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Installation Manual
for installing the GTO/PRO SW-4200 with the
GTO/PRO SW-4000 in a dual application
DC-SERIES
®
DC-SERIES
®
FOR PROFESSIONAL INSTALLATION ONLY!
WARNING!
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 GTO, Inc. 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 GTO, Inc.
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 operator. This gate operator
produces a high level of force. Stay clear of the unit while it is operating and
exercise caution at all times.
All automatic gate operators are intended for use on vehicular gates only.
This product meets and exceeds the requirements of UL 325, the standard which regulates gate operator safety,
as established and made effective March 1, 2000, by Underwriters Laboratories Inc.
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.gtopro.com
© 2002 GTO, Inc.

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  • Page 1 You agree to properly install this product and that if you fail to do so GTO, Inc. 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: Conversion Chart

    The GTO/PRO® 4000 Series Gate Operators are intended for use with vehicular swing gates. The operators can be used in Class I, Class II, Class III and Class IV applications. VEHICULAR GATE OPERATOR CLASS CATEGORIES 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.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Gate Operator Class Categories ----------------------------------------------------------- inside cover Units and Standards Conversion Chart --------------------------------------------------- inside cover PLEASE READ THIS FIRST! ------------------------------------------------- page iii Important Safety Instructions -------------------------------------------------- page 1 Disconnecting the Operator ----------------------------------------------------------- page 1 Important Safety Instructions for the Consumer ----------------------------------- page 2 Secondary Means of Protection Against Entrapment ----------------------------- page 5 Required Safety Precautions for Gates ---------------------------------------------- page 6 Warning Signs and Labels ------------------------------------------------------------page 7...

  • Page 4: Please Read This First

    4000/4200 Operators 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 GTO/ PRO® 4000/4200 Automatic Gate Operators.

  • Page 5: Important Safety Instructions

    Because GTO automatic gate operators are only part of the total gate operating system, it is the responsibility of the consumer to ensure that the total system is safe for its intended use.

  • Page 6: Important Safety Instructions For The Consumer

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS For The Consumer WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury or death: READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS. Failure to meet the requirements set forth in the instruction manual could cause severe injury and/or death, for which the manufacturer cannot be held responsible. When designing a system that will be entered from a highway or main thoroughfare, make sure the system is placed far enough from the road to prevent traffic congestion.
  • Page 7 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 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 If any of these signs or warning decals become damaged, illegible or missing, replace them immediately. Contact GTO for free replacements. The gate is automatic and could move at any time, posing a serious risk of entrapment. No one should be in contact with the gate when it is moving or stationary.

  • Page 9: Secondary Means Of Protection Against Entrapment

    The GTO/PRO® 4000/4200 utilizes Type A, an inherent (i.e., built-in) entrapment sensing system as the primary type of entrapment protection. Also, the GTO/PRO® 4000/4200 has provisions for the connection of Type B2 protection to be used as the secondary type of entrapment protection, if desired.

  • Page 10: Required Safety Precautions For Gates

    Entrapment Protection GTO’s inherent obstruction settings, even when properly adjusted, may not be sensitive enough to prevent bodily injury in some circumstances. For this reason, safety devices such as safety edge sensors (or photoelectric sensors), which stop and reverse gate direction upon sensing an obstruction, are suggested for enhanced protection against entrapment.

  • Page 11: Warning Signs And Labels

    3. Pull operator away from front or real mounts. Disconnect operator ONLY when the control box power switch is OFF and the gate is NOT moving. GTO, Inc. Tallahassee, Florida USA Product identification and manual operation instruction Warning signs (4 enclosed) to be installed on each side label (1) installed on control box.

  • Page 12: Parts List

    SW-4000 Parts List Receiver (1) Battery (1) Transformer (1) Warning Signs (2) Control Box w/ Control Board (1) Gate Opener GTO Transmitter(1) (6' Power Cable) Customer Support Card Gate Bracket (1) Closed Position Post Bracket (1) Post Pivot Bracket (1)
  • Page 13 SW-4200 Parts List Warning Signs (2) Gate Operator (50' power cable) Gate Bracket (1) Closed Position Post Bracket (1) Post Pivot Bracket (1) Stop Plates (1) Hardware 1/2" x 10" Carriage Bolt (2) 1/2" Washer (4) 1/2" x 2-3/4" Bolt (2) 1/2"...

  • Page 14: Installation

    See page 22, Powering the System and the Accessory Catalog for wire and solar charging panels. • If the gate is more than 1000' away from an AC power source you will need to use at least one GTO Solar Panel to trickle charge the battery. See the Accessory Catalog.

  • Page 15: Technical Specifications

    • The system is powered by a 12 Vdc, 7.0 Ah, sealed, rechargeable acid battery. • Battery charge is maintained by a 120 Vac, 18 Vac output transformer rectified to 14.5 Vdc (40 VA) through the GTO control board. Blade-style control board fuse is rated for 25 A.

  • Page 16: Installation Overview

    Installation Overview Pull-to-Open Gates (Gates Open into the Property) The diagram shown below is an example of a pull-to-open installation on a chain link fence and single gate. Mounting the operators on a masonry columns require special procedures; see Column Installation Information on page 38 if you intend to mount the operator on a column.

  • Page 17: Installing The Mounting Hardware

    Installing Mounting Hardware Installing the Post Bracket Assembly The post bracket is designed to work on a flat fence post. Fence posts must be at least 6” square in order to mount the post bracket. NOTE: The best method of attaching the post bracket to metal post is welding.
  • Page 18 Step 2: Position the post bracket on the fence post with the mounting holes centered over the scribe line. The post bracket should be flush with the edge of the fence post closest to the gate (see illustration). Mark the position of post bracket holes on the fence post.
  • Page 19 Clevis Pin Step 5: Position the operator rear mount between post pivot bracket. Place a large bushing under the rear mount. Align the hole in rear mount, bushing and post pivot brackets and secure with the clevis pin and hair pin clip. Operator Hairpin Clip Large Bushing Goes...

  • Page 20: Installing The Gate Bracket

    Step 8: Gate in the 2" minimum CLOSED POSITION Remove the clevis pin from the front mount and while Pinch Area supporting the gate operator, swing the gate and gate operator to the closed position. With the gate and gate operator in the closed position check the clearance and be sure that the gate operator is...

  • Page 21: Mounting The Operator

    Clevis Pin, Bushing, and Hairpin Clip Fence Post DUAL GATE INSTALLATION You will need to install the GTO/PRO 4200 SLAVE operator arm on the second gate following the same steps you did to install the GTO/PRO 4000 MASTER operator arm. Begining on page 13, Step 1 through page 17, Step 10.

  • Page 22: Installation Of The Closed Position Stop

    The optional ground stop post is used to provide a secure point for the SLAVE gate to close against. If you will be using the GTO/PRO Horizontal Gate Lock accessory with your gate operator system, the closed position ground stop is REQUIRED, as shown in Steps 2 and 3 on the next page.
  • Page 23 Step 2 Closed Position Stop Plate mounted Install a low profile ground stop (not provided) beneath the on the gate leaf that CLOSES FIRST SLAVE gate stop plate. The ground stop needs to be positioned near the end of the gate as shown in Illustration A and may be made of metal SIDE VIEW or concrete and should be firmly secured in the ground (we...

  • Page 24: Mounting The Control Box

    RELAY OUT SLAVE INPUTS MASTER INPUTS RECEIVER NOTE: The battery that came with your GTO/PRO® 4000/4200, MUST be placed in the top (horizontal) battery slot with the terminals on the RIGHT. The Single Battery Installed Horizontally extra (vertical) battery slot is for with terminals on the right.
  • Page 25 MASTER Operator Step 4 Insert the stripped power cable wires into the appropriate terminals on the MASTER OPERATOR terminal block. The green wire should be inserted into the GRN terminal, the blue wire into BLU, the orange wire into ORG, black wire into BLK, and the red wire into the RED terminal.

  • Page 26: Powering The System

    • All low voltage wire used with the GTO/PRO® 4000/4200 Gate Operator must be 16 gauge dual conductor, multi-stranded, direct burial wire (see page 23 and the Accessory Catalog). Do not run more than 1000 feet of wire.

  • Page 27: Connecting The Transformer

    IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT LOW VOLTAGE WIRE The only wire acceptable for use with GTO products is 16 gauge multi-stranded, low voltage, PVC sheathed wire. This particular gauge enables the transformer to provide an adequate charge through the control board to the battery at distances up to 1000 ft.
  • Page 28 Step 6 Strip " of insulation from the ends of the low voltage wire. Attach these stripped ends to the transformer terminals. A dab of household petroleum jelly on each terminal will help prevent corrosion. Make sure the exposed wires do not touch each other! Step 7 Plug the transformer into the electrical outlet.

  • Page 29: Control Board Settings

    CONTROL BOARD SETTINGS DIP Switches Main DIP Switch Settings (MODES) DIP Switch #1 - Soft Start/Stop The Soft Start/Stop feature slowly starts the gate as it begins to open and slows the gate as it comes to the closed position. This saves wear and tear on the gate and gate operator 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 system.
  • Page 30 MODES and #3 ON simultaneously / SLAVE gate starts to close 8 2 3 4 seconds before MASTER gate. REQUIRED SETTING for use with GTO/PRO Horizontal Gate Lock accessory. 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 DUAL DUAL #4 OFF to set or CLEAR...

  • Page 31: Setting The Closed Position

    Setting the Closed Position Limits TURN CONTROL BOX ON Your GTO/PRO® 4000/4200 has two Limit Settings 1) OPEN Limit setting: (Gate in the OPEN POSITION / FACTORY SET NOT ADJUSTABLE) The open limit setting is the fully open position. 2) CLOSED Limit setting: (Gate in the CLOSED POSITION) To achieve optimum closed position, you are required...

  • Page 32: Setting Your Personal Transmitter Code

    Setting Your Personal Transmitter Code All GTO transmitters are set to a standard code at the factory and are ready to operate your GTO/PRO® 4000/4200 Gate Operator. For your safety and security, however, we strongly recommend that you replace the factory setting with your own personal code.

  • Page 33: Obstruction Sensitivity

    • Standard receiver cable length is 10 feet (receivers with a longer cable are available as special order items; call the GTO Sales Department). NEVER splice receiver cable! • Run the cable through PVC conduit to protect it from damage.

  • Page 34: Connecting Additional Safety Devices

    PLEASE NOTE: Contact sensors are not included with the GTO/PRO® 4000. The GTO/PRO® 4000 is equipped with built-in obstruction sensitivity. The operator is designed to stop and reverse the gate within 2 seconds when it comes in contact with an obstruction. However, obstruction sensitivity, although functioning properly, may not be sensitive enough to prevent bodily injury in some circumstances.
  • Page 35 If not installing a non-contact sensor skip to next section. PLEASE NOTE: Non-contact sensors are not included with the GTO/PRO® 4000. The GTO/PRO® 4000 can also accept "Safety" input from normally open "dry-contact" output devices such as photo beams connected to the SAFETY input terminal.

  • Page 36: Connecting Accessories

    Connecting Accessories If not connecting accessories skip to next section. The GTO/PRO® 4000 can accept NORMALLY OPEN CONTACT accessories, such as; Push Button Entry Devices and Key Pads. Refer to the sensor manufacturer’s instructions for information about installing these devices on a vehicular gate.

  • Page 37: Push To Open Installation

    Push to Open Installation Determining The Mounting Position of The Post Bracket Assembly Swinging gates shall not open into public access areas! 1/2" x 3-3/4" Bolt A "Push-to-Open" gate opens out from the property. A PRO-SW4000 Push-to-Open Bracket is required for this type of installation (see Accessory Catalog).
  • Page 38 Step 3 With the gate in the fully closed position and the operator retracted, swing the operator to the gate. Mark reference points for bolt holes on gate cross member through middle of gate bracket slots. The operator must be level. Drill "...
  • Page 39 Step 3 With the gate in the desired open position PRESS & HOLD the “SET LIMIT" button on the control board for 5 seconds. Step 4 Press the transmitter button and allow the gate to return to the closed position. YOUR GATE’S OPEN POSITION LIMIT IS NOW PROGRAMMED.

  • Page 40: Maintenance & Troubleshooting Guide

    If your gate operator does not function properly after it is installed, use this guide before calling the GTO Service Department. • On all gates weighing 250 lb. or more, routinely grease the ball bearing hinges at least 4 times a year; more frequently if the gates are near a coastal area.
  • Page 41 12 V Battery ________________________________12.0 to 13.5 Vdc 7.0 Ah Charging circuit _____________________________12.0 to 14.8 Vdc measure voltage with battery connected ® PROFESSIONAL ACCESS SYSTEMS The GTO, Inc. Technical Service Department is open Monday – Friday 7:30 – 5:30 (Eastern Time) A.M.

  • Page 42: Repair Service

    1. First use the procedures found in the Maintenance & Troubleshooting Guide (see page 36). 2. If you are unable to solve the problem, call the GTO Service Department at (800) 543-1236, or (850) 575-4144. Refer to the serial number (located on the control box cover) and date of purchase when calling for assistance.

  • Page 43: Column Installation Information

    Column Installation Information F THIS OPERATOR WILL BE USED WITH GATES THAT ARE MOUNTED ON MASONRY, BRICK, OR ROCK (etc.) COLUMNS: READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY BEFORE PROCEEDING The simplest solution is to install the operator in a push-to-open configuration (requires Push-To-Open Bracket, see Accessory Catalog).
  • Page 44 ACCESSORIES Solar Panel (FM123) The Solar Panel is a 10 watt solar powered battery charger for use with the GTO/PRO® 2000, GTO/PRO® 3000/3200, GTO/PRO® 4000/4200 gate operator systems. Particularly suited for remote installations, each Solar Panel comes with tubular steel support, mounting clips, wire connectors, and 8 ft.
  • Page 45 1-800-543-GATE! The contents of all material available on this installation manual are copyrighted by GTO, Inc. (“GTO”), unless otherwise indicated. All rights are reserved by GTO, and content may not be reproduced, downloaded, disseminated, published, or transferred in any form or by any means, except with the prior, written permission of GTO. Any reprinting of GTO publications is by permission only.

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