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Instructions for DKC500DCL/DKC800DCL WARNING ☆ Instructions must be read before installation. Please follow these instructions carefully, incorrect installation could affect gate operation. ☆ When mounting and positioning this product please ensure the power cable is unplugged. ☆ The motor cover will need to be removed to mount the motor to the mounting plate or directly to the concrete footing.
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Instructions for DKC500DCL/DKC800DCL Default Setting Instruction The gate opener will open the gate to the right-hand side as its default setting. By default, the opener mounts on the right-hand side. (Figure 1) Gate in closed position Gate in open position...
Instructions for DKC500DCL/DKC800DCL Safety Instruction Warning: Incorrect or improper use of this product can cause damage to persons, animals or properties. · Please ensure that the input voltage used matches with the supply voltage of gate opener. · All modifications to wiring or electrics, and any adjustment or maintenance to input voltage must be done by a qualified electrician.
Instructions for DKC500DCL/DKC800DCL Parts List Parts List (standard configuration) Picture Name Quantity Motor Manual Release Keys Remote Controls Mounting Accessories Box Sprocket Cover Chain(Including 2 Chain Links) Tie Rod Square Screw Round Screw Door Connecting Plate Horizontal Mounting Plate Vertical Mounting Plate...
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Instructions for DKC500DCL/DKC800DCL Picture Name Quantity Anchor Bolts M8 Magnetic Limit Switch Stop Magnets 4-10 Hexagon Head Bolt M6X65 Nut M8 Flat Washer φ8 Spring Washers φ8 4-11 Inner Hexagon Head Bolt M6X20 4-12 Hexagon Head Bolt M8X40 Nut M6...
Before You Start · DKC500DCL/DKC800DCL Sliding Gate Automation Kit is suitable for powering the opening and closing motion of gates up to 600kg,800kg in weight, up to a length of 8m. (Standard kit contains a 6m chain, if the gate length is over 5.5m, please consider to extend the length of the chain.)
Instructions for DKC500DCL/DKC800DCL Step 2 - Checking Manual Release · Insert the key and open the manual release bar to enable the motor get into manual mode and check that the motor output sprocket rotates freely by hand (Figure 6).
Instructions for DKC500DCL/DKC800DCL Please Note: the rubber grommet must be fitted back onto the motor cover once the cover has been re-fitted/replaced onto the base of the motor. Step 4 - Motor Pad Footing · The motor pad concrete footing requires an area of no less than 500mm long x 350mm wide and a minimum depth of 200mm (Standard requirement).
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Instructions for DKC500DCL/DKC800DCL Spring Washer Flat Washer Flat Washer Figure 11 Fitting Motor · Fit motor and mounting base on the concrete footing. · Ensure the motor output sprocket and chain are correctly aligned. Sprocket and chain should be centered as much as possible.
Instructions for DKC500DCL/DKC800DCL Figure 12 Step 6 - Sprocket and Chain & Motor Alignment · Ensure output sprocket and chain are correctly aligned. Under no circumstances should the gate opener output sprocket carry any weight of the gate. It is the task of the gate castors or wheels to carry the weight of the gate.
Instructions for DKC500DCL/DKC800DCL Sprocket Chain Figure 14 Step 7 - Limit Switch Stops Included in your gate opener kit are two limit switch stops which must be fitted on your gate to ensure safe operation. The limit switch stops are designed to set the desired opening and closing position of your gate.
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Instructions for DKC500DCL/DKC800DCL Magnetic limit switch switch Open Position · Position gate 150-200mm back from the gate stop open position. This will help in making sure you do not slam the gate into the end stop/catch when setting the open position under power.
Instructions for DKC500DCL/DKC800DCL Open Position Limit Switch Stop Closed Position Limit Switch Stop Motor Magnet Gate To Reset: Turning the power off will reset the limit switch stop memory. Power on the gate opener again, pressing remote control or external push button switch to open and then close the gate once, then new limit switch stop setting is completed.
Instructions for DKC500DCL/DKC800DCL Step 9 - Testing Travel and Limit Stops Testing the Closed Position · Ensure gate opener is installed as per step 5, 6 and 7 and the sliding gate is in the middle position. · Press remote (remotes included in kit are factory paired to the motor). The sliding gate will begin to close.
Instructions for DKC500DCL/DKC800DCL Programming and Wiring Any works to the 110V/220V AC must only be performed by a licensed electrician. Ensure power is off before any modifications are made. Dip Switches Potentiometers Learn Button J8 Terminal J1 Terminal J4 Terminal...
Instructions for DKC500DCL/DKC800DCL DIP Switch Adjustment All changes to these settings must be completed by a licensed electrician Figure 17 Number Function Description Automatic close time setting: the gate is operated to open by remote control operation and will close automatically after a few seconds delay.
Instructions for DKC500DCL/DKC800DCL ON–enable OFF–disable Auto-reverse Function Default position is ON, this should align with the opener status and is not recommended to be modified by the users. ON–enable Photocell Delay OFF–disable Detection Please enable this function if your motor is...
Instructions for DKC500DCL/DKC800DCL Terminal Instructions All changes to these settings below must be completed by licensed electrician. J8 Terminal: (as per Figure 16): Terminal ALM+: Alarm Lamp +24VDC Terminal ALM-: Alarm Lamp -24VDC J1 Terminal: Terminal 5: Common Terminal for Photocell Terminal 6: Photocell Input (N.C.).
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Instructions for DKC500DCL/DKC800DCL Wiring to the Terminal Insert the wire into the Using a screwdriver to Tighten with a screwdriver number on the terminal that loosen the screw on the to secure the wire in place. you are looking to connect to.
Instructions for DKC500DCL/DKC800DCL Connecting Infrared Photocells The below steps must be completed by licensed electrician. Highly recommend the use of infrared photocells as an additional safety feature. While closing, if the ray of the Infrared Photocell is blocked, the gate will stop and reverse immediately, to protect user and property security.
Instructions for DKC500DCL/DKC800DCL Remote Control Operation Three button mode remote control: OPEN/CLOSE/STOP of motor are controlled by three buttons separately on the remote control. Single button mode remote control: OPEN/CLOSE/STOP of motor are controlled by one button circularly on the remote control.
Instructions for DKC500DCL/DKC800DCL Wiring to the Transformer Transformer Transformer input input 220VAC 220VAC Transformer Transformer output output 24VAC 24VAC C3 C3 J2 J2 D6 D6 F1 F1 BAT+ BAT+ DKC500DC.PCB DKC500DC.PCB R8 R8 R9 R9 2015.01.05 2015.01.05 Figure 24 Maintenance The gate should be checked every month to make sure it operates normally.
Instructions for DKC500DCL/DKC800DCL Troubleshooting Any troubleshooting work below done to the motor must be completed by a licensed electrician and only whilst the power is off and the motor is unplugged! Problem Possible Reason Solution 1. The power supply is Connect the power supply.
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