Installation manual

rev 05.7.13 Rodeo Gear Medium Duty Dual Gate Opener Installation Manual 1
RODEO GEAR MEDIUM DUTY DUAL GATE OPENER
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DRIVE
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 • Lowfrictionscrewdrive(linearactuator)ratedfor-5°Fto+160°F(-20°Cto+71°C).
 • Poweredbya12Vmotorwithintegralcasehardenedsteelgearreducer.Motorspeedreducedto260rpm.
Generates 520 inch lb. of torque at 12 V.
 • Maximumopeningarcof110°.Approximateopeningtime(90°):18seconds,dependingonweightofgate.
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POWER
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 • Thesystemispoweredbya12Vdcautomotiveorlawntractorbattery.
 • Batterychargeismaintainedbya120Vac,14Vacoutputtransformer(10VA)throughtheGTOcontrolboard]
or by optional Solar Panels; the panel should generate minimum of 10 Watts (600 mA). A diode on the control
board prevents battery discharge. IMPORTANT: Never use both transformer and solar panel— this will damage
the battery and control board.
 • One(1)blade-stylefuseisratedfor15A.
NOTE: The transformer should not be directly connected to any battery. Do not replace fuses with
higher ampere rated fuses; doing so will void your warranty and may damage your control board.
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CONTROL
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 • Microprocessor-basedcontrolboardissetfordualleaf,pull-to-opengateinstallations.Jumpercanberemoved
to accommodate an optional kit for push-to-open gates.
 • Controlboardhastemperaturecompensatedcircuits.
 • Acircuitonthecontrolboardregulatescharging.“Sleepdraw”is15mA;“activedraw”is2to5A.
 • Auto-memorizationofdigitaltransmittercode.
 • RFreceivertunedto318MHz.
 • Openerlengthwithpush-pulltubefullyretractedis26
3
/8", mounting point to mounting point. Maximum stroke is
13".
 • Adjustableauto-closetimer(OFFto3–120seconds),andobstructionsensitivity(stallforce).
 • Powerterminalblockaccommodatesatransformerorsolarpanels.
 • AccessoryterminalblockfullycompatiblewithallMightyMuleaccesscontrols.
 • Controlboardallowsconnectionofsafetyedgesensorsandphotoelectricsensors.
 • Audioentrapmentalarmsoundsifunitencountersanobstructiontwicewhileopeningorclosing.
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OPERATIONAL CAPACITY
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 • TheGateCapacityChartshowsapproximatecycles,perday,youcanexpectfromtheRodeoGearMediumDuty
Dual Automatic Gate Opener when powered with a transformer. Actual cycles may vary slightly depending upon
the type and condition of gate and installation.
NOTE: BALL BEARING HINGES SHOULD BE USED ON ALL GATES WEIGHING OVER 250 LB.
To determine the number of cycles the gate opener will perform using solar panels, please see the specifications
listed on page 2 or call [phone] or [phone] for more information.
* These specifications are subject
to change without notice.
Gate Weight
Gate Length
Number of Cycles Per Day
Rodeo Gear Meduim Duty Gate Capacity/Cycle Chart
Estimated number of daily cycles, based on use with a transformer.
300 lbs.
150 lbs.
100 lbs.
50 lbs.
39
41
44
46
5' - 6'
36
39
41
44
8'
34
36
39
42
10'
31
34
36
39
12'
An operation cycle is
one full opening and
closing of the gate.
Technical Specifications