Amazing Gates AG900HD Installation Manual

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Amazing Gates
Swing Opener AG900HD
Installation Manual
AG 900 HD
9-28-20

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  • Page 1 Amazing Gates Swing Opener AG900HD Installation Manual AG 900 HD 9-28-20...
  • Page 2 You agree to properly install this product and that if you fail to do so Amazing Gates of America, LLC (“AGA”) shall in no event be liable for direct, indirect, incidental, special or consequential damages or loss of profits whether based in contract tort or any other legal theory during the course of the warranty or at any time thereafter.
  • Page 3 WARNINGS! A wired photo eye sensor must be installed for this gate operator to function properly (UL325-2016) Make sure that the gates are level and swing freely. Keep your hinges greased. Do not let children operate or play with the automatic gate system. Do not cross the path of the gate when operating.
  • Page 4: Product Description And Applications

    THE AMAZING GATES AG900HD AUTOMATIC SWING GATE SYSTEM Product Description and Applications This system is for residential or light commercial automation of a swinging gate. Technical Specifications: Motor: 24Vdc motor with mechanical release Gear type: worm gear Max absorbed power: 144W...
  • Page 5: Installation

    This diagram shows a typical installation including some optional accessories: Installation Make sure the gate is level and swings freely. The gate must not have a wheel. Determine if it will be a Pull-To-Open (swing in) or a Push-To-Open (swing out) setup. Typically, the gate will swing in toward the house, which is a pull-to-open setup.
  • Page 6 Posts, Columns and Walls It is recommended to mount the post bracket on a steel post, which is at least 3” wide. If a wood post is used, it should be pressure treated, plumb and square, and at least 6” wide. It is recommended to re-tighten your bolts occasionally because wood tends to shrink and expand.
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  • Page 8 PULL-To-Open Installation Steps This is for a gate that will swing in towards the house. The operator is mounted on the inside and pulls the gate open. NOTE: The operator shaft will be fully extended when the gate is closed and fully retracted when the gate is open.
  • Page 9 Determine where you will mount the operator -- It is better to be near the center of the gate than at the top or bottom Using a level, hold the arm up to the gate and post Use a marker to mark the position of the post bracket and the gate bracket. Ensure the arm is level. Remove the brackets from the operator arm.
  • Page 10 PUSH-To-Open Installation Steps NOTE: This is for a gate that will swing out towards the street. The operator is mounted on the inside and pushes the gate open. The operator shaft will be fully extended when the gate is open and fully retracted when the gate is closed.
  • Page 11  Using a level, hold the arm up to the gate and post and use a marker to show the position of both the post bracket and the gate bracket. Ensure the arm is level.  Remove the brackets from the operator arm. This makes it easier to mount the brackets. ...
  • Page 12 POWER Note: In case of a power failure, the operators may be opened and closed manually by unlocking and lifting the release lever on top of the operator arm. Keep the button under the lever lubricated with a silicone spray lubricant.
  • Page 13: Solar Power

    SOLAR POWER Alternatively, this system can be powered by batteries charged with a solar panel via a charge controller. Two 12Vdc batteries must be wired IN SERIES to provide 24Vdc. (See wiring diagram.) Important: Connect the charge controller to the batteries FIRST, and then connect the solar panel to the charge controller.
  • Page 14: Mount The Control Box

    Battery backup Battery backup is not required. In the event of a power failure there is a manual release lever on the top of each operator arm which allows the gates to be opened manually. Turn the key and lift the lever to move the gate manually. Battery backup may be added by installing two 12v 7ah batteries, wired in series to produce 24Vdc.
  • Page 15 Connect the Operator Arm Cables to the Control Board WIRING Bi-Parting (Double) Gate PULL TO OPEN: (Swings IN Towards the House) Connect cable from the Primary operator arm on the near side of the driveway: Connect the Black – wire to 22 “MOTOR2” - Connect the Red + wire to 21 “MOTOR2”...
  • Page 16 Installing the Amazing Gates Wireless Keypad **NOTE: Have the keypad in hand at the gate control box when programming. Do not mount keypad on gooseneck mounting post yet.
  • Page 17 This sends a signal to the receiver on the operator control board. For a single gate press 01# For a double gate press 02# Press and release the red Learn button on the operator control board. The control board will beep, and the digital display will show a number. Be careful not to hold the LEARN button down or it will reset all the remotes.
  • Page 18 One set of photo eyes is typical for a residential setup, but two sets of photo eyes will provide more protection, especially for a busy gate or a gate that swings out towards the road. WIRING THE AMAZING GATES GM PHOTO EYE: BROWN --- POSITIVE 12V + (7) BLUE &...
  • Page 19 - When you Power ON, the exit sensor will calibrate and signal the gate to open - Wire this last after everything else is working Wiring Instructions for Exit Sensors: Amazing Gates GM Exit Probe Blue --- “SWIPE” (4) Green --- “COM” (5) Red --- “24Vdc”...
  • Page 20 Wiring an external timer N.O. --- “SWIPE” (4) Com --- “COM” (5) 12V timer: Power + --- “12V” (7) Power - --- “COM” (5) 24V timer: Power + --- “24Vdc” (10) Power - --- “GND” (11) Note: Programming P6 controls auto close time seconds after SWIPE; changing it to “0”...
  • Page 21: Installing A Radio Receiver

    Installing a Radio Receiver The control board includes its own radio receiver, and two remotes come with the system. In some cases, you might want to add another receiver, for example if you want to use a different wireless keypad such as the Liftmaster KPW5. In that case you could add the Liftmaster 850LM receiver. Wiring instructions for a radio receiver: Liftmaster 850LM Radio Receiver For a double gate:...
  • Page 22: Control Board Description

    Control Board Description 2SIDE terminal is used for connecting accessories when the gate is a double gate COM terminal is COMMON, used for connecting the “ground” or COM connection of accessories 1SIDE terminal is used for connecting accessories when the gate is a double gate Swipe Card terminal is used for connecting accessories to open the gate COM terminal is COMMON, used for connecting the “ground”...
  • Page 23: Control Board Settings

    Control Board Settings Note: After power on, the digital display will self-check from 00-99 and sound the buzzer. If the blue LED indicator is on, and the buzzer stops buzzing, it means the system is normal. Basic Function Setting Method: To begin programming, press and hold the FUN (function) button until the digital display shows P0.
  • Page 24 A setting of 1 means the Secondary Arm (MOTOR1) starts to open 1 second before the Primary Arm starts to open. Factory default is 0 seconds. P8 - Sets the close delay time for the gate to close when utilizing a magnetic lock. This staggers the gates so that they don't close at the same time.
  • Page 25 Scan the barcode with your device to take you to our YouTube page where you can find our latest install and troubleshooting videos to assist you in the setup of your Amazing Gates system. Contact Information: Amazing Gates of America, LLC...

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