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GTO SW-4000XL Installation Manual

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for installing the GTO/PRO SW-4200XL with the
GTO/PRO SW-4000XL in a dual application
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FOR PROFESSIONAL INSTALLATION ONLY!
WARNING!
This equipment is similar to other gate or door equipment and meets or exceeds
Underwriters Laboratory Standard 325 (UL 325). However, gate equipment has
hazards associated with its use and therefore by installing this product the installer
and user accept full responsibility for following and noting the installation and
safety instructions. Failure to follow installation and safety instructions can result
in hazards developing due to improper assembly. You agree to properly install this
product and that if you fail to do so GTO, Inc. shall in no event be liable for direct,
indirect, incidental, special or consequential damages or loss of profits whether
based in contract tort or any other legal theory during the course of the warranty
or at any time thereafter. The installer and/or user agree to assume responsibility
for all liability and use of this product releasing GTO, Inc. from any and all
liability. If you are not in agreement with this disclaimer or do not feel capable
of properly following all installation and safety instructions you may return this
product for full replacement value.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY AND COMPLETELY before
attempting to install and use this automatic gate operator. This gate operator
produces a high level of force. Stay clear of the unit while it is operating and
exercise caution at all times.
All automatic gate operators are intended for use on vehicular gates only.
This product meets and exceeds the requirements of UL 325, the standard which regulates gate operator safety,
as established and made effective March 1, 2000, by Underwriters Laboratories Inc.
For more information on GTO/PRO's full line of automatic gate openers and access controls visit our website at www.gtopro.com
2007 GTO, Inc.
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  • Page 1 You agree to properly install this product and that if you fail to do so GTO, Inc. shall in no event be liable for direct, indirect, incidental, special or consequential damages or loss of profits whether based in contract tort or any other legal theory during the course of the warranty or at any time thereafter.

  • Page 2: Conversion Chart

    Please record the product serial number (located on the right side of the control box), and the date and place of purchase in the spaces provided below. Refer to this information when calling GTO for service or assistance with your automatic gate operator. Serial Number ____________________ Date of Purchase ____________________ Remember to keep all receipts for proof of purchase.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Gate Operator Class Categories ------------------------------------------------------------inside cover Units and Standards Conversion Chart ---------------------------------------------------inside cover PLEASE READ THIS FIRST! -------------------------------------------------- Important Safety Instructions -------------------------------------------------- Disconnecting the Operator -----------------------------------------------------------page 1 Important Safety Instructions for the Consumer ------------------------------------page 2 Secondary Means of Protection Against Entrapment ------------------------------page 5 Required Safety Precautions for Gates -----------------------------------------------page 6 Warning Signs and Labels -------------------------------------------------------------page 7 Installation --------------------------------------------------------------------------...

  • Page 4: Please Read This First

    (or keypad, etc.) again. Please call GTO at (800) 543-GATE [4283] or (850) 575-0176 for more information about our GTO/PRO® professional line of gate operators and accessories. Our Sales Department will be glad to give you the name and phone number of a GTO/PRO®...

  • Page 5: Important Safety Instructions

    Because GTO automatic gate operators are only part of the total gate operating system, it is the responsibility of the consumer to ensure that the total system is safe for its intended use.

  • Page 6: Important Safety Instructions For The Consumer

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS For The Consumer WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury or death: READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS. Failure to meet the requirements set forth in the instruction manual could cause severe injury and/or death, for which the manufacturer cannot be held responsible. When designing a system that will be entered from a highway or main thoroughfare, make sure the system is placed far enough from the road to prevent traffic congestion.
  • Page 7 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Entrapment Zones for a proper Pull-To-Open installation: Zone 1 – leading edge of the gate and the fence post. Zone 2 – between the gate and the gate post. Zone 3 – the path of the gate. Zone 4 –...
  • Page 8 If any of these signs or warning decals become damaged, illegible or missing, replace them immediately. Contact GTO for free replacements. The gate is automatic and could move at any time, posing a serious risk of entrapment. No one should be in contact with the gate when it is moving or stationary.

  • Page 9: Secondary Means Of Protection Against Entrapment

    The GTO/PRO® 4000XL/4200XL utilizes Type A, an inherent (i.e., built-in) entrapment sensing system as the primary type of entrapment protection. Also, the GTO/PRO® 4000XL/4200XL has provisions for the connection of Type B2 protection to be used as the secondary type of entrapment protection, if desired.

  • Page 10: Required Safety Precautions For Gates

    Entrapment Protection GTO’s inherent obstruction settings, even when properly adjusted, may not be sensitive enough to prevent bodily injury in some circumstances. For this reason, safety devices such as safety edge sensors (or photoelectric sensors), which stop and reverse gate direction upon sensing an obstruction, are suggested for enhanced protection against entrapment.

  • Page 11: Warning Signs And Labels

    3. Pull operator away from front or real mounts. Disconnect operator ONLY when the control box power switch is OFF and the gate is NOT moving. GTO, Inc. Tallahassee, Florida USA Product identification and manual operation instruction label (1) installed on control box.

  • Page 12: Parts List

    SW-4000XL Parts List CONTROL BOX AND ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS GTO Transmitter(1) RB741 Transformer (1) Batteries (2) RB500 Customer Support Card BRACKET BOX - HB4000 Post Bracket (1) HARDWARE BAG - H200HD 1/2" x 10" Carriage Bolt (2) 1/2" x 2-3/4" Bolt (2) 3/8"...
  • Page 13 SW-4200XL Parts List Slave Gate Operator (1) PRO4200ARMXL BRACKET BOX - HB4000 Post Bracket (1) HARDWARE BAG - H200HD 1/2" x 10" Carriage Bolt (2) 1/2" x 2-3/4" Bolt (2) 3/8" x 3-3/4" Bolt (2) 3/8" x 3-1/2" Clevis Pin (1) 3/8"...

  • Page 14: Installation

    See page 22, Powering the System and the Accessory Catalog for wire and solar charging panels. • If the gate is more than 1000' away from an AC power source you will need to use at least one GTO Solar Panel to trickle charge the battery. See the Accessory Catalog.

  • Page 15: Technical Specifications

    • The system is powered by a 12 Vdc, 7.0 Ah, sealed, rechargeable acid battery. • Battery charge is maintained by a 120 Vac, 18 Vac output transformer rectified to 14.5 Vdc (40 VA) through the GTO control board. Blade-style control board fuse is rated for 25 A.

  • Page 16: Installation Overview

    Installation Overview Pull-to-Open Gates (Gates Open into the Property) The diagram shown below is an example of a pull-to-open installation on a chain link fence and single gate. Mounting the operators on a masonry columns require special procedures; see Column Installation Information on page 38 if you intend to mount the operator on a column.

  • Page 17: Installing The Mounting Hardware

    Installing Mounting Hardware Installing the Post Bracket Assembly The post bracket is designed to work on a flat fence post. Fence posts must be at least 6” square in order to mount the post bracket. NOTE: The best method of attaching the post bracket to metal post is welding.
  • Page 18 Step 2: Position the post bracket on the fence post with the mounting holes centered over the scribe line. The post bracket should be flush with the edge of the fence post closest to the gate (see illustration). Mark the position of post bracket holes on the fence post.
  • Page 19 Step 5: Position the operator rear mount between post pivot bracket. Place a small bushing under the rear mount. Align the hole in rear mount, bushing and post pivot brackets and secure with the clevis pin and hair pin clip. Front Mount Small Bushing Goes Under Front Mount...

  • Page 20: Installing The Gate Bracket

    Step 8: Remove the clevis pin from the front mount and while supporting the gate operator, swing the gate and gate operator to the closed position. With the gate and gate operator in the closed position check the clearance and be sure that the gate operator is not binding at the post pivot bracket.

  • Page 21: Mounting The Operator

    Fence Post DUAL GATE INSTALLATION You will need to install the GTO/PRO 4200XL SLAVE operator arm on the slave gate following the same steps you did to install the GTO/PRO 4000XL MASTER operator arm. Begining on page 13, Step 1 through page 17, Step 10. When the slave gate operator is installed go to the page 18 and continue.

  • Page 22: Installation Of The Closed Position Stop

    The optional ground stop post is used to provide a secure point for the SLAVE gate to close against. If you will be using the GTO/PRO Horizontal Gate Lock accessory with your gate operator system, the closed position ground stop is REQUIRED, as shown in Steps 2 and 3 on the next page.
  • Page 23 Step 2 Install a low profile ground stop (not provided) beneath the SLAVE gate stop plate. The ground stop needs to be positioned near the end of the gate as shown in Illustration A and may be made of metal or concrete and should be firmly secured in the ground (we recommend setting it in concrete).

  • Page 24: Mounting The Control Box

    3 feet from an AC power source to prevent electrical interference. NOTE: The batteries that came with your GTO PRO®, MUST be placed in the top (vertical) battery slots with the terminals on the BOTTOM.

  • Page 25: Connecting The Operator Power Cable

    Connecting Opener Power Cables MASTER Operator Step 4 Insert the stripped power cable wires into the appropriate terminals on the MASTER inputs terminal block. The green wire should be inserted into the GRN terminal, the white wire into WHT, the blue wire into BLUE, brown wire into BRN, orange wire into ORG, red wire into RED, and the black wire into the BLK terminal.

  • Page 26: Powering The System

    Solar Panels to charge the battery (see Accessory Catalog). Refer to the Solar Panels and Gate Activity chart below. • All low voltage wire used with the GTO PRO multi-stranded, direct burial wire (see page 23 and the Accessory Catalog). Do not run more than 1000 feet of wire.

  • Page 27: Connecting The Transformer

    IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT LOW VOLTAGE WIRE The only wire acceptable for use with GTO products is 16 gauge multi-stranded, low voltage, PVC sheathed wire. This particular gauge enables the transformer to provide an adequate charge through the control board to the battery at distances up to 1000 ft.
  • Page 28 Step 7 Plug the transformer into the electrical outlet. (Use of a surge protector with the transformer is strongly recommended.) NOTE: This is a class II indoor transformer. IMPORTANT: If using transformer outdoors be sure to enclose it in a weatherproof case. HINT: Keep a few mothballs in the control box to discourage insects from entering it and damaging the control board.

  • Page 29: Control Board Settings

    CONTROL BOARD SETTINGS DIP Switches NOTE: Leave DIP Switch #3 in the OFF position until installation is complete, to prevent gate from automatically closing during installation. Main DIP Switch Settings (MODES) DIP Switch #1 - Soft Start/Stop ON - Soft start enabled (factory preset). OFF - Soft start disabled.

  • Page 30: Setting The Closed Position

    11. If the transmitter does not activate the gate operator you may have to reset the transmitter code (see pg 27). TURN CONTROL BOX ON Your GTO PRO® has two Limit Settings 1) OPEN Limit setting: (Gate in the OPEN POSITION / FACTORY SET NOT ADJUSTABLE) The open limit setting is the fully open position.

  • Page 31: Setting Your Personal Transmitter Code

    Setting Your Personal Transmitter Code All GTO transmitters are set to a standard code at the factory and are ready to operate your GTO PRO® Gate Opener your safety and security, however, we strongly recommend that you replace the factory setting with your own personal code.

  • Page 32: Obstruction Sensitivity

    • Standard receiver cable length is 10 feet (receivers with a longer cable are available as special order items; call the GTO Sales Department). NEVER splice receiver cable! • Run the cable through PVC conduit to protect it from damage.

  • Page 33: Connecting Accessories

    Connecting Accessories Input Connections NOTE: • All control inputs are dry-contact, normally open, inputs. DO NOT apply external voltage sources to these inputs. • All inputs are connected with respect to COMMON terminal. • The Status LED will blink once when its corresponding input is activated. COM: Circuit common (reference for all logic input) •...

  • Page 34: Wiring Accessories

    V – LOOP LOOP GTO/PRO Loop Detector LOOP GTO/PRO Push Button Control GTO/PRO Keypad CONTROL INPUTS SLAVE CABLE BLUE COM COM SLAVE INPUTS NOTE: Connections are for typical applications. There may be additional connection options for applications that are not illustrated here.

  • Page 35: Push To Open Installation

    Connecting Other Auxiliary Devices (Mag Locks, Sirens, Lights, etc.} • These 2 terminals are normally open 'dry-contact' (no voltage) relay ouput. • These 2 terminals are ON (shorted) whenever the gate is moving and OFF (opened) otherwise. • These 2 terminals maximum rating is 24Vdc, 1 Amp. Push to Open Installation Determining The Mounting Position of The Post Bracket Assembly...

  • Page 36: Setting The Open Position Limit

    Step 3 With the gate in the fully closed position and the opener retracted, swing the opener to the gate. Mark reference points for bolt holes on gate cross member through middle of gate bracket slots. The opener must be level. (Some vertical adjustment is possible by sliding the post bracket assembly up and down.) Drill gate bracket to cross member using (2) 3/8"...
  • Page 37 Step 3 Note which gate has reached the desired open position (typically it's the slave gate), program the open limit setting by pressing and holding the corresponding 'LEARN MAST LIMIT' or 'LEARN SLV LIMIT' button for 5 seconds. Step 4 Press the transmitter button and allow the gates to return to the closed position.

  • Page 38: Troubleshooting Guide

    Troubleshooting Guide If your gate opener does not function properly after it is installed, use this guide before calling the GTO Service Department. Generation 3 Audible Feedback Symptom Diagnosis 1 short beep upon Blown Fuse activation Low or Bad Battery...
  • Page 39 Symptom Diagnosis Status (clear) Cycle Terminal 1 blink Shorted Status (clear) Safety Terminal 2 blinks Shorted Status (clear) Exit Terminal 3 blinks Shorted Shadow Terminal Status (clear) Shorted 4 blinks Status (clear) Close Edge 5 blinks Terminal Shorted Status (clear) Open Edge 6 blinks Terminal Shorted...
  • Page 40 ® PROFESSIONAL ACCESS SYSTEMS The GTO, Inc. Technical Service Department is open Monday – Friday 8:00 – 7:00 (Eastern Time) A.M. P.M. Telephone (800) 543-1236 Telephone (850) 575-4144 Fax (850) 575-8950 • Web site: www.gtopro.com...

  • Page 41: Repair Service

    1. First use the procedures found in the Troubleshooting Guide (see page 36). 2. If you are unable to solve the problem, call the GTO Service Department at (800) 543-1236, or (850) 575-4144. Refer to the serial number (located on the right side of the control box) and date of purchase when calling for assistance.

  • Page 42: Column Installation Information

    Column Installation Information F THIS OPERATOR WILL BE USED WITH GATES THAT ARE MOUNTED ON MASONRY, BRICK, OR ROCK (etc.) COLUMNS: READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY BEFORE PROCEEDING The simplest solution is to install the operator in a push-to-open configuration. The minimum clearance is easier to achieve and clearance is no longer a problem, since the operator will be pushing the gate away from the column instead of pulling it toward the column.

  • Page 43: Accessory Catalog

    ACCESSORIES Solar Panel (FM123), (FM122) The Solar Panel is a 10 watt solar powered battery charger for use with the all GTO/PRO DC gate operator systems. Particularly suited for remote installations, each Solar Panel comes with tubular steel support, mounting clips, wire connectors, and 8 ft. of low voltage wire (see Low Voltage Wire for additional wire).
  • Page 44 If you have a question about GTO/PRO accessories The contents of all material available on this installation manual are copyrighted by GTO, Inc. (“GTO”), unless otherwise indicated. All rights are reserved by GTO, and content may not be reproduced, downloaded, disseminated, published, or transferred in any form or by any means, except with the prior, written permission of GTO. Any reprinting of GTO publications is by permission only. Copyright GTO®, GTO/PRO®, Bulldog®...

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