Summary of Contents for AUSTRALIAN MADE GREAT MATE
- Page 1 GREAT MATE Double Swing Gate Motor Kit Solar Powered and 12V Low Voltage Installation and Set Up Instructions © 2012 G Force Automatic Gates All Rights Reserved...
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Page 2: Important Safety Warnings
GREAT MATE 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 and other obstructions. -
Page 3: Installation Checklist
GREAT MATE INSTALLATION AND SET UP INSTRUCTIONS Installation Checklist Read all instructions and data sheets before installing the gate motor kit. Failure to follow the instructions could void warranty. Ensure the gate is in good condition, opens and closes freely for its full length of travel and it does not hit or bind on the driveway or garden beds. - Page 4 Circuit Board Instructions Data Sheet PE Beam Terminals Push Button / Wire in Connect wires to PEB Receiver Terminals and COM Connect wires to OSC and PE Beam Jumper (Remove Jumper Remote Receiver when connecting Learn Button Safety Gate Direction LED’s Open GREEN LED Close RED LED Remove Link Wires...
- Page 5 DOUBLE GATE INSTALLATION AND SET UP INSTRUCTIONS Internal Manual Release DC Motor Internal Release Internal Release Internal Release Internal Release Plate Engaged Bolt Engaged Bolt Disengaged Plate Disengaged Remove the motor cover. Use two 13 mm spanners to loosen the manual release nut and bolt. Push the DC motor away from the gears to disengage the motor and allow the gate drive arm to move by hand.
- Page 6 Pre Installation Set Up and Testing Double Swing Gate Motor Set Up and Bench Testing ALWAYS TURN THE POWER OFF AND DISCONNECT THE BATTERY BEFORE MAKING ANY WIRING CONNECTIONS We recommend the gate motor settings and direction of rotation be set up and tested prior to installation.
- Page 7 Pre-Installation Set Up and Testing Double Swing Gate Battery Connection for Bench Testing ALWAYS TURN THE POWER OFF AND DISCONNECT THE BATTERY BEFORE MAKING ANY WIRING CONNECTIONS Battery Wires 2 Core 1.5mm Twin Active Cable Motor M1 Motor M2 Slave Motor Power Wires and Terminals Terminals Connection Terminal Block...
- Page 8 Pre Installation Set Up and Testing Double Swing Gate Setting Motor Direction Refer to the “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.
- Page 9 GATE MOTOR INSTALLATION AND SET UP INSTRUCTIONS Mounting the Gate Motor The gate motor should be mounted on a solid post or pillar about 50mm — 100mm from the gate hinges and the motor shaft should be approximately at the same level as the bottom rail of the gate Place the complete motors on a work bench.
- Page 10 GATE MOTOR INSTALLATION AND SET UP INSTRUCTIONS Mounting the Gate Motor (con’t) Place a spirit level (or a straight piece of wood with a small spirit level), on the top of the gate frame approximately 800mm to 900mm from the inside of the hinge post. Level off the spirit level and mark the post on the underside of the spirit level.
- Page 11 DOUBLE GATE MOTOR INSTALLATION AND SET UP INSTRUCTIONS Attaching the Arms and Brackets to the Gate FOR OUTWARD OPENING GATES REFER TO THE SPECIAL INSTRUCTION SHEET Refer to the “Internal Manual Release” instructions on page 5. Disengage the motor gear by loosening the internal release bolt and push the DC motor away from the gearing.
- Page 12 GATE MOTOR INSTALLATION AND SET UP INSTRUCTIONS Connecting the Circuit Board and Fitting the Battery ALWAYS TURN THE POWER OFF AND DISCONNECT THE BATTERY BEFORE MAKING ANY WIRING CONNECTIONS Refer to the “DC 2 Circuit Board” ” data sheet included with this manual or to any reference notes or photos and fit the wires back into the correct terminal locations on the control board.
- Page 13 GATE MOTOR INSTALLATION AND SET UP INSTRUCTIONS Setting Open / Close Limit Switch Cams RIGHT HAND inward LEFT HAND inward opening gate opening gate Top CAM = CLOSE Bottom CAM = CLOSE Position Position Bottom CAM = OPEN Top CAM = OPEN Bottom Socket Head...
- Page 14 GATE MOTOR INSTALLATION AND SET UP INSTRUCTIONS WARNING Care should be taken around the moving gate and any moving components to avoid damage or personal injury. Setting the Safety Obstruction Sensing / Auto Reverse Adjustment Refer to the “DC2 Circuit Board” data sheet included with this manual and locate the Motor Force trim pot on the circuit board This adjustment controls the motor torque and obstruction sensing of the gate motor.
- Page 15 GATE MOTOR INSTALLATION AND SET UP INSTRUCTIONS Gate Open Delay / Close Delay Adjustment Some double gates require a time delay in opening / closing to prevent the two gates clashing. Determine which gate will need to open first & therefore close last. Typically, one or other of the gates may be fitted with a ‘lip’...
- Page 16 DC2 GATE MOTOR INSTALLATION AND SET UP INSTRUCTIONS DC2 Setting Automatic Close Operation Refer to the “DC2 Circuit Board” data sheet included with this manual and locate the Auto Close Time Set Push Button marked ’OSC’ and Dip Switch 1 and Dip Switch 8 on the circuit board. The gate motor is supplied with the Auto Close OFF as standard.
- Page 17 Transformer Wiring Instructions ENSURE THE TRANSFORMER IS SWITCHED OFF AND THE BATTERY DISCONNECTED Refer to the “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’ terminals on the circuit board. There is no positive or negative transformer wire and they can connect to either of the two “12-24VAC’...
- Page 18 Solar Panel / Regulator Wiring Instructions ENSURE THE SOLAR PANEL IS COVERED AND THE BATTERY DISCONNECTED The solar panel is to be connected directly to the terminal block from 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 from the regulator (grey / red positive wire - grey / black negative wire).
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Page 19: Warranty And Returns
Warranty & Returns POLICY GENERAL Automatic Gate products are covered by the manufacturer’s warranty which covers defects in materials and workmanship for the Warranty Periods stated below. This warranty is additional to any applicable statutory requirements, subject to the exclusion s and limitations stated below. -
Page 20: Maintenance
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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