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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS AND SAFETY INFORMATION F O R T H E V I K I N G K-2 S G AT E O P E R ATO R NEW IMAGE U L 3 2 5 C L A S S I C O M P L I A N T Solar Residential Vehicular Slide Gate Operator...
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• On-Board LCD Display provides diagnostics, • NEW: Smart Position Sensor tracks the operator status, settings and real-time volt exact gate position during power outages and amp readings and when the gate is moved manually THE VIKING K-2S™ SOLAR SLIDE GATE OPERATOR...
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION WARNING! Not Following these instructions may cause severe injury or death. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS W AR N I N G ! T o re du c e t h e r i s k o f s ev e r e i nj u r y o r d e a t h . 1 .
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION WARNING! Not Following these instructions may cause severe injury or death. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (Continued) 6 . C o n t rol s i nt e n d ed f o r us er ac t i v a ti o n m u s t b e l oc a t e d a t l e a s t s i x f e e t ( 6’ ) a w a y fro m a ny m o v i ng p a r t of th e g at e a n d w h er e t h e u s e r i s pr e v e n t e d f ro m r e a c h i n g o v e r , u n de r, a ro u nd o r th ro ug h t h e gate to o p er at e t h e c o n t r ol s .
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION WARNING! Not Following these instructions may cause severe injury or death. MAINTENANCE Remove the Power Harness from the Control Board. (refer to page 18) • Clean and lubricate the gate track wheels using the recommended lubricant. • Inspect the track for any signs of cracking or separation. •...
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION CAUTION: To Reduce the Risk of Fire or Injury to Persons: UL325 Gate Operator Classifications GLOSSARY RESIDENTIAL VEHICULAR GATE OPERATOR A vehicular gate operator (or system) intended CLASS I - for use in garages or parking areas associated with a residence of one-to four single families.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION WARNING! Not Following these instructions may cause severe injury or death. Monitored Entrapment Protection Requirements IMPORTANT: MONITORED PROTECTION MUST BE INSTALLED • REQUIRED BY UL 325, an approved MONITORED entrapment protection sensor is REQUIRED to be installed in all areas accessible to potential entrapment and pinch points.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION WARNING! Not Following these instructions may cause severe injury or death. Monitored Entrapment Protection Installation ! IMPORTANT: A minimum of two Monitored External Entrapment Sensors are required to be connected as follows: One to the UL terminal and one connected to the Re-Open terminal, OR two sensors connected to the UL terminal, one for EACH DIRECTION of travel.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION WARNING! Not Following these instructions may cause severe injury or death. Audible Alarm Reset Switch Installation Manual Reset for the Audible Alarm • UL325 standard requires an audible alarm to sound after two consecutive events detected by the inherent entrapment protection of the gate operator (obstruction sensor).
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION WARNING! Not Following these instructions may cause severe injury or death. DO NOT allow pedestrian use of this gate DO NOT install the gate operator to lift gates Locate Control Buttons • Within sight of the gate, OPEN STOP CLOSE...
SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATIONS Max Gate Length 30 Feet Solar Wattage Maximum Max Gate Weight 700 lbs Solar Voltage Nominal UL 325 Classification Class I *refer to page 5 Solar Voltage Maximum Duty Cycle 100% Battery Voltage Nominal Operating Temperature -4°F (-20°C) to 160°F (71°C) Battery Capacity Maximum 35Ah Main Power Source...
Follow the local building code to determine the required depth of the concrete pad. 2. Pad measurements recommended by Viking Access Systems are at least 24” long, 18” wide and 24” deep to ensure the stable operation of the operator, and a minimum of 4” above level grade to avoid any flooding of the machinery.
GATE OPERATOR INSTALLATION Post Mounting Option TIP: The operator is equipped for post mount applications and is ready for installation. You will only need to supply the posts and U-Bolts. Consult the local building codes for the depth and concrete requirements. 2.
Gate Operator Track Concrete Pad See Detail Below Concrete Pad Gate Operator Track Concrete Pad Concrete Pad Gate Route Chain As Shown Safety Guard Not Supplied by Viking Access Systems Fixed Pulley Gate Operator Concrete Pad VIKING TECHNICAL SUPPORT 1.800.908.0884...
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GATE OPERATOR INSTALLATION ! TECHNICAL TIP: Before completing the installation procedure; • Open and close the gate manually, making sure there is sufficient space between the gate and adjacent walls. • Check that the wheels are turning freely on the track and there are no restrictions while pushing the gate to the open and closed positions.
ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS - This manual contains important instructions for the K-2s model gate operator that shall be followed during installation and maintenance of the charge controller. Battery Selection • Battery is sold separately. • Use only UL recognized 12V Sealed Lead Acid (SLA) •...
ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION Solar Panel Care and Location • Where it will receive maximum sunlight throughout the year. • Avoid trees and buildings or obstructions, which could cast shadows on the panel. • South facing and tilted at an inclined angle that is equal to latitude. •...
ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION SOLAR POWER CONNECTIONS STEP 1 Connect the 12V Solar Panel to the terminals labeled “PANEL”. Caution: Ensure correct polarity STEP 2 Connect the 12V Battery to the terminals labeled “Battery”. Caution: Ensure correct polarity STEP 3 Turn the “PANEL” switch to the “RESET”...
ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION MONITORED UL SENSOR CONNECTIONS Re-Open (Monitored Input Terminal) (Monitored Input Terminal) The “UL” input terminal protects against The “Re-Open” input terminal protects entrapment in both the opening and against entrapment in the closing closing directions. Input will reverse direction ONLY.
LIMITS SETUP ! NOTE: 1. The 1st cycle after the limit setup is the “Learn Cycle”. Allow at least one complete cycle to confirm your settings. 2. During the limit setup process, the operator will run at half speed. STEP 1 Connect the “Motor Harness”...
PRIMARY/SECONDARY SETUP Two Wire Communication ! IMPORTANT: DO NOT run the Primary/Secondary communication cable in the same conduit or within 12” of 115 - 230V power supply cables. ! Technical Tip: DO NOT set the “Timer” and/or “Overlap” features on both operators Control Boards.
CONTROL BOARD SETUP Initial Settings “Speed” “ODS” Motor Speed Obstruction Detection Sensor Increases or decreases the speed of gate Sets the amount of force required to trip travel. the inherent obstruction sensor. See page 24 for more details about this feature.
CONTROL BOARD SETUP Initial Settings NOTE: Installing a shunt, or jumper, on the pins will activate the feature. “Auto Open” - Power Failure Option “Last Open” - Power Failure Option Opens the gate automatically when the This Feature is disabled on Solar models. battery backup voltage is critically low.
CONTROL BOARD SETUP Obstruction Detection Sensor (ODS) ! IMPORTANT: The appropriate “ODS” setting is dependant upon the gate installation and construction. Set this feature accordingly. Additional Safety equipment should be used to reduce possible risk of injury or vehicle damage. “ODS”...
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ACCESSORY CONNECTIONS Access Control Connections Power Connections The Control Board provides a 24VDC output to power external devices and controls. Alternatively, for devices that require a power supply other than 24VDC , the operators Power Box contains a convenient 120VAC receptacle to connect a plug-in transformer.
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ACCESSORY CONNECTIONS Relays In General NOTE: Viking Access Systems does not provide the external safety devices and access controls. These items can be purchases from your dealer or distributor. In General Glossary of Terms 1. Terminal: Wire Connections. In regards to the Viking Control Board, 2.
ACCESSORY CONNECTIONS Radio Receiver NOTE: The operator may be supplied with a FA-XR2C Radio Receiver and (2) FA-XT4RC Transmitters. STEP 1 Wire the Radio Receiver as illustrated. TECHNICAL TIP: The FA-XR2C Radio Receiver is IP44 rated for water resistance and can mounted outside of the ECU Cabinet. STEP 2 Program the FA-XT4RC Radio Transmitters to the FA-XR2C Radio Receiver.
ACCESSORY CONNECTIONS Photocell NOTE: The operator may be equipped with a FA-XP30-10K Photocell. Refer to pages 6-7 for UL325 requirements. UL or Re-Open – COM and VIKING TECHNICAL SUPPORT 1.800.908.0884...
ACCESSORY CONNECTIONS Viking Loop Rack TIP: This operator may be equipped with a pre-wired Loop Rack that plug-in type loop detectors can be connected to. This provides a convenient alternative to the box type loop detectors that would need to be wired to the Control Board. Loop Rack: Part # VA-LR Loop Rack Wiring Harness: Part # VA-LRH Twist Wire Outside the...
ACCESSORY CONNECTIONS Guidelines for Loop Installation 1. Prevent sharp corners in the geometry of the loop sensor. 2. Install the appropriate number of turns for your loop geometry based on the loop perimeter. Use the Table below as a guide. 3.
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ACCESSORY CONNECTIONS Barrier Arm Synchronization NOTE: The Control Board provides a convenient solution for applications that require synchronized operation with a Barrier Arm Operator. Consult the Barrier Arm operator’s documentation for further instructions. This type of application opens and closes in the following pattern: 1.
TROUBLESHOOTING LED References In addition to the LCD Display, the Control Board LEDs monitor the various circuits of the Control Board. Use the table below to identify the corresponding “TS Ref#” and refer to page 34-40 for further troubleshooting. Page 40 # LED Status Meaning...
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TROUBLESHOOTING LED References Pg 40 # LED Status Meaning TS Ref#(s) “C Loop” Normal Condition. Control Board is receiving an input from a device connected to the 9, 10 SOLID C Loop terminal (pg 26, 30). 10 “Open” Normal Condition. Control board is receiving an input from a device connected to any of 9, 10 SOLID...
Messages. Page 40 Meaning LCD MSG TS Ref #s MODEL Indicates the Model of the unit K-2S SPS System Status Messages GATE IS Gate is stopped between limits IDLE GATE IS Gate is opening OPENING...
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TROUBLESHOOTING LCD Display References Page 40 Meaning LCD MSG TS Ref #s Status of the EPS2 Sensor. “OK” = EPS2 Sensor signal is good but is the only sensor controlling the limits. EPS2 “STANDBY” = EPS2 is monitoring the limit positions secondarily to SPS Sensor. ____ “MISSING”...
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TROUBLESHOOTING LCD Display References Page 40 Meaning LCD MSG TS Ref #s Error Messages Er PANEL Indicates that the voltage being provided from the Solar Panel is too low. 1, ? ER PANEL Indicates that the voltage being provided from the Polar Panel is too High. 1, ? HIGH ER SOLAR...
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TROUBLESHOOTING LCD Display References Page 40 Meaning LCD MSG TS Ref #s Error Messages ERR EPS2 The EPS2 communication cable has a connection problem or damaged. WRONG ERR EPS2 The Control Board does not see any data from the EPS Sensor. This will also prevent the Lock Mode feature from functioning.
TROUBLESHOOTING Solutions Begin the troubleshooting process by referring to the error messages on the LCD Display and/or the Status LEDs on the Control Board. Use pages 34-39 to identify the Troubleshooting Reference # (TS Ref#) then reference the table below. TS Ref# CHECK Page Ref# Check the voltage from the Solar Panel.
LIMITED WARRANTY FAAC International, Inc. (“Seller”) warrants the first Purchaser of the product to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a specific period as defined by the Warranty Disclosure on the website www.vikingaccess.com. The Warranty Period commences from the date of invoice.
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All products sold by the Seller are subject to design and/or appearance modifications, which are production standards at the time of shipment. The Seller may, but shall not be required to, modify or update products shipped prior to a current production standard. THIS WARRANTY IS EXPRESSLY IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR USE.
VIKING EXPANSION PRODUCTS VIKING SOLAR Related Components: Part# VA-SO40W 12V 40W Solar Panels Part# DUBA35 12V 35Ah batteries ! NOTE: The number of cycles achieved are dependent upon the following and may require increased panel and battery capacities: • Power consumption of all accessories being used •...
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OUR CONTINUOUS COMMITMENT TO EXCELLENCE Viking Access Systems is continuously working hard to identify and design products that will appeal to the industry and its needs. As technology continues to advance, we have developed a completely efficient and intelligent line of gate operators to meet the changing demands.
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