VIKING installation instructions and safety information VIKING BLUE ENABLED SOLAR EFFICIENT OPERATION class I, class III, and class IV residential vehicular slide gate operator...
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100% duty cycle. This assures efficiency and reliability. The fail-safe, fail-secure options of the K-2™ gate operator allows it to handle gates up to 650 lbs. in conformance with UL 325 and UL 991 Type I, III and IV.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION WARNING - Not following these instructions may cause severe injury or death to persons. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING – To reduce the risk of severe injury or death: 1. READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS. 2.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION WARNING - Not following these instructions may cause severe injury or death to persons. IMPORTANT INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Continued 6. Controls intended for user activation must be located at least six feet (6’) away from any mov- ing part of the gate and where the user is prevented from reaching over, under, around or through the gate to operate the controls.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION WARNING - Not following these instructions may cause severe injury or death to persons. MAINTENANCE Remove the Power Harness from the Control Board (refer to page 14) • Clean and lubricate the gate track wheels using the recommended lubricant. •...
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION CAUTION: To Reduce the Risk of Fire or Injury to Persons a) Use only the following type and size of battery(ies): Yuasa NP7-12 b) Do not dispose of the battery(ies) in fire. The cells may explode. Check with local codes for possible dis- posal instructions.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION WARNING - Not following these instructions may cause severe injury or death to persons. NOTE - This type of installation DOES NOT reverse the gate all the way back to its limits when the photo-beam is obstructed.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION WARNING - Not following these instructions may cause severe injury or death to persons. Edge Sensor (contact sensor) Installation Secondary Entrapment Protection All Contact Sensors to be Wired In Parallel Siren Radio Station Loop Connector Open Commands Guard Station Master/Slave...
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION WARNING - Not following these instructions may cause severe injury or death to persons. Audible Alarm Reset Switch Installation Manual Reset for the Audible Alarm UL325 standard requires an audible alarm to go off after two consecutive events detected by the primary entrapment protection of the gate operator (obstruction sensor).
IMPORTANT INSTALLATION INFORMATION IMPORTANT INSTALLATION INFORMATION CAUTION - FOR USE WITH GATES OF A MAXIMUM OF 27 FT IN LENGTH AND 650 LBS. IN WEIGHT. WARNING - TO REDUCE THE RISK OF SEVERE INJURY OR DEATH TO PERSONS: Do not allow pedestrian use of this gate! Do NOT Install the gate operator to lift gates 27'-0"...
Track Concrete Pad Concrete Pad Gate Route Chain As Shown Safety Guard Parts Not Supplied by Viking Access Systems Fixed Pulley Gate Operator Concrete Pad Detail of Rear Install Chain Route Figure B Plan of Rear Installation TECHNICAL SUPPORT 1 800 908 0884...
1. Follow the local building code to determine the required depth of the concrete pad. 2. Pad measurements recommended by Viking Access Systems are at lease 24” long, 18” wide and 24” deep to ensure the stable operation of the operator, and a minimum of 4”...
GATE OPERATOR INSTALLATION GATE OPERATOR INSTALLATION Note: Before starting the installation procedure; • Open and close the gate manually, making sure there is sufficient space between the gate and adjacent walls. • Check that the wheels are turning freely on the track and there are no restrictions while pushing the gate to the open and closed positions.
GATE OPERATOR INSTALLATION GATE OPERATOR INSTALLATION Step 3 Chain Installation: Before welding the provided chain brackets, make sure the 10.375" chain will be in a straight line with, and at the same height as, the chain leaving the gate operator rollers. TECHNICAL SUPPORT 1 800 908 0884...
ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION Caution – Do not connect the power harness to the board until the installation is ready for verification. STEP 4 Black The Gate Operator requires a single phase AC line to operate the gate and charge the batteries. A.
ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION Power Connections STEP 5 Connect the wire harness to the “OPEN RIGHT” connector if the gate opens to the right. Connect the wire harness to the “OPEN LEFT” connector if the gate opens to the left. OPEN Gate Opens Right Inside View...
LIMIT SWITCH SET-UP LIMIT SWITCH SET-UP Note: Open and close the gate without interruption every time you change the adjustment. OPEN LEFT OPEN RIGHT Upper Cam sets Upper Cam sets Siren Open Position Close Position Lower Cam sets Lower Cam sets Loop Connector Open Commands Guard Station...
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LIMIT SWITCH SET-UP LIMIT SWITCH SET-UP STEP 4 Press both limit switches at the same time to initiate the set-up (the open and close LEDs Click! Click! Click! will blink on the Control Board). Click! Click! Click! Activate Both Limit Switches At the Same Time STEP 5 Open and close the gate from limit to limit...
Loop Connector Open Commands Guard Station Station Master/Sla SPECIAL FEATURES SPECIAL FEATURES Fine Tune Limit Setting 60sec The Fine Tune Limit Pot is used to closely set the final stop of the gate travel. The 1sec position can be set to the nearest 1/2” via the markings for the Trim Pot. See page 16-17 for setup procedure.
ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION – MASTER/SLAVE ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION – MASTER/SLAVE Master/Slave Connections Outside Interconnecting Conduit Opens First Master Unit Slave Unit Inside Caution – Do not run Master/Slave communication cable in the same conduit as the power supply (120-220V) cable. Use 18 AWG stranded wire Conduit Shielded Cable with foil overshield and drain...
VEHICULAR LOOP DETECTOR INSTALLATION VEHICULAR LOOP DETECTOR INSTALLATION Note: Not all loops may be necessary for every installation. Check local regulations and accepted best- practice design requirements. Outside Inside Exit Reopen Reopen Loop Loop Loop Gates in Dimension A – 5’ for Single Gate Operator Closed Position 6’...
VEHICULAR LOOP DETECTOR INSTALLATION VEHICULAR LOOP DETECTOR INSTALLATION W W A A R R N N I I N N G G – – C C o o n n s s u u l l t t t t h h e e i i n n s s t t a a l l l l a a t t i i o o n n i i n n s s t t r r u u c c t t i i o o n n s s f f r r o o m m t t h h e e l l o o o o p p d d e e t t e e c c t t o o r r m m a a n n u u f f a a c c t t u u r r e e r r . . T T h h e e f f o o l l l l o o w w i i n n g g s s t t a a t t e e m m e e n n t t s s a a r r e e p p r r o o v v i i d d e e d d a a s s a a g g u u i i d d e e b b u u t t d d i i f f f f e e r r e e n n t t r r e e q q u u i i r r e e m m e e n n t t s s m m a a y y b b e e r r e e q q u u i i r r e e d d b b y y t t h h e e v v e e h h i i c c u u l l a a r r l l o o o o p p d d e e t t e e c c t t o o r r m m a a n n u u f f a a c c t t u u r r e e r r .
LOOP RACK INSTALLATION LOOP RACK INSTALLATION Looprack – Viking Part # VA LR Looprack Wiring Harness – Viking Part # VA LRH Outside Twist Wire Outside the Outside Safety Loop 6 Twists/Foot Viking Loop Rack Loop Until Its Connection to the Loop Rack Exit Center Reopen...
ACCESSORY CONNECTIONS ACCESSORY CONNECTIONS Safety Connections Safety Photo Loop Beam Center Detector Edge Sensor Loop Detector Connection Locations Vehicle loop detectors must be installed to Loop Connector Open Commands Radio Station decrease the possibility of vehicle entrapment on the gate (see page 20). N.O.
ACCESSORY CONNECTIONS ACCESSORY CONNECTIONS Radio Receiver When connecting the Radio Receiver carefully verify the proper connections. The maximum voltage that the control board provides for external accessories is the maximum voltage of the battery, which is about 28 volts. In the event of an electrical short the board will protect itself by shutting down and will remain shut down until the short is corrected.
ACCESSORY CONNECTIONS ACCESSORY CONNECTIONS N.O. Note: All controls are normally open. OPEN N.O. STOP N.O. CLOSE Siren Loop Connector Open Commands Guard Station Radio Station Master/Slave N.O. Connection Locations 60sec N.C. 1sec Open Stop Close 30sec Mag. Brake Hold Open Guard Station Lock Timer...
SPECIAL FEATURES SPECIAL FEATURES Auto-Open Feature The Auto-Open feature in Viking Gate Operators enables the following functionality in the event of power failure: a) Open the gate in case of power failure (120 or 220 VAC). b) Keep the gate at the open position as long as the there is no power. c) Resume to normal operation when the power has been restored.
Open Stop 30sec Mag. Hold Open Lock SPECIAL FEATURES SPECIAL FEATURES Timer Limit Intelligent Obstruction Sensor (Primary Entrapment Protection) r Sensor min. w Battery Power Radio Safety Center Obstruction Rec. Sensor Loop Loop Overlap Delay Charger Sensor Trim Pot Location The Obstruction Sensor detects obstructions Turning the Trim Pot clockwise in the path of the traveling gate.
60sec N.C. 1sec Open 30sec SPECIAL FEATURES SPECIAL FEATURES Mag. Hold Open Lock Timer Limit Fail Safe/Fail Secure Operation Motor Sensor min. The gate operator contains a unique design that Low Battery allows the user to move the gate manually in case Power Radio Safety...
OPTIONAL VIKING BLUE INSTALLATION OPTIONAL VIKING BLUE INSTALLATION Fail Safe/Secure WARNING – Connecting the plug backwards can result in damage to the Control Board and w w i i l l l l r r e e n n d d e e r r t t h h e e V V i i k k i i n n g g - - B B l l u u e e M M o o d d u u l l e e u u s s e e l l e e s s s s . . VikingBlue Wireless Master/Slave 1.
OPTIONAL SOLAR PANEL INSTALLATION OPTIONALSOLAR PANEL INSTALLATION For Viking Vehicular Gate Operators Connect the Solar Panel Controller as shown. Use one 24V 80W solar panel or two 12V 40W solar panels. Solar Input Battery Input Load Input – – – Remove the existing Power Harness and use the power...
*With a 80 Watt (24VDC) Panel System. 1. The greater capacity of the batteries, the longer the system will operate on cloudy days. 2. If more specific information is needed, please consult with Viking Access Systems. For more information regarding solar energy refer to http:/www.nrel.gov.
VIKING PIPE STAND VIKING PIPE STAND For Viking K-2 Vehicular Gate Operator Standard Features • Main pieces made of 1/4” thick material • Includes Positioning Bar to aid in the installation process • All hardware included K-2 Gate Operator (sold separately) Gate 4"...
VIKING PEDESTAL STAND VIKING PEDESTAL STAND For Viking K-2 Vehicular Gate Operator Standard Features • Main pieces made of 1/4” thick material • All hardware included Gate 4" Minimum K-2 Gate Operator 2.00" (sold separately) 1.55" 11" 10.10" 14.10" (Reference)
OPTIONAL VIKING BLUE INSTALLATION OPTIONAL VIKING BLUE INSTALLATION 1. Insert CD into host computer Match up Match up Match up 2. Install MS ActiveSync (check your White Dots White Dots White Dots computer, it may already be installed communicate with a PDA or smart phone. 3.
TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING Gate does not run – Check motor indicator comes ON Check all motor connections to Ensure that the motor Check that all motor cable be fully engaged. Refer to page connections are: connections, junctions and 15 and 16. extensions are properly a) Properly connected, connected and color-coded.
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TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING Gate does not open or close Check all motor connections to Check that limit switches are Check that the stop command be fully engaged. Refer to page connected to the common and is not active. Refer to page 8 the normally close position and 25.
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TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING Gate opens. Closes or stops on its own Make sure that the ‘Charger’ Check that your wires from LED is on and not flashing, your accessories are: indicating that there is AC a) Not shorting together power. b) Not shorting a power line c) Not shorting to metal or earth ground.
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Viking Access Systems is continuously working hard to identify and design products that will appeal to the industry and it’s needs. As technology continues to advance, we have developed a completely efficient and intelligent line of gate operators to meet the changing demands.
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• Modular connectors for easy installation • Solar panel and low voltage wiring compatibility • LED indicators for verification of operation Viking Access Systems Phone 800.908.0884 Fax 949.753.1640 631 Wald Irvine, CA 92618 www.vikingaccess.com...