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 WARNING - For Installation By Qualified Personnel Only. Item 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Description Cover, Plastic Motor/Gear Unit Chassis, Motor/Gear Strain Relief Arm Assembly, Articulated Holder, Limit Switch Limit Switch (2) Cam, Limit Switch Terminal Block Key Release Part No. VAX9PC VAX9 VAX9CH VAX9ST VAX9AA 1 6 7 9 8 10 VAX9LS VAX9LCS VAX9TB VAX9KR Weight 2 40 lb. 3 4 5 Overall Dimensions 14.724" 4.33" 4.33" 7.874" .985" 5.12" " 975 13. 19.
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. • Check that all mounting hardware of the gate operator is properly tighten. • Ensure that the gate moves freely. • Check for corroded parts and replace if necessary.
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 500 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, 500 lb. MAX. 500 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. C: 23-1/2" Outside Gate in Closed Position G: 4.33" Ref. H: 2.55" Ref. A: 15-3/4" Max. 90° F: 14-1/2" Min. B: 4-3/4" Min. Inside Gate in Open Position Figure A Outside 7-1/4" Max. C: 19-1/2" G: 4.
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. Outside Gate in Open Position 90° C: 19-1/2" Gate in Closed Position A: 11-3/4" Max. G: 4.33" Ref. H: 2.55" Ref.
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 14.173" Check the integrity of the gate structure and sufficiently sturdy such as pivot points are properly lubricated and surfaces are free of rust. 5.90" 5.90" 1.181" 3.937" a) Remove the Motor/Gear Assembly from its package.
GATE GATE OPERATOR OPERATOR INSTALLATION INSTALLATION STEP 4 Remount the geared motor on the chassis accordingly. STEP 5 Attach the articulated arms to the pivot bracket and the Motor/Gear Assembly. NOTE - With the arms at their most extended position, make sure the two arms do not go past the straight position. Additional holes are provided in the pivot bracket to assist with proper installation STEP 6 With the cover off, perform the Manual Release procedure as shown at the bottom of page 7.
GATE GATE OPERATOR OPERATOR INSTALLATION INSTALLATION Limit Switch Setup STEP 8 Loosen the screws on the limit switch cams and position the cams to the desired locations. There are additional holes provided in case of a wide or tight angle of opening or closing. 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 limit cam.
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 towards the right side. Connect the wire harness to the “OPEN LEFT” connector if the gate opens towards the left side.
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 Mag. Lock 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.
26 TECHNICAL SUPPORT 949-753-1279 TECHNICAL SUPPORT 1 800 908 0884
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 Available in Aluminum Chassis Easy Solution for Complex Installations Elegant Design, appealing to any architectural project High Impact and UV Protected Plastic Cover Opening up to 130° Speed: 10 to 13 Seconds per 90° 100% Duty Cycle Under Very Wide Temperature Range Very Low Power Consumption • 800 cycles of operation on backup battery (500 lb.
