Instruction Manual
2
Table of Contents
Page
Introduction and Recommended Battery Type ...................................................................... 1
Table of Contents ............................................................................................................. 2
Importance of a Properly Designed Gate / General Requirements ........................................... 3
Parts Included .................................................................................................................. 4
Gate Qualifications / Applications ...................................................................................... 5
Ranger Gate Opener General Information and Special Features .............................................. 5
Ranger Gate Opener Information Solar Charged ................................................................... 5
Understanding AC Charged System / Solar Charged System ................................................... 5
Gate Cycles per Day AC charged / Solar Charged / Solar Region Map .................................... 6
Mounting Site Review / Ranger Installed Photo ................................................................... 6
Installing Actuator Support Bracket / Installing Actuator Bracket .......................................... 7
Installing Actuator to Actuator Bracket ............................................................................... 7
Installing Gate Bracket to Actuator .................................................................................... 8
Attaching for Push to Open Installation .............................................................................. 8
Installing Gate Bracket to Gate (Pull to Open) and (Push to Open) ......................................... 8
Preparing Ranger Control Box for Installation ..................................................................... 8
Installing Ranger Control Box ........................................................................................... 9
Splicing for Ranger 500 S Linear Actuator Cable if Needed .................................................. 9
Ranger Quick Connect Harness Initial Installation ............................................................... 9
Ranger Battery Installation ................................................................................................ 10
Determining Charger Location (AC or Solar) / Solar Panel Installation ................................... 10
Optimizing Solar Panel Location ........................................................................................ 11
Transformer Installation / Connecting Charge device to Charge Controller .............................. 11
Charge Controller Operation Check .................................................................................... 11
Charge Controller / Transformer Manufacturer Information ................................................... 12
Linear Actuator Cable Connection ...................................................................................... 13
Ranger Quick Connect Harness Final Installation ................................................................. 13
Understanding Sensitivity Adjustments and Entrapment Alarm .............................................. 14
Adjusting Gate 1 and Gate 2 Sensitivity .............................................................................. 14
Understanding Close and Ope
n Limit Adjustments ............................................................... 14
Operating Gate for the First Time / Making Final Adjustments .............................................. 14
Installing Safety Signs ...................................................................................................... 15
Adjusting Close Limit Utilizing Nudge Technique ................................................................ 15
Ranger Control Board / J2 Terminal / Control Switches Function ........................................... 15
Ranger 500 D Gate 2 Kit Installation .................................................................................. 16
Installing Gate 2 Linear Actuator and Junction Box ........................................................... 16-17
Connecting Gate 2 Actuator to Control Board ...................................................................... 17
Operating Gate 2 for the First Time and Final Adjustments ................................................... 17
Programming Transmitter and Receiver ............................................................................... 18
Programming Wireless Keypad ........................................................................................ 19-20
Optional accessory information, Garage receiver, Push to operate button, 7 day timer .............. 21
Optional accessory information, Photo Eye Installation / Wiring ............................................ 22
Safety Section .............................................................................................................. 23-24
Periodic Service ............................................................................................................... 24
Troubleshooting Guide ................................................................................................... 25-27
Accessory Wiring Information ........................................................................................... 28
Warranty Statement .......................................................................................................... 29