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LPA 3000XLS/3200XLS Instruction Manual
8. Materials You may Need for the Installation:
Depending on the type of gates and posts, you may need some additional materials/hardware.
• Low voltage wire
[RB509]. Length depends upon the distance between the transformer power
supply and the control box. (Page 17)
• If the gate is more than 1000’ away from an AC power source you will need to use at least one 10
watt Solar Panel
[FM123] to trickle charge the battery. (Page 2)
• PVC Conduit. (Page 7)
• The diameter of the post should be at least 6” in order to mount the post bracket. (Page 7)
• Depending upon the diameter of the post, you may need longer bolts than those provided. Bolts
should be at least 1” longer than the diameter of the post. (Page 7)
• Metal plate for wooden posts. (Page 7)
• A horizontal or vertical cross members or mounting plates may be needed to mount the operators
to the gates. (Page 3)
• Some types of installations require U-Bolts. (Page 11)
• Surge protection for transformer. (Page 18)
• Weatherproof cover for transformer if installed outside. (Page 18)
• For push-to-open applications you must have two (2) PTO Brackets
[R4388).
Drill Bit
Drill
Pliers
Level
Small, Medium, Large
Clamps
Adjustable
Wrench
Pen
Center
Punch
Hammer
Tape
Measure
Small
Flat Head
Phillips Head
Screwdriver
Flat Head
Screwdriver
Wire
Stripper
Hack Saw
Open End Wrenches
7. Tools Needed
• Power Drill
• Pliers
• Level
• Tape Measure
• Wire Strippers • Center Punch
• Open End Wrenches:
9
/
16
” and
3
/
4
”
• Drill Bits:
3
/
8
” and
1
/
2
”
• Hacksaw or Heavy Duty Bolt Cutters
• Small (Flat Head) Screwdriver
• Phillips Screwdriver
• C-Clamps: small, medium, and large
• Adjustable Wrench
• Extra person will be helpful
IMPORTANT:
The 3000XLS gate operator (6 ft. cable) will be installed on the gate on the same
side of the driveway as the control box and they will be referred to as the MASTER
gate and gate operator. The 3200XLS gate operator (40 ft. cable) will be installed on
the gate on the opposite side of the driveway from the control box and they will be
referred to as the SECOND gate and gate operator throughout this manual.