Installation Instructions and Safety Information Vehicular Gate Operator UL 325 and UL991 Listed Class I, Class II, Class III and Class IV Rev. A.
PARTS PARTS DIAGRAM DIAGRAM 4 5 13 2 10 12 10 16 15 3 8 9 6 11 14 1 7 Item 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Description Unit, Motor/Lead Screw Cover, Lead Screw End Cap, Lead Screw Cover Cover, Terminal Door, Access Carrier, Lead Screw, with hardware Mounting Bracket, Front Bar, Limit Switch Limit Switch (2) Mounting Hardware, Back Mounting Bracket, Back Backing Plate, Bar Mount (2) Key, Release Holder, Cable Dust Brush (2) Holder, Dust Brush Part No.
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 5. The gate operator controls must be placed so that the user has full view of the gate area when the gate is moving AND AWAY FROM THE GATE PATH PERIMETER, 6. Controls must be far enough from the gate so that the user is prevented from coming in contact with the gate while operating 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 17) • Clean and lubricate the turning pins and gate hinges using the recommended lubricant. • Clean and lubricate the lead screw using silicon grease. • Check that all mounting hardware of the gate operator is properly tighten. • Ensure that the gate moves freely.
TERMINOLOGY TERMINOLOGY UL325 Gate Operator Classification GLOSSARY RESIDENTIAL VEHICULAR GATE OPERATOR CLASS I – A vehicular gate operator (or system) intended for use in a home of one-to four single family dwelling, or a garage or parking area associated therewith.
IMPORTANT IMPORTANT SAFETY SAFETY INFORMATION INFORMATION WARNING - Not following these instructions may cause severe injury or death to persons. Photo Beam (non-contact sensor) Installation Photo beams or like must be installed to reduce the risk of entrapment. Use only UL325 compliance devices like: Omron E3K-R10 Ensure that any device installed is UL325 compliant and low voltage device (24 VDC).
IMPORTANT IMPORTANT SAFETY SAFETY INFORMATION INFORMATION WARNING - Not following these instructions may cause severe injury or death to persons. Edge Sensor (contact sensor) Installation Gnd +28v Ra Gnd UL Gnd Safety Safety Connector Gnd Gnd Exit s Center 3-Sided Edge Sensor 3-Sided Edge Sensor Edge sensor 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. Audible Alarm Reset Switch Installation 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 12 FT IN LENGTH AND 600 LBS. IN WEIGHT. WARNING - TO REDUCE THE RISK OF SEVERE INJURY OR DEATH TO PERSONS: This is NOT a pedestrian gate operator Do NOT Install the gate operator to lift gates 12'-0" OPEN STOP CLOSE 12’ maximum gate length Locate Control Buttons: 1. Within sight of the gate, 600 lb. MAX. 600 pounds maximum gate weight 2.
PLAN PLAN OF OF INSTALLATION INSTALLATION -- OPEN OPEN INSIDE INSIDE The gate must be installed in a location so that enough clearance is supplied between the gate and adjacent structures when opening and closing to reduce the risk of entrapment. Swinging gates shall not open into public access areas.
PLAN PLAN OF OF INSTALLATION INSTALLATION –– OPEN OPEN OUTSIDE OUTSIDE The gate must be installed in a location so that enough clearance is supplied between the gate and adjacent structures when opening and closing to reduce the risk of entrapment. Swinging gates shall not open into public access areas.
GATE GATE OPERATOR OPERATOR INSTALLATION INSTALLATION CAUTION - If mounting bar is not welded to a frame member that runs the full length of the gate, the gate operator may damage the gate. Do not weld the bar or backing plate to a few pickets. STEP 1 Cut the bar that attaches the arm to the gate (the offset bar) so that: The bolt center is 4-3/4” from the inside surface of the gate and 28” from the gate hinge. Note: It is recommended to use a frame member across the full width of the gate.
GATE GATE OPERATOR OPERATOR INSTALLATION INSTALLATION Step 3 Remove the terminal cover: a) Open the plastic flap and b) Remove the screw. STEP 4 Mount the operator. Perform the Manual Release procedure as shown at the bottom of page 7. The gate can now be moved manually. Ensure that the gate and gate operator moves freely. Check Operation Through Entire Range of Movment Once it is determined the operator will work properly, remove the operator and complete the welding process.
GATE GATE OPERATOR OPERATOR INSTALLATION INSTALLATION Limit Switch Setup STEP 6 Pull Cover Forward and Remove Remove the lead screw cover: a) Remove the screw and b) Slide out the cover. STEP 7 Loosen the screws on the limit switch holders and position the limit switches to the desired position. Adjust the Limit Switches Move the gate manually and ensure that the limit switch gets actuated at the desired open and closed position. The limit switch will click when engaged by the lead screw carrier.
GATE GATE OPERATOR OPERATOR INSTALLATION INSTALLATION Opening/Closing Setup: To have the gate operator slow down prior to reaching its limits use the following steps: 1. Setup the limit switches manually at the desired open and close position. 2. Allow the gate operator to run a full open and close cycle (from limit to limit) without interruption. Note: During the first full open and close cycle: The gate operator doesn’t slow down prior to reaching its limits.
CONTROL CONTROL BOX BOX INSTALLATION INSTALLATION WARNING - If the control box is not mounted properly it may fall, causing damage and/or injury. The control box weight is approximately 40 lbs. Be sure that the substrate being mounted to and the fasteners being used are appropriate to support the weight of the control box. 1. Remove the control board mounting plate. The plate is held in the box by four screws. 2. Position the control box in the desired place and mark the mounting holes.
ELECTRICAL ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION INSTALLATION Caution – Do not connect the power harness to the board until the installation is ready for verification. The G-5 Gate Operator requires a single phase AC line to operate and charge the batteries. 1. Turn off the main switch or breaker for the power line being used. 2. Move the selector switch on the Incoming Voltage Selector to the proper position (115 for 110 to 120VAC, 230 for 200 to 240VAC). 3.
ELECTRICAL ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION INSTALLATION –– SINGLE SINGLE UNIT UNIT Single Unit Connections Connect the wires from the motor unit to the terminal block mounted next to the control board. Match wire colors to the terminal block. OPEN LEFT Connect the wire harness to the “OPEN RIGHT” connector if the gate opens inside. Connect the wire harness to the “OPEN LEFT” connector if the gate opens outside.
ELECTRICAL ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION INSTALLATION –– MASTER/SLAVE MASTER/SLAVE Master/Slave Connections A Master/Slave control board is available, when required, to run two gate operators in synchronous mode. arger wer w Battery il Safe/Secure Using the connectors provided insert the wires from the motor units as shown in the diagram below. Insert the connectors in the proper receptacles (Master or Slave, Open Inside or Outside).
VEHICULAR VEHICULAR LOOP LOOP DETECTOR DETECTOR INSTALLATION INSTALLATION e Ex it Lo op In si de Sa fe ty Lo op Ce nt e rL oo p O O Sa ut fe sid ty e Lo op id uts de i Ins Dimension A – 5’ for Single Gate Operator 6’ for Master/Slave Gate Operator A Outside Safety Loop 5' A 5' Inside Safety Loop Center Loop 5' Make Even with Open Gate Gate in Open Position 20 TECHNICAL SUPPORT 1 800 908 0884 Exit Loop Inside Outside 5'
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.
ACCESSORY ACCESSORY CONNECTIONS CONNECTIONS Open Commands 2 Center Gnd Exit Gnd Strike Gnd Fire Gnd Stop 1 Open Commands Open d Station off Saf Gnd 60sec 1 Vehicle loop detectors must be installed to decrease the possibility of vehicle entrapment on the gate (see page 20). FIR E Exit Loop Detector Keypad Safety Connections off +28v Gnd UL Gnd Safety Connector Safety Gnd Gnd Exit mands The edge sensor and/or the photoelectric beam must be UL325 compliant devices.
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 the board will protect itself by shutting down and will remain shut down until the short is corrected.
ACCESSORY ACCESSORY CONNECTIONS CONNECTIONS Magnetic Lock External supply for the magnetic lock must be provided. This will prevent rapid drainage of the battery in the event of power failure. 2 1 Relay Contact 10A-250VAC 1 Mag. Lock Mag. Lock Connection Locations (Single Unit Board shown) N.C. COM N.O. Solenoid Connection 1 d Mag. Lock Mag. Lock External supply for the solenoid connection must be provided. This will prevent rapid drainage of the battery in the event of power failure.
SPECIAL SPECIAL FEATURES FEATURES Intelligent Obstruction Sensor (Primary Entrapment Protection) erlap Delay Obstruction Sensor Sensor 1.5 Center Loop Trim Pot Location (Single Unit Board shown) 0 3 Turning the Trim Pot clockwise increases the sensitivity. Turning the Trim Pot counterclockwise decreases the sensitivity. min. MAX The Obstruction Sensor detects obstructions in the path of the traveling gate.
SPECIAL SPECIAL FEATURES FEATURES Fail Safe/Fail Secure Operation 1 2 The gate operator contains a unique design that allows the user to move the gate manually in case of power failure. There are three levels of force required to move the gate manually. Connection Locations (Single Unit Board shown) Minimum Force: By removing the wire-jumper plug from the “Fail Safe/Secure” connector: The gate can be move manually with relative low amount of force.
SPECIAL SPECIAL FEATURES FEATURES Gate Overlap Setting Setting the Overlap Delay Pot to “0” will cause the master and the slave units to open and close at the same time A Master/Slave control board is required to operate two gates with a single controller. Overlap Delay Obstruct Sensor 1.5 3 Trim Pot Location (Master/Slave Unit Board shown) mit 0 Hold Open Timer Setting the Overlap Delay Pot to any value other than zero will cause the master unit to delay in opening.
TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING Gate does not run – Motor Sensor indicator comes ON Check all motor connections to be fully engaged. Refer to page 18 and 19. Ensure that the motor connections are: a) Properly connected, b) Thigh enough and c) Color coded Refer to page 15. Check that all motor cable connections, junctions and extensions are properly connected and color-coded. Refer to page 15.
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 15. Check that the stop command is not active. Refer to page 8 and 24. Check that the UL command (photo beam and/or edge sensor) is not active. Refer to page 6, 7 and 22. Check that the vehicular loop detectors are working properly. Refer to page 20, 21 and 22.
DISTINCTIVE DISTINCTIVE FEATURES FEATURES UL325 and UL991 Listed by Underwriter Laboratories (UL) Accessible Manual Release • Key operated mechanism Fail-Safe Option • User can select the option such as: in the event of a power failure, the gate is automatically transferred to a fail-safe mode, allowing the gate to be pushed open without the use of special knowledge of the equipment.
