Owner's Manual

THE CONCRETE OPERATOR PAD
Installation requires the presence of a suitable concrete pad as a base for
the operator. The dimensions of this pad should be at least 12" greater
than the dimensional pattern of the operator mounting holes. The top of
the pad should be 7" above grade to raise the operator above any
standing water, while the depth of the pad below grade is dependent on
the soil conditions at the installation site and the size of the gate. The
LPX1000 cover is 24" high and is removed by lifting it vertically off
the operator. THE SITE FOR THE OPERATOR SHOULD BE
CHOSEN WITH AT LEAST 24" OF CLEARANCE ABOVE THE
TOP OF THE UNIT.
If no suitable concrete base exists, a pad must be poured. After
completing the gate installation, place the operator pad at the
appropriate location as described in Figures 5 and 6. Consult local
building codes for depth of base. Typical depths range from 24” to 36”.
In either case, if vehicles are going to be operated in the vicinity of the
operator, consider installation of protective bollards in front of the
operator.
ELECTRICAL POWER REQUIREMENTS
NOTE: Before connecting the operator, use a voltmeter to
insure that the electrical service is 115 VAC. Connection to 220
VAC service is the most common cause of board failure in new
installations and is NOT covered by the warranty.
The LPX1000 requires a 3-wire (Hot, Common, Ground), 115 VAC,
electrical circuit with a 15 Amp breaker for proper operation. In
installations with more than one operator, each operator must have a
separate service from the breaker panel. Powering multiple operators
from the same service can result in having to "de-sensitize" the
obstruction sensing adjustment to prevent one operator from
overloading the other. The electrical hookup is made in the junction
box located in the left front corner of the frame, see Figure 7, Page 7.
For conduit placement see Figures 5, 6, & 7. The AWG wire size for
the electrical service depends on the distance of the operator from the
breaker panel. Refer to the table below 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. The distances shown in the
NOMINAL column should never be exceeded. For distances greater
than 1600', it is recommended that your local utility be contacted to
install a service feeder for the installation.
Wiring from external controls such as guard shack, telephone entry,
keypad or card reader systems should be brought to the operator by a
conduit separate from the 115 VAC electrical hookup. Low voltage
control wires MUST NEVER be routed in the same conduit as A.C.
power wires. For conduit placement see Figures 5, 6, & 7. Always
consult and follow all local electrical codes.
MAKE SURE POWER IS OFF BEFORE WIRING OR
SERVICING THE OPERATOR.
WARNING!
AVOID ELECTROCUTION:
Do not route low voltage wires in the same conduit
as high voltage wires. Follow all local electrical
codes or the National Electric Code.
WIRE SIZE NOMINAL DISTANCE
#14 100’
#12 150’
#10 250’
#8 400’
#6 600’
#4 1000’
#2 1600’
Figure 6: Operator Footprint
Figure 5: Pad Configuration
B: PREPARING THE SITE
CLEARANCE ABOVE
OPERATOR FOR
COVER REMOVAL
ALLOW 24"
TERMINAL BOX
LOW VOLTAGE
CONDUIT
CONTROL WIRING
7" ABOVE GRADE
(MINIMUM)
WEATHERPROOF/LOCKABLE
POWER SWITCH BOX
(OPTIONAL - BY OTHERS)
LOCAL CODES.
DEPENDENT ON
DEPTH OF PAD
115 VAC
HIGH VOLTAGE
POWER CONDUIT
GATE
2-1/4"
MEASURE
FROM VERTICAL
GATE MEMBER
10"
3"
16"
TARGET AREA FOR
CONDUIT PLACEMENT
IN CONCRETE PAD
2'-0"
MINIMUM
2'-0"
MINIMUM
1'-0"
OPERATOR
GATE FRAME
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