Classes Of Vehicular Gate Operators - RAMSET RAM 100 Instruction Manual

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CLASSES OF vEhICULAR GATE OPERATORS

vehicular horizontal slide-gate operator (or system) - A vehicular gate operator (or system) that
controls a gate which slides in a horizontal direction that is intended for use for vehicular entrance or
exit to a drive, parking lot, or the like.
vehicular swing-gate operator (or system) - A vehicular gate operator (or system) that controls a
gate which swings in an arc in a horizontal plane that is intended for use for vehicular entrance or exit
to a drive, parking lot or the like.
Residential vehicular gate operator-Class I - A vehicular gate operator (or system) intended for
use at a home of one-to four single family dwellings, or a garage or parking area associated there
with.
Commercial/general access vehicular gate operator-Class II - A vehicular gate operator (or sys-
tem) intended for use in a commercial location or building such as a multi-family housing unit (five or
more single family units), hotels, garages, retail stores, or other buildings serving the general public.
Industrial/limited access vehicular gate operator-Class III - A vehicular gate operator (or system)
intend ed for use in an industrial location or building such as a factory or loading dock area or other
locations not intended to service the general public.
Restricted access vehicular gate operator-Class Iv - A vehicular gate operator (or system) in-
tended for use in a guarded industrial location or building such as an airport security area or other re-
stricted access locations not servicing the general public, in which unauthorized access is prevented
via supervision by security personnel.
RECOMMENDED ELECTRICAL CONNECTION
A 3 wire, 120 VAC electrical circuit with a 15 amps independent circuit breaker for single operator
and a 20 amps for Master/Slave. Ideally, the electrical conduits should exit the concrete under the
operator. Low voltage control wires must be run in a separate conduit to the operator.
NOTE:
Always consult and follow all local building and electrical codes prior to installation.
INPUT POWER MOTOR hP
120v Single Phase
120v Single Phase
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RECOMMENDED WIRE GAUGE
AMPERES
RUN START
1/2 4.7 5.0
3/4 5.2 6.5
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MAXIMUM CONDUIT DISTANCE IN FEET
USING COPPER WIRE BY WIRE SIZE
14ga. 12ga.
Up to 100' 100-350'
Up to 50' 50-150'
10ga. 8ga.
350-650' 800'
150-250' 250-450'