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- Page 1 INSTALLATION AND OWNER’S MANUAL MODEL SG & DSG Slide Gate Operator UL 325 and UL 991 Listed 27” 14-1/2” 34” 3”O.D. POST 15-5/8” 16-3/4” 8" 22” Serial #: Date Installed: READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY Your Dealer: BEFORE INSTALLATION OR USE.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Model SG/ D-SG Slide Gate Operator Important Safety Information ..................4 Important Notice for Gate Operators Manufactured after 1/11/16 ......5 UL Installation and Safety Considerations ..............6 System Designer Safety Instructions.................7 Installer Safety Instructions ................... 8-9 End User Safety Warnings .................10-11 Manual Operation ....................12... -
Page 4: Important Safety Information
IMPORTANT! FOR SLIDE GATE OPERATING SYSTEMS, SAFETY IS EVERYONE’S BUSINESS. Automatic gate operators provide convenience and security to users. However, because these machines can produce high levels of force, it is important that all gate operator system designers, installers, and end users be aware of the potential hazards associated with improperly designed, installed, or maintained systems. -
Page 5: Important Notice For Gate Operators Manufactured After 1/11/16
All gate operators manufactured after January 11th, 2016 must have a monitored input for each direction. In order to satisfy this requirement all Powermaster Swing & Slide Gate Operators will have one monitored input for each direction: The close obstruction (C-OBS) terminal for the close direction and the open obstruction (O-OBS) terminal for the open direction. -
Page 6: Ul Installation And Safety Considerations
UL INSTALLATION AND SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS INSTALLATION CLASSES CLASS I - RESIDENTIAL VEHICULAR GATE OPERATOR A vehicular gate operator (or system) intended for use in a home of one to four single-family dwellings, or a garage or parking area associated therewith. CLASS II –... -
Page 7: System Designer Safety Instructions
SYSTEM DESIGNER SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ▲ 1. Familiarize yourself with the precautions and warnings for the installer. Users are relying on your design to provide a safe installation. ▲ 2. The operator is supplied with a primary obstruction sensing entrapment protection system. -
Page 8: Installer Safety Instructions
INSTALLER SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE INSTALLATION ▲ 1. Check to see that the operator is proper for this type, size and class of gate and its frequency of use. If you are not sure, consult factory. ▲ 2. Check to see that there are no structures adjacent to the area, which may pose a risk of entrapment when gate is opening or closing. -
Page 9: After Installation
▲ 5. Locate the controls at least 10 feet from the moving gate so that the user can observe the gate operation, but is not able to come in contact with the gate while operating the controls. ▲ 6. Attach large warning signs provided to each side of the gate or fence in the most... -
Page 10: End User Safety Warnings
END USER SAFETY WARNINGS The manufacturer of the gate operator does not know what type of gate you have, or what type of automatic system is installed on your gate. Be sure you’ve been fully instructed on the sequence of operation for your specific gate system(s). Keep the gate properly maintained and have a qualified service person make repairs. - Page 11 ▲ If your gate has open rollers, be sure roller guards have been purchased and installed. INCORRECT CORRECT ▲ Your gate system is required to have a primary and a secondary entrapment safety system installed and maintained. ▲ If your gate closes automatically, loop detectors should be installed to detect the presence of a vehicle.
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Page 12: Manual Operation
MANUAL DISCONNECT OPERATION Your operator is equipped with a pad lockable emergency disconnect for manual operation. Be sure you have a key and understand how to operate this equipment. To disengage operator, move red disconnect lever to the left and latch it in place. See Figure 1. WARNING: NEVER OPERATE THE MANUAL RELEASE WHEN THE GATE IS MOVING. -
Page 13: Safety Warnings
SAFETY WARNINGS FOR OPEN-ROLLER GATES AND ORNAMENTAL GRILLE-TYPE GATES INJURIES ASSOCIATED WITH AUTOMATIC GATES ARE WARNING MAINLY INCURRED WITH OPEN-ROLLER GATES AND ORNAMENTAL GRILLE TYPE GATES. WARNING: INJURIES ASSOCIATED WITH AUTOMATIC GATES ARE MAINLY INCURRED WITH OPEN-ROLLER GATES AND ORNAMENTAL GRILLE-TYPE GATES. OPEN-ROLLER GATES Injuries occur when people get their hands caught between the top of the gate and the roller. -
Page 14: Before Installing Operator
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS & SET-UP PROCEDURE DO NOT APPLY POWER UNTIL TOLD TO DO SO! RISK OF WARNING ELECTRICAL SHOCK OR INJURY MAY RESULT! BEFORE INSTALLING OPERATOR IMPORTANT: Operator should always be mounted inside the gate. Determine whether the installation is Left hand or Right hand by the direction the gate moves in order to open, when viewed from inside the fence. -
Page 15: Installation Of Cement Pad
Install Chain Support Bracket as required FIGURE 2 INSTALLATION TO PAD 1. Assemble stand and mount power head using carriage bolts. See Figure 3. Base of SG Power Head Carriage These slots are for use with Bolt optional pipe mount Installation... - Page 16 2. Using 1/2” hardware (not supplied), bolt assembled unit to the pad, being sure to align operator parallel to the fence. NOTE: Sprockets must face the fence. Drive Chain FENCE Conduit depth� as required� by local code Inground depth Cement Pad as required �...
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Page 17: Attaching Drive Chain
4. Install chain take-up bolt (previously attached to the chain) into spring fitting in furthest gate bracket. Secure it in position with spring, spring washer, and 1/2” elastic stop nut. Gate Leading Edge Gate Extension PowerMaster Gate Bracket Gate Chain Sup-... - Page 18 Disengage operator by moving the red disconnect lever (Located on the operator base at the opposite end from the motor) to the disconnect position, and latch in place. Disconnect Lever Padlock Option Hole Retaining Bracket To Disconnect Drive: Move lever to the left until it latches in retaining bracket.
- Page 19 9. Tighten the gate brackets securely and lock in position with the setscrews provided. See Figure 7. PowerMaster Gate Bracket Chain Support Gate Bracket Drive Chain Bracket U-Bolts Set Screw FIGURE 7 NOTE: By moving the gate manually to each end of its travel, chain alignment is...
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Page 20: Electrical Connections
ELECTRICAL SET-UP AND CONNECTIONS DO NOT APPLY POWER UNTIL TOLD TO DO SO! RISK OF WARNING ELECTRICAL SHOCK OR INJURY MAY RESULT! CONNECTION OF INCOMING POWER NOTE: Wiring to operator must use watertight materials in accordance with local electric code. See wire gauge/distance charts for proper sizing. Master/Slave installations should have SEPARATE power supply wiring or length of wire runs should be figured at half that shown on the chart. -
Page 21: Limit Adjustment
LIMIT ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURE WARNING WARNING TURN OFF INCOMING POWER AT STAY CLEAR OF ALL MOVING PARTS OPERATOR POWER BOX BEFORE AND ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS OF MAKING ANY ADJUSTMENTS! THE OPERATOR WHILE TESTING! 1. After the gate is mechanically installed, disengage operator drive with the manual disconnect lever. - Page 22 5. If the limit nut depresses the open limit switch but does not stop the gate, press the stop button or turn off the power immediately and consult the factory (1-800-243-4476). Limit Shaft Limit Nut OPEN LIMIT SWITCH for Slide Right to Open operation Limit Nut CLOSE LIMIT SWITCH for Slide Right to Open operation...
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Page 23: Left/Right Hand Conversion
INSTALLATION OPTIONS LEFT/RIGHT HAND CONVERSION Determine the hand of the operator required for this installation by checking the direction the gate moves to open when viewed from inside the fence. If it slides right to open is a right hand installation. If it slides left to open, it is a left hand installation. PUBLIC AREA OR STREET PUBLIC AREA... -
Page 24: Loop Detector Systems
LOOP DETECTOR SYSTEMS AND INSTALLATION Figure 8 below depicts the typical loop options for a Slide Gate installation. 1. The Exit Loop provides a signal to open the gate when a vehicle enters the loop zone. 2. The Reversing Loop protects a vehicle in the loop zone from being contacted with the gate by overriding any close signal while the gate is open, and by reversing the gate if closing. -
Page 25: Loop Installation (Standard Layout Chart)
STANDARD LOOP LAYOUT FOR APPROX. 36” HEIGHT DETECTION LOOP SIZE NUMBER OF TURNS LOOP WIRE LENGTH 4X10 4X12 4X14 4X16 4X18 4X20 4X22 4X24 4X26 4X28 4X30 4X32 4X34 4X36 4X38 4X40 2. Cut the required groove at the locations laid out in Step#1 according to the diagram below (Figure 9). -
Page 26: Safety Device Connections
3. Leaving enough wire for the lead-in, insert the specified number of turns of wire in the cut grooves (See chart). CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the wire insulation during installation. 4. After completing the required number of loop turns, twist the ends together at the rate of 6 turns per foot to form the lead-in. -
Page 27: Pm Control Board Indicator Descriptions
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Page 28: Terminal Descriptions
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Page 29: Operator Accessory Connections
A one year warranty applies if product has not been registered. ELECTRICAL PARTS (including boards, switches, relays, etc): PowerMaster warrants electrical parts for a two (2) year period, provided that product has been registered. A one year warranty applies if product has not been registered. -
Page 30: Programming
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