SL GATE MOTOR INSTALLATION AND SET UP INSTRUCTIONS Important Safety Warnings Please read these important safety warnings before attempting to install or use this product Do not operate the gate motor unless the gates are in full view and free from objects such as cars, children or people.
SL DC2 Circuit Board Data Sheet DIY Automatic Gate Kits Solar & Low Voltage Specialists PH 1800 111 930 info@gforceautogates.com.au www.gforceautogates.com.au PE Beam Terminals Connect wires to PEB and COM Wire in Receiver / Push Button Trigger Terminals PE Beam Jumper Connect wires to OSC and (Remove Jumper when connecting...
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SL DC2 GATE MOTOR INSTALLATION AND SET UP INSTRUCTIONS Mode of Gate Operation The gate motor is supplied in MANUAL mode as standard. Manual Release Mechanism The manual release mechanism is located at the front of the motor. To access the manual release mechanism you will need the key for the lock and the hex key that was supplied with the SL gate motor kit to engage or release the clutch.
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SL DC2 GATE MOTOR INSTALLATION AND SET UP INSTRUCTIONS Pre Installation set up and testing We recommend the gate motor settings and direction of rotation be set up and tested prior to installation. Un pack the motor and remove the motor cover. Place the gate motor on a suitable work bench. Visually inspect the motor to ensure nothing has moved during transit.
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Pre Installation set up and testing (continued) Setting Motor Direction Refer to the “SL DC2 Circuit Board” data sheet included with this manual and locate the direction LED’s on the circuit board. The GREEN LED indicates opening direction and the RED LED indicates closing direction.
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SL DC2 GATE MOTOR INSTALLATION AND SET UP INSTRUCTIONS Mounting the Gate Motor / Gear Rack The gate motor should be mounted to the side of the driveway to provide clear passage of travel for vehicles. The gate motor should be securely bolted down to a solid concrete pad or steel base frame. The gate motor should be parallel to the gate and there should be no contact between the gate motor and the gate frame.
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SL DC2 GATE MOTOR INSTALLATION AND SET UP INSTRUCTIONS Mounting the Gate Motor / Limit Switch Brackets The limit switch brackets are mounted at either end of the gear rack to set the open and close positions of the gate. Put the gate motor into ‘manual mode’.
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SL DC2 GATE MOTOR INSTALLATION AND SET UP INSTRUCTIONS SL DC2 Circuit Board Adjustments SL DC2 CONTROL BOARD Motor Torque / Obstruction Sensing / Auto Reverse Adjustment Refer to the “SL DC2 Circuit Board” data sheet included with this manual and locate the ‘FORCE’...
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SL DC2 GATE MOTOR INSTALLATION AND SET UP INSTRUCTIONS SL DC2 Setting Automatic Close Operation Refer to the “SL DC2 Circuit Board” data sheet included with this manual and locate the ‘AUTO CLOSE ’ settings on the circuit board. The gate motor is supplied with the Auto Close OFF as standard. The gate motor can be set to ‘Auto Close’...
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SL DC2 Solar Panel / Regulator Wiring Instructions The solar panel is to be connected directly to the terminal block next to the regulator and NOT to the circuit board. Remove the “Dummy” wires and connect the positive and negative solar panel wires to the terminal block (grey / red positive wire - grey / black negative wire) from the regulator.
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SL DC2 Transformer DIY Automatic Gate Kits Wiring Solar & Low Voltage Specialists PH 1800 111 930 info@gforceautogates.com.au www.gforceautogates.com.au Refer to the “SL DC2 Circuit Board” data sheet included with this manual and locate the ‘12- 24VAC’ terminals on the circuit board. Connect the 12 v transformer wires to the ‘12-24VAC’...
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Maintenance 1. A regular cleaning to remove dust & dirt. A small soft brush will suffice. 2. .Approximately every 6 months remove the motor cover, clean with a soft brush and spray inside the motor cover. Spray with a surface spray suitable for crawling insects, slugs and snails.
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