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STEP 3 Operate the gate and verify that it stops in the correct position. If so then turn switch 4 back on and
turn switch 3 off. Operate the other gate now and verify that it stops in the correct position. One or
both should not stop in the correct position.
STEP 4 Once the gate that needs adjustment is identified (possibly both) refer to problem 6 above steps 1
through 5 for instructions.
8.
Control board 15 amp fuse blows when Open/Close command is given.
STEP 1 Fuses blow primarily for one reason, the gate cannot move. Causes might be something keeping
the gate from moving, the gate is trying to move in the wrong direction due to incorrect limit
switch setting or there might be a wiring problem. A wiring problem is most likely in a splice that
might have been made during installation or it could be in the actuator housing.
STEP 2 Open the control box and locate the Patriot control board, locate the 2 LED’s under the actuator
connector on the control board. Press the “LED Indicator” push button and hold it in, observe the
LED’s and determine if the open limit or close limit LED is on. Then determine if the correct LED
is on for the gate position. For example if the left LED is on that is the open limit and the gate
should be in the open position. The right LED represents the closed position.
See note under section 4, page 30.
STEP 3 If the open limit LED is on and the gate is closed, a command to operate the gate will try to close
more, which can blow a fuse. If the close limit LED is on and the gate is open a command to
operate the gate will try to open more, which can blow a fuse. In either case, the limit switches
need to be adjusted and then the cause for them becoming misadjusted needs to be determined. The
cause generally has to do with wiring; bad actuator plug connection at the Patriot control board or
too much adjustment has been made during installation.
STEP 4 If a wiring problem is suspected, the orange, white and green wires are the ones to concentrate on.
Check all splices and verify actuator connector is connected at the control board.
STEP 5 If the actuator is suspected of being bad either due to an internal wiring problem or a motor
problem, call the factory for further troubleshooting and return information.
9.
Transmitter will not operate the gate (Identify radio equipment being used)
STEP 1 Open the control box and locate the Patriot control board. Locate the “LED Indicator” push button
and the “Push Button Input” LED. Push and hold the “LED indicator” push button, then press the
transmitter button and observe the “Push Button Input” LED. The LED should come on while the
transmitter button is depressed.
Note
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Step 2 for Multi-Code / Digi-Code radio equipment
STEP 2 If the “Push Button LED” did not come on, make sure that the green J2 connector on the control
board is securely connected. Replace the battery in the transmitter and verify that the dipswitches
located in the transmitter (above battery) are set identical to the ones located in you receiver.
Remove the receiver cover by squeezing the sides and locate the dipswitches inside.
Note
:
STEP 2a for low current receiver radio equipment
STEP 2a If the “Push Button Input” LED did not come on in step 1 then make sure that the green J2
connector on the control board is securely connected, replace the battery in the transmitter and
verify that the transmitter is programmed to operate the receiver (refer to page 14 “programming
receiver and transmitter”).
STEP 3 If the “Push Button Input” LED in step 1 did come on and the gate did not operate then locate the
“Open/Close Command” button located at the bottom center of the Patriot control board. Press the
“Open/Close Command” button and note gate operation.
