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INSTALLATION AND
OWNER'S MANUAL
GATE STAR 6000
Model GS6000 - Heavy Duty Commercial
Vehicular Swing Gate Operator
112538
Serial #:
Date Installed:
READ THIS MANUAL
Your Dealer:
CAREFULLY BEFORE
INSTALLATION OR USE
Allstar's Exclusive
As of date of manufacture,
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
meets all ANSI/UL 325
CGA2K™
Safety Requirements for
TECHNOLOGY!
Vehicular gate operators
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- Page 1 INSTALLATION AND OWNER’S MANUAL GATE STAR 6000 Model GS6000 - Heavy Duty Commercial Vehicular Swing Gate Operator 112538 Serial #: Date Installed: READ THIS MANUAL Your Dealer: CAREFULLY BEFORE INSTALLATION OR USE Allstar’s Exclusive As of date of manufacture, SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS meets all ANSI/UL 325 CGA2K™...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS Pre-Installation Notes........... 3 Section D: Starting the Operator......15 Operator Class Designation ........3 Setting the Switch Selectable Options ....16 Section A: Gate System Design/Installation ..... 4 No Load Test Mode..........16 Section B: Preparing the Site ........6 Applying Power............ -
Page 3: Pre-Installation Notes
MUST BE UNDERSTOOD THAT COMMON SENSE AND CAUTION MUST BE EXERCISED BY THE PERSON(S) Because the Allstar GS6000 (as well as gate operators sold by other INSTALLING, MAINTAINING AND OPERATING THE manufacturers) is designed to start and move gates weighing as much as EQUIPMENT DESCRIBED HEREIN. -
Page 4: Section A: Gate System Design/Installation
• Make sure the gate operating system is placed far enough back BY INSTALLING A MESH SCREEN ON THE GATE. Allstar from the road to eliminate traffic backup. The distance from the strongly recommends the entire gate and adjacent fence area the... - Page 5 (If the user refuses to have the warning signs installed, Allstar recommends that you note this on your records and have the user sign a disclaimer.) See Figure 4.
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Page 6: Section B: Preparing The Site
PREPARING THE SITE To properly install a bi-parting gate system, it is necessary to use two THE CONCRETE PAD (2) GS6000 operators in your design, one unit on each side of the opening. The operators can be linked via the control circuitry for The standard GS6000 is designed to operate a single leaf gate. - Page 7 PREPARING THE SITE Figure 7: Loop Diagrams 104945 The lead-in wires need not be in PVC, but must have a least six (6) VEHICLE DETECTOR SHADOW LOOP twists per running foot. (BLANKING LOOP) FOR SWING GATES THE LOOP WIRES MUST BE CONTINUOUS. NO SPLICES OR The inside loop for a swing gate installation must be located at least CONNECTIONS IN THE LOOP ARE TO BE PERMITTED 4 feet outside of the arc of the gate.
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Page 8: Electrical Power Requirements
PREPARING THE SITE OTHER VOLTAGES AND 3 PHASE SYSTEMS. AC POWER SOURCE 110112 TYPICAL CONNECTIONS The GS6000 can operate at other voltages or on three (3) phase HIGH VOLTAGE TERMINALS SINGLE GATE DOUBLE GATE systems. To operate at 440 VAC it will be necessary to install an WIRE WIRE external step down transformer. -
Page 9: Section C: Installing The Operator
INSTALLING THE OPERATOR TOOLS REQUIRED The following tools and materials are required for a proper installation of the GS6000. The listing below is minimum list and not meant as definitive, allow experience to dictate if a task can be better accomplished with a different tool. 1. - Page 10 INSTALLING THE OPERATOR HARDWARE LEGEND 1 Arm End Piece 2 (1 EA) 1/2-13 x 2 Hex Head Bolt 3 (4 EA) 1/2 Flatwasher 112629 4 (2 EA) 5/16-18 X 5/8L SQ Head Set Screws 5 (2 EA) 1/2-13 Nylock Locknut 6 Gate Bracket 7 Gate Arm 8 (1 EA) 1/2-13 X 2-3/4”...
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Page 11: Setting The Limit Switches
INSTALLING THE OPERATOR in the crank arm closest to the end that mounts to the output 106304 UPPER LIMIT shaft. The overall length of the crank arm w/extension is now SWITCH 25-5/8” from the center of the Output Shaft to the center of the pivot at the “elbow.”... -
Page 12: Connecting The High Voltage Ac Wiring
INSTALLING THE OPERATOR CONNECTING THE AC WIRING protect against all strikes, additional protection will substantially reduce the occurrence of lightning damage. Industry data indicates 115 VOLT INSTALLATIONS: that the most lightning strikes attempt to enter an appliance through the power lines. Effective protection requires that the surge current Before beginning to wire in the power supply from the lightning strike be shunted to ground. -
Page 13: Accessory Equipment Hookup
Check the equipment for its power should also be wired to the PRIMARY operator. An exception to this specifications. The GS6000 is supplied standard with an Allstar rule would be if the Secondary operator had a unique entrapment MVP programmable radio receiver, 318 MHz operating frequency. - Page 14 24 VAC IS REQUIRED FOR THE ENTRY SYSTEM NORMALLY OPEN STOP BUTTON. THREE BUTTON STATIONS MAY BE ORDERED FROM ALLSTAR WITH THE STOP BUTTON CONFIGURED AS NORMALLY OPEN. See Figure Figure 16: Wiring A Phone Entry System 15 for instructions on wiring a Three Button Station.
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Page 15: Pre-Setting The Motor Overload Sensitivity
STARTING THE OPERATOR WARNING! WARNING! RISK OF ENTRAPMENT! IMPROPER WIRING COULD CAUSE TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY OR DEATH: ELECTROCUTION OR DAMAGE TO CIRCUITRY. LOCATE KEYPAD, CARD READER, KEY SWITCH FOLLOW LOCAL BUILDING AND ELECTRICAL OR SIMILAR ENTRY DEVICES IN A LOCATION CODES. -
Page 16: Setting The Switch Selectable Options
STARTING THE OPERATOR check out phase, it will be necessary to adjust the sensitivity to opening has no effect. Continuous activation of an opposing button prevent inherent overloads from gate friction and other gate while the gate is on a limit will prevent operation in that direction. anomalies. -
Page 17: Applying Power
STARTING THE OPERATOR APPLYING POWER TO THE GS6000 With Switch S3 in the ON position terminals 6 & 7 (OPEN & CLOSE) are in the Secondary mode and could be coupled to and PRE-POWER CHECK LIST would be controlled by a Primary control board (box). With Switch S3 in the OFF position terminals 14 &... -
Page 18: Indicator Lamps
STARTING THE OPERATOR 110127 • Note that the “POWER” lamp is lighted. This indicates that power is applied to the control board and the power supply is Figure 21: Indicator Lights functioning 1. Connect one end of a short piece of wire (not supplied) to terminal #16 (COMMON). -
Page 19: Maximum Run Timer
STARTING THE OPERATOR 17. Check the operation of the Loop Modules as applicable. If the gate stops short of the desired fully open or closed position or if it bangs against the end stops, TURN OFF THE MAIN POWER and reset the appropriate Limit Switch Cam. After you CHECK OF THE INDICATOR LAMPS HAS BEEN COMPLETED. -
Page 20: Final Settings
Note: the Allstar GS1000 (slide gate operator) uses the same Control When you are satisfied that you have the best settings, test these... -
Page 21: Terminal Strip Reference Chart
STARTING THE OPERATOR - Terminal Strip Chart TERMINAL STRIP REFERENCE CHART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION NAME NAME Provides maximum 10 VA auxiliary 24 VAC Momentary or continuous signal. 10 CLOSE PHOTO power for accessories. (CONT.) Provides maximum 10 VA auxiliary 24 VAC power for accessories. -
Page 22: Section E: End User Instructions
Each safety feature is a separate component in your gate system. Read and follow all instructions for each of the components of Thank you for choosing an Allstar product. We are confident your unique system. Ensure that all instructions for... - Page 23 END USER INSTRUCTIONS GATE OPENER OPERATION & SAFETY GUIDE ALL APPROPRIATE SAFETY FEATURES MUST BE MAINTAIN THE GATE AND GATE HARDWARE: INCORPORATED INTO YOUR GATE SYSTEM. damaged gate or one that cannot be easily opened and closed manually must be repaired before installing a gate operator. A poorly operating gate may cause the load sensing device of the Never activate the gate unless it is KEEP GATE IN SIGHT:...
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Page 24: Operational Guide For The End User
END USER INSTRUCTIONS GATE OPENER OPERATION & SAFETY GUIDE Figure 23: Entrapment Zones 104932 Pinch Points ENTRAPMENT ZONE PINCH POINTS ENTRAPMENT ZONE ELECTRIC GATE EDGE BASIC OPERATIONAL GUIDE • If the gate is fully closed an Open Button, Alternate, Contact Sensor, Open Contact Sensor input or an Open Radio or Free Exit input will cause the gate to begin Overload activation will cause the gate to stop, pause and moving in the open direction. -
Page 25: Manual Release Instructions
END USER INSTRUCTIONS GATE OPENER OPERATION & SAFETY GUIDE MANUAL RELEASE INSTRUCTIONS TO OPERATE THE GATE MANUALLY: Action A Unscrew the thumb screw that retains the turret cover. Action B - Slide the turret cover down the gate arm an appropriate length to complete Actions C &... -
Page 26: Operator Exploded View & Parts List
OPERATOR EXPLODED VIEW Figure 24: GS6000 Exploded View... - Page 27 PARTS LIST - FIGURE 24 - EXPLODED VIEW PART # DESCRIPTION PART # DESCRIPTION 005068 CON, 3/8 FLEX Conduit, Straight, AMP 207370-1 101490 Terminal Block, Barrier Type, 11 POS 005244 Transformer, 120V-24V, 50/60 Hz, Class 2, 40VA 103399 Screw, 10-32 x 3/8, HX SL WA, T/F, Green 006030 Screw, 5/16-18 x 1, ZI 104058...
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Page 28: Technical Specifications
Manufacturer’s Limited Warranty Allstar warrants its gate operators to be free from defect in material and workmanship for a period of five (5) years from the date of purchase for single family home use and three (3) years from the date of purchase for multi-family and commercial use. This warranty covers all components except the electronic circuit boards which are warranted for three (3) years from the date of purchase for single family home use and two (2) years from the date of purchase for multi-family and commercial use.
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