GTO E-Z GATE, Installation Manual

Page 1: ...ure to follow installation and safety instructions can result in hazards developing due to improper assembly You agree to properly install this product and that if you fail to do so Gates That Open LL...

Page 2: ...ed Access Vehicular Gate Opener Class IV A vehicular gate opener or system intended for use in a guarded industrial location or building such as an airport security area or other restricted access loc...

Page 3: ...e 4 Tools and Materials 5 Installation Overview for Pull To Open Gates 6 Installation of the First Gate Opener 7 Install Post Bracket Assembly and Gate Bracket 8 Attach Opener Arms 10 Install the Clos...

Page 4: ...rce for your particular application The E Z Gate Opener also has an adjustable auto close feature After the gate reaches the fully open position it can be set for OFF or to remain open from 3 to 120 s...

Page 5: ...onditions that can result in damage to the opener or its components serious injury or death Because automatic gate openers are only part of the total gate operating system it is the responsibility of...

Page 6: ...ype and size of gate its frequency of use and the proper class rating 2 Make sure the gate has been properly installed and swings freely in both directions Repair or replace all worn or damaged gate h...

Page 7: ...0 10 10 10 NEVER INSTALL any control device within gray area III After Installation 1 Attach the warning signs included to each side of the gate to alert the public of auto matic gate operation It is...

Page 8: ...pen LLC at 3121 Hartsfield Road Tallahassee Florida 32303 or by calling 1 800 543 4283 and requesting a duplicate copy One will be provided to you free of charge Required Safety Precautions for Gates...

Page 9: ...r entrapment protection functions shall be located where the transmission of the signals are not obstructed or impeded by building structures natural landscaping or similar obstruction A wireless cont...

Page 10: ...at any time 2 Do not allow children to operate gate or play in gate area 3 This gate is for vehicles only Pedestrians must use separate entrance Maximum Gate 300 lbs 136 1 kg 12 ft 3 7 m Voltage 12 V...

Page 11: ...regulates charging Sleep draw is 15 mA active draw is 3 to 8 A Auto memorization of digital remote code E Z GATE RF receiver tuned to 318 MHz Opener length with push pull tube fully retracted is 26 3...

Page 12: ...burial wire Do not run more than 1000 ft of wire Solar Panel and Gate Activity Chart The table and map illustrate the maximum number of gate cycles to expect per day in a particular area when using fr...

Page 13: ...uld have ball bearing hinges with grease fittings The gate post should be be secured in the ground with concrete so it will minimize twist or flex when the opener is activated Make sure there is a sta...

Page 14: ...et 2 Post Pivot Bracket 2 3 8 Bushings 2 Customer Support Card 1 Post Bracket 2 Closed Position Stop Plate 2 2 Mounting Screw 6 E Z GATE OPE NER Transformer 1 Warning Signs 4 Wire Harness 1 Battery 1...

Page 15: ...more than 1000 away from an AC power source you will need to use at least one 10 Watt solar panel or two 5 Watt panels to charge the 12 Volt battery Page 2 PVC conduit for protecting wiring Page 6 Pu...

Page 16: ...clearance between the gate and the opener in both the open and closed position at the same time maintaining a maximum distance of 13 from the end of the retracted opener arm to the gate bracket with...

Page 17: ...od posts place a metal plate or washer not supplied between the nuts and the post to prevent the thrust of the opener from pulling the bolts and washers out of the wood The post pivot bracket may not...

Page 18: ...and a 3 8 bushing Secure the clevis pin with a hairpin clip Step 4 With the gate in the fully open position and the opener arm fully retracted adjust the post bracket assembly and gate bracket until...

Page 19: ...bracket NOTE Tighten all lock nuts on gate bracket assembly at this time TIP Turn the post pivot bracket over for more hole alignment options You can also move the entire post bracket assembly to diff...

Page 20: ...e excess bolt length with hacksaw or bolt cutters SIDE VIEW TOP VIEW EXAMPLES Gate Bracket Mounting Examples Attach Opener Arms Step 1 Attach the opener arms to the securely bolted post bracket assemb...

Page 21: ...ve the gates to the closed position Step 2 Using appropriate hardware for your type of gate U bolts for tube or chain link screws or bolts for wood or metal attach the closed position stop plate horiz...

Page 22: ...ile Ground Stop Closed Position Stop Plate Step 4 Using appropriate hardware for your type of gate attach the vertical closed position stop plate to the SECOND gate frame at the point where it will co...

Page 23: ...y Back of Control Box Battery Wire Harness with In Line Fuse Step 5 Tuck the excess battery leads into the battery box and reattach the CONTROL BOX to the BATTERY BOX Step 6 Remove the four 4 control...

Page 24: ...burial wire This particular gauge enables the transformer to provide an adequate charge through the control board to the battery at distances up to 1000 DO NOT use telephone wire or solid core wire Un...

Page 25: ...ends of the low voltage wire Attach these stripped ends to the transformer terminals Make sure the exposed wires do not touch each other Step 7 Plug the transformer into the electrical outlet Use of a...

Page 26: ...ssary Control Box Step 4 With both gates in the CLOSED position press and hold the SET LIMIT button until the alarm and the red light come on Release the SET LIMIT button Step 5 Press the remote butto...

Page 27: ...wdriver to adjust the settings to OFF or from 3 to 120 seconds NOTE Auto Close timer is disabled gate will not automatically close if gate is not at the fully open position Re attach the cover of the...

Page 28: ...is unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment In accordance with FCC Part 15 Section 15 21 the manufacturer is not res...

Page 29: ...ll give the opener the most efficient leverage point for operation and provides the least possible pinch area C After verifying that you have the best position for the post pivot bracket in the closed...

Page 30: ...if neccessary C Press and HOLD the SECOND Opener OPEN button on the control board and be prepared to RELEASE the button when the gates reached the desired open position limit Use the JOG OPEN and CLO...

Page 31: ...touch each other Step 3 Insert one solar panel wire into a 14VAC OR SOLAR terminal Insert the other solar panel wire into the remaining 14VAC OR SOLAR terminal The wires can be connected to the 14VAC...

Page 32: ...nd Safety Devices Photo Beams Push Button Control Gate Opening Sensor Refer to Sensor manual for additional information if needed Edge Sensor Automatic Gate Lock NOTE Connections are for typical appli...

Page 33: ...the operation as follows OPEN STOP CLOSE STOP OPEN 4 EDGE SENSOR Typically for use with contact edge sensor Activation of this input while gate is moving will cause it to reverse direction for 2 seco...

Page 34: ...without reaching either limit Power cycle to reset the alarm Remote will not operate the gate Alarm will automatically shut off after 5 minutes gate will remain disabled until control box is restarte...

Page 35: ...your gate opener is necessary the Service Department will assign a Return Goods Authorization RGA number to you for all warranty repairs 4 If repair or replacement of your gate opener is necessary the...

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