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GHOST PRO SERIES
LDM2 DUAL GATE OPENER KIT INSTALLATION
AND OWNERS MANUAL
A 12V BATTERY IS REQUIRED TO OPERATE OPENER AND IS NOT INCLUDED!
You must purchase a 12V Automotive or Deep Cycle Marine Battery before installing
or purchase our optional Battery Box Kit (ABBT2) for installing your operator.
WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including lead, which is known to the
State of California to cause cancer. For more information, go to
www.P65Warnings.ca.gov
Made in China, 04 2021 LDM2IM
©Ghost Controls
2020
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  • Page 1 GHOST PRO SERIES LDM2 DUAL GATE OPENER KIT INSTALLATION AND OWNERS MANUAL A 12V BATTERY IS REQUIRED TO OPERATE OPENER AND IS NOT INCLUDED! You must purchase a 12V Automotive or Deep Cycle Marine Battery before installing or purchase our optional Battery Box Kit (ABBT2) for installing your operator.
  • Page 2 L D M 2 D U A L K I T CONTACT US: 3166 Hartsfield Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32303 www.ghostcontrols.com For sales, product information, or to locate a retailer near you: Call: 850-846-6400 Monday through Friday: 8:00–5:00 EST For installation assistance and technical support: Call: 850-898-1411 Monday through Friday: 8:00–5:00 EST Product information, technical article, and installation videos can be found at:...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    C O N T E N T S CONTENTS Installation and Owners Manual Warranty Registration page 5 Operator Specifications page 7 System Safety page 8 System Overview page 11 Installation Planning page 13 Tools Needed page 16 Included Parts page 17 PULL TO OPEN INSTALLATION page 20 Control Box Installation...
  • Page 4 Up to 1,000 ft. of wire can be used. ■ For installations farther than 1,000 ft. from an AC power source, the Ghost Controls 10 Watt Solar Panel Kit (AXDP) or 30 Watt Solar Panel kit (AX30) can be used to charge the battery.

  • Page 5: Warranty Registration

    WARRANTY REGISTER ONLINE WWW.GHOSTCONTROLS.COM NOTE If you’re unable to access the internet please fill out the warranty form below and mail in to us at Ghost Controls 3166 Hartsfield Rd, Tallahassee, FL 32303 rst Name: __________________________________________ Last Name: _________________________________ Street:___________________________________________________________ Apt. #: ___________________________...
  • Page 6 B L A N K P A G E...

  • Page 7: Operator Specifications

    S P E C I F I C A T I O N S SPECIFICATIONS LDM2 GATE OPERATOR KIT SPECIFICATIONS ■ Compliance: The operator is system certified to be in compliance with UL325 Standard, 7th Edition ■ System Operating Voltage: 12 VDC ■...

  • Page 8: System Safety

    If you automatic gate operator system. Please contact are unsure of any of these steps, please contact GHOST CONTROLS Technical Support for ® GHOST CONTROLS Technical ®...
  • Page 9 4. Persons are to read the user’s manual and placement of the sensors. Proper installation of these safety instructions . sensors is critical to avoid false tripping while gate is in GHOST CONTROLS 2016 © motion and to reduce potential entrapment. ALARM...
  • Page 10 S Y S T E M S A F E T Y ENTRAPMENT AREA NOTES Between gate and post Keep hands, feet, and pets away from this area when gate is in motion. Pinch point between opener and gate Keep hands, feet, and pets away from this area when gate is in motion. Path of the moving gate All one zone Leading edge of gate and pinch point...

  • Page 11: System Overview

    S Y S T E M O V E R V I E W SYSTEM OVERVIEW IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS Thank you for choosing a GHOST CONTROLS Automatic Gate Opener system, the most innovative gate opener systems ® available for residential applications on the market today. This manual will guide you through the proper installation and main- tenance methods.
  • Page 12 S Y S T E M O V E R V I E W . When planning a system that will allow entry from a . Swing direction of gate(s). The image (shown in dia- busy road or highway, make sure the system is placed gram below) indicates the more common “Pull-to- far enough from the road to prevent tra c congestion.

  • Page 13: Installation Planning

    P L A N N I N G INSTALLATION PLANNING SITE PLANNING SITE INSTALLATION VIDEO CAN BE FOUND AT https://ghostcontrols.com/pages/installation-video PREPARE THE GATE Proper installation, care, and ongoing maintenance of the gate is critical to increased usage life of the automatic gate operator system.
  • Page 14 P L A N N I N G NOTE Push-to-Open installations REQUIRE an accessory Push-to-Open bracket kit (AXPO). Mounting location on gate and support post, column, or wall. A. Wooden posts should be at least 6 " x 6" in size and set in concrete. B.
  • Page 15 You must determine where to mount the gate operator horizontally on your gate system. Your gate MUST HAVE A HORIZONTAL BAR ON THE GATE TO MOUNT THE FRONT OF OPERATOR TO. Each gate is unqiue and Ghost Controls does not provide this in the kit. Top Mount ■...

  • Page 16: Tools Needed

    P A R T S I N C L U D E D TOOLS NEEDED Corded/Cordless Drill 5/16" Drill Bit Standard or 7/32" Drill Bit Metric Wrenches Metric W 7/16" Drill Bit (longer than diameter or thickness of post) Clamp Wire Strippers/Cutters Wire Strippers/Cutters Wire Strippers/Cutters...

  • Page 17: Included Parts

    T O O L S N E E D E D INCLUDED PARTS IN KIT PARTS FOR 1ST OPERATOR Post and Rear Mount Hardware Gate and Front Mount Hardware Gate Mounting Hardware: Front Mounting Hardware: Rear Mounting Hardware: Estate Bracket (Qty 1) AC Transformer: Control Box Control Box Mounting:...
  • Page 18 P A R T S I N C L U D E D INCLUDED PARTS IN KIT PARTS FOR 2ND OPERATOR Post and Rear Mount Hardware Gate and Front Mount Hardware Gate Mounting Hardware: Front Mounting Hardware: Rear Mounting Hardware: Estate Bracket (Qty 1) 2nd Opener Arm: ©...
  • Page 19 B L A N K P A G E © G h o s t C o n t r o l s 2 0 2 0 ®...

  • Page 20: Pull To Open Installation

    PULL TO OPEN: GATE SWINGS TO OPEN INSIDE PROPERTY PULL TO OPEN: GATE SWINGS TO OPEN INSIDE PROPE The dimensions and step-by-step instructions that follow are for mounting the GHOST CONTROLS The dimensions and step-by-step instructions that follow are for mounting the GHOST CONTROLS Gate Operator in ®...
  • Page 21 P U L L T O O P E N STEP 2. Post bracket pre-assembly. Insert the M10x1.5x75mm bolt and M10 washer through the hole that is closest to the post on the post bracket. Bolt should then go through first pivot bracket, pivot spacer, second pivot bracket, and exit bottom hole of post bracket as shown below. Fasten a M10 washer and M10 locknut on the end of the bolt.
  • Page 22 P U L L T O O P E N NOTE For round wooden post installations we recommend notching the wooden post for proper installation of the post bracket. Follow the diagram for proper notching of a round post. 4-3/8" Width (4"...
  • Page 23 P U L L T O O P E N STEP 4. Verifying minimum of 4˝ Gate Clearance and finishing rear post mount bracket assembly. If the clearance is less than 4˝, you will need to adjust the pivot brackets so that you have at least 4˝ of clearance, other- wise, you will not have minimal mechanical advantage needed to move the gate.
  • Page 24 P U L L T O O P E N STEP 5. Drilling rear post bracket holes and bolting. A . With the post bracket still clamped to post, mark the center of the bracket slots. Remove the bracket. You will need a 7/16˝ drill bit and drill the (4) holes to mount the rear post bracket to the post. TIP: Drill each hole one at a time and insert a bolt through to ensure that the holes are large enough and all aligned.

  • Page 25: Control Box Installation

    P U L L T O O P E N INSTALLING THE CONTROL BOX AND *BATTERY BOX KIT (*BATTERY BOX KIT (ABBT2), NOT INCLUDED.) STEP 7. Determine the mounting location for the control box and *optional battery box. The battery and control box must be located within 4 feet of each other. Then install. NOTE Mount the control and optional battery box a minimum of 3 feet above the ground to keep dirt and water from damaging the control board and within 4 feet of the operator arm in order for the operator cable to reach the control box.

  • Page 26: Battery Installation

    P U L L T O O P E N CONNECTING AND INSTALLING THE BATTERY AND BATTERY HARNESS STEP 8. Insert battery harness through strain relief in control box and attach to the control board. A . Route the battery harness cable through the strain relief on the bottom of the control box and connect the bullet connectors (red to red, black to black) to the control board harness.

  • Page 27: Connecting Arm To Control Box

    P U L L T O O P E N CONNECTING OPERATOR ARM TO CONTROL BOX STEP 9. Insert the operator cable into the control box. A . Route the operator cable through the strain relief and into the control box. B.

  • Page 28: Setup Gate System Controller

    P U L L T O O P E N PREPARING THE GATE SYSTEM CONTROLLER The gate system control board provides one convenient place to make all of your system connections and to change any settings that you desire to personalize how your automatic gate opener system operates at your home or property. This main board (shown below) is located inside of the control box of your system and will be referred to in detail through the next few sections.
  • Page 29 Patent-pending SafeForce® Mode Monitored Safety Mode: Monitored safety devices required / (Factory Default): Force output is safety devices only. Compatible GHOST CONTROLS ® limited to ensure safe operation as Monitored safety devices must be present and operate prop- specified by Type C in UL325 erly as specified by Type B1 or B2 in UL325 requirement.
  • Page 30 P U L L T O O P E N TURN CONTROL BOX ON. YOU SHOULD HEAR A SERIES OF BEEPS AS THE SYSTEM IS TURNED ON STEP 11. Locate the jog buttons at the top right of control box to test the arm and connections. STEP 12.

  • Page 31: Front Mount Gate Bracket Installation

    P U L L T O O P E N WARNING DO NOT SCREW THE OPERATOR ARM IN OR OUT TO ADJUST YOUR GATE POSITION. DOING SO CAUSES THE SYSTEM TO NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY. TURN THE CONTROL BOX OFF STEP 13. Attach the front mount bracket to the operator. The gate must remain in the desired open position.
  • Page 32 P U L L T O O P E N STEP 14. Mounting the FRONT MOUNT AND ESTATE BRACKET to the gate. OPEN THE GATE TO THE DESIRED OPEN POSITION (this will be the position that your gate will always open to) A .
  • Page 33 P U L L T O O P E N B. Install the front mount gate bracket and estate bracket on the gate by aligning the outermost hole of both brackets and inserting (1) M8 x 65mm flat washer, and (1) M8 nylon locknut through both the estate and front mount bracket, as show below.

  • Page 34: Installing The Positive Stop Plate

    P U L L T O O P E N F. Align the innermost hole of the estate and front mount brackets and insert (1) M8 x 65mm flat washer, and (1) M8 nylon locknut through both holes and tighten to secure the bracket to the gate. YOUR FRONT MOUNT AND ESTATE BRACKET SHOULD NOW BE ATTACHED AND SECURED TO THE GATE.

  • Page 35: Setting The Closed Limit

    P U L L T O O P E N PROGRAMMING THE CLOSED LIMIT: PULL TO OPEN This is the most common installation. The CLOSED limit is when the operator is extended and the gate is in the closed position. IMPORTANT ONLY THE OPERATOR ARMS’...

  • Page 36: Powering The System Ac

    P U L L T O O P E N CONNECTING THE AC TRANSFORMER AC Transformer charges the system battery. System will not operate without a 12V battery installed and connected. IMPORTANT DO NOT USE THE AC TRANSFORMER AND SOLAR POWER AT THE SAME TIME! NOTE TO COMPLETE STEP 21 YOU WILL NEED 16 GAUGE STRANDED, 2 CONDUCTOR LOW VOLTAGE WIRE.

  • Page 37: Powering The System Solar

    A MAXIMUM OF 3 AXDP 10 WATT SOLAR PANELS OR ONE AX30 PANEL NO MORE THAN 30 WATTS IN TOTAL POWER SHOULD BE CONNECTED TO ANY GHOST CONTROLS SYSTEM CONTROL BOARD. © G h o s t C o n t r o l s 2 0 2 0 ®...

  • Page 38: Setting The Auto Close Feature

    P U L L T O O P E N SETTING AUTOCLOSE TIME ON YOUR GATE The AUTOCLOSE TIME setting determines how long the gate will remain open each time it operates before automatically closing. The factory default setting is o which requires the user to push either a remote transmitter button, keypad code, or push-button to close the gate.
  • Page 39 P U L L T O O P E N CANCELLING AUTOCLOSE TIME ON YOUR GATE NOTE Canceling AUTOCLOSE can only be performed when the gate opener is idle. Cancelling AUTOCLOSE will remove your previous duration setting and force you to pick a new duration the next time you enable AUTOCLOSE.

  • Page 40: Push To Open Installation

    PUSH TO OPEN: GATE SWINGS TO OPEN OUTSIDE PROPERTY PUSH TO OPEN: GATE SWINGS TO OPEN OUTSIDE PROPE The dimensions and step-by-step instructions that follow are for mounting the GHOST CONTROLS Gate Operator ® PUSH-TO-OPEN installation system to a standard gate that swings away from your property. You will need to make sure you purchase the Push-To-Open Bracket Kit (AXPO) before you start installing.
  • Page 41 P U S H T O O P E N STEP 2. Post bracket pre-assembly. YOU WILL NEED TO MAKE SURE YOU PURCHASE THE PUSH TO OPEN BRACKET KIT AXPO BEFORE YOU START THIS STEP Insert the M10x1.5x75mm bolt and M10 washer through the hole that is closest to the post on the post bracket. Bolt should then go through first push-to-open bracket, pivot spacer, second push-to-open bracket, and exit bottom hole of post bracket as shown.
  • Page 42 P U S H T O O P E N NOTE For round wooden post installations we recommend notching the wooden post for proper installation of the post bracket. Follow the diagram below for proper notching of a round post. 4-3/8"...
  • Page 43 P U S H T O O P E N STEP 4. Verifying minimum of 4˝ gate clearance and finishing rear post mount bracket assembly. If the clearance is less than 4˝, you will need to adjust the pivot brackets so that you have at least 4˝ of clearance, other- wise, you will not have minimal mechanical advantage needed to move the gate.
  • Page 44 P U S H T O O P E N STEP 5. Drilling rear post bracket holes and bolting. A . With the post bracket still clamped to post, mark the center of the bracket slots. Remove the bracket. You will need a 7/16˝ drill bit and drill the (4) holes to mount the rear post bracket to the post. TIP: Drill each hole one at a time and insert a bolt through to ensure that the holes are large enough and all aligned.

  • Page 45: Control Box Installation

    P U S H T O O P E N INSTALLING THE CONTROL BOX AND *BATTERY BOX KIT (*BATTERY BOX KIT (ABBT2), NOT INCLUDED.) STEP 7. Determine the mounting location for the control box and *optional battery box. The battery and control box must be located within 4 feet of each other.

  • Page 46: Battery Installation

    P U S H T O O P E N CONNECTING AND INSTALLING THE BATTERY AND BATTERY HARNESS IMPORTANT YOU NEED A 12V DEEP CYCLE MARINE/AUTOMOTIVE BATTERY OR THE ABBT2 BATTERY BOX KIT. SYSTEM WILL NOT OPERATE WITHOUT BATTERY INSTALLED AND CONNECTED AT ALL TIMES. STEP 8.

  • Page 47: Connecting Arm To Control Box

    P U S H T O O P E N CONNECTING OPERATOR ARM TO CONTROL BOX STEP 9. Insert the operator cables into the control box. A . Route the operator cable through the strain relief and into the control box. B.

  • Page 48: Setup Gate System Controller

    P U S H T O O P E N PREPARING THE GATE SYSTEM CONTROLLER The gate system control board provides one convenient place to make all of your system connections and to change any settings that you desire to personalize how your automatic gate opener system operates at your home or property. This main board (shown below) is located inside of the control box of your system and will be referred to in detail through the next few sections.
  • Page 49 DIP Switch # OFF Position (FACTORY SETTING) ON Position Patent-pending SafeForce® Mode Monitored Safety Mode: Monitored safety devices required / (Factory Default): Force output Compatible GHOST CONTROLS safety devices only. ® is limited to ensure safe opera- Monitored safety devices must be present and operate prop- tion as specified by Type C in UL325...
  • Page 50 P U S H T O O P E N TURN CONTROL BOX ON. YOU SHOULD HEAR A SERIES OF BEEPS AS THE SYSTEM IS TURNED ON STEP 11. Locate the jog buttons at the top right of control box to test the arm and connections. STEP 12.

  • Page 51: Front Mount Gate Bracket Installation

    P U S H T O O P E N WARNING DO NOT SCREW THE OPERATOR ARM IN OR OUT TO ADJUST YOUR GATE POSITION. DOING SO CAUSES THE SYSTEM TO NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY. TURN THE CONTROL BOX OFF STEP 13. Attach front mount bracket to the operator. The gate must remain in the desired closed position.
  • Page 52 P U S H T O O P E N STEP 14. Mounting the FRONT MOUNT AND ESTATE BRACKET to gate. The gate must remain in the desired closed position CLOSE THE GATE TO THE DESIRED CLOSED POSITION (this will be the position that your gate will close to) A .
  • Page 53 P U S H T O O P E N B. Install the front mount gate bracket and estate bracket on the gate by aligning the outermost hole and inserting (1) M8 x 65mm flat washer, and (1) M8 nylon locknut through gate and front mount bracket, as show below.

  • Page 54: Installing The Positive Stop Plate

    P U S H T O O P E N F. Align the innermost hole of the estate and front mount brackets and insert (1) M8 x 65mm flat washer, and (1) M8 nylon locknut through both holes and tighten to secure the bracket to the gate. YOUR FRONT MOUNT AND ESTATE BRACKET SHOULD NOW BE ATTACHED AND SECURED TO THE GATE.

  • Page 55: Setting The Open Limit

    P U S H T O O P E N PROGRAMMING THE OPEN LIMIT: PUSH TO OPEN The OPEN limit is when the operator is extended and the gate is in the closed position. IMPORTANT ONLY THE OPERATOR ARMS’ EXTENDED LIMIT IS ADJUSTABLE AND CAN BE SET WITH THE CONTROL BOARD.

  • Page 56: Powering The System Ac

    P U S H T O O P E N CONNECTING THE AC TRANSFORMER NOTE DO NOT USE THE AC TRANSFORMER AND SOLAR POWER AT THE SAME TIME! NOTE TO COMPLETE STEP 21 YOU WILL NEED 16 GAUGE STRANDED, 2 CONDUCTOR LOW VOLTAGE WIRE. STEP 21.

  • Page 57: Powering The System Solar

    A MAXIMUM OF 3 AXDP 10 WATT SOLAR PANELS OR NO MORE THAN 30 WATTS OF SOLAR POWER SHOULD BE CONNECTED TO ANY GHOST CONTROLS SYSTEM CONTROL BOARD. © G h o s t C o n t r o l s 2 0 2 0 ®...

  • Page 58: Setting The Auto Close Feature

    P U S H T O O P E N SETTING AUTOCLOSE TIME ON YOUR GATE The AUTOCLOSE TIME setting determines how long the gate will remain open each time it operates before automatically closing. The factory default setting is o which requires the user to push either a remote transmitter button, keypad code, or push-button to close the gate.
  • Page 59 P U S H T O O P E N CANCELLING AUTOCLOSE TIME ON YOUR GATE NOTE Canceling AUTOCLOSE can only be performed when the gate opener is idle. Cancelling AUTOCLOSE will remove your previous duration setting and force you to pick a new duration the next time you enable AUTOCLOSE.

  • Page 60: Troubleshooting

    T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G P U S H T O O P E N TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE For troubleshooting help visit: https://ghostcontrols.com/pages/technical-support For helpful videos visit: https://ghostcontrols.com/pages/installation-video. LEARN NEW REMOTE 2018-08 DO NOT USE this procedure if you already have a remote that operates the gate and just want to add an additional remote.
  • Page 61 T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G I PRESS MY TRANSMITTER AND NOTHING HAPPENS NO BEEPS/NO MOVEMENT The Number 3 dip switch (blue box of 4 switches on your system control board) is in the wrong position. It must be posi- tioned to the left.

  • Page 62: Connecting Optional Accessories

    INACTIVE — Opens circuit or has no connection. ACTIVE — Input is shorted to COM or BATTERY NEGATIVE. CYCLE INPUT CYC : Use this terminal for Ghost Controls Push Button (AXPB). © G h o s t C o n t r o l s 2 0 2 0 ®...
  • Page 63 OPEN > STOP > CLOSE > STOP > OPEN >... OPEN INPUT OPEN : Use this terminal for Ghost Controls Vehicle Detector (AXXV). Active — OPENS gate to full open limit and prevents it from closing, if it remains active.

  • Page 64: Manual Gate Operation

    M A N U A L MANUAL GATE OPERATION EVERY USER MUST KNOW THESE STEPS The gate can be opened or closed manually by releasing the front mount from the gate. You must disconnect the operator only after the operator power switch is OFF and the gate is NOT moving. If you have the accessory ZombieLock installed, this lock should be manually disengaged with the key because removing power does not ®...

  • Page 65: Accessories

    ® a new remote to an existing system. CR2032 Battery Included. STANDARD REMOTE TRANSMITTER AXS1 The standard remote transmitter will control up to two separate GHOST CONTROLS gate systems ® (single or dual) and it can be learned as a new remote to an existing system. CR2032 Battery Included.
  • Page 66 , or any other device that needs to be attached to tubes. ® WIRED VEHICLE SENSOR AXXV The GHOST CONTROLS Vehicle Sensor is the easiest way to trigger your gate to open when a vehicle ® is trying to exit your property. This sensor is buried beneath the ground surface next to your driveway and connects into your gate controller box.

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