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
LPX1700 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
The LPX1700 Series operators have been designed and constructed
for use with voltages from 115 Volts AC to 460 Volts AC, in single
or three phase. Check the operator nameplate label for the proper
voltage and phase. The application of an improper input voltage or
phase will result in catastrophic failure to the internal electrical
components.
The operator voltage service is to originate from a circuit breaker
protected panel of the appropriate amperage (again reference the
operator nameplate label). 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
Figure 6: Operator Footprint
Figure 5: Pad Configuration
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
HIGH VOLTAGE
AC POWER
CONDUIT
B: PREPARING THE SITE
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LPX1700
Unit Voltage
& Phase
#14 Ga. #12 Ga. #10 Ga. #8 Ga. #6 Ga. #4 Ga. #2 Ga.
120 V, 1P N/A 90 Feet 150 Feet 240 Feet 380 Feet 600 Feet 970 Feet
208 V, 1P 200 Feet 315 Feet 500 Feet 775 Feet 1250 Feet 1950 Feet 3000 Feet
240 V, 1P 225 Feet 360 Feet 575 Feet 900 Feet 1450 Feet 2200 Feet >2200 Feet
208 V, 3P 425 Feet 700 Feet 1075 Feet 1700 Feet 2500 Feet >2500 Feet >2500 Feet
240 V, 3P 525 Feet 825 Feet 1325 Feet 2100 Feet >2500 Feet >2500 Feet >2500 Feet
480 V, 3P 1600 Feet 2500 Feet >2500 Feet >2500 Feet >2500 Feet >2500 Feet >2500 Feet
WIRE SIZE and RECOMMENDED MAXIMUM RUN LENGHTS
#16 Ga.
N/A
115 Feet
140 Feet
275 Feet
325 Feet
1000 Feet
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.