Gates that Open Silver-HD Single Installation Manual

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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 Gates That Open, LLC 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 Gates

That Open, LLC 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 openers are intended for use on vehicular gates only.

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.

Telephone GTO Sales: 1-800-543-GATE (4283) or (850) 575-0176 • Fax (850) 575-8912

or GTO Technical Service: 1-800-543-1236 or (850) 575-4144 • Fax (850)575-8950

2004 Gates That Open, LLC

HEAVY DUTY

WARNING!

3121 Hartsfield Road • Tallahassee, Florida, USA 32303

www.gtoaccess.com

ANNIVERSARY

SERIES

REV-08/31/11

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Page 1 You agree to properly install this product and that if you fail to do so Gates That Open, LLC 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 U.L. Gate Operator Classifications Residential Vehicular Gate Operator—Class I: A vehicular gate operator (or system) intended for use in a home of one-to-four single family dwelling, or a garage or parking area associated therewith. Commercial/General Access Vehicular Gate Operator—Class II: A vehicular gate operator (or system) intended for use in a commercial location or building such as a multifamily housing unit (five or more single family units), hotel, garages, retail store, or other building servicing the general public.
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents PLEASE READ THIS FIRST _______________________________________________________ ii IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION ____________________________________________ 1 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ___________________________________________________ 8 BEFORE YOU BEGIN ____________________________________________________________ 9 Check Direction of Gate Swing ____________________________________________________ 9 Check Existing Gate Size and Material ______________________________________________ 9 Check for Proper Gate Installation __________________________________________________ 9 Column Installation Information ___________________________________________________ 10 Items Included _________________________________________________________________ 10 Tools Needed__________________________________________________________________ 11...
Page 4: Please Read This First
Please Read This First! Thank you for purchasing a GTO/ACCESS SYSTEMS gate opener. When correctly installed and properly used, your gate 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 Automatic Gate Operator.
Page 5: Important Safety Information
Important Safety Information Because automatic gate openers produce high levels manual cannot be completely exhaustive in nature. of force, consumers need to know the potential They do, however, provide an overview of the hazards associated with improperly designed, safe design, installation, and use of this product. installed, and maintained automated gate opener CAREFULLY READ AND FOLLOW ALL systems.
Page 6 Important Safety Information For the Consumer WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury or death: 1. READ AND FOLLOW ALL 2. Make sure the gate has been properly installed INSTRUCTIONS. Failure to meet the and swings freely in both directions. Repair or requirements set forth in the instruction manual replace all worn or damaged gate hardware prior could cause severe injury or death, for which the...
Page 7 Important Safety Information For the Consumer 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 GTO Access Systems web site (www.gtoac- 6. KEEP GATES PROPERLY MAINTAINED. cess.com), by contacting Gates That Open, LLC., at 3121 Hartsfield Road, Tallahassee, Always turn power to operator OFF before Florida 32303 or by calling 1-800-543-4283 performing any maintenance.
Page 9 Important Safety Information Secondary Means of Protection Against Entrapment As specified by Gate Operator Safety Standard, UL 325 (30A.1.1), automatic gate operators shall have an inherent entrapment sensing system, and shall have provisions for, or be supplied with, at least one independent secondary means to protect against entrapment.
Page 10: Entrapment Protection
Important Safety Information Required Safety Precautions for Gates Install Warning Signs Warning signs alert people of automatic gate operation and are required when installing the GTO Automatic Gate Operator. Furthermore, a walk-through gate must be installed if pedestrian traffic is expected near the ve- hicular gate.
Page 11 If any of them are missing, immediately contact GTO for replacements. 9901178 Gates That Open, LLC • Tallahassee, Florida USA Product identification and manual operation instruction label (1) installed on right hand side of control box. ANNIVERSARY...
Page 12: Technical Specifications
NOTE: Gray area indicates this Silver-HD Single Gate Capacity /Cycle Chart size and weight combination is Estimated number of daily cycles, based on use with a transformer. not recommended for the Silver- Number of Cycles* Per Day HD gate opener.
Page 13: Before You Begin
Before You Begin Check Direction of Gate Swing (Requires Push-To-Open Bracket #347IH—NOT INCLUDED) Your Property Your Property Pull-to-Open Option Push-to-Open Option Instructions begin on Instructions begin on page 13 page 16 Check Existing Gate Size and Material • Gate size: Up to 18 feet or up to 850 lbs—See chart •...
Page 14: Column Installation Information
Before You Begin Column Installation Information IF THIS OPENER WILL BE USED WITH GATES THAT ARE MOUNTED ON MASONRY, BRICK, OR ROCK (etc.) COLUMNS, READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY BEFORE PROCEEDING A. The simplest solution is to install the opener in a B.
Page 15: Tools Needed
Before You Begin Tools Needed Marking Center Long 3/8” Bit Punch 5/16” Bit Drill Pliers Hack Saw Hammer 1/2” wrench Flat Head Screwdriver 9/16” Philips Head wrench Screwdriver Level Wire Small Tape Adjustable Clamp Stripper Flat Head Measure Wrench Items Not Included •...
Page 16: Gate Opener Installation
Gate Opener Installation Mounting Pull-to-Open Opener to Gate Your Property Assemble post bracket parts. Attach opener to gate bracket and secure with required hardware. Reinforcement and Gate Bracket Mounting Muffler Clamp (not supplied) Gate Bracket Gate Bracket Thin Walled Wood or Metal Tube Gate Reinforcement (not supplied)
Page 17 Gate Opener Installation Mounting Pull-to-Open Opener to Gate Your Property OPEN gate and reattach opener with clevis pin. Check for level. Secure post pivot bracket to post bracket when clearance is OK Clamp securely. (Step 5) in both open and closed positions. Mark middle of post bracket slots on fence post.
Page 18 Gate Opener Installation Mounting Pull-to-Open Opener to Gate Your Property Attach gate bracket assembly to gate cross support. Attach and secure opener assembly to brackets. Check for level. Adjust post bracket if necessary. Remove bolt excess length on post and gate bracket with hacksaw.
Page 19: Mounting Push-To-Open Opener To Gate
Gate Opener Installation Mounting Push-to-Open Opener to Gate Your Property Bracket 347IH 11” Assemble post bracket parts. NOTE: A Push-to-Open Bracket Attach opener to gate bracket and secure with hardware re- 347IH is required for this type of installation (not included). quired.
Page 20 Push-to-Open Installation Mounting Push-to-Open Opener to Gate Your Property CLOSE gate and reattach opener with clevis pin. Check for Secure post pivot bracket to post bracket when clearance is OK (Step 5) in both open and closed positions. level. Clamp securely. Remove clamps, post, gate brackets, and opener.
Page 21 Push-to-Open Installation Mounting Push-to-Open Opener to Gate Your Property Attach gate bracket assembly to gate cross support. Attach and secure opener assembly to brackets. Check for level. Adjust post bracket if necessary. Remove bolt excess length on post and gate bracket with hacksaw.
Page 22: Control Box Installation
Control Box Installation Control Box Installation 4 ’ W HT W HT 3 ’ 3 ’ Locate control box mounting area. IMPORTANT: Be sure to Remove control box cover. mount box at least 3 feet from AC power and 3 feet off the ground. B l a R e d Mount control box to post or fence using screws.
Page 23: Transformer Wiring Installation
Control Box Installation Control Box Installation CYCLE SAFETY EXIT SHADOW CLOSE Correct Wrong Wrong EDGE OPEN EDGE CYCLE SAFETY Terminal Screwed into Exposed strands Insert 7 wires into corresponding color terminals. Wire Block wire insulation of wire Secure wires in terminals. If using optional solar panel charger instead of transformer, go to page 22.
Page 24 Control Box Installation Transformer Wiring Installation Use PVC conduit from ground up to control box to protect the Strip 1/2” off 2 wires and twist ends. Attach wires to transformer wire from lawn mowers and grazing animals. screw terminals. G RN O RG G RN O RG...
Page 25: Receiver Installation
Control Box Installation Receiver Installation ’ Check Receiver reception before permanently securing to fence or post. NOTE: If mounting on metal fence, mount receiver on a piece of wood. DO NOT mount upside down. Install Receiver within 10 ft of control box (longer lengths avail- able - call us).
Page 26: Solar Panel Installation
Solar Panel Installation (Optional) Winter Ratings Zone 1 Zone 2 Zone 3 The table and map illustrate the maximum number of gate cycles to 12 v single gate ( 5 watts) solar charger expect per day in a particular area 12 v single gate (10 watts) solar charger when using from 5 to 30 watts of 12 v single gate (15 watts) solar charger...
Page 27 Solar Panel Installation G RN O RG G RN O RG O SE O PE 10” Feed cable 10” into box. Insert RED and BLACK wires into the power teerminals. NOTE: colors do not matter in this terminal. Correct Wrong Wrong Terminal Screwed into...
Page 28: Control Box Settings
Control Box Settings DIP Switches IMPORTANT: Before making any changes to DIP switches turn control box off! DIP#1 ON**___Soft start enabled (factory preset). __Soft start disabled. DIP#2 ON**___Buzzer warning enabled (factory preset). W HT OFF __ Buzzer warning disabled. W HT DIP#3 ON*___Push-to-open.
Page 29: Setting Pull-To-Open (Closed) Gate Limit
Control Box Settings Setting Closed Gate Limit (Pull-To-Open) (for push-to-open go to pg. 27) W HT W HT W HT W HT With gate in OPEN position, turn control box power ON. Press button on opener remote; gate should start closing. Press button on opener remote again when gate is in desired CLOSED position.
Page 30: Setting Push-To-Open (Open) Gate Limit
Control Box Settings Setting Open Gate Limit (Push-To-Open) (for pull-to-open go to pg. 26) W HT W HT W HT W HT Press button on opener remote; gate should start opening. Press but- With gate in CLOSED position, turn control box power switch ton on opener remote again when gate is in desired OPEN position.
Page 31: Setting Obstruction Stall Force And Auto Close Time
Control Box Settings Setting Obstruction Stall Force & Auto Close Time W HT W HT W HT W HT W HT W HT W HT W HT Turn the “STALL FORCE” arrow in the center of the potentiom- Turn the “AUTO CLOSE TIME” arrow in the center of the potenti- eter with small flat head screwdriver.
Page 32 Control Box Settings Setting Personal Transmitter Code W HT W HT AUTO CLOSE TIME STALL FORCE W HT W HT STATUS LEARN RMT SOFT START OFF WARNING LEARN OPEN PULL PUSH MAST LIMIT SLV OPEN DLY. SIMULT. MODE1 MODE2 Go to control box. Press and hold the remote and “LEARN RMT” Replace and secure back cover of the transmitter.
Page 33: Connecting Additional Devices
Connecting Additional Devices Before You Begin Although GTO strongly recommends the use of additional safety devices, we do not endorse any specific brand names. Only use products that are certified and listed to be in compliance with any applicable UL safety standards (Underwriters Laboratories) and national and regional safety codes.
Page 34: Input Connections
Connecting Additional Devices Input Connections NOTE: • All control inputs are dry-contact, normally open, inputs. DO NOT apply external voltage sources to these inputs. • All inputs are connected with respect to COMMON terminal. • The status light will blink once when its corresponding input is activated. COM: Circuit common (reference for all logic input) •...
Page 35: Connecting Accessories
Connecting Additional Devices Connecting Accessories CONTROL INPUTS RECEIVER MASTER OPERATOR GTO RCVR. According to Application Edge Sensor GTO Photo Beams Push Button Control Vehicle Sensor Refer to Vehicle Sensor manual for additional connections. Keypad NOTE: Connections are for typical applications. There may be additional connection options for applications that are not illustrated here.
Page 36: Connecting Gto Automatic Lock
Connecting Additional Devices Connecting GTO Automatic Lock CONTROL OUTPUTS POWER LOCK INPUT GTO 18VOLT TRANSF. OR SOLAR PANEL Wire from Automatic GTO Lock GTO Lock Connection: GTO Lock: Connect the red and black leads from the lock to the GTO LOCK For use exclusively with GTO Lock (FM142 or FM144).
Page 37: Troubleshooting Guide
Troubleshooting Guide If your gate opener does not function properly after it is installed, use this guide before calling the GTO Service Department. VOLTAGE READINGS 18 Vac Transformer ....................18.0 to 22.0 Vac, 2200 mA 5 W Solar panel (single) ..................18.0 to 22.0 Vdc, 300 mA * measure voltage at panel and control box.
Page 38 Visual Feedback Symptom Diagnosis Check: Status (clear) Cycle Terminal Disconnect the push button, keypad, intercom keypad, or any other 1 blink Shorted accessory wired to this terminal. Try the remote. If the remote works, then the problem is the accessory. Status (clear) Safety Terminal Disconnect the loop detector, photo beam, or any other accessory wired...
Page 39 Battery/Power Troubleshooting RED LED AUTO CLOSE TIME STALL FORCE FUSE STATUS BATT+ CHARGING LEARN RMT BATT- SOFT START OFF WARNING LEARN OPEN PULL PUSH POWER IN MAST LIMIT 2ND OPEN DLY. SIMULT. MODE1 MODE2 CHARGING LEARN 2ND LIMIT POWER IN DIAG PORT GREEN LED...
Page 40 Accessories Please visit www.gtoaccess.com for photos and detailed descriptions of GTO Accessories. Or call 1-800-543-GATE (4283). POWERING ACCESSORIES Low Voltage Wire [RB509] The 16 gauge, stranded, dual conductor low voltage Wire is for connecting the AC powered transformer, solar panel or wired accessories to the system’s control board. This specially designed wire is UV treated, PVC coated, and ready for direct burial.
Page 41 Residential Wireless Entry Intercom [F3100MBC] Designed for added security to your automated gate with the ability to “speak to” and “screen” visitors safely from inside your home. Ideal for securing gate entrances while providing controlled access. Gooseneck Pedestal [F100/F110] Designed to mount digital keypads, wireless intercom systems, and other access control devices for your gate automation system.
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Page 44 3121 Hartsfield Road • Tallahassee, Florida, USA 32303 Telephone GTO Sales: 1-800-543-GATE (4283) or (850) 575-0176 • Fax (850) 575-8912 or GTO Technical Service: 1-800-543-1236 or (850) 575-4144 • Fax (850)575-8950 www.gtoaccess.com...