Chamberlain RSL12U Installation Manual

Chamberlain RSL12U Installation Manual

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VEHICULAR SLIDE GATE OPERATOR
• THIS PRODUCT IS TO BE INSTALLED AND SERVICED BY A TRAINED GATE SYSTEMS
• This model is for use on vehicular passage gates ONLY and not intended for use on
• This model is intended for use in Class I and II vehicular slide gate applications.
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• This gate operator is compatible with MyQ
LiftMaster
845 Larch Avenue
Elmhurst, IL 60126-1196
RESIDENTIAL DC
INSTALLATION MANUAL
Model RSL12U
TECHNICIAN ONLY.
pedestrian passage gates.
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and Security+ 2.0™ accessories.

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  • Page 1 RESIDENTIAL DC VEHICULAR SLIDE GATE OPERATOR INSTALLATION MANUAL Model RSL12U • THIS PRODUCT IS TO BE INSTALLED AND SERVICED BY A TRAINED GATE SYSTEMS TECHNICIAN ONLY. • This model is for use on vehicular passage gates ONLY and not intended for use on pedestrian passage gates.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY OPERATION SAFETY SYMBOL AND SIGNAL WORD REVIEW ........1 CONTROL BOARD OVERVIEW .............25 USAGE CLASS ..................2 RESET SWITCH ...................26 UL325 ENTRAPMENT PROTECTION REQUIREMENTS ......2 MANUAL DISCONNECT ...............26 SAFETY INSTALLATION INFORMATION ..........3 OPERATOR ALARM ................26 GATE CONSTRUCTION INFORMATION ..........4 REMOTE CONTROL ................26 INTRODUCTION ACCESSORY WIRING...
  • Page 3: Usage Class

    SAFETY USAGE CLASS CLASS I – RESIDENTIAL VEHICULAR GATE OPERATOR A vehicular gate operator (or system) intended for use in garages or parking areas associated with a residence of one-to four single families. CLASS II – COMMERCIAL/GENERAL ACCESS VEHICULAR GATE OPERATOR A vehicular gate operator (or system) intended for use in a commercial location or building such as a multi-family housing unit (five or more single family units), hotel, garages, retail store, or other buildings...
  • Page 4: Safety Installation Information

    SAFETY SAFETY INSTALLATION INFORMATION Vehicular gate systems provide convenience and security. Gate The Stop and/or Reset (if provided separately) must be located in systems are comprised of many component parts. The gate the line-of-sight of the gate. Activation of the reset control shall not operator is only one component.
  • Page 5: Gate Construction Information

    SAFETY GATE CONSTRUCTION INFORMATION Vehicular gates should be installed in accordance with ASTM F2200: Standard Specification for Automated Vehicular Gate Construction. For a copy, contact ASTM directly at 610-832-9585 or www.astm.org. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS 3.1.2 All openings shall be designed, guarded, or screened from the bottom of the gate to the top of the gate or a minimum of 72 in.
  • Page 6: Introduction

    INTRODUCTION CARTON INVENTORY NOT SHOWN: Documentation Packet, Chain #41 - 30 feet, Eye Bolt Kit Cover Warning Signs (2) and Warranty Card Operator Battery 12 Vdc 7AH LiftMaster Monitored Retro-Reflective Photoelectric Sensor...
  • Page 7: Operator Specifications

    INTRODUCTION OPERATOR SPECIFICATIONS This model is intended for use in vehicular slide gate applications: Usage Classification Class I & II Main AC Supply 120 Vac, .5 Amps (6.5 Amps including Accessory Outlets) System Operating Voltage 12 Vdc Battery Run / Battery Backup Accessory Power 12 Vdc, 500mA max.
  • Page 8: Site Preparation

    INTRODUCTION SITE PREPARATION Check the national and local building codes BEFORE installation. CONDUIT & CONCRETE PAD SAFETY Entrapment protection devices are required to protect against any Conduit must be UL approved for low and high voltage. Consider entrapment or safety conditions encountered in your gate the operator placement BEFORE installing the pad or post.
  • Page 9: Overview Of Typical Installation

    INTRODUCTION OVERVIEW OF TYPICAL INSTALLATION NOTE: One or more non-contact sensors shall be located where the risk of entrapment or obstruction exists at either the opening or closing direction. Care shall be exercised to reduce the risk of nuisance tripping, such as when a vehicle, trips the sensor while the gate is still moving. Any gap between the gate and a fixed object such as a wall, pillar, column or the operator itself larger than 2 1/4 inches must be filled.
  • Page 10: Installation

    INSTALLATION • To AVOID damaging gas, power or other underground utility lines, • ALWAYS wear protective gloves and eye protection when changing contact underground utility locating companies BEFORE digging the battery or working around the battery compartment. more than 18 inches (46 cm) deep. TYPES OF INSTALLATIONS STANDARD INSTALLATION REAR INSTALLATION...
  • Page 11: Determine Location For Concrete Pad And Operator

    INSTALLATION STEP 1 DETERMINE LOCATION FOR CONCRETE PAD AND OPERATOR Check the national and local building codes before installation. STANDARD INSTALLATION 1. The gate operator should be installed near the front roller of the gate. Lay out the concrete pad. 2.
  • Page 12: Install The Operator

    INSTALLATION STEP 2 INSTALL THE OPERATOR Attach the operator to the concrete pad with appropriate fasteners. The gate operator should be installed near the front roller of the gate or near the back of the gate (in the OPEN position). The space between the gate and the output sprocket must be a minimum of 4 inches. MOUNTING FOOTPRINT .63"...
  • Page 13: Attach The Chain

    INSTALLATION STEP 3 ATTACH THE CHAIN DO NOT run the operator until instructed. STANDARD INSTALLATION 1. Manually open the gate and line up the front bracket so the chain will be level with the idler pulley and parallel to the ground. Weld the front bracket in this position.
  • Page 14: Install Entrapment Protection

    INSTALLATION To prevent SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH from a moving gate: • Locate entrapment protection devices to protect in BOTH the open • ALL gate operator systems REQUIRE two independent entrapment and close gate cycles. protection systems for each entrapment zone. •...
  • Page 15 INSTALLATION STEP 4 continued... INSTALL ENTRAPMENT PROTECTION There are three options for wiring the entrapment protection devices depending on the specific device and how the device will function. Refer to the specific entrapment protection device manual for more information. These entrapment protection device inputs are for monitored devices, which include pulsed photoelectric sensors, resistive edge sensors, and pulsed edge sensors.
  • Page 16: Power Wiring

    INSTALLATION STEP 5 To Operator EARTH GROUND ROD Use the proper earth ground rod for your local area. The ground wire must be a single, whole piece of wire. Never splice two wires for the ground wire. If you should cut the ground wire too short, break it, or destroy its integrity, replace it with a single wire length.
  • Page 17 INSTALLATION STEP 6 continued... POWER WIRING OPERATOR POWER SOURCE 1. Turn off the AC power from the main power source circuit breaker. DIRECT PLUG-IN TRANSFORMER (120 VAC) 2. Run the AC power wires to the operator. Wire Gauge 14 1150 feet (351 m) 3.
  • Page 18 INSTALLATION STEP 6 continued... POWER WIRING 7AH BATTERY 1. Unplug the transformer. 2. Unplug the J15 plug labeled BATT on the control board by squeezing the plug and pulling it from the control board. This disconnects the ac/dc power to the control board. 3.
  • Page 19: Dual Gates Only

    INSTALLATION STEP 7 DUAL GATES ONLY There are two options for dual gate communication: wired or wireless. Follow the directions according to your application. Do not use wired and wireless communication simultaneously. Wired dual gate applications will have a longer battery standby time than wireless applications. WIRELESS DUAL GATES TO ACTIVATE THE WIRELESS FEATURE: 1.
  • Page 20 INSTALLATION STEP 7 continued... DUAL GATE WIRE TYPE (SHIELDED TWISTED PAIR CABLE) 22AWG up to 200 feet (61 m) 18AWG - 200-1000 feet (61-305 m) DUAL GATES ONLY Wire must be rated at 30 Volt minimum WIRED DUAL GATES Before digging, contact local underground utility locating companies. Use PVC conduit to prevent damage to cables. Disconnect ALL power to the operator and unplug the J15 plug from the control board.
  • Page 21: Install The Cover

    INSTALLATION STEP 8 INSTALL THE COVER 1. Slide the cover over the operator. 2. Align the hole in the cover with the threaded hole in the operator's chassis and secure the cover with the provided 5/16-18 screw. 5/16-18 Screw The basic installation is complete.
  • Page 22: Adjustment

    ADJUSTMENT LIMIT AND FORCE ADJUSTMENT To reduce the risk of SEVERE INJURY or DEATH: • Without a properly installed safety reversal system, persons • NEVER use force adjustments to compensate for a binding or (particularly small children) could be SERIOUSLY INJURED or sticking gate.
  • Page 23: Obstruction Test

    ADJUSTMENT LIMIT AND FORCE ADJUSTMENT continued... FINE TUNE THE FORCE The FORCE DIAL on the control board is used for fine tuning the force in cases where wind or environmental changes may affect the gate travel. Based on the length and weight of the gate it may be necessary to make additional force adjustments.
  • Page 24: Programming

    PROGRAMMING REMOTE CONTROLS (NOT PROVIDED) A total of 50 Security✚ 2.0™ remote controls and 2 keyless entries (1 LEARN PIN for each keyless entry) can be programmed to the operator. When programming a third keyless entry to the operator, the first keyless entry XMITTER will be erased to allow the third keyless entry to be programmed.
  • Page 25: Liftmaster Internet Gateway (Not Provided)

    PROGRAMMING LIFTMASTER INTERNET GATEWAY ERASE ALL CODES (NOT PROVIDED) 1. Press and release the LEARN button (operator will beep and green XMITTER LED will light). To program the operator to the LiftMaster Internet Gateway: 2. Press and hold the LEARN button again until the green XMITTER LED USING THE LEARN BUTTON ON THE OPERATOR’S flashes and then release the button (approximately 6 seconds).
  • Page 26: Operation

    DIAGNOSTICS Display: The diagnostics code display will show the operator type, firmware version, and codes. The operator type will display as "SL" followed by a "12" which indicates the operator type as RSL12U. The firmware version will show after the operator type, example "1.2".
  • Page 27: Reset Switch

    OPERATION RESET SWITCH The reset switch is located on the front of the operator and serves several functions. NORMAL OPERATION Toggling the reset switch will stop a moving gate during a normal open/ close cycle, like a stop button. The operator does not need to be reset after doing this.
  • Page 28: Accessory Wiring

    ACCESSORY WIRING EXTERNAL CONTROL DEVICES EXIT (2 Terminals) This input is a soft open command (maintained switch does not override (control board) external safeties and does not reset alarm condition). Used for exit probe, telephone entry, external exit loop detector, or any device that would Exit command the gate to open.
  • Page 29: Locks

    ACCESSORY WIRING (control board) LOCKS MAGLOCK (2 Terminals, N.C. and COM) Maglock Relay contact output, Normally - closed (N.C.) output for maglocks. Relay activates prior to motor activation and during motor run. Relay is off when motor is off. SOLENOID (2 Terminals, N.O.
  • Page 30: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION To reduce the risk of SEVERE INJURY or DEATH: • Test the gate operator monthly. The gate MUST reverse on contact • READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS. with a rigid object or reverse when an object activates the •...
  • Page 31: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING To protect against fire and electrocution: For continued protection against fire: • DISCONNECT power (AC or solar and battery) BEFORE installing or • Replace ONLY with fuse of same type and rating. servicing operator. DIAGNOSTIC CODES NOTE: When cycling or disconnecting power (ac/dc) to the control board, it is recommended that you unplug the J15 plug. OPEN, CLOSE, &...
  • Page 32 TROUBLESHOOTING DIAGNOSTIC CODES continued... Some codes are saved in the code history and some are not. If a code is not saved it will briefly appear on the display as it occurs, then disappear. Inherent Entrapment External Entrapment LiftMaster System Installed System Informational Protection...
  • Page 33 TROUBLESHOOTING DIAGNOSTIC CODES continued... Some codes are saved in the code history and some are not. If a code is not saved it will briefly appear on the display as it occurs, then disappear. Inherent Entrapment External Entrapment LiftMaster System Installed System Informational Protection...
  • Page 34: Control Board Leds

    TROUBLESHOOTING CONTROL BOARD LEDS STATUS LEDS INPUT LEDS INPUT OFF state SBC INPUT Input inactive POWER AC charger or Solar power Input active available BLINK Input active on other operator BATT Not charging FIRE DEPT Input inactive CHARGING Three stage battery charging INPUT Input active TIMER...
  • Page 35: Troubleshooting Chart

    TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING CHART SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSES SOLUTIONS Operator does not a) No power to control board a) Check AC and battery power run and error code b) Open fuse b) Check fuses display not on. c) If on battery power only, low or dead batteries c) Charge batteries by AC or solar power or replace batteries d) Defective control board d) Replace defective control board...
  • Page 36 TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING CHART continued... SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSES SOLUTIONS Obstruction in a) Force adjustment needed a) Refer to the Adjustment section to conduct the obstruction test and perform gate's path does not the proper force adjustment that is needed. cause gate to stop and reverse Photoelectric a) Incorrect photoelectric sensor wiring...
  • Page 37: Appendix

    TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING CHART continued... SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSES SOLUTIONS Solenoid lock not working a) Solenoid wired incorrectly a) Check that Solenoid is wired to N.O. and COM terminals. Check that correctly. Solenoid has power (do not power solenoid from control board accessory power terminals).
  • Page 38: Solar Panel(S)

    APPENDIX STEP 6 SOLAR PANEL(S) NOT PROVIDED. SEE ACCESSORIES. Solar Application requirements: • A minimum of one 10W solar panel (Model SOLPNL10W12V). • A maximum of three 10W solar panels in parallel (Model SOLPNL10W12V). • Battery Harness (Model K94-37236). • One 7AH battery or one 33AH battery •...
  • Page 39 APPENDIX STEP 6 continued... SOLAR PANEL(S) SOLAR USAGE GUIDE Typical System Standby Battery Current Consumption (mA) System voltage Main board with no radios programmed 4.2 mA One or more LiftMaster remote controls programmed +1.5 mA ® ® device or wireless dual gate programmed +3.9 mA Expansion board +18.5 mA...
  • Page 40 APPENDIX STEP 6 continued... SOLAR PANEL(S) The location of the panel(s) is critical to the success of the installation. In general, the panel(s) should be mounted using the provided angle bracket facing due south. Use a compass to determine direction. The solar panel(s) should be mounted in an area clear of all obstructions and shading from buildings and trees.
  • Page 41 APPENDIX STEP 6 continued... SOLAR PANEL(S) INSTALL THE SOLAR PANEL 1. Position solar bracket on mounting surface. Mark and drill holes. 2. Insert two bolts into the track located on the back of the solar Mounting Surface panel(s). 3. Slide bolts in track away from bolt hole and align both bolts. 4.
  • Page 42: Limit Setup With A Remote Control

    APPENDIX LIMIT SETUP WITH A REMOTE CONTROL To set the limits using a remote control, first you will need a 3-button remote control that has been programmed for OPEN, CLOSE, and STOP. Refer to the Programming section. INITIAL LIMITS AND FORCE ADJUSTMENT ADJUST THE LIMITS For dual gate applications the limits will have to be set for each If the limits have already been set the operator will exit the limit setting...
  • Page 43: Wiring Diagram

    WIRING DIAGRAM To protect against fire and electrocution: For continued protection against fire: • Replace ONLY with fuse of same type and rating. • DISCONNECT power (AC or solar and battery) BEFORE installing or servicing operator. Antenna Coaxial Antenna Cable CONTROL BOARD Jumper Wire ANTENNA...
  • Page 44: Repair Parts

    REPAIR PARTS NOT SHOWN 29-NP712 Battery, 7AH, 12 Vdc K74-30762 Two 7AH batteries K94-37267 Battery Harness (for 7AH batteries) Timing Belt, 3M K94-37236 Battery Harness (for 33AH batteries) K16-GT2-9 APS Encoder, 12V K1A6408 APE Assembly with plastic tray, RPM board with K76-34697-3 mounting hardware K94-37259...
  • Page 45: Accessories

    ACCESSORIES ENTRAPMENT PROTECTION REMOTE CONTROLS LiftMaster offers a variety of LiftMaster remote controls to satisfy your LIFTMASTER MONITORED THROUGH BEAM PHOTOELECTRIC SENSOR application needs. Single-button to 4-button, visor or key chain. The Model LMTBU following remote controls are compatible with operators manufactured by LiftMaster after 1993.
  • Page 46 ACCESSORIES MISCELLANEOUS MISCELLANEOUS REMOTE ANTENNA EXTENSION KIT LIFTMASTER INTERNET GATEWAY ® The remote antenna extension kit allows the Internet enabled accessory which connects to the antenna to be remotely installed. computer and allows you to monitor and control gate operators and lighting accessories enabled by Model 86LM technology.
  • Page 47: Warranty

    WARRANTY THREE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY LiftMaster warrants to the first purchaser of this product, for the structure in which this product is originally installed, that it is free from defect in materials and/or workmanship for a period of THREE years from the date of purchase. The proper operation of this product is dependent on your compliance with the instructions regarding installation, operation, maintenance and testing.
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