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INSTALLATION AND OWNER’S MANUAL GATE STAR 1000 Model GS1000 - Heavy Duty Vehicular Slide Gate Operator 104888 Serial #: READ THIS MANUAL Date Installed: CAREFULLY BEFORE Your Dealer: INSTALLATION OR USE New- Allstar’s CGA2K™ SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS TECHNOLOGY! As of date of manufacture, meets all...
TABLE OF CONTENTS Pre-Installation Notes..........3 AlarmAble™ Button Enable/Disable....14 Operator Class Designation ....... 3 AutoReclose Feature .........14 Section A: Gate System Design/Installation..4 Indicator Light Descriptions......15 Final Setting of Limit Switches ......16 Section B: Preparing the Site ........ 6 Setting the Close Timer ........16 The Concrete Operator Pad........
Only (Patent No. 6,611,205) Because the GS1000 (as well as gate operators sold by other The GS1000 has an audio alarm that sounds when a second occurrence manufacturers) is designed to start and move gates weighing as much as...
GATE SYSTEM DESIGN AND INSTALLATION SAFETY CHECK LIST: • The GS1000 operator may be installed on a Class I, II, III, or IV Vehicular Slide Gate. See page 3 for an explanation of the different Class locations. See the last page of this manual for the operator specifications (voltage, maximum gate weight &...
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• SECURELY ATTACH THE WARNING SIGNS provided with the GS1000 on the gate (one on the outside and one on the inside) where NOT PLACING IN SERVICE THIS OPERATOR IF YOU they can be seen by persons in the area of the gate to alert them of HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT THE SAFETY OF THE automatic gate operation.
: PREPARING THE SITE THE CONCRETE OPERATOR PAD If a suitable concrete base already exists for mounting the operator it will be necessary only to drill mounting holes. 3/4" mounting holes are located on each side of the operator. Four redhead bolts, 3/8" or 1/2" in Installation requires the presence of a suitable concrete pad as a base for diameter, should be used for mounting the operator.
: PREPARING THE SITE 104888 The AWG wire size for the electrical service depends on the distance of the operator from the breaker panel. Refer to the table on page 6 to determine the correct wire size. The NOMINAL column is the ideal distance from the breaker panel to the operator for a given wire size.
EDGE DETECTORS AND SEPARATE DETECTORS, Page 10.) PEDESTRIAN ACCESS MUST BE INSTALLED. The GS1000 provides for the use of two loop systems: 1) A "reversing" loop that will prevent the gate from closing on a vehicle that has stopped in the path of the gate and, 2) A "free exit" loop that depth of 1.5 inches, clean and with no sharp corners.
UNPACKING CHECKLIST The following is a check list of the various parts included with the operator: ( 1) GS1000 Gate Operator w/Cover ( 25 ) Feet of #41 Chain (#50 Chain optional) ( 2 ) Cover Lock Keys...
Radio receivers must be of the 4-wire connection hook-up type (where the power input for the receiver is separate from the receiver’s output connection). This is necessary as the GS1000 control board 24 VAC is isolated from chassis ground. A 3-prong receiver CANNOT be installed in association with the GS1000 control board.
(COMMON) on the PRIMARY operator to terminal #16 (COMMON) Install according to the manufacturer's instructions. Follow Figure 14 on the SECONDARY operator . Use conduit separate from AC power for connections to the GS1000 terminal strips. service. See Figure 15 for the correct wiring.
LEFT- OR RIGHT-HAND INSTALLATIONS HARNESS CONNECTIONS The GS1000 operator can be configured for left- or right-hand gate installations. See Figure 16. On a normal drive installation, when LIMITS standing inside the gate and facing outwards, if the operator is on the HIGH VOLTAGE right side of the gate, it's a right-hand installation.
FORCE". Turning a potentiometer clockwise decreases the sensitivity The final setting of the limit nuts will be accomplished after the and turning it counterclockwise increases the sensitivity. operator has been powered up. GS1000 shipped from the 110124 factory with the...
NO-LOAD TEST MODE direction to a maximum delay of 60 seconds (one minute). To run/test the GS1000 operator when it is not connected to a gate leaf, turn all of the switches to the “ON” position. The GS1000 can then be AUTO RE-CLOSE (TIMER-TO-CLOSE FUNCTION) operated without a gate leaf attached for 20 complete cycles.
Master control board (box). In the Slave mode the Switch S1 and S2 must be OFF. CHECKING THE INDICATOR LIGHTS There are 16 indicator lights on the control board of the GS1000 operator. See Figure 22.
The GS1000 is equipped with a Self adjusting MAximum Run Timer, direction to fine tune the gate's limits of travel. When final adjustment SMART™, that will turn the GS1000 off if a Limit Switch command is has been completed, insure that the detent plate is firmly seated in the not received within a few seconds of the time required to fully Open or slots.
: STARTING THE OPERATOR TERMINAL STRIP REFERENCE CHART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION NAME NAME Momentary or continuous signal. OPEN PHOTO Provides maximum 10 VA auxiliary 24 VAC power for accessories. This input is active only when referenced to the opening Provides maximum 10 VA auxiliary 24 VAC direction, it has no effect on the gate when closing or about to power for accessories.
: STARTING THE OPERATOR TERMINAL STRIP REFERENCE CHART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION NAME NAME Momentary or continuous signal. 13 CLOSE EDGE Momentary or continuous signal. 14 MASTER OPEN Master (output configuration). This terminal is used to coordinate two independent systems This input is active only when referenced to the closing (two control box/mechanical unit combinations controlling direction, it has no effect on the gate when opening or about to separate gate leaves).
MANUAL OPERATION / Drop-Out Lock GS1000 cause the gate to begin moving in the Open direction. • Manual operation is possible with the Drop-Out Lock GS1000 by • If the gate is moving in an Open direction an Open Non-Contact removing the power to the operator.
To the Owner/End User of Allstar’s Gate Operator: To minimize the risk of entrapment in your gate system, install the following safety features: Thank you for choosing an Allstar product. We are confident you will have many years of use and satisfaction with your gate operator. •...
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: END USER INSTRUCTIONS GATE OPENER OPERATION AND SAFETY GUIDE AVOID ENTRAPMENT: Stay away from the path of the gate INSTALL SAFETY DEVICES: In residential applications or in and all moving parts (gate arms, etc.) at all times. Keep clear of the areas where pedestrians may be present, or if your gate closes pinch points identified below..
Manufacturer’s Limited Warranty Allstar warrants its gate operators to be free from defect in material and workmanship for a period of five (5) years from the date of purchase for single family home use and three (3) years from the date of purchase for multi-family and commercial use. This warranty covers all components except the electronic circuit boards which are warranted for three (3) years from the date of purchase for single family home use and two (2) years from the date of purchase for multi-family and commercial use.