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VEHICULAR SWING GATE OPERATOR
LiftMaster
845 Larch Avenue
Elmhurst, IL 60126-1196
RESIDENTIAL DC
INSTALLATION MANUAL
• THIS PRODUCT IS TO BE INSTALLED
AND SERVICED BY A TRAINED GATE
SYSTEMS TECHNICIAN ONLY.
• This model is for use on vehicular
passage gates ONLY and not intended for
use on pedestrian passage gates.
• This model is intended for use in Class I
and II vehicular swing gate applications.
• Visit LiftMaster.com to locate a
professional installing dealer in your area.
• This gate operator is compatible with
®
MyQ
and Security+ 2.0
®
accessories.
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- Page 1 RESIDENTIAL DC VEHICULAR SWING GATE OPERATOR INSTALLATION MANUAL • THIS PRODUCT IS TO BE INSTALLED AND SERVICED BY A TRAINED GATE SYSTEMS TECHNICIAN ONLY. • This model is for use on vehicular passage gates ONLY and not intended for use on pedestrian passage gates. •...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY OPERATION SAFETY SYMBOL AND SIGNAL WORD REVIEW ........1 CONTROL BOARD OVERVIEW ..............25 USAGE CLASS ...................2 MANUAL DISCONNECT ................26 UL325 ENTRAPMENT PROTECTION REQUIREMENTS ......2 RESET SWITCH ..................26 SAFETY INSTALLATION INFORMATION ............3 OPERATOR ALARM ................26 GATE CONSTRUCTION INFORMATION ............4 REMOTE CONTROL .................26 INTRODUCTION ACCESSORY WIRING... -
Page 4: Usage Class
SAFETY USAGE CLASS CLASS I – RESIDENTIAL VEHICULAR GATE OPERATOR A vehicular gate operator (or system) intended for use in garages or parking areas associated with a residence of one-to four single families. CLASS II – COMMERCIAL/GENERAL ACCESS VEHICULAR GATE OPERATOR A vehicular gate operator (or system) intended for use in a commercial location or building such as a multi-family housing unit (five or more single family units), hotel, garages, retail store, or other buildings... -
Page 5: Safety Installation Information
SAFETY SAFETY INSTALLATION INFORMATION Vehicular gate systems provide convenience and security. Gate The Stop and/or Reset (if provided separately) must be located in systems are comprised of many component parts. The gate the line-of-sight of the gate. Activation of the reset control shall not operator is only one component. -
Page 6: Gate Construction Information
SAFETY GATE CONSTRUCTION INFORMATION Vehicular gates should be installed in accordance with ASTM F2200: Standard Specification for Automated Vehicular Gate Construction. For a copy, contact ASTM directly at 610-832-9585 or www.astm.org. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS 3.1.2 All openings shall be designed, guarded, or screened from the bottom of the gate to the top of the gate or a minimum of 72 in. -
Page 7: Introduction
INTRODUCTION CARTON INVENTORY NOT SHOWN: Documentation packet and hardware bag Arm Assembly Warning Signs (2) and Warranty Card Operator Cover Battery 12 Vdc 7AH Key (2) LiftMaster Monitored Retro-Reflective Photoelectric Sensor... -
Page 8: Specifications
INTRODUCTION SPECIFICATIONS This model is intended for use in vehicular swing gate applications: Usage Classification Class I & II Main AC Supply 120 Vac, .5 Amps (6.5 Amps including Accessory Outlets) System Operating Voltage 12 Vdc Battery Run / Battery Backup Accessory Power 12 Vdc, 500mA max. -
Page 9: Site Preparation
INTRODUCTION SITE PREPARATION Check the national and local building codes BEFORE installation. GATE CONDUIT & CONCRETE PAD Gate must be constructed and installed according to ASTM F2200 Trench and install conduit. Before trenching, contact underground standards (refer to page 4). Gate must fit specifications of operator utility locating companies. -
Page 10: Overview Of Typical Installation
INTRODUCTION OVERVIEW OF TYPICAL INSTALLATION Identify your installation type (refer to the Appendix in the back of the manual for more information). SINGLE GATE Warning Sign NOTE: One or more non-contact sensors shall be located where the risk of entrapment or obstruction exists at either Photoelectric the opening or closing direction. -
Page 11: Installation
INSTALLATION • To AVOID damaging gas, power or other underground utility lines, • ALWAYS wear protective gloves and eye protection when changing contact underground utility locating companies BEFORE digging the battery or working around the battery compartment. more than 18 inches (46 cm) deep. STEP 1 DETERMINE LOCATION FOR CONCRETE PAD AND OPERATOR For compact installation refer to the Appendix for installation steps 1-4, pages 38-39. - Page 12 INSTALLATION STEP 1 continued... DETERMINE LOCATION FOR CONCRETE PAD AND OPERATOR CHART INSTALLATION Refer to the illustration to determine the measurements and location of the concrete pad. Gate Hinge Center 4" (10.2 cm) maximum NOTE: There should only be a maximum of 4" (10.2 cm) from the center of the hinge D MINUS 10"...
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Page 13: Concrete Pad And Operator Attachment
INSTALLATION STEP 2 CONCRETE PAD AND OPERATOR CONDUIT LOCATION MOUNTING FOOTPRINT 5.5" 1" ATTACHMENT 4.5" 13.6" CHECK the national and local building codes before installation. 12.2" 4" NOTE: When lifting the operator use the handle to avoid damaging 6.1" 6.5" the operator. -
Page 14: Position The Gate Bracket
INSTALLATION STEP 3 POSITION THE GATE BRACKET NOTE: It may be necessary to attach horizontal reinforcement to the gate before attaching the gate bracket. 1. Position the operator arm onto the output shaft so that the pin slides into the slot. 2. -
Page 15: Secure The Operator Arm
INSTALLATION STEP 5 SECURE THE OPERATOR ARM Once the operator arm measurements are verified: 1. Weld the gate bracket to the gate. 2. Weld the short arm section. 3. Weld the long arm section. 4. Remove the set screws from the arm. NOTE: Completely weld around the outer tubing and bracket. -
Page 16: Install Entrapment Protection
INSTALLATION To prevent SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH from a moving gate: • Locate entrapment protection devices to protect in BOTH the open • ALL gate operator systems REQUIRE two independent entrapment and close gate cycles. protection systems for each entrapment zone. •... - Page 17 INSTALLATION STEP 6 continued... INSTALL ENTRAPMENT PROTECTION There are three options for wiring the entrapment protection devices depending on the specific device and how the device will function. Refer to the specific entrapment protection device manual for more information. These entrapment protection device inputs are for monitored devices, which include pulsed photoelectric sensors, resistive edge sensors, and pulsed edge sensors.
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Page 18: Earth Ground Rod
INSTALLATION STEP 7 To Operator EARTH GROUND ROD Use the proper earth ground rod for your local area. The ground wire must be a single, whole piece of wire. Never splice two wires for the ground wire. If you should cut the ground wire too short, break it, or destroy its integrity, replace it with a single wire length. - Page 19 INSTALLATION STEP 8 continued... POWER WIRING 1. Turn off the AC power from the main power source circuit breaker. 2. Run the AC power wires to the operator. 3. Unplug the transformer. 4. Remove the junction box cover. 5. Run the AC power wires through the knockout in the bottom of the electrical box.
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Page 20: Dual Gates Only
INSTALLATION STEP 9 DUAL GATES ONLY There are two options for dual gate communication: wired or wireless. Follow the directions according to your application. Do not use wired and wireless communication simultaneously. Wired dual gate applications will have a longer battery standby time than wireless applications. WIRED DUAL GATES TO ACTIVATE THE WIRELESS FEATURE: 1. - Page 21 INSTALLATION STEP 9 continued... DUAL GATE WIRE TYPE (SHIELDED TWISTED PAIR CABLE) 22AWG up to 200 feet (61 m) 18AWG - 200-1000 feet DUAL GATES ONLY (61-305 m) Wire must be rated at 30 Volt minimum WIRED DUAL GATES Before digging, contact local underground utility locating companies. Use PVC conduit to prevent damage to cables. Disconnect ALL power to the operator and unplug the J15 plug from the control board.
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Page 22: Install The Cover
INSTALLATION STEP 10 INSTALL THE COVER The operator cover consists of two pieces: a rear cover and a front cover. The front cover can easily be removed to access the electrical box. To access the reset switch slide the access door up. The front cover and access door can be locked with the key. 1. -
Page 23: Adjustment
ADJUSTMENT LIMIT AND FORCE ADJUSTMENT To reduce the risk of SEVERE INJURY or DEATH: • Without a properly installed safety reversal system, persons • NEVER use force adjustments to compensate for a binding or (particularly small children) could be SERIOUSLY INJURED or sticking gate. - Page 24 ADJUSTMENT LIMIT AND FORCE ADJUSTMENT continued... FINE TUNE THE FORCE The REVERSAL FORCE DIAL on the control board is used for fine tuning the force in cases where wind or environmental changes may affect the gate travel. Based on the length and weight of the gate it may be necessary to make additional force adjustments.
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Page 25: Programming
PROGRAMMING REMOTE CONTROLS (NOT PROVIDED) A total of 50 Security+ 2.0 ® remote controls and 2 keyless entries (1 PIN for each keyless entry) can be programmed to the operator. When programming a third keyless entry to the operator, the first keyless entry will be erased to allow the third keyless entry to be programmed. -
Page 26: Liftmaster Internet Gateway (Not Provided)
PROGRAMMING LIFTMASTER INTERNET GATEWAY ERASE ALL CODES (NOT PROVIDED) 1. Press and release the LEARN button (operator will beep and green XMITTER LED will light). To program the operator to the LiftMaster Internet Gateway: 2. Press and hold the LEARN button again until the green XMITTER LED USING THE LEARN BUTTON ON THE OPERATOR’S flashes and then release the button (approximately 6 seconds). -
Page 27: Operation
DIAGNOSTICS Display: The diagnostics code display will show the operator type, firmware version, and error codes. The operator type will display as "SG" followed by a "12" which indicates the operator type as RSW12U. The firmware version will show after the operator type, example "1.2". -
Page 28: Manual Disconnect
OPERATION MANUAL DISCONNECT Manual Disconnect Handle Press the reset switch to RESET/DISCONNECT. Release the handle on the operator arm to allow the gate to be opened and closed manually. On a dual gate application the handle must be released on both operators. To resume normal function tighten the handle by pushing it down. -
Page 29: Accessory Wiring
ACCESSORY WIRING EXTERNAL CONTROL DEVICES (control board) EXIT (2 Terminals) Exit This input is a soft open command (maintained switch does not override external safeties and does not reset alarm condition). Used for exit probe, Shadow telephone entry, external exit loop detector, or any device that would command the gate to open. -
Page 30: Locks
ACCESSORY WIRING (control board) LOCKS MAGLOCK (2 Terminals, N.C. and COM) Maglock Relay contact output, Normally - closed (N.C.) output for maglocks. Relay activates prior to motor activation and during motor run. Relay is off when motor is off. SOLENOID (2 Terminals, N.O. -
Page 31: Maintenance
MAINTENANCE IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION To reduce the risk of SEVERE INJURY or DEATH: • Test the gate operator monthly. The gate MUST reverse on contact • READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS. with a rigid object or reverse when an object activates the •... -
Page 32: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING To protect against fire and electrocution: For continued protection against fire: • DISCONNECT power (AC or solar and battery) BEFORE installing or • Replace ONLY with fuse of same type and rating. servicing operator. DIAGNOSTIC CODES NOTE: When cycling or disconnecting power (ac/dc) to the control board, it is recommended that you unplug the J15 plug. OPEN, CLOSE, &... - Page 33 TROUBLESHOOTING DIAGNOSTIC CODES continued... Some codes are saved in the code history and some are not. If a code is not saved it will briefly appear on the display as it occurs, then disappear. Inherent Entrapment External Entrapment LiftMaster System Installed System Informational Protection...
- Page 34 TROUBLESHOOTING DIAGNOSTIC CODES continued... Some codes are saved in the code history and some are not. If a code is not saved it will briefly appear on the display as it occurs, then disappear. Inherent Entrapment External Entrapment LiftMaster System Installed System Informational Protection...
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Page 35: Control Board Leds
TROUBLESHOOTING CONTROL BOARD LEDS STATUS LEDS INPUT LEDS OFF state INPUT SBC INPUT Input inactive POWER AC charger or Solar power Input active available BLINK Input active on other operator BATT Not charging Input inactive FIRE DEPT CHARGING Three stage battery charging INPUT Input active TIMER... -
Page 36: Troubleshooting Chart
TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING CHART SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSES SOLUTIONS Operator does not a) No power to control board a) Check AC and battery power run and error code b) Open fuse b) Check fuses display not on. c) If on battery power only, low or dead batteries c) Charge batteries by AC or solar power or replace batteries d) Defective control board d) Replace defective control board... - Page 37 TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING CHART continued... SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSES SOLUTIONS Obstruction in a) Force adjustment needed a) Refer to the Adjustment section to conduct the obstruction test and perform gate's path does not the proper force adjustment that is needed. cause gate to stop and reverse Photoelectric a) Incorrect photoelectric sensor wiring...
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Page 38: Appendix
TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING CHART continued... SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSES SOLUTIONS Solenoid lock not working a) Solenoid wired incorrectly a) Check that Solenoid is wired to N.O. and COM terminals. Check that correctly. Solenoid has power (do not power solenoid from control board accessory power terminals). -
Page 39: Installation Types
APPENDIX INSTALLATION TYPES STANDARD INSTALLATION The illustration is an example of a standard installation. (Inside Property) COMPACT INSTALLATION The illustration is an example of a compact installation. If the operator arm will hit an obstruction when the gate is in the open position follow the directions for Compact Installation. -
Page 40: Determine Location For Concrete Pad And Operator
APPENDIX STEP 1 TOP VIEW OF OPERATOR AND GATE NOTE: There should only be a maximum of 4" (10.2 cm) from the center of the hinge to DETERMINE LOCATION FOR CONCRETE the edge of the post or column. If the distance is greater than 4"... -
Page 41: Shorten The Operator Arm
APPENDIX STEP 3 SHORTEN THE OPERATOR ARM COMPACT INSTALLATION ONLY For a compact installation the operator arm will have to be shortened. 1. Take the operator arm apart and remove the inner sleeves from the long arm section outer tubing. 10"... -
Page 42: Solar Panels
APPENDIX STEP 8 SOLAR PANELS NOT PROVIDED. SEE ACCESSORIES. Solar Application requirements: • A minimum of one 10W solar panel (Model SOLPNL10W12V). • A maximum of three 10W solar panels in parallel (Model SOLPNL10W12V). • Battery Harness (Model K94-37236) • One 7AH battery or one 33AH battery •... - Page 43 APPENDIX STEP 8 continued... SOLAR PANEL(S) SOLAR USAGE GUIDE Typical System Standby Battery Current Consumption (mA) System voltage Main board with no radios programmed 4.2 mA One or more LiftMaster ® remote controls programmed +1.5 mA ® device or wireless dual gate programmed +3.9 mA Expansion board +18.5 mA...
- Page 44 APPENDIX STEP 8 continued... SOLAR PANEL(S) The location of the panel(s) is critical to the success of the installation. In general, the panel(s) should be mounted using the provided angle bracket facing due south. Use a compass to determine direction. The solar panel(s) should be mounted in an area clear of all obstructions and shading from buildings and trees.
- Page 45 APPENDIX STEP 8 continued... SOLAR PANEL(S) INSTALL THE SOLAR PANEL 1. Position solar bracket on mounting surface. Mark and drill holes. 2. Insert two bolts into the track located on the back of the solar panel(s). Mounting Surface 3. Slide bolts in track away from bolt hole and align both bolts. 4.
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Page 46: Limit Setup With A Remote Control
APPENDIX LIMIT SETUP WITH A REMOTE CONTROL To set the limits using a remote control, first you will need a 3-button remote control that has been programmed for OPEN, CLOSE, and STOP. To reduce the risk of INJURY keep clear of moving arm while setting Refer to the Programming section. -
Page 47: Wiring Diagram
WIRING DIAGRAM To protect against fire and electrocution: • DISCONNECT power (AC or solar and battery) BEFORE installing or servicing operator. Antenna For continued protection against fire: • Replace ONLY with fuse of same type and rating. Coaxial Antenna Cable CONTROL BOARD N.C. -
Page 48: Repair Parts
REPAIR PARTS NOT SHOWN K94-37336 Wiring Harness with product ID assembly Cludge Cover K13-36117-1 K94-37230 Battery Harness (for 7AH batteries) Q103 Swivel Arm Assembly K94-37236 Battery Harness (for 33AH batteries) Cludge Assembly Q061 Release Handle Q060 Output Arm Q059 Output Shaft with sprocket, #35 limit chain, and APS sprocket roll pin K77-36539... -
Page 49: Accessories
ACCESSORIES LIFTMASTER MONITORED THROUGH BEAM PHOTOELECTRIC SENSOR REMOTE CONTROLS Model LMTBU LiftMaster offers a variety of LiftMaster remote controls to satisfy your LIFTMASTER MONITORED RETRO-REFLECTIVE PHOTOELECTRIC application needs. Single-button to 4-button, visor or key chain. The SENSOR following remote controls are compatible with operators manufactured by LiftMaster after 1993. - Page 50 ACCESSORIES MISCELLANEOUS MISCELLANEOUS POST-MOUNTING PLATE ® LIFTMASTER INTERNET GATEWAY For post-mounting models CSW24VDC and Internet enabled accessory which connects to the RSW12VDC commercial swing operators (also computer and allows you to monitor and control CSW200 commercial swing operator). Posts not gate operators and lighting accessories enabled by included.
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Page 51: Warranty
WARRANTY THREE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY LiftMaster warrants to the first purchaser of this product, for the structure in which this product is originally installed, that it is free from defect in materials and/or workmanship for a period of THREE years from the date of purchase. The proper operation of this product is dependent on your compliance with the instructions regarding installation, operation, maintenance and testing. - Page 52 845 Larch Avenue Elmhurst, Illinois 60126-1196 LiftMaster.com 01-37841C COLOR © 2015, LiftMaster – All Rights Reserved...
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