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- Page 1 SMART SYS TEMS FOR ACCESS CONTROL AUTOMATIC GATE OPENER INSTALLATION MANUAL Model G550 For Single Gates Part #7001623.001 Rev. 2...
- Page 2 Installation Manual GATE OPENER CLASS CATEGORIES* The Zareba Automatic 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. 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 Product. The effectiveness of the Zareba Automatic Gate Opener depends on proper installation and the manner of use or application, all of which are beyond the control of Zareba Systems or the seller. All such risks are assumed by the purchaser by the purchaser’s installation and use of the Product.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
G550 Automatic Gate Opener Installation Manual Table of Contents An Introduction to Automatic Gate Openers ......page 5 Important Safety Information General Safety Information . -
Page 5: An Introduction To Automatic Gate Openers
SMART SYS TEMS FOR ACCESS CONTROL Your Zareba Automatic Gate Opener is designed to pro- AN INTRODUCTION TO vide for safe operation. One of the most important fea- tures of your gate opener is obstruction sensing. Your AUTOMATIC GATE gate opener includes an adjustment for setting the sen- sitivity of the obstruction performance. -
Page 6: Important Safety Information
• SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS death to you and others. • Remember that the Zareba Automatic Gate Opener Your safety and the safety of others depend on the must only be installed on gate systems meeting the owner and users of this system to read, understand, and requirements of the application. -
Page 7: Protection Against Entrapment
SMART SYS TEMS FOR ACCESS CONTROL Protection Against Figure 1 Entrapment (fig. 1 and 2) Area 2 Important! Study Figures 1 and 2, and Area 1 keep safety foremost at all times. fence fence Entrapment areas for a proper pull-to-open installation Entrapment Area 1 Area 5 Hinged edge of the gate and the fence... -
Page 8: Warning Signs And Labels
Protection Against Entrapment Entrapment Alarm (UL 325; 30.1) The Zareba Automatic Gate Opener is designed to com- In compliance with UL 325 the Zareba Automatic Gate ply with UL 325, the safety standard covering automatic Opener is designed to stop and reverse direction within gate opening systems. -
Page 9: Additional Safety Devices
Zareba Systems recommends using additional safety devices. Be sure to use products that are certified and that comply with applicable UL standards and national and regional safety codes. Call Zareba Systems at 1-800-272-9877 for information on compatible prod- ucts for your application. - Page 10 G550 Automatic Gate Opener Installation Manual Contact Sensor Input Connection (fig. 7) Figure 7 Connect one of the SAFETY contact sensor wires to the COMMON (COM) terminal and the other to the SAFETY terminal on the gate opener control board.
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Page 11: Pre-Installation Information
SMART SYS TEMS FOR ACCESS CONTROL Other Items You May Need for Installation PRE-INSTALLATION • Low-voltage wire. This is needed to run from the INFORMATION transformer to the control box. You’ll need enough to cover the distance between the transformer power supply and the control box. -
Page 12: Kit Contents
G550 Automatic Gate Opener Installation Manual HOW TO READ PART LABELS: Post Bracket (2) (7001217.001) Figure 9 part description included order item part quantity number Post bracket (2) (7001217.001) 3/8” Nut (10)(7001229.001) 5/16” Nut (1) (7001230.001) 3/8” Washer (10) (7001226.001) 5/16”... -
Page 13: Installed Gate Opener Overview
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Page 14: Circuit Board Layout
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Page 15: Technical Specifications
• The control board is protected by one 15 amp blade- • Adjustable auto-close timer (OFF to 120 seconds) and style fuse. obstruction sensitivity. • Optional Zareba Solar Panel can be used for charging • Provisions made for digital keypads, push buttons, battery. contact (safety edge) sensors, and non-contact (pho- toelectric) sensors. -
Page 16: Installation
G550 Automatic Gate Opener Installation Manual Bracket Mounting (fig. 10) INSTALLATION The proper position of the mounting brackets is crucial to the efficiency and leverage of the gate opener. The Overview distance between the gate opener (actuator) and the gate is also determined by the proper position of the This section begins with installation instructions for mounting brackets. - Page 17 SMART SYS TEMS FOR ACCESS CONTROL Gate Reinforcement Methods (fig. 11) Step 1 (fig. 12) IMPORTANT: Use wood or metal reinforcement plates or Assemble the post mount bracket assembly by placing pipes (not included) when mounting the gate bracket to the pivot bracket between the two post brackets.
- Page 18 G550 Automatic Gate Opener Installation Manual Step 2 (fig. 13a and 13b) NOTE: Gate opener (actuator) must be in the fully retracted position before attaching the gate bracket and the post mount bracket assembly. Attach the gate bracket and the post mount bracket...
- Page 19 SMART SYS TEMS FOR ACCESS CONTROL Step 4 (fig. 15) If the proper clearance cannot be achieved, turn over Determine the optimum position of the pivot bracket the pivot bracket and try a different alignment position. on the post mount bracket assembly by ensuring a mini- You may also move the post pivot bracket assembly mum 2”...
- Page 20 G550 Automatic Gate Opener Installation Manual Secure the Gate Bracket and the Post Step 7 (fig. 17) Attach the post mount bracket assembly to the gate Mount Bracket Assembly to the Gate and post by inserting six 3/8” x 8” carriage bolts though the...
- Page 21 SMART SYS TEMS FOR ACCESS CONTROL Step 8 (fig. 18) Attach the gate bracket to the gate by Figure 20 inserting four 3/8” x 3” carriage bolts through the gate bracket and the drilled holes in the gate. Fasten each carriage bolt with one 3/8”...
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Page 22: Installation Of Gate Opener (Actuator)
Ensure the gate opener (actuator) is level and securely mounted. NOTE: Zareba does not recommend mounting the actu- ator in any way inconsistent with the illustration shown. Clevis pin and clevis pin clip... -
Page 23: Power Connection Between Control Box And Opener (Actuator)
The battery can be charged in one of two ways: NOTE: The battery that accompanies the Zareba Automatic Gate Opener will already be installed in either 1. Disconnect the battery from the control board, and the left or right battery compartment. - Page 24 G550 Automatic Gate Opener Installation Manual Connect Battery Power to the Control Box Step 13 (fig. 24) With the control box power switch in the OFF position (fig. 23) connect the battery wire harness to the battery by con- NOTE: Ensure the control box power switch is in the OFF necting the RED wire to the RED (+) terminal on the position.
- Page 25 SMART SYS TEMS FOR ACCESS CONTROL Connect the Gate Opener (actuator) to Step 15 (fig. 26) Connect the color-coded gate opener (actuator) wires the Control Box to the terminal block located on the bottom of the con- CAUTION! Ensure that the control box power switch is trol board marked Opener 1 (SINGLE).
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Page 26: Push-To-Open Installation
G550 Automatic Gate Opener Installation Manual Push-to-Open Installation Step 2 (fig. 29a and 29b) NOTE: Gate opener (actuator) must be in the fully retracted or closed position before attaching the gate CAUTION! Ensure the gate does not open into public bracket and the post mount bracket assembly. - Page 27 SMART SYS TEMS FOR ACCESS CONTROL Step 3 (fig. 30) Figure 30 Start with the gate in the closed position and with the gate opener (actuator) in its retracted (closed) position. Then place the gate opener (actuator) with the gate bracket and post bracket assembly onto the gate post and the gate.
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Page 28: Brick, Masonry Or Rock Column Installation
G550 Automatic Gate Opener Installation Manual Brick, Masonry, or Rock Column Installation (fig. 32) In a pull-to-open installation, spacing requirements may Pivot bracket prevent mounting the gate opener (actuator) on a col- Figure 32 umn. If this is the case, the gate may have to be profes- Point A sionally re-hung on a post next to the column. -
Page 29: Control Box Setting
OFF position. DIP Switch 6 and 7 – Delay Time for Automatic Close NOTE: Your Zareba Automatic Gate Opener receiver is Setting these two switches in a specific configuration compatible with built-in vehicle transmitter systems, will determine the delay time before the gate will auto- such as HomeLink. -
Page 30: Setting The Transmitter Code
Remove the control box cover by removing the four screws. When the cover is off, you will see the LEARN NOTE: All Zareba Automatic Gate Opener transmitters button located on the circuit board. and receivers use a standard code set at the factory. It is... -
Page 31: Setting The Gate's Closed Limit Position
SMART SYS TEMS FOR ACCESS CONTROL Setting The Gate’s Closed Limit Push-to-Open Open Limit Setting Position Step 1 Turn the power ON to energize the system. Next you must set the gate opener’s CLOSED limit set- ting (limit setting: the desired stopping point for your Step 2 gate). -
Page 32: Obstruction Sensitivity Set Up
Obstruction Sensitivity Set Up (fig. 37) IMPORTANT: For safety reasons the obstruction setting or stall force on the Zareba Automatic Gate Opener con- trol board comes from the factory set at minimum, Figure 37 turned all the way counter-clockwise. In many gate installations, this setting will need to be adjusted to overcome the weight and size of the gates. -
Page 33: Accessory Installation
If technical support is required, please contact the manufacturer of the accessory item. Zareba Systems is not liable or responsi- ble for non-Zareba branded accessories. For a list of all of Zareba’s optional accessories, see page 40. Figure 38 Edge sensor... -
Page 34: Operation
DO NOT splice relief transformer wire. Follow local electrical codes. • If AC power is unavailable, use a Zareba Solar Powered NOTE: The transformer wires can be Battery Charger. See Gate Opener Accessories on page 40. connected to the 18VAC terminals, regardless of color. - Page 35 As a preventative measure, it is rec- ommended that a Zareba Automatic Gate Lock (GL1) is installed. The Automatic Gate Lock will secure the gate in the closed position and prohibit any force from mov- ing the gate.
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Page 36: Manual Operation Of Gate
Manual Operation of Gate Theft Deterrence (fig. 44) CAUTION: The gate will move freely and uncontrolled Your Zareba Automatic Gate Opener comes with a built- when the gate opener (actuator) is removed from the in theft deterrence feature. If the gate opener (actuator) gate. -
Page 37: Maintenance And Troubleshooting Guide
SMART SYS TEMS FOR ACCESS CONTROL The gate stops without reaching the fully closed MAINTENANCE AND position. 1. Verify the gate frame is not experiencing an obstruc- TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE tion, and the gate hinges are not binding. 2. The stall force may be too sensitive. Increase the force by turning the potentiometer about five Preventive Maintenance degrees in a clockwise direction. - Page 38 G550 Automatic Gate Opener Installation Manual The gate stops without reaching the fully An alarm sounds and the gate does not move in opened position. the direction that it should. 1. Verify the gate frame is not experiencing an obstruc- 1.
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Page 39: Warranty And Repair Information
2) If you are still unable to solve the problem, contact Zareba Systems customer service at 1-800-272-9877. Please have Some States do not allow limitations on how long an implied war- the model and serial number of the Product available to ranty lasts, so the above limitation may not apply to you. -
Page 40: Gate Opener Accessories
Garage Door Receiver (GDR1). The Garage Door Receiver is an adapter kit for your garage door opener that allows you to use your Zareba transmitter device to open your garage door and your gate. Eliminates the need for multiple control devices. -
Page 41: Gate Opener And Accessory Order Form
**Residents in CA, MN, NJ, and NY, add appropriate state tax. Mail order form and payment to: Zareba Systems, 906 Fifth Avenue E, Ellendale, MN 56026-2193 Pay via credit card by calling 800-272-9877, or fax order to 507-684-3722. Master Card ...