VIKING installation instructions and safety information VIKING BLUE ENABLED SOLAR EFFICIENT OPERATION class I, class II, class III, and class IV residential and commercial vehicular slide gate operator
The L-3™ gate operator has the capacity to operate slide gates up to 1200 lbs. and 40 feet in length at 100% duty cycle under extreme conditions. It’s efficient mechanism provides a solution for high traffic commercial slide gate applications. The Viking L-3™ gate operator offers efficiency and technology combined in a single package.
L-3 Vehicular Gate Operator • Revision C2 • October 2009
PARTS PARTS DIAGRAM DIAGRAM 5 24 26 15 22 11 25 12 2 23 17 18 8 7 16 12 9 27 14 13 6 21 Item 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 Description Chassis Electric Box Accessory Shelf 24V 1/2 HP DC Motor/Gear Assembly 25’ #40 Chain Kit, Nickel Coated Limit Switch Gear Box Limit Cam (2) Limit switch (2) Limit switch Holder 41B25 Sprocket Cover Release Nut (2) Idler Pulley Battery Fuse Holder Fuse Kit Control Board Toroid Transformer Idler Bushing Battery 120V Rec
TABLE TABLE OF OF CONTENTS CONTENTS Parts Diagram/Parts List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .i Important Safety Information Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Important Installation Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-3 Maintenance/General Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Terminology . . . . . .
IMPORTANT IMPORTANT SAFETY SAFETY INFORMATION INFORMATION WARNING - Not following these instructions may cause severe injury or death to persons. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING – To reduce the risk of severe injury or death: 1. READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS. 2. Never let children operate or play with gate controls. Keep the remote control away from children. 3. Always keep people and objects away from the gate. NO ONE SHOULD CROSS THE PATH OF THE MOVING GATE. 4. Test the gate operator monthly.
IMPORTANT IMPORTANT SAFETY SAFETY INFORMATION INFORMATION WARNING - Not following these instructions may cause severe injury or death to persons. IMPORTANT INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Continued 6. Controls intended for user activation must be located at least six feet (6’) away from any moving part of the gate and where the user is prevented from reaching over, under, around or through the gate to operate the controls.
IMPORTANT IMPORTANT SAFETY SAFETY INFORMATION INFORMATION WARNING - Not following these instructions may cause severe injury or death to persons. MAINTENANCE Remove the Power Harness from the Control Board (refer to page 14) • Clean and lubricate the gate track wheels using the recommended lubricant. • Inspect the track for any signs of cracking or separation. • Check that all mounting hardware of the gate operator is properly tighten. • Ensure that the gate moves freely.
IMPORTANT IMPORTANT SAFETY SAFETY INFORMATION INFORMATION CAUTION: To Reduce the Risk of Fire or Injury to Persons a) Use only the following type and size of battery(ies): Yuasa NP7-12 b) Do not dispose of the battery(ies) in fire. The cells may explode. Check with local codes for possible disposal instructions. c) Do not open or mutalate the battery(ies). Released electrolyte is corrosive and may cause damage to the eyes or skin. It may be toxic fi swallowed.
IMPORTANT IMPORTANT SAFETY SAFETY INFORMATION INFORMATION WARNING - Not following these instructions may cause severe injury or death to persons. NOTE - This type of installation DOES NOT reverse the gate all the way back to its limits when the photo-beam is obstructed. This installation is only to protect against entrapment and to comply with UL325. Photo Beam (non-contact sensor) Installation Secondary Entrapment Protection Photo beams or like must be installed to reduce the risk of entrapment.
IMPORTANT IMPORTANT SAFETY SAFETY INFORMATION INFORMATION WARNING - Not following these instructions may cause severe injury or death to persons.
IMPORTANT IMPORTANT SAFETY SAFETY INFORMATION INFORMATION WARNING - Not following these instructions may cause severe injury or death to persons. Audible Alarm Reset Switch Installation Manual Reset for the Audible Alarm UL325 standard requires an audible alarm to go off after two consecutive events detected by the primary entrapment protection of the gate operator (obstruction sensor). The audible alarm will continue to sound for 5 minutes or until a stop command gets actuated.
IMPORTANT IMPORTANT INSTALLATION INSTALLATION INFORMATION INFORMATION CAUTION - FOR USE WITH GATES OF A MAXIMUM OF 40 FT IN LENGTH AND 1200 LBS. IN WEIGHT. WARNING - TO REDUCE THE RISK OF SEVERE INJURY OR DEATH TO PERSONS: Do not allow pedestrian use of this gate! Do NOT Install the gate operator to lift gates 40'-0" OPEN STOP CLOSE Control Buttons Locate Control Buttons: 1. Within sight of the gate, 2. At a minimum height of 5 feet so small children are not able to reach it, and 3.
PLANS PLANS OF OF INSTALLATION INSTALLATION All openings of a horizontal slide gate are guarded or screened from the bottom of the gate to a minimum of 4 feet (1.22 m) above the ground to prevent a 2-1/2 inch (57.2 mm) diameter sphere from passing through the openings anywhere in the gate, and in that portion of the adjacent fence that the gate covers in the open position.
PLAN PLAN OF OF INSTALLATION INSTALLATION –– CONCRETE CONCRETE PADS PADS Track Gate 2" 10" Install a Positive Stop at Both Ends 18" of the Track 4" Minimum 11" Track Concrete Pad Operator Cover Operator Chassis Gate Operator Concrete Pad 4" 16" 24" Drill for a 1/2" x 3-1/2" Red Head Anchor (4) Places Center of Drive Chain Possible Area for Conduit(s) (1" Maximum Height) 2" 8.5" 1.5" 14.375" Recommended Area for Conduit Location Conduit(s) 5.
GATE GATE OPERATOR OPERATOR INSTALLATION INSTALLATION Note: Before starting the installation procedure; • Open and close the gate manually, making sure there is sufficient space between the gate and adjacent walls. • Check that the wheels are turning freely on the track and there are no restrictions while pushing the gate to the open and closed positions. • Confirm that there is adequate spacing for the guide rollers and that there are no restrictions throughout the travel of the gate.
GATE GATE OPERATOR OPERATOR INSTALLATION INSTALLATION Step 3 Chain Installation: Before welding the provided chain brackets, make sure the chain will be in a straight line with, and at the same height as, the chain leaving the gate operator rollers. 17 TECHNICAL SUPPORT 1 800 908 0884 14.
OPEN LEFT OPEN RIGHT ELECTRICAL ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION INSTALLATION Caution – Do not connect the power harness to the board until the installation is ready for verification. Red 24VAC Green White Auxiliary Power Connection. See page 28 for further details. Power Harness The Gate Operator requires a single phase AC line to operate the gate and charge the batteries. A. Turn off the main switch or breaker for the power line being used. B.
Motor Sensor ELECTRICAL ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION INSTALLATION Low Battery afety Loop UL Sensor Power Radio Rec. Power Connections Charger STEP 5 OPEN LEFT OPEN RIGHT Connect the wire harness to the “OPEN RIGHT” connector if the gate opens to the right. Connect the wire harness to the “OPEN LEFT” connector if the gate opens to the left. OPEN Gate Opens Right Motor Sensor Low Battery UL Sensor Power Radio Rec.
LIMIT LIMIT SWITCH SWITCH SET-UP SET-UP Note: Open and close the gate without interruption every time you change the adjustment. OPEN RIGHT Siren GND Close Stop Master/Slave Guard Station Brake Close Close Open Commands Brake Brake Open Stop Stop 3 Overlap Delay 1.5 Close Limit 3 Safety Connector Hold Open Timer min. Overlap Delay Overlap Delay Sensor MAX Obstruction Center Loop Safety Loop UL Sensor Close the gate to within 6” of desired closed position.
LIMIT LIMIT SWITCH SWITCH SET-UP SET-UP STEP 4 Press both limit switches at the same time to initiate the set-up (the open and close LEDs will blink on the Control Board). Click! Click! Activate Both Limit Switches At the Same Time STEP 5 Open and close the gate from limit to limit without interruption for two complete cycles. 2X Fully Open and Close the Gate 2 Times STEP 6 Use the Fine Tune Limit Pot to perform minor adjustments to the closed position.
Guard Station Open Commands 60sec 60 Safety Connector off Stop Open Overlap Delay Overlap Delay min. Overlap Delay Sensor Radio Ma Loc Hold Open Timer MAX Obstruction Center Loop Safety Loop UL Sensor Radio Rec. Trim Pot Location OPEN LEFT Fail Fail Safe/Secure Safe/Secure 18 Close 3 1.5 Close Limit 3 Obstruction Sensor 0 1.5 Sensor Center Loop Obstruction Safety Loop Center Loop UL Sensor Safety Loop UL Sens Radio Rec. Radio Rec. min.
ELECTRICAL ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION INSTALLATION –– MASTER/SLAVE MASTER/SLAVE Master/Slave Connections Outside Interconnecting Conduit Opens First Master Unit Slave Unit Inside Caution – Do not run Master/Slave communication cable in the same conduit as the power supply (120-220V) cable. Use 18 AWG stranded wire with foil overshield and drain wire or better.
VEHICULAR VEHICULAR LOOP LOOP DETECTOR DETECTOR INSTALLATION INSTALLATION ide s t Ou e op tsid Lo Ou open Re p de i Ins n ope Re Loo op t Lo i x E e id Ins Note: Not all loops may be necessary for every installation. Check local regulations and accepted bestpractice design requirements.
VEHICULAR VEHICULAR LOOP LOOP DETECTOR DETECTOR INSTALLATION INSTALLATION WARNING – Consult the installation instructions from the loop detector manufacturer. The following statements are provided as a guide but different requirements may be required by the vehicular loop detector manufacturer. Guidelines for Vehicular Loop Detector Installation 1. Prevent sharp corners in the geometry of the loop sensor. 2. Install the appropriate number of turns for your loop geometry based on the loop perimeter.
LOOP LOOP RACK RACK INSTALLATION INSTALLATION Looprack – Viking Part # VA LR Looprack Wiring Harness – Viking Part # VA LRH Outside Twist Wire Outside the Loop 6 Twists/Foot Until Its Connection to the Loop Rack Viking Loop Rack Exit Center Outside Safety Loop Reopen Exit OP 28V Gnd Exit Center Reopen Center Loop CN Center RO Reopen Inside Safety Loop Exit Loop Control Board Connector Inside Loop Connector UL iren Siren GND Close Stop Open Master/Slave GND Close Stop Open Gnd G
ACCESSORY ACCESSORY CONNECTIONS CONNECTIONS Safety Connections 1 Safety Loop Detector Photo Beam 2 Edge Sensor Center Loop Detector 1 Hold Open Timer Open top 3 3 Overlap Delay min. 1.5 1.5 Overlap Delay Overlap Delay Radio Station Mag. Lock Motor Sensor MAX Low Battery Center Loop Obstruction Sensor Open GND Sensor Obstruction Close Stop Open Gnd Fire Safety Loop Guard Station Gnd Strike Gnd UL Sensor Power Radio Rec.
ACCESSORY ACCESSORY CONNECTIONS CONNECTIONS Radio Receiver When connecting the Radio Receiver carefully verify the proper connections. The maximum voltage that the control board provides for external accessories is the maximum voltage of the battery, which is about 28 volts. In the event of an electrical short in the power to the accessories, the board will protect itself by shutting down and will remain shut down until the short is corrected.
ACCESSORY ACCESSORY CONNECTIONS CONNECTIONS N.O. Note: All controls are normally open. N.O. N.O. OPEN STOP CLOSE COM UL Siren Master/Slave Brake Guard Station Open Commands Close Brake Brake Stop Open Limit Close Close Stop Open Limit 3 0 3 1.5 1.5 Overlap Delay Overlap Delay Overlap Delay Safety Connector Radio Station Mag. Lock Hold Open Timer min. Motor Sensor MAX Low Battery Obstruction Sensor Stop Sensor Center Loop Safety Loop UL Sensor Radio Rec.
SPECIAL SPECIAL FEATURES FEATURES Auto-Open Feature N.O. TECHNICAL SUPPORT 1 800 908 0884 +28v Gnd Radio Rec. Reopen Loop UL Sens Radio Rec. Mag. Lock Mag. Lock Mag. LOCK Lock MAG. Gnd +28v Radio S Gnd UL Gnd Reopen Safety Loop Connector Connector Gnd Center Off 1 N.C. COM Gnd Exit Gnd Strike Gnd Fire Open Commands Gnd Open Stop Close Guard Station GND Open Stop Close GND Siren Mag. Lock Mag. LOCK Lock MAG.
Mag. Lock Hold Open Timer SPECIAL SPECIAL FEATURES FEATURES Stop Stop Hold Open Timer Open Open Mag. Lock Mag. Lock Hold Open Timer 30 30sec Limit Intelligent Obstruction Sensor (Primary Entrapment Protection) min. min. 3 Overlap Delay 1.5 Overlap Delay Overlap Delay Motor MAX Low Ba Obstruction Sensor 0 1.5 Sensor Obstruction Center Loop Center Loop Sensor Safety Loop Safety Loop Center Loop UL Sensor UL Sensor Safety Loop Radio Rec. Radio Rec.
Off 1 off 1sec 60 60sec Mag. Lock Hold Open Timer Hold Open Timer S Open Open Mag. Lock SPECIAL SPECIAL FEATURES FEATURES Hold Open Timer 30 30sec Mag. Lock Open Lock N.C. Limit Fail Safe/Fail Secure Operation 0 3 1.5 1.5 Overlap Delay min. verlap Delay Motor Sensor MAX Low Battery Sensor Center Loop Obstruction Safety Loop UL Sensor Power Radio Rec. Charger There are three levels of force required to move the gate manually.
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Safety Loop Connector Connector Radio Station N.O. COM N.C. Mag. Lock Mag. Lock Connect the Solar Panel Controller as shown. Check Motor Motor Sensor Low Battery Power Charger – + – Remove existing batteries. Use new external batteries of 35 AHr or greater and connect them in series to provide a 24V system. 30 TECHNICAL SUPPORT 1 800 908 0884 24VAC + Fail Safe/Secure 24V BAT Remove the existing Power Harness and use the power harness provided. Radio Rec.
ector ctor Radio Station Mag. LOCK Lock MAG. N.O. COM N.C. Mag. Lock SOLAR SOLAR PANEL PANEL INSTALLATION INSTALLATION Mag. Lock For Viking Vehicular Gate Operators Check Motor Motor Sensor WARNING – Solar Panel must be UL Listed, Class 2 Low Battery Power Charger il ecure Replace the existing batteries with a battery pack of 35AHr or greater.
VIKING VIKING PIPE PIPE STAND STAND Part No. VA-PSKT For Viking L-3 Vehicular Gate Operator Standard Features • Main pieces made of 1/4” thick material • Includes Positioning Bar to aid in the installation process • All hardware included Gate 4" Minimum L-3 Gate Operator (sold separately) 16" (Reference) 5.50" Mounting Bolt Washer H-10 Gate Operator Positioning Bar 16" (Reference) .3125" Pipe Stand Washer Mounting Nut Note: All Mounting Hardware Supplied with Pipe Stand 10.00" Top of Pipe 15.
VIKING VIKING PEDESTAL PEDESTAL STAND STAND Part No. VA-PEDLF For Viking L-3 Vehicular Gate Operator Standard Features • Main pieces made of 1/4” thick material • All hardware included Gate 4" Minimum 2.00" L-3 Gate Operator (sold separately) 1.55" 11" (Reference) 10.10" 14.10" Mounting Bolt Washer L-3 Gate Operator 16" (Reference) 22.5" 1.00" 24.5" Pedestal Stand Washer Mounting Nut Note: All Mounting Hardware Supplied with Pedestal Stand Approximate Chain Centerline 12.00" 8.625" 7.125" 5.
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TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING Gate does not run – Check motor indicator comes ON Check that all motor cable connections, junctions and extensions are properly connected and color-coded. Refer to page 15. Check all motor connections to be fully engaged. Refer to page 15 and 16. Ensure that the motor connections are: a) Properly connected, Refer to page 15. Check the 15 Amp fuse in the control board. Ensure that the manual reset switch is at the ‘reset’ position. Refer to page 7 and 28.
TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING Gate does not open or close Check all motor connections to be fully engaged. Refer to page 15. Check that limit switches are connected to the common and the normally close position refer to page 16. Check that the stop command is not active. Refer to page 8 and 25. Check that the UL command (photo beam and/or edge sensor) is not active. Refer to page 6, 7 and 23. Check that the vehicular loop detectors are working properly. Refer to page 20, 21 and 23.
TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING Gate opens. Closes or stops on its own Make sure that the ‘Charger’ LED is on and not flashing, indicating that there is AC power. Check that your wires from your accessories are: a) Not shorting together b) Not shorting a power line c) Not shorting to metal or earth ground. ‘Charger’ LED off. Gate does not run - alarm sounds upon any input command Check the 4 Amp fuse on the control board. Check the 3 Amp fuse on the EMI control board. Refer to page 14.
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our continuous commitment to excellence Viking Access Systems is continuously working hard to identify and design products that will appeal to the industry and it’s needs. As technology continues to advance, we have developed a completely efficient and intelligent line of gate operators to meet the changing demands. These machines offer; full UL325 and UL991 compliance, soft-start and soft-stop, intelligent obstruction sensors, continuous operation (100% duty cycle) and extreme power efficiency.
VIKING standard features and operator specifications UL325 and UL991 Listed by Underwriter Laboratories (UL) • Accessible manual emergency release • Fail-Safe option sets the gate to automatically transfer to a fail-safe mode in the event of a power failure, allowing the gate to be pushed open without the use of special knowledge of the equipment • Fail-Secure option sets the gate to mechanically lock in the event of a power failure, allowing no manual movement without the use of the manual release • Stan
