at the operator are OFF. ▲...
NOTE: In a Master/Slave installation, one unit must be converted to LEFT HAND MASTER/SLAVE INSTALLATION operation. NOTE: A single unit is considered a Master. 1. Place dipswitch #5 on the MASTER operator’s control board in the “OFF” position. 2. Place dipswitch #5 on the SLAVE operator’s control board in the “ON” MASTER OPERATOR SLAVE OPERATOR CONTROL BOARD...
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EMERGENCY CONTROL STATION OPTION TIMER TO CLOSE OPTION The operator is equipped with a timer to close option for use with OPEN ONLY Provision has been made to change the control station operational mode to one control devices such as a radio control, or card key control. The AUTO that would only be activated when the entrapment sensing system is in stop RECLOSE TIMER adjustment screw is located on the printed circuit board.
AUDIBLE PRE - MOVE WARNING AUXILIARY CIRCUIT FOR USE WITH GATE LOCKS, WARNING LIGHTS, ETC By moving Dipswitch #4 to the “ON” position the option of a 3 second Audible An auxiliary 24 VAC power circuit, for use with a 24V control relay, has Warning, before gate movement, may be selected.
OPTION #2 – POWER SUPPLIED DURING GATE MOVEMENT LIMIT ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURE The following diagram shows the connection of a device, such as a solenoid ▲ WARNING: TURN OFF MAIN POWER BEFORE MAKING ANY ADJUSTMENTS! operated gate lock, requiring power during gate movement. 1.
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3. Check that Dipswitch #2 is in the correct position for left or right hand 5. Open the gate electrically using the THREE BUTTON control station mounted operation as determined by the location of the gate opener, when viewed on the control board. from inside the fenced area.
9 . Check position of dipswitch #2 to be sure it coincides with the installation. CONTROL CONNECTIONS (Left Hand or Right Hand) If this is correct and operator is 1Ø consult the factory. (1-800-243-4476). CONNECTION OF A THREE-BUTTON STATION: 10. If dipswitch #2 is in the correct position and the operator is 3Ø, switch two incoming leads and repeat step #5.
1. Connect a wire from the common connection of the control RADIO CONTROL INSTALLATION station to any “COM” terminal on the control board. A Three or Four wire radio control receiver can be installed on this 2. Connect a second wire from the “OPEN” button of the control operator.
2. Choose ONE of the options below for the connection of a FOUR-WIRE radio LOOP DETECTOR SYSTEMS AND INSTALLATION control receiver to the control board terminal strip. The diagram below depicts the typical loop options for a Slide Gate installation. NOTE: If your radio’s connecting wires are not color coded as shown, see the radio’s installation manual to determine which wires are for the 1.
2. Cut the required groove as shown in the diagram below at the locations laid LOOP INSTALLATION out in Step #1. Loop Wire 1. Layout the desired loop locations per the diagram. The standard size (See Chart) chart below will give an approximate length of wire required for various loop dimensions and number of turns required.
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7. Mount the loop detector in the operator and connect the wire loop. SAFETY DEVICE CONNECTIONS 8. Connect loop detector to the control board as shown in the following INHERENT OBSTRUCTION SENSING DEVICE: diagrams. NOTE: The gate MUST move smoothly and easily in manual operation before EXIT LOOP CONNECTION attempting this adjustment.
2. Connect contact sensor edges to the control board as shown in the illustration SECONDARY OBSTRUCTION SENSING DEVICES below. Another sensing device (Either a contact or a non-contact system) must be CONTACT SENSOR CONNECTION installed and connected to this unit to increase protection against entrapment per Leading Edge Trailing Edge U/L requirements.
3. Connect NON-CONTACT sensors to the control board as shown below. NON-CONTACT SENSOR INSTALLATION 1. Install photoelectric cell as close to inside of gate as possible. NON CONTACT SENSOR CONNECTION 2. Photocells should be installed across the gate opening and behind the Reflector Reflector gate (as shown below) at least 10 inches above ground.
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WIRING TO 2004 UMCB-01 CONTROL BOARD LED AND DIP SWITCH INFORMATION FOR 2004 UMCB-01 CONTROL BOARD To Control Relay Aux. Control Circuit For Gate Lock, Warning Lights, Etc. To "OPEN" Coil Magnetic To "CLOSE" Coi Sensor Input To Accessory Coil Mid-Stop Limit To Mid Stop Open Limit 24V To "OPEN"...
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MAINTENANCE SUGGESTIONS NOTES Lubricate the drive chain and idler sprocket bearings every 3 months with 30- ______________________________________________________ weight oil. Grease the drive shaft bearings every 6 months with quality grade ______________________________________________________ automotive grease. The Reducer is completely sealed and should not require ______________________________________________________ lubrication.
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PowerMaster Limited 5 Year Warranty PowerMaster warrants all gate operators to be free of defects in materials and workmanship for a period of Five (5) years from date of purchase. If any part is found to be defective during this period, new parts will be furnished free of charge.
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