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HDP1 GATE OPENER INSTALLATION AND OWNERS MANUAL
We recommend a 12V Deep Cycle Marine Battery for solar installations, Not Included.
The Ghost Controls Battery Box Kit (ABBT2) is recommended for AC Transformer installations, Not Included.
Installation Video
LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY ON MOTOR AND GEAR ASSEMBLY!
02-2023 | HDP1IM
WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including lead, which is known to the
State of California to cause cancer. For more information, go to
www.P65Warnings.ca.gov
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  • Page 1 HDP1 GATE OPENER INSTALLATION AND OWNERS MANUAL We recommend a 12V Deep Cycle Marine Battery for solar installations, Not Included. The Ghost Controls Battery Box Kit (ABBT2) is recommended for AC Transformer installations, Not Included. Installation Video LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY ON MOTOR AND GEAR ASSEMBLY!
  • Page 2 C O N T A C T U S CONTACT US: 3166 Hartsfield Road, Tallahassee, FL 32303 www.ghostcontrols.com For sales and product information: ghostcontrols.com/pages/contact-us Call: 850-558-5520 For a dealer near you: ghostcontrols.com/pages/dealer-locator For installation assistance and technical support: ghostcontrols.com/pages/technical-support Call: 850-898-1411 Schedule a technical support call that fits your time schedule: ghostcontrols.com/pages/schedule-a-call Things to have with you when we call:...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    C O N T E N T S CONTENTS Installation and Owners Manual Warranty Registration page 5 Operator Specifications page 6 System Safety page 7 System Overview page 11 Installation Planning page 13 Tools Needed page 17 Included Parts page 18 PULL-TO-OPEN INSTALLATION page 21 Control Box and Battery Box Installation...
  • Page 4 (not included) to connect the transformer to the gate operator control board. Up to 1,000 ft. of wire can be used. ■ A 12V Battery is required to operate your gate opener. The Ghost Controls ABBT2 Battery Box with two 12V Batteries is a good option if using the AC Transformer to recharge the systems battery.

  • Page 5: Warranty Registration

    REGISTER ONLINE WWW.GHOSTCONTROLS.COM NOTE If your unable to access the internet please fill out the warranty form below and mail in to us at Ghost Controls 3166 Hartsfield Road, Tallahassee, FL 32303 rst Name: __________________________________________ Last Name: _________________________________ Street:___________________________________________________________ Apt. #: ___________________________...

  • Page 6: Operator Specifications

    S P E C I F I C A T I O N S SPECIFICATIONS HDP1 GATE OPERATOR KIT SPECIFICATIONS ■ Compliance: The operator is system certified to be in compliance with UL325 Standard, 7th Edition ■ System Operating Voltage: 12V DC ■...

  • Page 7: System Safety

    GHOST CONTROLS Technical Support for ® If you are unsure of any of these steps, please con- replacement signs if yours become damaged. tact GHOST CONTROLS Technical ® Support at 850-898-1411 or online at XII . While the gate is moving do not drive into the gate ghostcontrols.com/pages/technical-support...
  • Page 8 ALARM CAUTION Your GHOST CONTROLS Gate Operator system ® Extreme caution must be exercised when automatic includes an audible alarm. This alarm will continue to...
  • Page 9 S Y S T E M S A F E T Y SINGLE DUAL PHOTO BEAM PAIR 1 Optional PHOTO BEAM PHOTO BEAM PAIR 3 PAIR 2 Optional Optional ENTRAPMENT AREA NOTES Between gate and post Keep hands, feet, and pets away from this area when gate is in motion. Pinch point between opener and gate Keep hands, feet, and pets away from this area when gate is in motion.
  • Page 10 B L A N K © G h o s t C o n t r o l s 2 0 2 2 ®...

  • Page 11: System Overview

    S Y S T E M O V E R V I E W SYSTEM OVERVIEW IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS Thank you for choosing a GHOST CONTROLS Automatic Gate Opener system, the most innovative gate opener systems ® available for residential applications on the market today. This manual will guide you through the proper installation and main- tenance methods.
  • Page 12 S Y S T E M O V E R V I E W . Swing gate systems must not open into public access . Swing direction of gate(s). The image (shown in dia- areas or into the road which could cause collision with gram below) indicates the more common “Pull-to- a moving vehicle.

  • Page 13: Installation Planning

    P L A N N I N G INSTALLATION PLANNING SITE PLANNING SITE INSTALLATION VIDEO CAN BE FOUND AT ghostcontrols.com/pages/installation-video PREPARE THE GATE Proper installation, care, and ongoing maintenance of the gate is critical to increased usage life of the automatic gate operator system.
  • Page 14 P L A N N I N G AL GATE ILLUSTRATION check to make sure gates and posts are level and plumb CONCRETE THE POSTS IN THE GROUND NOTE Push-to-Open installations REQUIRE an accessory Push-to-Open bracket kit (AXPO). Minimum gate post, column, or wall requirements. A.
  • Page 15 You must determine where to mount the gate operator horizontally on your gate system. Your gate MUST HAVE A HORIZONTAL BAR ON THE GATE TO MOUNT THE FRONT OF OPERATOR TO. Each gate is unqiue and Ghost Controls does not provide this in the kit. Top Mount ■...
  • Page 16 B L A N K © G h o s t C o n t r o l s © G h o s t C o n t r o l s 2 0 2 3 2 0 2 2 ®...

  • Page 17: Tools Needed

    T O O L S N E E D E D TOOLS NEEDED Corded/Cordless Drill 5/16" Drill Bit Standard or 7/32" Drill Bit Metric Wrenches 7/16" Drill Bit (longer than diameter or thickness of post) Clamp Wire Strippers/Cutters Level Standard or Metric Socket Set Phillips Head Tape Measure...

  • Page 18: Included Parts

    P A R T S I N C L U D E D INCLUDED PARTS IN KIT PARTS FOR 1ST OPERATOR Post and Rear Mount Hardware Gate and Front Mount Hardware Gate Mounting Hardware: Front Mounting Hardware: Rear Mounting Hardware: Estate Bracket (Qty 1) GBR6AA AC Transformer:...
  • Page 19 P A R T S I N C L U D E D INCLUDED PARTS IN KIT (DUAL) PARTS FOR 2ND OPERATOR (DUAL KITS ONLY) Post and Rear Mount Hardware Gate and Front Mount Hardware Gate Mounting Hardware: Front Mounting Hardware: Rear Mounting Hardware: Estate Bracket (Qty 1) GBR6AA...
  • Page 20 P A R T S I N C L U D E D © G h o s t C o n t r o l s 2 0 2 3 ®...

  • Page 21: Pull-To-Open Installation

    Operator is not for use on solid panel privacy gates. PULL-TO-OPEN: GATE SWINGS TO OPEN INSIDE PROPERTY The dimensions and step-by-step instructions that follow are for mounting the GHOST CONTROLS Gate Operator in ® a PULL-TO-OPEN installation system to a standard gate that swings into the property.
  • Page 22 P U L L - T O - O P E N STEP 2. Post bracket pre-assembly. Insert the M10x1.5x75mm bolt and M10 washer through the hole that is closest to the post on the post bracket. Bolt should then go through first pivot bracket, pivot spacer, second pivot bracket, and exit bottom hole of post bracket as shown below. Fasten a M10 washer and M10 locknut on the end of the bolt.
  • Page 23 P U L L - T O - O P E N NOTE For round wooden post installations we recommend notching the wooden post for proper installation of the post bracket. Follow the diagram for proper notching of a round post. 4-3/8"...
  • Page 24 P U L L - T O - O P E N STEP 4. Verifying minimum of 4˝ Gate Clearance and finishing rear post mount bracket assembly. If the clearance is less than 4˝, you will need to adjust the pivot brackets so that you have at least 4˝ of clearance, other- wise, you will not have minimal mechanical advantage needed to move the gate.
  • Page 25 P U L L - T O - O P E N STEP 5. Drilling rear post bracket holes and bolting. A . With the post bracket still clamped to post, mark the center of the bracket slots. Remove the bracket. You will need a 7/16˝...

  • Page 26: Control Box And Battery Box Installation

    P U L L - T O - O P E N INSTALLING THE CONTROL BOX AND *BATTERY BOX TO YOUR PULL-TO-OPEN SYSTEM (*Shown below using a BATTERY BOX KIT (ABBT2), NOT INCLUDED) STEP 7. Determine the mounting location for the control box and *optional battery box. The battery and control box must be located within 4 feet of each other.

  • Page 27: Connecting Battery And Battery Harness

    P U L L - T O - O P E N CONNECTING AND INSTALLING THE BATTERY AND BATTERY HARNESS IMPORTANT YOU NEED A 12V DEEP CYCLE MARINE/AUTOMOTIVE BATTERY OR THE ABBT2 BATTERY BOX KIT. SYSTEM WILL NOT OPERATE WITHOUT BATTERY INSTALLED AND CONNECTED AT ALL TIMES. STEP 8.

  • Page 28: Connecting Arm To Control Box

    P U L L - T O - O P E N CONNECTING OPERATOR ARM TO CONTROL BOX STEP 9. Insert the operator cable into the control box. A . Route the operator cable through the strain relief and into the control box. B.

  • Page 29: Setup System Controller

    P U L L - T O - O P E N PREPARING THE GATE SYSTEM CONTROLLER The gate system control board provides one convenient place to make all of your system connections and to change any settings that you desire to personalize how your automatic gate opener system operates at your home or property. This main board (shown below) is located inside of the control box of your system and will be referred to in detail through the next few sections.
  • Page 30 DIP Switch # OFF Position (FACTORY SETTING) ON Position Patent-pending SafeForce® Mode Monitored Safety Mode: Monitored safety devices required / (Factory Default): Force output is Compatible GHOST CONTROLS safety devices only. ® limited to ensure safe operation as Monitored safety devices must be present and operate prop- specified by Type C in UL325 erly as specified by Type B1 or B2 in UL325 requirement.
  • Page 31 P U L L - T O - O P E N TURN CONTROL BOX ON. YOU SHOULD HEAR A SERIES OF BEEPS AS THE SYSTEM IS TURNED ON STEP 11. Locate the jog buttons at the top right of control box to test the arm and connections. Press the jog close button to extend the arm 3-4 inches out.

  • Page 32: Front Mount Gate Bracket Installation

    P U L L - T O - O P E N WARNING DO NOT SCREW THE OPERATOR ARM IN OR OUT TO ADJUST YOUR GATE POSITION. DOING SO CAUSES THE SYSTEM TO NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY. TURN THE CONTROL BOX OFF STEP 13.
  • Page 33 P U L L - T O - O P E N STEP 14. Mounting the FRONT MOUNT AND ESTATE BRACKET to the gate. OPEN THE GATE TO THE DESIRED OPEN POSITION (this will be the position that your gate will always open to) A .
  • Page 34 P U L L - T O - O P E N B. Install the front mount gate bracket and estate bracket on the gate by aligning the outermost hole of both brackets and inserting (1) M8 x 65mm flat washer, and (1) M8 nylon locknut through both the estate and front mount bracket, as show below.
  • Page 35 P U L L - T O - O P E N F. Align the innermost hole of the estate and front mount brackets and insert (1) M8 x 65mm flat washer, and (1) M8 nylon locknut through both holes and tighten to secure the bracket to the gate. YOUR FRONT MOUNT AND ESTATE BRACKET SHOULD NOW BE ATTACHED AND SECURED TO THE GATE.

  • Page 36: Programming The Closed Limit

    P U L L - T O - O P E N PROGRAMMING THE CLOSED LIMIT: PULL-TO-OPEN This is the most common installation. The CLOSED limit is when the operator is extended and the gate is in the closed position. IMPORTANT ONLY THE OPERATOR ARMS’...

  • Page 37: Wiring And Connecting The Ac Transformer

    P U L L - T O - O P E N CONNECTING THE AC TRANSFORMER AC Transformer charges the system battery. System will not operate without a 12V battery installed and connected. IMPORTANT DO NOT USE THE AC TRANSFORMER AND SOLAR POWER AT THE SAME TIME! NOTE TO COMPLETE STEP 21 YOU WILL NEED 16 GAUGE STRANDED, 2-CONDUCTOR LOW VOLTAGE WIRE.

  • Page 38: Connecting The System With Solar

    C. Check the chart shown for number of cycles assuming 8 hours a day of direct sunlight for solar applications. UP TO 3 (AXDP) 10-WATT SOLAR PANELS OR THE AX30 30-WATT SOLAR POWER CAN BE CONNECTED TO ANY GHOST CONTROLS SYSTEM CONTROL BOARD. © G h o s t C o n t r o l s 2 0 2 3 ®...

  • Page 39: Setting The Auto Close Feature

    P U L L - T O - O P E N SETTING AUTOCLOSE TIME ON YOUR GATE The AUTOCLOSE TIME setting determines how long the gate will remain open each time it operates before automatically closing. The factory default setting is off which requires the user to push either a remote transmitter button, keypad code, or push-button to close the gate.
  • Page 40 P U L L - T O - O P E N CANCELLING AUTOCLOSE TIME ON YOUR GATE NOTE Canceling AUTOCLOSE can only be performed when the gate opener is idle. Cancelling AUTOCLOSE will remove your previous duration setting and force you to pick a new duration the next time you enable AUTOCLOSE.

  • Page 41: Push-To-Open Installation

    Operator is not for use on solid panel privacy gates. PUSH-TO-OPEN: GATE SWINGS TO OPEN OUTSIDE PROPERTY The dimensions and step-by-step instructions that follow are for mounting the GHOST CONTROLS Gate Operator ® PUSH-TO-OPEN installation system to a standard gate that swings away from your property. You will need to make sure you purchase the Push-To-Open Bracket Kit (AXPO) before you start installing.
  • Page 42 P U S H - T O - O P E N STEP 2. Post bracket pre-assembly. YOU WILL NEED TO MAKE SURE YOU PURCHASE THE PUSH-TO-OPEN BRACKET KIT (AXPO) BEFORE YOU START THIS STEP Insert the M10x1.5x75mm bolt and M10 washer through the hole that is closest to the post on the post bracket. Bolt should then go through first push-to-open bracket, pivot spacer, second push-to-open bracket, and exit bottom hole of post bracket as shown.
  • Page 43 P U S H - T O - O P E N NOTE For round wooden post installations we recommend notching the wooden post for proper installation of the post bracket. Follow the diagram below for proper notching of a round post. 4-3/8"...
  • Page 44 P U S H - T O - O P E N STEP 4. Verifying minimum of 4˝ gate clearance and finishing rear post mount bracket assembly. If the clearance is less than 4˝, you will need to adjust the pivot brackets so that you have at least 4˝ of clearance, other- wise, you will not have minimal mechanical advantage needed to move the gate.
  • Page 45 P U S H - T O - O P E N STEP 5. Drilling rear post bracket holes and bolting. A . With the post bracket still clamped to post, mark the center of the bracket slots. Remove the bracket. You will need a 7/16˝...

  • Page 46: Control Box And Battery Installation

    P U S H - T O - O P E N INSTALLING THE CONTROL BOX AND *BATTERY BOX TO YOUR PULL-TO-OPEN SYSTEM (*Shown below using a BATTERY BOX KIT (ABBT2), NOT INCLUDED) STEP 7. Determine the mounting location for the control box and *optional battery box. The battery and control box must be located within 4 feet of each other.

  • Page 47: Connecting Battery And Battery Harness

    P U S H - T O - O P E N CONNECTING AND INSTALLING THE BATTERY AND BATTERY HARNESS IMPORTANT YOU NEED A 12V DEEP CYCLE MARINE/AUTOMOTIVE BATTERY OR THE ABBT2 BATTERY BOX KIT. SYSTEM WILL NOT OPERATE WITHOUT BATTERY INSTALLED AND CONNECTED AT ALL TIMES. STEP 8.

  • Page 48: Connecting Arm To Control Box

    P U S H - T O - O P E N CONNECTING OPERATOR ARM TO CONTROL BOX STEP 9. Insert the operator cables into the control box. A . Route the operator cable through the strain relief and into the control box. B.

  • Page 49: Setup System Controller

    P U S H - T O - O P E N PREPARING THE GATE SYSTEM CONTROLLER The gate system control board provides one convenient place to make all of your system connections and to change any settings that you desire to personalize how your automatic gate opener system operates at your home or property. This main board (shown below) is located inside of the control box of your system and will be referred to in detail through the next few sections.
  • Page 50 DIP Switch # OFF Position (FACTORY SETTING) ON Position Patent-pending SafeForce® Mode Monitored Safety Mode: Monitored safety devices required / (Factory Default): Force output Compatible GHOST CONTROLS safety devices only. ® is limited to ensure safe opera- Monitored safety devices must be present and operate prop- tion as specified by Type C in UL325 erly as specified by Type B1 or B2 in UL325 requirement.
  • Page 51 P U S H - T O - O P E N TURN CONTROL BOX ON. YOU SHOULD HEAR A SERIES OF BEEPS AS THE SYSTEM IS TURNED ON STEP 11. Locate the jog buttons at the top right of control box to test the arm and connections. Press the jog open button to extend the arm 3-4 inches out.

  • Page 52: Front Mount Gate Bracket Installation

    P U S H - T O - O P E N WARNING DO NOT SCREW THE OPERATOR ARM IN OR OUT TO ADJUST YOUR GATE POSITION. DOING SO CAUSES THE SYSTEM TO NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY. TURN THE CONTROL BOX OFF STEP 13.
  • Page 53 P U S H - T O - O P E N STEP 14. Mounting the FRONT MOUNT AND ESTATE BRACKET to gate. The gate must remain in the desired closed position CLOSE THE GATE TO THE DESIRED CLOSED POSITION (this will be the position that your gate will always close to) A .
  • Page 54 P U S H - T O - O P E N B. Install the front mount gate bracket and estate bracket on the gate by aligning the outermost hole and inserting (1) M8 x 65mm flat washer, and (1) M8 nylon locknut through gate and front mount bracket, as show below.
  • Page 55 P U S H - T O - O P E N F. Align the innermost hole of the estate and front mount brackets and insert (1) M8 x 65mm flat washer, and (1) M8 nylon locknut through both holes and tighten to secure the bracket to the gate. YOUR FRONT MOUNT AND ESTATE BRACKET SHOULD NOW BE ATTACHED AND SECURED TO THE GATE.

  • Page 56: Programming The Open Limit

    P U S H - T O - O P E N PROGRAMMING THE OPEN LIMIT: PUSH-TO-OPEN The OPEN limit is when the operator is extended and the gate is in the OPEN position. IMPORTANT ONLY THE OPERATOR ARMS’ EXTENDED LIMIT IS ADJUSTABLE AND CAN BE SET WITH THE CONTROL BOARD.

  • Page 57: Wiring And Connecting The Ac Transformer

    P U S H - T O - O P E N CONNECTING THE AC TRANSFORMER AC Transformer charges the system battery. System will not operate without a 12V battery installed and connected. IMPORTANT DO NOT USE THE AC TRANSFORMER AND SOLAR POWER AT THE SAME TIME! NOTE TO COMPLETE STEP 21 YOU WILL NEED 16 GAUGE STRANDED, 2-CONDUCTOR LOW VOLTAGE WIRE.

  • Page 58: Connecting The System With Solar

    C. Check the chart shown for number of cycles assuming 8 hours a day of direct sunlight for solar applications. UP TO 3 (AXDP) 10-WATT SOLAR PANELS OR THE AX30 30-WATT SOLAR POWER CAN BE CONNECTED TO ANY GHOST CONTROLS SYSTEM CONTROL BOARD. © G h o s t C o n t r o l s 2 0 2 3 ®...

  • Page 59: Setting The Auto Close Feature

    P U S H - T O - O P E N SETTING AUTOCLOSE TIME ON YOUR GATE The AUTOCLOSE TIME setting determines how long the gate will remain open each time it operates before automatically closing. The factory default setting is off which requires the user to push either a remote transmitter button, keypad code, or push-button to close the gate.
  • Page 60 P U S H - T O - O P E N CANCELLING AUTOCLOSE TIME ON YOUR GATE NOTE Canceling AUTOCLOSE can only be performed when the gate opener is idle. Cancelling AUTOCLOSE will remove your previous duration setting and force you to pick a new duration the next time you enable AUTOCLOSE.

  • Page 61: Troubleshooting

    T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE For troubleshooting help visit: https://ghostcontrols.com/pages/technical-support For helpful videos visit: https://ghostcontrols.com/pages/installation-video. LEARN NEW REMOTE 2021-09 DO NOT USE this procedure if you already have a remote that operates the gate and just want to add an additional remote. If you want to add an additional remote to your system, please refer to the remote manual or ghostcontrols.com.
  • Page 62 P U S H - T O - O P E N I PRESS MY TRANSMITTER AND NOTHING HAPPENS (NO BEEPS/NO MOVEMENT) The Number 3 dip switch (blue box of 4 switches on your system control board) is in the wrong position. It must be posi- tioned to the left.

  • Page 63: Connecting Optional Accessories

    INACTIVE — Opens circuit or has no connection. ACTIVE — Input is shorted to COM or BATTERY NEGATIVE. CYCLE INPUT (CYC): Use this terminal for Ghost Controls Push Button (AXPB). © G h o s t C o n t r o l s 2 0 2 3 ®...
  • Page 64 OPEN > STOP > CLOSE > STOP > OPEN >... OPEN INPUT (OPEN): Use this terminal for Ghost Controls Vehicle Detector (AXXV). Active — OPENS gate to full open limit and prevents it from closing.

  • Page 65: Manual Gate Operation

    M A N U A L MANUAL GATE OPERATION EVERY USER MUST KNOW THESE STEPS The gate can be opened or closed manually by releasing the front mount from the gate. You must disconnect the operator only after the operator power switch is OFF and the gate is NOT moving. If you have the accessory ZombieLock installed, this lock should be manually disengaged with the key because removing power does not ®...

  • Page 66: Accessories

    ® a new remote to an existing system. CR2032 Battery Included. STANDARD REMOTE TRANSMITTER | AXS1 The standard remote transmitter will control up to two separate GHOST CONTROLS gate systems ® (single or dual) and it can be learned as a new remote to an existing system. CR2032 Battery Included.
  • Page 67 , or any other device that needs to be attached to tubes. ® WIRED VEHICLE SENSOR | AXXV The GHOST CONTROLS Vehicle Sensor is the easiest way to trigger your gate to open when a vehicle ® is trying to exit your property. This sensor is buried beneath the ground surface next to your driveway and connects into your gate controller box.

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