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WARNING - Not following these instructions may cause severe injury or death to persons.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

The following precautions are an integral and essential part of the product and must be supplied to the user.
Read them carefully as they contain important indications for the safe installation, use and maintenance.

These instruction must be kept and forwarded to all possible future users of the system.

This product must be used only for that which it has been expressly designed.

Any other use is to be considered improper and therefore dangerous.

The manufacturer cannot be held responsible for possible damage caused by improper, erroneous or
unreasonable use.

Avoid operating in the proximity of the hinges or moving mechanical parts.

Do not enter the path of the moving gate while in motion.

Do not obstruct the motion of the gate as this may cause a situation of danger.

Do not allow children to play or stay within the the path of the moving gate.

Keep remote control or any other control devices out of the reach of children, in order to avoid possible
involuntary activation of the gate operator.

In case of break down or malfunctioning of the product, disconnect from the main power source. Do not
attempt to repair or intervene directly, contact only qualified personnel for repair.

Failure to comply with the above may create a situation of danger.

All cleaning, maintenance or repair work must be carried out by qualified personnel.

In order to guarantee that the system works efficiently and correctly it is important to have the manufacturer’s
instructions on maintenance of the gate and operator carried out by qualified personnel.

In particular, regular checks are recommended in order to verify that the safety devices are operating correctly.

All installation, maintenance and repair work must be documented and made available to the user.

Installer:

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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.

Check the battery for the following:

Battery connections must be free of corrosion.
Battery voltage must be 26 VDC (fully charged battery).

Reconnect the Power Harness for the Control Board (refer to page 17)

Check and confirm the proper operation of all safety devices (photoelectric eye, edge sensors or like).

Check and confirm the operation of all installed accessories.

Check and confirm the operation of all special features such as the Intelligent Obstruction Sensor, Hold
Open Timer (refer to page 20 to 27)

Check and confirm the operation of the manual release (refer to page 7)

Verify battery backup functionally by turning off the power source (120 VAC and 220 VAC). 

DO NOT

FORGET TO TURN ON THE POWER SOURCE AFTER VERIFICATION.

Summary of Contents for Vehicular Gate Opener UL 325

Page 1: ...X 9 vehicular gate operator installation instructions and safety information CLASS I CLASS II CLASS III and CLASS IV LISTED 18TC UL 325 UL 991 revision B february 2007...

Page 2: ...5 Arm Assembly Articulated VAX9AA 6 Holder Limit Switch 7 Limit Switch 2 VAX9LS 8 Cam Limit Switch VAX9LCS 9 Terminal Block VAX9TB 10 Key Release VAX9KR 11 Thumb Screw VAX9TS 12 Positive Stop Extensio...

Page 3: ...1 Gate Operator Installation Step 1 through 7 Operator Installation 13 Step 8 through 9 Limit Switch Setup 14 Opening Closing Setup 15 Reference Wiring Diagram Limit Switch Connections 15 Control Box...

Page 4: ...ONS 1 Install the gate operator only when a The operator is appropriate for the construction of the gate and the usage Class of the gate refer to page 5 b All openings of a horizontal slide gate are g...

Page 5: ...e only Omron E3K R10K4 photoelectric eye to comply with UL325 10 For a gate operator utilizing a contact sensor Edge sensor or like in accordance with section 31 1 1 of the UL325 standard a One or mor...

Page 6: ...carried out by qualified personnel In order to guarantee that the system works efficiently and correctly it is important to have the manufacturer s instructions on maintenance of the gate and operator...

Page 7: ...building servicing the general public INDUSTRIAL LIMITED ACCESS VEHICULAR GATE OPERATOR CLASS III A vehicular gate operator or system intended for use in an industrial location or building such as a...

Page 8: ...o persons Photo Beam non contact sensor Installation Secondary Entrapment Protection Photo beams or like must be installed to reduce the risk of entrapment Use only Omron E3K R10K4 photoelectric eye t...

Page 9: ...RUNNING 3 Sided Edge Sensor 3 Sided Edge Sensor Edge sensor or like must be installed to reduce the risk of entrapment Use only Miller Edge 3 sided activation type MGR20 or MDS20 to comply with UL325...

Page 10: ...the gate operator obstruction sensor The audible alarm will continue to sound for 5 minutes or until a stop command gets actuated The Stop command can be actuated in two different forms 1 Using the B...

Page 11: ...et so small children are not able to reach it and 3 Away from all moving parts of the gate Maximum Gate Length 14 feet Maximum Gate Weight 600 lbs Maximum Aperture Angle 130 deg Power Requirements 120...

Page 12: ...ing Gate in Open Position G 4 33 Ref H 2 55 Ref G 4 33 Ref H 2 55 Ref The gate must be installed in a location so that enough clearance is supplied between the gate and adjacent structures when openin...

Page 13: ...sk of entrapment Swinging gates shall not open into public access areas PLAN OF INSTALLATION OPEN OUTSIDE PLAN OF INSTALLATION OPEN OUTSIDE Inside Outside Gate in Closed Position C 19 1 2 90 A 11 3 4...

Page 14: ...rous gates the bracket can be bolted in place STEP 3 Chassis Installation Chassis can be welded to the gatepost In the case of a non ferrous post anchoring the chassis may require an additional embedd...

Page 15: ...Movment STEP 4 Remount the geared motor on the chassis accordingly STEP 5 Attach the Articulated Arms with the Positive Stop Extension to the Pivot Bracket and the Motor Gear Assembly NOTE Additional...

Page 16: ...ined CAUTION DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN SCREWS D Run the unit 2 full cycles without interruption from limit to limit to execute a Learn Cycle E Fine tune the adjustment of the Limit Switch Cams Position Cam t...

Page 17: ...open and close cycle The gate operator doesn t slow down prior to reaching its limits During subsequent cycles The gate operator will slow down prior to reaching its limits 3 Verify that the gate open...

Page 18: ...secure it to the mounting surface using the sealed washers provided place the rubber side of the washers against the inside of the control box Mounting Surface Control Box Sealed Washer Supplied with...

Page 19: ...to the proper position 115 for 110 to 120VAC 230 for 200 to 240VAC 3 Connect the incoming power wires to the terminals as shown in the illustration 4 Turn on the main switch or breaker once the insta...

Page 20: ...r Sensor Hold Open Timer Stop Overlap Delay Close Open Obstruction Sensor min MAX Overlap Delay 1 5 0 3 Radio Station Safety Connector Open Commands Guard Station Master Slave GND Close Stop Open GND...

Page 21: ...ICAL INSTALLATION MASTER SLAVE MAG LOCK L en Radio Rec UL Sensor Safety Loop Center Loop Obstruction Sensor Charger Brake Fail Safe Secure Slave Fail Safe Secure Master Master Open Slave Open Master S...

Page 22: ...o o p Inside Outside 5 5 5 A A 5 Gate in Open Position Inside Reopen Loop Center Loop Outside Reopen Loop Exit Loop Make Even with Open Gate TECHNICAL SUPPORT 1 800 908 0884 20 VEHICULAR LOOP DETECTOR...

Page 23: ...p detector unit in a way to minimize the effects of the gate over the loop detector wire IMPORTANT Some of the following parameters may affect the proper functionality of the vehicular loop detector c...

Page 24: ...or Hold Open Timer Stop Overlap Delay Close Open Obstruction Sensor min MAX Overlap Delay 1 5 0 3 Radio Station Loop Connector Open Commands Guard Station Master Slave GND Close Stop Open GND Close St...

Page 25: ...me order to control the gate This type of configuration is not recommended for a commercial installations Open Only 2 By having the radio receiver connected as illustrated and with the Hold Open Timer...

Page 26: ...spacers used Floating Plate 3 000 to 3 125 example 10 625 7 5 2 100 Mounting Plate Juction Box Mounting Plate Magnetic Lock Floating Plate Standard Features Mounting base with electrical box 24VDC Plu...

Page 27: ...Commands Guard Station Slave Radio Rec UL Sensor OPEN RIG OPEN LEF Safety Loop Center Loop Obstruction Sensor Charger Power Low Battery Motor Sensor Hold Open Timer Stop Overlap Delay Close Open Obstr...

Page 28: ...gate s movement and reverse it momentarily 2 Bring the gate to a resting position 3 Disable the Hold Open Timer feature until the Gate Operator receives a new command If another obstruction is detect...

Page 29: ...TECHNICAL SUPPORT 1 800 908 0884 27 27...

Page 30: ...Delay 1 5 Center Loop Hold Open Timer Stop Close Open Limit Limit 30sec 60sec off 1sec 0 3 A Master Slave control board is required to operate two gates with a single controller Gate Overlap Setting...

Page 31: ...ltage low current photo cell Mag Lock Radio Rec UL Sensor OPEN RIGHT 24V BAT 24VAC OPEN LEFT Charger Power Low Battery Motor Sensor Mag Lock l cure K Charger Power Low Battery Motor Sensor Radio Rec U...

Page 32: ...e removed to add lubrication H H 4 4 VIKING HINGE VIKING HINGE Standard Features Self lubricating oil impregnated bronze bushing Port for adding a Zirk fitting 3000 lbs capacity per pair Heat treated...

Page 33: ...Refer to page 26 Gate runs stops and reverse momentarily Obstruction sensor ON and audio alarm OFF Ensure that the gate path is clear of obstructions Check for proper functionality and lubrication of...

Page 34: ...he trim pot of the hold open timer is set to the proper time delay Refer to page 23 Note Hold open timer closes the gate automatically once the gate reaches the limit open The time delay to close is s...

Page 35: ...8 L 3 unit runs slower than normal Set the overlap delay trim pot to 0 Refer to page 28 Note Overlap trim pot is normally recommended to use in overlapping gates Refer to page 28 Gate opens Closes or...

Page 36: ...mooth start and stop self adjust system Modulated speed regulator prevents exceeding operating speed that may reduce the service life of the gate operator and or installation Intelligent obstruction d...

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