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Wiring
E A R T H G R O U N D R O D I N S T A L L A T I O N
To reduce the risk of SEVERE INJURY or DEATH:
• ANY maintenance to the operator or in the area near the
operator MUST not be performed until disconnecting the
electrical power and locking-out the power. Upon completion
of maintenance the area MUST be cleared and secured, at that
time the unit may be returned to service.
• Disconnect power at the fuse box BEFORE proceeding.
Operator MUST be properly grounded and connected in
accordance with local electrical codes.
NOTE:
The operator should be on a separate fused line of
adequate capacity.
• ALL electrical connections MUST be made by a qualified
individual.
• DO NOT install any wiring or attempt to run the operator
without consulting the wiring diagram. We recommend that
you Install an optional reversing edge BEFORE proceeding
with the control station installation.
• ALL power wiring should be on a dedicated circuit and well
protected. The location of the power disconnect should be
visible and clearly labeled.
• ALL power and control wiring MUST be run in separate
conduit.
• BEFORE installing power wiring or control stations be sure to
follow all specifications and warnings described below. Failure
to do so may result in SEVERE INJURY to persons and/or
damage to operator.
WARNING
Proper grounding gives an electrical charge, such as from an electrical static
discharge or a near lightning strike, a path from which to dissipate its energy
safely into the earth.
Without this path, the intense energy generated by lightning could be directed
towards the gate operator. Although nothing can absorb the tremendous power
of a direct lightning strike, proper grounding can protect the gate operator in
most cases.
The earth ground rod must be located within 3 feet from the gate operator. Use the proper type earth
ground rod for your local area.
The ground wire must be a single, whole piece of wire. Never splice two wires for the ground wire. If you
should cut the ground wire too short, break it, or destroy its integrity, replace it with a single wire length.
3 Feet
Single
piece of 12
gauge wire.
To AVOID damaging gas, power, or other underground utility
lines, contact underground utility locating companies
BEFORE digging.
All power wiring should be on a dedicated circuit and well protected.
NOTE:
Calculated using NEC guidelines. Local codes and conditions must be reviewed for suitability of wire installation.
To prevent SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH from a moving gate:
DO NOT disconnect the built-in audio alarm or reset switch.
WARNING
Check
local
codes for
proper
depth.
120 Vac Power Wire
1/2 HP and Dual Motor
1 HP
16 Gauge
up to 150 FT
up to 75 FT
14 Gauge
250 FT
125 FT
12 Gauge
400 FT
200 FT
10 Gauge
650 FT
325 FT
8 Gauge
1000 FT
500 FT
4 Gauge
2200 FT
1100 FT
CAUTION
