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 15) • 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. 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 For Secondary Entrapment Protection 3-Sided Edge Sensor 3-Sided Edge Sensor Siren Loop Connector Open Commands Guard Station Radio 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 14 FT IN LENGTH AND 600 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 14'-0"...
13.75 10.5 26.5 17.75 23.5 13.75 10.5 39.5 22.5 33.5 30.5 Contact Viking Access for availability. LONG DISTANCE OR RETROFIT INSTALLATION* *Note: The dimensions provided are 10.5 22.5 29.5 10.5 39.5 22.5 33.5 just a guideline. Each site may have...
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 20” long, 20” wide and 30” deep to ensure the stable operation of the operator, and a minimum of 6”...
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 Release the clutch (see page 7).
GATE OPERATOR INSTALLATION GATE OPERATOR INSTALLATION Step 4 Upon observation of the satisfactory arrangement of the articulated arm and bracket, weld all pieces securely. STEP 5 Insert Clutch Key Upon test of the installation, loosen the clutch and rotate it until it lines up with the notches in the Output Shaft.
ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION Caution – Do not connect the power harness to the board until the installation is ready for verification. The Gate Operator requires a single phase AC line to operate and charge the batteries. Black 1. Turn off the main switch or breaker for the power line being used.
ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION – SINGLE UNIT ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION – SINGLE UNIT Power Connections 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 RIGHT Gate opens towards right OPEN LEFT...
LIMIT SWITCH SET-UP LIMIT SWITCH SET-UP Limit Switch Setup Limit Switch Cam Cam Wheel Clutch Guide Pin STEP 7 A. Loosen the screws on the Limit Switch Cams. B. With the operator cover still off, remount the articulated arm, making sure the cam wheel pin is engaged with the clutch.
LIMIT SWITCH SET-UP LIMIT SWITCH SET-UP Opening/Closing Setup 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. Note: During the first full open and close cycle: The gate operator doesn’t slow down prior to reaching its limits.
BATTERY & EMI BOARD LOCATION BATTERY & EMI BOARD LOCATION The Batteries are Located Behind the Panel Cover The EMI Board is Located Behind the Junction Box Cover TECHNICAL SUPPORT 1 800 908 0884...
ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION – MASTER/SLAVE ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION – MASTER/SLAVE Master/Slave Connections Outside Interconnecting Conduit Opens First Inside Master Unit Slave Unit 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 Dimension A – 5’ for Single Gate Operator 6’ for Master/Slave Gate Operator Outside Inside Center Exit Reopen Reopen 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 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 .
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 decrease the possibility of vehicle Loop Connector Open Commands Guard Radio Station 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.
Lock Kit) Green Black 24VDC White Loop Conne Radio Station N.O. N.C. This Magnetic Lock is an OPTIONAL ACCESORY available from Mag. Lock Viking Access Systems. Please order part number VA-MAG13. TECHNICAL SUPPORT 1 800 908 0884 Motor Sensor Low Battery...
Relay Contact 10A-250VAC Radio Station N.O. Connection Locations N.C. Viking Access Systems can supply an Mag. Lock excellent Magnetic Lock unit (part number VA-MAG13). See page 24 for more details. Motor Sensor...
Open Stop 30sec Mag. Hold Open Lock SPECIAL FEATURES SPECIAL FEATURES Timer Limit Intelligent Obstruction Sensor (Primary Entrapment Protection) nsor min. ttery ower Radio Safety Center Obstruction Rec. Sensor Loop Loop Overlap Delay rger 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...
Loop Connector Open Commands Guard Station adio Station Maste SPECIAL FEATURES SPECIAL FEATURES 60sec Gate Overlap Setting N.C. 1sec Open Stop Close 30sec Setting the Overlap Delay Pot to “0” will cause the master and the slave units to open and close at the same time Mag.
2. The greater capacity of the batteries, the longer the system will operate on cloudy days. 3. If more spcific information is needed, please consult with Viking Access Systems. For more information regarding solar energy refer to http:/www.nrel.gov. TECHNICAL SUPPORT 1 800 908 0884...
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H H - - 4 4 VIKING HINGE VIKING HINGE ™ These Hinges are OPTIONAL ACCESORIES available from Viking Access Systems. Please order part number VA-HD. Standard Features • Self-lubricating oil impregnated bronze bushing • Port for adding a Zirk fitting •...
TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING Gate does not run – Motor Sensor indicator comes ON Check all motor connections to be fully engaged. Refer to page Check the 15 Amp fuse in the Check that the reset switch is control board. set in the “Reset’ position. Gate does not run –...
TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING Gate does not open or close Check all motor connections to be Check that limit switches are Check that the stop command fully engaged. Refer to page 15. connected to the common and is not active. Refer to page 8 the normally close position.
TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING Gate opens after few second delay Set the overlap delay trim pot Note: Overlap trim pot is to 0. Refer to page 28. normally recommended to use in overlapping gates. Refer to page 28. Gate opens. Closes or stops on its own Ensure that the key for manual Make sure that the ‘Charger’...
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Inherent overload protection in the regulated power supply for external accessories with multiple devices of protection. Modular connectors for easy installation. Solar panel and low voltage wiring compatibility. LED indicators for verification of operation. Viking Access Systems T 800.908.0884 • F 949.753.1640 631 Wald - Irvine, CA 92618 vikingaccess.com...