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GTO/PRO PRO-SW2500 Installation Manual

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Installation Manual for the
Automatic Gate Operator
US
WARNING!
This equipment is similar to other gate or door equipment and meets or exceeds
Underwriters Laboratory Standard 325 (UL 325). However, gate equipment has
hazards associated with its use and therefore by installing this product the
installer and user accept full responsibility for following and noting the installation
and safety instructions. Failure to follow installation and safety instructions can
result in hazards developing due to improper assembly. You agree to properly
install this product and that if you fail to do so GTO, Inc. 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. The installer and/or user agree to
assume responsibility for all liability and use of this product releasing GTO, Inc.
from any and all liability. If you are not in agreement with this disclaimer or do
not feel capable of properly following all installation and safety instructions you
may return this product for full replacement value.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY AND COMPLETELY before
attempting to install and use this automatic gate opener. This gate opener
produces a high level of force. Stay clear of the unit while it is operating and
exercise caution at all times.
All automatic gate operators are intended for use on vehicular gates only and
should never be used by pedestrians.
This product meets and exceeds the requirements of UL 325, the standard which regulates gate opener safety,
as established and made effective March 1, 2000, by Underwriters Laboratories Inc.
GTO/PRO • 3121 Hartsfield Road • Tallahassee, Florida, USA 32303
Telephone GTO/PRO Sales: 1-800-543-GATE (4283) or (850) 575-0176 • Fax (850) 575-8912
or GTO/PRO Technical Service: 1-800-543-1236 or (850) 575-4144 • Fax (850)575-8950
www.gtopro.com
© 2005 GTO, Inc.

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  • Page 1 You agree to properly install this product and that if you fail to do so GTO, Inc. 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 2 The GTO/PRO SW-2500 Gate Opener is intended for use with vehicular swing gates. The opener can be used in Class I, Class II, Class III and Class IV applications. VEHICULAR GATE OPENER CLASS CATEGORIES Residential Vehicular Gate Opener-Class I: A vehicular gate opener (or system) intended for use in a home of one-to-four single family dwelling, or a garage or parking area associated therewith.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Gate Opener Class Categories ------------------------------------------------------------- inside cover Units and Standards Conversion Chart --------------------------------------------------- inside cover PLEASE READ THIS FIRST! ------------------------------------------------- page iii Important Safety Instructions -------------------------------------------------- page 1 Disconnecting the Opener ------------------------------------------------------------- page 1 Important Safety Instructions for the Consumer ----------------------------------- page 2 Secondary Means of Protection Against Entrapment ----------------------------- page 5 Required Safety Precautions for Gates ---------------------------------------------- page 6 Warning Signs and Labels ------------------------------------------------------------ page 7...

  • Page 4: Please Read This First

    SW2500 Operator will give you many years of reliable service. Please read the following information to ensure you have the correct system for your particular needs. This manual will enable you to properly install your GTO/PRO- SW2500 Automatic Gate Operator.

  • Page 5: Important Safety Instructions

    Because GTO/PRO automatic gate openers are only part of the total gate operating system, it is the responsibility of the consumer to ensure that the total system is safe for its intended use.

  • Page 6: Important Safety Instructions For The Consumer

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS For The Consumer WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury or death: READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS. Failure to meet the requirements set forth in the instruction manual could cause severe injury and/or death, for which the manufacturer cannot be held responsible. When designing a system that will be entered from a highway or main thoroughfare, make sure the system is placed far enough from the road to prevent traffic congestion.
  • Page 7 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Entrapment Zones for a proper Pull-To-Open installation: Zone 1 – leading edge of the gate and the fence post. Zone 2 – between the gate and the gate post. Zone 3 – the path of the gate. Zone 4 –...
  • Page 8 If any of these signs or warning decals become damaged, illegible or missing, replace them immediately. Contact GTO/PRO for free replacements. The gate is automatic and could move at any time, posing a serious risk of entrapment. No one should be in contact with the gate when it is moving or stationary.

  • Page 9: Secondary Means Of Protection Against Entrapment

    ENTRAPMENT ALARM (UL 325; 30A.1.1A) The GTO/PRO Gate Opener is designed to stop and reverse within 2 seconds when the gate comes in contact with an obstruction. Additionally, these openers are equipped with an audio entrapment alarm which will activate if the unit obstructs twice while opening or closing.

  • Page 10: Required Safety Precautions For Gates

    Required Safety Precautions for Gates Install Warning Signs Warning signs alert people of automatic gate operation and are required when installing the GTO/PRO gate operator. Furthermore, a walk-through gate must be installed if pedestrian traffic is expected near the vehicular gate. We recommend using the GTO/PRO Bulldog Pedestrian Gate Lock (Call the GTO/PRO Sales Department) for controlled access.

  • Page 11: Warning Signs And Labels

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS These warning labels should be found at the locations specified below. If any of them are missing, immediately contact GTO/PRO for replacements. DC 2500 Series Conforms to UL 325 STANDARDS Maximum Gate: 500 lb. (226.7 kg); 16 ft. (4.8 m) Voltage: 12 Vdc;...

  • Page 12: Installation

    Single Gate Opener Parts List Opener and Mounting Hardware Gate Bracket (1) Gate Opener (1) w/ 6' Power Cable Closed Position Stop Plate (1) Post Pivot Bracket (1) Post Bracket (2) Customer Support Card (1) Hardware 3/8" x 8" Bolt (4) 3/8"...
  • Page 13 See Powering the System on page 19, and the Accessory Catalog. • If your gate is more than 1000' away from an ac power source you will need to use at least one GTO/PRO 5 watt Solar Panel to trickle charge the battery.

  • Page 14: Technical Specifications

    • Battery charge is maintained by a GTO/PRO Solar Panel Charger: float voltage of 14.5 Vdc output is from a 19 " x "...

  • Page 15: Installation Overview

    Installation Overview Pull-to-Open Gates (Gate Opens into the Property) The diagram shown below is an example of a pull-to-open installation on a chain link fence and single gate. Mounting the opener on a masonry column requires special procedures; see Column Installation Information on page 36 if you intend to mount the opener on a column.

  • Page 16: Installation Of The Mounting Hardware

    Installation of Mounting Hardware The position of the post bracket determines the leverage and efficiency of the opener. The post bracket position also sets the clearance between the opener and gate in the open and closed positions (minimum 2 inches for safety reasons). The curved design of the post bracket works well for installations on round and square fence posts.
  • Page 17 Determining the Mounting Position of the Post Bracket Assembly and the Gate Bracket Step 3 NOTE: The following steps are 3/8" x 2" Bolt Insert the " x 2" bolt through intended for pull-to-open gate the center hole of the post installations.
  • Page 18 IMPORTANT: While determining the mounting point for the post pivot bracket assembly, be sure that the position allows for a minimum of 2 inches of clearance between the gate and the opener in both the open and closed positions, as shown in the diagrams below.
  • Page 19 Installing the Post Bracket Assembly and Gate Bracket Mark fence post through middle of bracket slots Step 7 and drill 3/8" holes Mark reference points for bolt holes on the fence post through middle of bracket slots. Marking reference points in this manner allows room for adjustment when mounting the post bracket assembly and gate bracket.

  • Page 20: Mounting The Opener

    Mounting the Opener Step 11 Attach the opener to the securely bolted post bracket assembly and gate bracket using clevis pins, bushings, and hairpin clips, or optional Pin Locks (see Accessory Catalog). Verify that the opener is level and adjust the post bracket assembly if necessary.

  • Page 21: Mounting The Control Box

    At this stage of the installation, the opener should be installed on the gate and the closed position stop should be in place. Check List • The gate is plumb, level, and swings smoothly on its hinges. • A plate or support was added for the gate bracket (if necessary). •...

  • Page 22: Connecting The Power Cable

    Connecting Opener Power Cable Step 14 BLACK Make sure the control box power switch is in the OFF position. The ON/OFF Switch is located on the bottom of the control box. Remove the control box cover and slide the battery into position with its terminals to the RIGHT (see illustration).

  • Page 23: Powering The System

    • All low voltage wire used with the GTO/PRO Gate Opener must be 16 gauge dual conductor, multi-stranded, direct burial wire (see page 20 and the Accessory Catalog). Do not run more than 1000 feet of wire.
  • Page 24 IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT LOW VOLTAGE WIRE The only wire acceptable for use with GTO/PRO products is 16 gauge multi-stranded, low voltage, PVC sheathed wire. This particular gauge enables the transformer to provide an adequate charge through the control board to the battery at distances up to 1000 ft.

  • Page 25: Connecting The Transformer

    Step 6 Strip " of insulation from the ends of the low voltage wire. Attach these stripped ends to the transformer terminals. A dab of household petroleum jelly on each terminal will help prevent corrosion. Make sure the exposed wires do not touch each other! Step 7 Plug the transformer into the electrical outlet.

  • Page 26: Control Board Settings

    CONTROL BOARD SETTINGS DIP Switches 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Main DIP Switch Settings (MODES) DIP Switch #1 - Soft Start/Stop The Soft Start/Stop feature slowly starts the gate as it begins to open and slows the gate as it comes to the closed position.

  • Page 27: Setting The Closed Position Limit

    Setting the Closed Position Limit TURN CONTROL BOX ON Your GTO/PRO gate operator has two Limit Settings 1) OPEN Limit setting: (Gate in the OPEN POSITION / the limit is FACTORY SET and NOT ADJUSTABLE) The open limit setting is the fully open position.

  • Page 28: Obstuction Sensitivity

    Obstruction Sensitivity Potentiometer IMPORTANT: For safety reasons the obstruction setting or Stall Force on the GTO/PRO control board comes from the factory set at MIN (minimum). In many 1 2 3 4 DUAL MODES gate installations this setting will need to be adjusted to overcome the weight and size of the gates.

  • Page 29: Setting Your Personal Transmitter Code

    Setting Your Personal Transmitter Code All GTO/PRO transmitters are set to a standard code at the factory and are ready to operate your GTO/PRO gate operator. For your safety and security, however, we strongly recommend that you replace the factory setting with your own personal code.

  • Page 30: Installing The Receiver

    Consider the following when mounting the receiver: • Standard receiver cable length is 10 feet (receivers with a longer cable are available as special order items; call the GTO/PRO Sales Department). NEVER splice receiver cable! • Run the cable through PVC conduit to protect it from damage.

  • Page 31: Connecting Additional Safety Devices

    PLEASE NOTE: Contact sensors are not included with the GTO/PRO SW-2500. The GTO/PRO SW-2500 is equipped with built-in obstruction sensitivity. The opener is designed to stop and reverse the gate within 2 seconds when it comes in contact with an obstruction. However, obstruction sensitivity, although functioning properly, may not be sensitive enough to prevent bodily injury in some circumstances.
  • Page 32 If not installing a non-contact sensor skip to next section. PLEASE NOTE: Non-contact sensors are not included with the GTO/PRO SW-2500. The GTO/PRO SW-2500 can also accept "Safety" input from normally open "dry-contact" output devices such as photo beams connected to the SAFETY input terminal.

  • Page 33: Connecting Accessories

    Connecting Accessories If not connecting accessories skip to next section. The GTO/PRO SW-2500 can accept NORMALLY OPEN CONTACT accessories, such as; Push Button Entry Devices and Key Pads. Refer to the sensor manufacturer’s instructions for information about installing these devices on a vehicular gate.

  • Page 34: Push To Open Installation

    Push to Open Installation Determining The Mounting Position of The Post Bracket Assembly Swinging gates shall not open into public access areas! 3/8" x 2" Bolt A "Push-to-Open" gate opens out from the property. A Push-to-Open Bracket is required for this type of installation (see Accessory Catalog).
  • Page 35 Step 3 With the gate in the fully closed position and the opener retracted, swing the opener to the gate. Mark reference points for bolt holes on gate cross member through middle of gate bracket slots. The opener must be level. (Some vertical adjustment is possible by sliding the post bracket assembly up and down.) Drill "...
  • Page 36 Step 3 With the gate in the desired open position PRESS & HOLD the “SET LIMIT" button on the control board for 5 seconds. Step 4 Press the transmitter button and allow the gate to return to the closed position. YOUR GATE’S OPEN POSITION LIMIT IS NOW PROGRAMMED.

  • Page 37: Maintenance & Troubleshooting Guide

    Troubleshooting Guide If your gate opener does not function properly after it is installed, use this guide before calling the GTO/ PRO Service Department. Audible Alarm Indications Symptom 1) Gives one short beep and no operations when you press the remote.

  • Page 38: Diagnostic Leds

    Diagnostic LEDs Status (Clear LED) 1) The Status LED blinks once whenever there is a change in any of the control inputs. This includes changes to any of the seven position DIP switches on the board, the Set Limit Button or the Learn Transmitter button is pressed, the limit switch in the arm is activated, or any of the six accessory inputs (cycle/close, safety, exit/open, etc.) are used.

  • Page 39: Repair Service

    1. First use the procedures found in the Maintenance & Troubleshooting Guide (see page 33). 2. If you are unable to solve the problem, call the GTO/PRO Service Department at (800) 543-1236, or (850) 575-4144. Refer to the serial number (located on the control box cover) and date of purchase when calling for assistance.

  • Page 40: Column Installation Information

    Column Installation Information F THIS OPENER WILL BE USED WITH GATES THAT ARE MOUNTED ON MASONRY, BRICK, OR ROCK (etc.) COLUMNS: READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY BEFORE PROCEEDING The simplest solution is to install the opener in a push-to-open configuration (requires Push-To-Open Bracket, see Accessory Catalog).

  • Page 41: Accessory Catalog

    ACCESSORIES Solar Panel (FM123), (FM122) The Solar Panel is a 10 watt solar powered battery charger for use with the all GTO/PRO DC gate operator systems. Particularly suited for remote installations, each Solar Panel comes with tubular steel support, mounting clips, wire connectors, and 8 ft. of low voltage wire (see Low Voltage Wire for additional wire).
  • Page 42 1-800-543-GATE! The contents of all material available on this installation manual are copyrighted by GTO, Inc. (“GTO”), unless otherwise indicated. All rights are reserved by GTO, and content may not be reproduced, downloaded, disseminated, published, or transferred in any form or by any means, except with the prior, written permission of GTO, Inc. Any reprinting of GTO publications is by permission only.

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