Power Outage Operation; Battery Information; Car Wash/Water Resistant Applications - icontrols PULSE Installation Manual And Setup/User Instructions

BEST BATTERY BACKUP - POWER OUTAGE OPERATION
The Pulse is factory equipped with battery backup and it is automatically activated during a power outage. This
battery backup even works if there is board damage occuring due to external forces such as lightning or impact.
Simply push and hold the OPEN button in order to open the door, and push and hold the CLOSE button in order close
the door – the door will respond accordingly, but note that speeds will be reduced. All safety devices will be disabled
during a battery backup operation and any personnel operating the door should maintain a clear line of sight with
the doorway in order to reduce the risk of possible door impact with personnel or equipment, and to ensure the door
operates safely. To enable battery backup functionality when the power is available, please disconnect the power to
the operator.
In case the batteries are fully drained or missing, the base of the motor is also equipped with a 3/8" ratchet entry.
TURN OFF POWER TO THE OPERATOR (even if the power seems out), secure a crankshaft, socket wrench or power drill
with 3/8" ratchet head (not included) inside the ratchet entry and rotate it in the appropriate direction in order to
open or close the door. Turn on the power once manual operation is no longer required.
NOTE ON BATTERIES
Provided lead-acid batteries are 2 x 12V connected in series to provide 24Vdc (3 x 12V for 36Vdc on Pulse 2000) . The
controller provides a monitored trickle charger in order to maintain the batteries' life. Should the batteries be fully
drained and no longer accept a charge, please replace them with equivalent batteries, and dispose of the expired
units according to local environmental regulations. NEVER remove the provided jumper between the batteries unless
in the process of replacement, and be sure to re-connect in the event battery replacement is required.
CAR WASH/WATER-RESISTANT APPLICATIONS
iControls recommends an available upgrade for all Car Wash/Water Resistant applicaitons. Standard Pulse Operator
Drives are rated IP54, and could be vulnerable to water ingress. Furthermore, reflective photo-eye sensors have
a tendency to be detrimentally affected by condensation on the reflector, preventing reliable operation in such
conditions. iControls offers a cost-effective Water-resistant upgrade that both seals all ingress points, and includes a
thru-beam sensor in place of a reflective photo-eye. Please contact iControls for details and pricing.
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