Table of Contents AFETY NSTRUCTIONS NSTALLATION HECK UL 325 S AFETY ECOMMENDATIONS UL 325 S AFETY LASSIFICATIONS UL 325 P RIMARY AND ECONDARY NTRAPMENT ROTECTIONS UL 325 A PPROVED HOTO EAMS AND AFETY DGES NSTALLATION AFETY NFORMATION NSTALLATION NSTALLATION OOLS AND QUIPMENT VPL G NSTALLATION...
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6. KEEP GATES PROPERLY MAINTAINED. Read the owner’s manual. Have a qualified service person make repairs to gate hardware. 7. The entrance is for vehicles only. PEDESTRIANS MUST USE A SEPARATE ENTRANCE. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. 1.800.944.4283 AutoGate Technical Support...
EACH ITEM ON THIS INSTALLATION CHECKOFF LIST MUST BE DISCUSSED WITH THE CUSTOMER. A COPY SIGNED BY BOTH THE INSTALLER AND CUSTOMER MUST BE RETURNED TO AUTOGATE. SIGNATURES INDICATE UNDERSTANDING OFF ALL SAFETY ASPECTS LISTED BELOW. ____ FOUR WARNING SIGNS SECURELY INSTALLED ON EACH SIDE OF GATE PANEL.
CUSTOMER IS TRAINED ON MANUAL OPERATION OF THE GATE. • DO NOT DISCONNECT THE SIREN IN ANY WAY – SWITCH S1#6 MUST STAY ON & S1#8 MUST STAY OFF. TAMPERING WITH THE SIREN SWITCH SETTINGS MAY POSE THE RISK OF SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. 1.800.944.4283 AutoGate Technical Support...
THESE INSTRUCTIONS ARE INTENDED FOR THE INSTALLATION OF THE UL 325 CERTIFIED AUTOGATE MODEL VPL-24 ONLY AND SHOULD NOT BE SUBSTITUTED FOR THE INSTALLATION OF OTHER OPERATORS. 1.800.944.4283 AutoGate Technical Support...
RESET (VEHICLE DETECTORS, PROBES, TIMERS, MOTION SENSORS, PHOTO BEAMS, ECT…) MUST FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THIS REQUIREMENT MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS NOT BE USED INJURY OR DEATH. The secondary entrapment device must comply with UL 325, 4 IMPORTANT! edition effective criteria of March 1, 2000. 1.800.944.4283 AutoGate Technical Support...
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RETRO-REFLECTIVE TYPE 3) OMRON / MMTC MODEL#: E3K-R10K4-NR RETRO-REFLECTIVE TYPE SAFETY EDGES (CONTACT EDGES) 1) MILLER EDGE MODEL-MU-22, MG-020, ME-123, MC-22, ME-113, ME-120, ME- 2) TAPE SWITCH MODEL IL, 107-RS, 107-LS, 121-BP, 101-B1, 102-A&B, 102-BHP, 101-BMT,101-B 1.800.944.4283 AutoGate Technical Support...
DO NOT ALLOW any Access Control Devices to be mounted within 6 feet of the moving gate or in such a way that someone could reach their hand or arm through to gate to activate it. 1.800.944.4283 AutoGate Technical Support...
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Chalk Line Amp. Meter Batteries NOTE: Refer to manufacturer’s instructions of Accessory Equipment for correct wire size and type. NOTE: (2) 12 VDC batteries are required and not normally provided. Deep cycle marine batteries are recommended. 1.800.944.4283 AutoGate Technical Support...
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Attach Linkage Arm to Gate & snug up on nylon lock nut, then back off 1/4 turn. You may have to push down on the gate to insert Linkage Bolt. 1.800.944.4283 AutoGate Technical Support...
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1. Attach the kick plate to the door side of the operator using the 5 - #12 x 3/4 tek screws. G. Gate Guard: 1. Install gate guard on the Fasten Gate Guard back side of the operator. 1.800.944.4283 AutoGate Technical Support...
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A/C Electrical Supply 120 VAC (Black) (BRASS terminal) Minimal requirements: Green (Ground) 120 vac, 15amp circuit Neutral (White) (SILVER terminal) WARNING: OPERATOR MUST BE GROUNDED TO TRUE EARTH GROUND LUG LOCATED ON FRAME (See Dwg. # 103) 1.800.944.4283 AutoGate Technical Support...
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The push button located on the end panel is controlled by the toggle switch mounted at bottom of Control Box (See Dwg. #103). NOTE: Your gate should activate and open in approximately 10-12 seconds. If your gate does not lift properly, refer to "Troubleshooting Tips". 1.800.944.4283 AutoGate Technical Support...
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If an adjustment has to be made, consult your “Gate Board Instructions” for details. If you need any further assistance, please contact your local AutoGate Dealer or call AutoGate at 1-800-944-4283. A. Timers and Mode Selections (S1 and S2) 16 (Seconds) 1.
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Factory setting is “OFF” allowing the operator to function normally until the battery power has diminished. Once A/C has been restored, the operator will function normally. Note: If batteries were completely discharged, remove from operator and recharge with a commercial grade battery charger. 1.800.944.4283 AutoGate Technical Support...
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C. Barrier Gate Access Manager Interface For full logical interface of AutoGate VPL to a barrier gate will require only two wires from the VPL gate control panel to the barrier. Run two wires from the VPL panel NO and COMMON terminals at J1 to the two LOW VOLTAGE raise gate terminals on the barrier gate.
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GATE IRD'S TO WORK CORRECTLY. TERMINAL 1 OF MASTER MUS GO TO TERMINAL 4 OF SLAVE AND TERMINAL 1 OF SLAVE MUST GO TO TERMINAL 4 OF MASTER. TERMINAL 2 OF MASTER WILL G TO TERMINAL 2 OF SLAVE. SLAVE - J3 1.800.944.4283 AutoGate Technical Support...
Remove connector at J3, obstruct gate3, LED D13 should go off for a few seconds. This indicates signal was transmitted. Be sure gate3s share a common ground. H. GENERAL SERVICE - Belt(s) loose or need(s) replacement. Charge voltage for batteries should be 27.5 VDC with batteries disconnected (set at R63). 1.800.944.4283 AutoGate Technical Support...
Lubricate (Graphite Oil) all lock cylinders every 6 months Check and verify proper operation of all secondary entrapment every month devices. Check and verify proper operation of all primary reversing every week feature. (see Section V, Item #2-A) 1.800.944.4283 AutoGate Technical Support...
5. Take the board off the Standoffs and remove the (2) mounting bolts and replace with your NEW circuit board and put all wires & connections back in the same place. 6. Double check the D.I.P. switch settings to be sure they are the same as your original board. 1.800.944.4283 AutoGate Technical Support...
4. Connect signal wire to an open terminal – 1, 2, 3. 5. Connect the ground wire to terminal 9, 10, 11 or 12 (commons). 6. Plug in you Car Sense Detector in the pre-wired socket base. Refer to Manufacturer’s Instructions. 1.800.944.4283 AutoGate Technical Support...
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Board #’s 1, 2 or 3 (Open) & 9, 10, 11 or 12 (Common) (Refer to Manufacturer’s Instructions). 4. We recommend using a grounding rod to minimize lightning damage. NOTE: Refer to Appendix A3 for approved UL 325 Compliant components. 1.800.944.4283 AutoGate Technical Support...
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