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Installation Instructions and Safety Information Vehicular Gate Operator UL 325 and UL991 Listed Class I, Class II, Class III and Class IV Rev. A.1 March 2005...
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 5. The gate operator controls must be placed so that the user has full view of the gate area when the gate is moving AND AWAY FROM THE GATE PATH PERIMETER, 6.
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 17) • Clean and lubricate the turning pins and gate hinges using the recommended lubricant. •...
TERMINOLOGY TERMINOLOGY UL325 Gate Operator Classification GLOSSARY 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 –...
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION WARNING - Not following these instructions may cause severe injury or death to persons. Photo Beam (non-contact sensor) Installation Photo beams or like must be installed to reduce the risk of entrapment. Use only UL325 compliance devices like: Omron E3K-R10 Ensure that any device installed is UL325 compliant and low voltage device (24 VDC).
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION WARNING - Not following these instructions may cause severe injury or death to persons. Edge Sensor (contact sensor) Installation 3-Sided Edge Sensor 3-Sided Edge Sensor Safety Connector Safety Connector Edge sensor or like must be installed to reduce the risk of entrapment. Use only UL325 compliance devices like:Use only UL325 compliance devices like: Miller Edge 3-sided activation for an added measure of protection MGR20 or MGS20 If you install another device:...
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION WARNING - Not following these instructions may cause severe injury or death to persons. Audible Alarm Reset Switch Installation 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 12 FT IN LENGTH AND 500 LBS. IN WEIGHT. WARNING - TO REDUCE THE RISK OF SEVERE INJURY OR DEATH TO PERSONS: This is NOT a pedestrian gate operator Do NOT Install the gate operator to lift gates 12'-0"...
PLAN OF INSTALLATION - OPEN INSIDE PLAN OF INSTALLATION - OPEN INSIDE The gate must be installed in a location so that enough clearance is supplied between the gate and adjacent structures when opening and closing to reduce the risk of entrapment. Swinging gates shall not open into public access areas.
PLAN OF INSTALLATION – OPEN OUTSIDE PLAN OF INSTALLATION – OPEN OUTSIDE The gate must be installed in a location so that enough clearance is supplied between the gate and adjacent structures when opening and closing to reduce the risk of entrapment. Swinging gates shall not open into public access areas.
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GATE OPERATOR INSTALLATION GATE OPERATOR INSTALLATION CAUTION - If mounting bar is not welded to a frame member that runs the full length of the gate, the gate operator may damage the gate. Do not weld the bar or backing plate to a few pickets. STEP 1 14.173"...
GATE OPERATOR INSTALLATION GATE OPERATOR INSTALLATION STEP 4 Remount the geared motor on the chassis accordingly. STEP 5 Attach the articulated arms to the pivot bracket and the Motor/Gear Assembly. NOTE - With the arms at their most extended position, make sure the two arms do not go past the straight position.
GATE OPERATOR INSTALLATION GATE OPERATOR INSTALLATION Limit Switch Setup STEP 8 Loosen the screws on the limit switch cams and position the cams to the desired locations. There are additional holes provided in case of a wide or tight angle of opening or closing.
GATE OPERATOR INSTALLATION GATE OPERATOR INSTALLATION Opening/Closing Setup: To have the gate operator slow down prior to reaching its limits use the following steps: 1. Setup the limit switches manually at the desired open and close position. 2. Allow the gate operator to run a full open and close cycle (from limit to limit) without interruption.
CONTROL BOX INSTALLATION CONTROL BOX INSTALLATION WARNING - If the control box is not mounted properly it may fall, causing damage and/or injury. The control box weight is approximately 40 lbs. Be sure that the substrate being mounted to and the fasteners being used are appropriate to support the weight of the control box.
ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION Caution – Do not connect the power harness to the board until the installation is ready for verification. Power Harness The G-5 Gate Operator requires a single phase AC line to operate and charge the batteries. 1.
ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION – SINGLE UNIT ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION – SINGLE UNIT Single Unit Connections Connect the wires from the motor unit to the terminal block mounted next to the control board. Match wire colors to the terminal block. Match Colors Connect the wire harness to the “OPEN RIGHT”...
ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION – MASTER/SLAVE ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION – MASTER/SLAVE Master/Slave Connections A Master/Slave control board is available, when required, to run two gate operators in synchronous mode. arger w Battery Master Open Slave Open il Safe/Secure Master Using the connectors provided insert the Inside Outside Inside...
VEHICULAR LOOP DETECTOR INSTALLATION VEHICULAR LOOP DETECTOR INSTALLATION Dimension A – 5’ for Single Gate Operator 6’ for Master/Slave Gate Operator Outside Inside Center Exit Safety Safety Loop Loop Loop Loop Make Even with Open Gate Gate in Open Position TECHNICAL SUPPORT 1 800 908 0884...
VEHICULAR LOOP DETECTOR INSTALLATION VEHICULAR LOOP DETECTOR INSTALLATION WARNING – Consult the installation instructions from the loop detector manufacturer. The following statements are provided as a guide but different requirements may be required by the vehicular loop detector manufacturer. Guidelines for Vehicular Loop Detector Installation 1.
ACCESSORY CONNECTIONS ACCESSORY CONNECTIONS Open Commands 60sec d Station d Station Open Commands Open Commands Connection Locations (Single Unit Board shown) Vehicle loop detectors must be installed to F I R Exit decrease the possibility of vehicle Fire Loop Override Detector entrapment on the gate (see page 20).
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 Magnetic Lock External supply for the magnetic lock must be provided. This will prevent rapid drainage of the battery in the event of power failure. Relay Contact 10A-250VAC Mag. Mag. Connection Locations Lock Lock (Single Unit Board shown) N.C.
SPECIAL FEATURES SPECIAL FEATURES Intelligent Obstruction Sensor (Primary Entrapment Protection) Obstruction Obstruction erlap Delay erlap Delay Center Center Sensor Sensor Loop Loop Trim Pot Location (Single Unit Board shown) min. The Obstruction Sensor detects obstructions Turning the Trim Pot clockwise in the path of the traveling gate.
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TECHNICAL SUPPORT 949-753-1279 TECHNICAL SUPPORT 1 800 908 0884...
SPECIAL FEATURES SPECIAL FEATURES Gate Overlap Setting Setting the Overlap Delay Pot to “0” will cause the master and the slave units to open and close at the same time A Master/Slave control board is required to operate two gates with a single controller. Obstruct Overlap Delay Sensor...
TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING Gate does not run – Motor Sensor 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 18 and 19. extensions are properly a) Properly connected, connected and color-coded.
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 24.
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DISTINCTIVE FEATURES DISTINCTIVE FEATURES UL325 and UL991 Listed by Underwriter Laboratories (UL) Accessible Manual Release • Key operated mechanism Available in Aluminum Chassis Easy Solution for Complex Installations Elegant Design, appealing to any architectural project High Impact and UV Protected Plastic Cover Opening up to 130°...