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DTP1 GATE OPENER INSTALLATION AND OWNERS MANUAL
A 12V BATTERY IS REQUIRED TO OPERATE OPENER AND IS INCLUDED!
*If using solar you will need to add another 12V Battery to your Battery Box Kit.
WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including lead, which is known to the
5004019
State of California to cause cancer. For more information, go to
www.P65Warnings.ca.gov
2018-12 DTP1IM
CONFORMS TO UL STD 325

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  • Page 1 DTP1 GATE OPENER INSTALLATION AND OWNERS MANUAL A 12V BATTERY IS REQUIRED TO OPERATE OPENER AND IS INCLUDED! *If using solar you will need to add another 12V Battery to your Battery Box Kit. WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including lead, which is known to the 5004019 State of California to cause cancer.
  • Page 2 CONTACT US: 1572 Capital Circle NW, Tallahassee, FL 32303 www.ghostcontrols.com For sales, product information, or to locate a retailer near you: Call: 850-558-5520 Monday through Friday: 8:00–5:00 EST For installation assistance and technical support: Call: 850-898-1411 Monday through Friday: 8:00–5:30 EST Product information, technical article, and installation videos can be found at: myghostcontrols.force.com/Support/s Ghostcontrols.com/Support/Installation-Video...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    C O N T E N T S CONTENTS Installation and Owners Manual Warranty Registration page 5 Operator Specifications page 7 System Safety page 9 System Overview page 13 Installation Planning page 15 Tools Needed page 19 Included Parts page 20 PULL-TO-OPEN INSTALLATION page 21 Control Box Installation...
  • Page 4 Up to 1,000 ft. of wire can be used. ■ For installations farther than 1,000 ft. from an AC power source, the Ghost Controls 10 Watt Solar Panel Kit (AXDP) can be used to charge the battery. Up to 30 Watts of solar power can be used.

  • Page 5: Warranty Registration

    WARRANTY REGISTER ONLINE WWW.GHOSTCONTROLS.COM NOTE If your unable to access the internet please fill out the warranty form below and mail in to us at Ghost Controls 1572 Capital Circle NW, Tallahassee, FL 32303 rst Name: __________________________________________ Last Name: _________________________________ Street:___________________________________________________________ Apt.
  • Page 6 B L A N K P A G E...

  • Page 7: Operator Specifications

    S P E C I F I C A T I O N S SPECIFICATIONS DTP1 GATE OPERATOR KIT SPECIFICATIONS ■ Compliance: The operator is system certified to be in compliance with UL325 Standard, 7th Edition ■ System Operating Voltage: 12 VDC ■...
  • Page 8 B L A N K P A G E © G h o s t C o n t r o l s 2 0 1 8...

  • Page 9: System Safety

    BEFORE you begin using the gate opener system. GHOST CONTROLS Technical Support for ® If you are unsure of any of these steps, please con- replacement signs if yours become damaged. tact GHOST CONTROLS Technical Support at ® 850-898-1411 or online at https://myghostcontrols. XII .
  • Page 10 4. Persons are to read the user’s manual and placement of the sensors. Proper installation of these safety instructions . sensors is critical to avoid false tripping while gate is in GHOST CONTROLS 2016 © motion and to reduce potential entrapment. ALARM...
  • Page 11 S Y S T E M S A F E T Y OPTIONAL PHOTO BEAM OPTIONALPHOTO BEAM OPTIONAL PHOTO BEAM Grey Indicates Potential Entrapement Areas OPTIONAL PHOTO BEAM OPTIONAL PHOTO BEAM OPTIONAL PHOTO BEAM ENTRAPMENT AREA NOTES Between gate and post Keep hands, feet, and pets away from this area when gate is in motion.
  • Page 12 B L A N K P A G E © G h o s t C o n t r o l s 2 0 1 8...

  • Page 13: System Overview

    S Y S T E M O V E R V I E W SYSTEM OVERVIEW IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS Thank you for choosing a GHOST CONTROLS Automatic Gate Opener system, the most innovative gate opener systems ® available for residential applications on the market today. This manual will guide you through the proper installation and main- tenance methods.
  • Page 14 S Y S T E M O V E R V I E W A. Dual gate operations require trenching across the . When planning a system that will allow entry from a driveway so that the power cable for the second- busy road or highway, make sure the system is placed ary gate operator can be buried.

  • Page 15: Installation Planning

    P L A N N I N G INSTALLATION PLANNING SITE PLANNING SITE INSTALLATION VIDEO CAN BE FOUND AT GhostControls.com/Support/Installation-Video PREPARE THE GATE Proper installation, care, and ongoing maintenance of the gate is critical to increased usage life of the automatic gate operator system.
  • Page 16 P L A N N I N G NOTE Push-to-Open installations REQUIRE an accessory Push-to-Open bracket kit (AXPO). Mounting location on gate and support post, column, or wall. A. Wooden posts should be at least 6 " x6" in size and set in concrete. B.
  • Page 17 OPERATOR REAR MOUNT INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS The GHOST CONTROLS Automatic Gate Operator system is designed for installation on rectangular, square, or round ® posts (for 3" or 4" round steel posts, we offer the AX3R AND AX4R ROUND POST ADAPTER ACCESSORIES) or columns.
  • Page 18 B L A N K P A G E © G h o s t C o n t r o l s 2 0 1 8...

  • Page 19: Tools Needed

    T O O L S N E E D E D TOOLS NEEDED Corded/Cordless Drill 5/16" Drill Bit Standard or 7/32" Drill Bit Metric Wrenches 13/32" Drill Bit (longer than diameter or thickness of post) Clamp Wire Strippers/Cutters Level Standard or Metric Socket Set Phillips Head Tape Measure...

  • Page 20: Included Parts

    P A R T S I N C L U D E D INCLUDED PARTS IN KIT Post and Rear Mount Hardware Gate and Front Mount Hardware Gate Mount Hardware Front Mount Hardware Rear Mount Hardware Estate Bracket (Qty 1) PBK6BA ©...

  • Page 21: Pull-To-Open Installation

    Operator is not for use on solid panel privacy gates. PULL-TO-OPEN: GATE SWINGS TO OPEN INSIDE PROPERTY The dimensions and step-by-step instructions that follow are for mounting the GHOST CONTROLS Gate Operator in ® a PULL-TO-OPEN installation system to a standard metal tubular-style agricultural gate that swings into property.
  • Page 22 P U L L - T O - O P E N STEP 2. Post bracket pre-assembly. Insert the M10x1.5x75mm bolt and M10 washer through the hole that is closest to the post on the post bracket. Bolt should then go through first pivot bracket, pivot spacer, second pivot bracket, and exit bottom hole of post bracket as shown below. Fasten a M10 washer and M10 locknut on the end of the bolt.
  • Page 23 P U L L - T O - O P E N NOTE For round wooden post installations we recommend notching the wooden post for proper installation of the post bracket. Follow the diagram for proper notching of a round post. For round steel posts, we offer the AX3R AND AX4R round post adapter accessories (sold separately).
  • Page 24 P U L L - T O - O P E N STEP 4. Verifying minimum of 4˝ Gate Clearance and finishing rear post mount bracket assembly. If the clearance is less than 4˝, you will need to adjust the pivot brackets so that you have at least 4˝ of clearance. Once the clearances are correct, place the secondary bolt into the pivot bracket as shown.
  • Page 25 P U L L - T O - O P E N STEP 5. Drilling rear post bracket holes and bolting. A . With the post bracket still clamped to post, mark the center of the bracket slots. Remove the bracket. You will need a 13/32˝...

  • Page 26: Control Box Installation

    P U L L - T O - O P E N INSTALLING THE CONTROL BOX AND BATTERY BOX FOR YOUR PULL-TO-OPEN SYSTEM STEP 7. Determine the mounting location for the control and battery box. The battery and control box must be located within 4 feet of each other. Then install. NOTE Mount the control and battery box a minimum of 3 feet above the ground to keep dirt and water from damaging the control board and within 4 feet of the operator arm in order for the operator cable to reach the control box.
  • Page 27 P U L L - T O - O P E N Strain Relief B. Connect the terminal leads of the battery harness to your battery. IMPORTANT SYSTEM WILL NOT OPERATE WITHOUT BATTERY INSTALLED AND CONNECTED AT ALL TIMES. IF USING SOLAR YOU WILL NEED TO HAVE TWO 12V BATTERIES.

  • Page 28: Connecting Arm To Control Box

    P U L L - T O - O P E N CONNECTING OPERATOR ARM TO CONTROL BOX STEP 9. Insert the operator cable into the control box. A . Route the operator cable through the same strain relief as the battery harness cable and into the control box.

  • Page 29: Setup System Controller

    P U L L - T O - O P E N PREPARING THE GATE SYSTEM CONTROLLER The gate system control board provides one convenient place to make all of your system connections and to change any settings that you desire to personalize how your automatic gate opener system operates at your home or property. This main board (shown below) is located inside of the control box of your system and will be referred to in detail through the next few sections.
  • Page 30 ON Position Patent-pending SafeForce® Monitored Safety Mode: Monitored safety devices required / Mode (Factory Default): Force Compatible GHOST CONTROLS safety devices only. Monitored ® output is limited to ensure safe safety devices must be present and operate properly as specified by operation as specified by Type Type B1 or B2 in UL325 requirement.
  • Page 31 P U L L - T O - O P E N E. DIP #4 DUAL (BI-PARTING) GATE OPENING SEQUENCE. The gate opening sequence for dual gate opener systems only is determined by DIP#4. This DIP switch does not apply to single gate opener installations NOTE The SECOND arm will always CLOSE first before the FIRST arm.

  • Page 32: Front Mount Gate Bracket Installation

    P U L L - T O - O P E N STEP 12. The arm has an internal limit switch that is fixed and is not adjustable. The arm in the fully retracted position will determine the OPEN position of the gate. Use the remote transmitter to fully retract the arm.
  • Page 33 P U L L - T O - O P E N STEP 14. Attach the FRONT MOUNT AND ESTATE BRACKET to the gate. The gate must remain in the desired open position. OPEN THE GATE TO THE DESIRED OPEN POSITION A .
  • Page 34 P U L L - T O - O P E N B. Install the front mount gate bracket and estate bracket on the gate by aligning the outermost hole of both brackets and inserting (1) M8 x 65mm flat washer, and (1) M8 nylon locknut through both the estate and front mount bracket, as show below.
  • Page 35 P U L L - T O - O P E N E. Now you can mark and drill the inner most hole on the front mount bracket, shown below. Mark and drill center location of innermost hole F. Align the innermost hole of the estate and front mount brackets and insert (1) M8 x 65mm flat washer, and (1) M8 nylon locknut through both holes and tighten to secure the bracket to the gate.

  • Page 36: Setting The Closed Limit

    P U L L - T O - O P E N PROGRAMMING THE CLOSED LIMIT FOR A PULL-TO- OPEN INSTALLATION This is the most common installation. The CLOSED limit is when the operator is extended and the gate is in the closed position.

  • Page 37: Powering The System Ac

    P U L L - T O - O P E N A . Confirm the newly programmed CLOSED limit by pressing the remote transmitter button to activate the gate and confirm the closed position has been set correctly. This limit is stored and remembered even when all of the power sources are removed.

  • Page 38: Powering The System Solar

    A MAXIMUM OF 3 AXDP 10-WATT SOLAR PANELS OR NO MORE THAN 30-WATTS OF SOLAR POWER SHOULD BE CONNECTED TO ANY GHOST CONTROLS SYSTEM CONTROL BOARD. © G h o s t C o n t r o l s 2 0 1 8...

  • Page 39: Setting The Auto Close Feature

    P U L L - T O - O P E N SETTING AUTOCLOSE TIME ON YOUR GATE The AUTOCLOSE TIME setting determines how long the gate will remain open each time it operates before automatically closing. The factory default setting is off which requires the user to push either a remote transmitter button, keypad code, or push-button to close the gate.
  • Page 40 P U L L - T O - O P E N CANCELLING AUTOCLOSE TIME ON YOUR GATE NOTE Canceling AUTOCLOSE can only be performed when the gate opener is idle. Cancelling AUTOCLOSE will remove your previous duration setting and force you to pick a new duration the next time you enable AUTOCLOSE.

  • Page 41: Push-To-Open Installation

    Operator is not for use on solid panel privacy gates. PUSH-TO-OPEN: GATE SWINGS TO OPEN OUTSIDE PROPERTY The dimensions and step-by-step instructions that follow are for mounting the GHOST CONTROLS Gate Operator ® PUSH-TO-OPEN installation system to a standard metal tubular-style agricultural fence that swings into property. You will need to make sure you purchase the Push-To-Open Bracket Kit (AXPO) before you start installing.
  • Page 42 P U S H - T O - O P E N STEP 2. Post bracket pre-assembly. YOU WILL NEED TO MAKE SURE YOU PURCHASE THE PUSH-TO-OPEN BRACKET KIT (AXPO) BEFORE YOU START THIS STEP Insert the M10x1.5x75mm bolt and M10 washer through the hole that is closest to the post on the post bracket. Bolt should then go through first push-to-open bracket, pivot spacer, second push-to-open bracket, and exit bottom hole of post bracket as shown.
  • Page 43 P U S H - T O - O P E N NOTE For round wooden post installations we recommend notching the wooden post for proper installation of the post bracket. Follow the diagram below for proper notching of a round post. For round steel posts, we offer the AX3R AND AX4R round post adpater accessories (sold separately).
  • Page 44 P U S H - T O - O P E N STEP 4. Verifying minimum of 4˝ gate clearance and finishing rear post mount bracket assembly. If the clearance is less than 4˝, you will need to adjust the pivot brackets so that you have at least 4˝ of clearance. Once the clearances are correct, place the secondary bolt into the post bracket as shown.
  • Page 45 P U S H - T O - O P E N STEP 5. Drilling rear post bracket holes and bolting. A . With the post bracket still clamped to post, mark the center of the bracket slots. Remove the bracket. You will need a 13/32˝...

  • Page 46: Control Box Installation

    P U S H - T O - O P E N INSTALLING THE CONTROL BOX AND BATTERY BOX FOR YOUR PULL-TO-OPEN SYSTEM STEP 7. Determine the mounting location for the control and battery box. The battery and control box must be located within 4 feet of each other. Then install. NOTE Mount the control box a minimum of 3 feet above the ground to keep dirt and water from damaging the control board and within 4 feet of the operator arm in order for the operator cable to reach the control box.
  • Page 47 P U S H - T O - O P E N Strain Relief B. Connect the terminal leads of the battery harness to your battery. IMPORTANT YOU NEED A 12V DEEP MARINE/AUTOMOTIVE BATTERY OR THE ABBT BATTERY BOX KIT. SYSTEM WILL NOT OPERATE WITHOUT BATTERY INSTALLED AND CONNECTED AT ALL TIMES.

  • Page 48: Connecting Arm To Control Box

    P U S H - T O - O P E N CONNECTING OPERATOR ARM TO CONTROL BOX STEP 9. Insert the operator cable into the control box. A . Route the operator cable through the same strain relief as the battery harness cable and into the control box.

  • Page 49: Setup System Controller

    P U S H - T O - O P E N PREPARING THE GATE SYSTEM CONTROLLER The gate system control board provides one convenient place to make all of your system connections and to change any settings that you desire to personalize how your automatic gate opener system operates at your home or property. This main board (shown below) is located inside of the control box of your system and will be referred to in detail through the next few sections.
  • Page 50 ON Position Patent-pending SafeForce® Monitored Safety Mode: Monitored safety devices required / Mode (Factory Default): Force Compatible GHOST CONTROLS safety devices only. Monitored ® output is limited to ensure safe safety devices must be present and operate properly as specified by operation as specified by Type Type B1 or B2 in UL325 requirement.
  • Page 51 P U S H - T O - O P E N E. DIP #4 DUAL (BI-PARTING) GATE OPENING SEQUENCE. The gate opening sequence for dual gate opener systems only is determined by DIP#4. This DIP switch does not apply to single gate opener installations NOTE The SECOND arm will always CLOSE first before the FIRST arm.

  • Page 52: Front Mount Gate Bracket Installation

    P U S H - T O - O P E N STEP 12. The arm has an internal limit switch that is fixed and is not adjustable. The arm when in the fully retracted position will determine the CLOSED position of the gate. Use the remote transmitter to fully retract the arm.
  • Page 53 P U S H - T O - O P E N STEP 14. Attach the FRONT MOUNT AND ESTATE BRACKET to gate. The gate must remain in the desired closed position CLOSE THE GATE TO THE DESIRED CLOSED POSITION A .
  • Page 54 P U S H - T O - O P E N B. Install the front mount gate bracket and estate bracket on the gate by aligning the outermost hole and inserting (1) M8 x 65mm flat washer, and (1) M8 nylon locknut through gate and front mount bracket, as show below.
  • Page 55 P U S H - T O - O P E N F. Align the innermost hole of the estate and front mount brackets and insert (1) M8 x 65mm flat washer, and (1) M8 nylon locknut through both holes and tighten to secure the bracket to the gate. YOUR FRONT MOUNT AND ESTATE BRACKET SHOULD NOW BE ATTACHED AND SECURED TO THE GATE.

  • Page 56: Setting The Open Limit

    P U S H - T O - O P E N PROGRAMMING THE OPEN LIMIT FOR A PUSH-TO-OPEN INSTALLATION The OPEN limit is when the operator is extended and the gate is in the closed position. IMPORTANT ONLY THE OPERATOR ARMS’ EXTENDED LIMIT IS ADJUSTABLE AND CAN BE SET WITH THE CONTROL BOARD.

  • Page 57: Powering The System Ac

    P U S H - T O - O P E N A . Confirm the newly programmed OPEN limit by pressing the remote transmitter button to activate the gate and confirm the closed position has been set correctly. This limit is stored and remembered even when all of the power sources are removed.

  • Page 58: Powering The System Solar

    A MAXIMUM OF 3 AXDP 10-WATT SOLAR PANELS OR NO MORE THAN 30-WATTS OF SOLAR POWER SHOULD BE CONNECTED TO ANY GHOST CONTROLS SYSTEM CONTROL BOARD. © G h o s t C o n t r o l s 2 0 1 8...

  • Page 59: Setting The Auto Close Feature

    P U S H - T O - O P E N SETTING AUTOCLOSE TIME ON YOUR GATE The AUTOCLOSE TIME setting determines how long the gate will remain open each time it operates before automatically closing. The factory default setting is off which requires the user to push either a remote transmitter button, keypad code, or push-button to close the gate.
  • Page 60 P U S H - T O - O P E N CANCELLING AUTOCLOSE TIME ON YOUR GATE NOTE Canceling AUTOCLOSE can only be performed when the gate opener is idle. Cancelling AUTOCLOSE will remove your previous duration setting and force you to pick a new duration the next time you enable AUTOCLOSE.

  • Page 61: Troubleshooting

    T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G P U S H - T O - O P E N TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE FOR HELPFUL VIDEOS VISIT: GHOSTCONTROLS.FORCE.COM/SUPPORT/S/. LEARN NEW REMOTE 2018-08 DO NOT USE this procedure if you already have a remote that operates the gate and just want to add an additional remote. If you want to add an additional remote, please refer to the remote manual for adding additional remote for your system.
  • Page 62 B L A N K P A G E © G h o s t C o n t r o l s 2 0 1 8...

  • Page 63: Connecting Optional Accessories

    ACTIVE — Input is shorted to COM or BATTERY NEGATIVE. CYCLE INPUT (CYC): Use this terminal for Ghost Controls Push Button (AXPB). © G h o s t C o n t r o l s 2 0 1 8...
  • Page 64 OPEN > STOP > CLOSE > STOP > OPEN >... OPEN INPUT (OPEN): Use this terminal for Ghost Controls Vehicle Detector (AXXV). Active — OPENS gate to full open limit and prevents it from closing.

  • Page 65: Manual Gate Operation

    M A N U A L MANUAL GATE OPERATION EVERY USER MUST KNOW THESE STEPS The gate can be opened or closed manually by releasing the front mount from the gate. You must disconnect the operator only after the operator power switch is OFF and the gate is NOT moving. If you have the accessory ZombieLock installed, this lock should be manually disengaged with the key because removing power does not ®...

  • Page 66: Accessories

    ® a new remote to an existing system. CR2032 Battery Included. STANDARD REMOTE TRANSMITTER | AXS1 The standard remote transmitter will control up to two separate GHOST CONTROLS gate systems ® (single or dual) and it can be learned as a new remote to an existing system. CR2032 Battery Included.

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