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revision A1 february 2007
installation instructions and
safety information
LISTED 18TC
UL 325
UL 991
CLASS I
vehicular
gate operator
R - 6

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  • Page 1 revision A1 february 2007 vehicular installation instructions and gate operator safety information R - 6 LISTED 18TC UL 325 UL 991 CLASS I...
  • Page 2: Parts Diagram

    PARTS DIAGRAM PARTS DIAGRAM Item Description Part No. Overall Dimensions Chassis R6CH10 Electric Box DUEB10 Alarm DUAL10 19-1/4" 24V 1/2 HP DC Motor R6MO10 6-1/4" Power Harness VAF1PHA Limit Switch Harness VALSWH Operator Cover R6CO10 Limit Cam & Holder DWLC10 Limit switch (2) DULS10 21-1/2"...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS Parts Diagram/Parts List ......... . .i Important Safety Information Important Safety Instructions .
  • Page 4: Important Safety Information

    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.
  • Page 5 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.
  • Page 6: Maintenance/General Safety Precautions

    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. •...
  • Page 7: Terminology

    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 –...
  • Page 8: Photo Beam (Non-Contact Sensor) Installation

    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.
  • Page 9: Edge Sensor (Contact Sensor) Installation

    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...
  • Page 10: Audible Alarm Reset Switch Installation

    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).
  • Page 11: Important Installation Information

    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"...
  • Page 12: Plans Of Installation

    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...
  • Page 13: Plan Of Installation - Concrete Pads

    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”...
  • Page 14: Gate Operator Installation

    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).
  • Page 15: Gate Operator Installation

    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.
  • Page 16: Electrical Installation Electrical Installation

    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.
  • Page 17: Single Unit Connections

    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...
  • Page 18: Step 6 - Limit Switch Setup

    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.
  • Page 19: Limit Switch Connections

    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.
  • Page 20: Electrical Installation Battery & Emi Borad Location

    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...
  • Page 21: Master/Slave Connections

    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...
  • Page 22: Vehicular Loop Detector Installation

    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...
  • Page 23: Installation Guidelines

    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 .
  • Page 24: Accessory Connections

    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.
  • Page 25: Radio Receiver

    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.
  • Page 26: Viking Electromagnetic Lock

    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...
  • Page 27: Magnetic Lock; Solenoid Connection; Guard Station

    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...
  • Page 28: Special Features

    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.
  • Page 29: Fail Safe/Fail Secure Operation; Hold Open Timer

    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...
  • Page 30: Gate Overlap Setting

    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.
  • Page 31: Solar Panel Installation

    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...
  • Page 32 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 •...
  • Page 33: Troubleshooting

    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 –...
  • Page 34: Troubleshooting

    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.
  • Page 35: Troubleshooting

    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’...
  • Page 36 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...

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