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Page 1 Installation & User Manual E8 Swing kit Solar or Electric Systems EGA-04 Controller...
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Important Safety Information ..............3 - 5 Technical Specifications .................. 6 Kit Inclusions .................... 7 - 8 Optional Extras ..................... 9 Example Setup of Single Swing Gate ............10 Example Setup of Double Swing Gates ............11 Before You Begin (Power Options & Solar Panel) ........12 Proper Gate Installation ................
Page 3 Swing Gate Motor - Model E8 E8 swing gate motor is suitable for light - medium opened framed gates, eg farm gates or pool fencing style etc. Do not use it on large sized gates which exceed the maximum recommended gate weight and length nor on gates with rising hinges or self closing hinges.
Page 4: Important Safety Information
AND USE OF THIS PRODUCT. Because the E8 automatic gate opener is only part of the total gate operating system, it is the responsibility of the installer and end user to ensure that the total system is safe for its intended use.
Page 5 Important Safety Information WARNING To reduce the risk of injury or death: READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS. Never let children operate or play with gate controls. Keep the remote control away from children. Always keep people and objects away from the gate. NO ONE SHOULD CROSS THE PATH OF THE MOVING GATE.
Page 6: Technical Specifications
Technical Specifications Supply voltage: 16vac Transformer or Solar 12v Backup Battery: 12Vdc Lead acid maintenance free (Electric optional) Operating Voltage: DC 16-18V for normal speed DC 6-10V for cushioning speed Driving Method: Screw driven type Max. Output Power: 80W per driver Gear Box: Three-stage spur gear reducer Operating Cycle:...
Page 7 Kit Includes Standard Packaging of the swing gate opener kit includes: Single = 1 leaf Double = 2 leafs Actuator Arm: 1 x for single or 2 x for double Cardboard Template: 1 only Primary Post Bracket: 1 x for single or 2 x for double Secondary Post Bracket: 1 x for single or 2 x for double Gate Bracket:...
Page 8: Kit Inclusions
STANDARD KIT INCLUSIONS Actuator Arm with cardboard template Caution Sign Control Box Rubber Stop Main Control board Remotes 12v Battery (solar) Regulator 45watt Solar Panel Transformer (if Electric) (if Solar) (if Solar) Primary Secondary Gate Bracket Bracket Set Release Key Bracket Bracket Release Bolt...
Page 9: Optional Extras
OPTIONAL EXTRAS Round Gate Bracket Round Post Brackets Electric Gate Lock Adjustable Hinge Long Range Receiver Push to open Bracket Wireless Keypad Wired Keypad Keyed Push Button (wireless or Wired Eyebeams Push Button Warning LIght wired available)
Page 12: Before You Begin (Power Options & Solar Panel)
Before You Begin POWER OPTIONS Determine Charging Option for Battery: Transformer OR Solar NEVER USE TRANSFORMER AND SOLAR PANEL(S) AT THE SAME TIME. It will damage the control board. IMPORTANT • Transformer is suitable for outdoor use. Use 2.5m x 2 core cable •...
Page 13: Proper Gate Installation
IMPORTANT: Check For Proper Gate Installation • The gate must be plumb, level, and swing freely on its hinges. • The gate must move throughout its arc without binding or dragging on the ground. • A properly leveled/plumed gate will not have the tendency to self-open or self-close and remain stationery.
Page 14: Installation Pointers
Installation Pointers The proper position of the Primary and Secondary Brackets (post bracket) and gate bracket is crucial to the efficiency and leverage of the gate opener. Attention needs to be paid to both its correct height and its position on the post in respect to the relationship between your gate hinge pivot point and the motor pivot point on the bracket.
Page 15: Cardboard Template
Cardboard Actuator Template The cardboard template is a guide for the actuator arm in Full-Open and Full-Close positions. The template is simply 2 x card board strips with a screw joining the 2 together. The screw is acting as your pivot point where the actuator arm will attach to the secondary bracket.
Page 16: Installatioin Of Gate Opener
Installation of Gate Opener Primary and Secondary Post Brackets The position of the Primary and Secondary post brackets are crucial to the success of your installation and attention needs to be paid to both correct height and position on the post in respect to the relationship between your hinge pivot point and the motor pivot point on the bracket.
Page 17: Pull Or Push To Open Setup
How to determine if I have a pull or push to open setup Road/outside property Pull to open setup A Actuator arm mounted on the PULL TO OPEN inside of the propertypulling the gate into the property to open. Actuator placement Go to page 20 for setup Inside property Road/outside property...
Page 18: Installing The Gate Stop
Installing the Gate Stop Double Gates Installing the rubber gate stop is required GATE TABS FOR DOUBLE GATES to ensure proper alignment of the two gates and for them to have a solid push onto the stopper in the full-cosed position. Note: you will be supplied with 2 metal tabs in a double kit which can be used if your gates don’t hit the stop due to the...
Page 19: Manually Opening And Closing Gate
Manually Opening and Closing Gate CAUTION The gate will move freely and uncontrolled when the gate operator is removed from the gate. ONLY disconnect the operator when the power source has been disabled (ie. battery or transformer is off and the gate is NOT moving) Disconnecting the Opener Release 1.
Page 20: Pull-To-Open Setup
Pull-to-Open Setup Working out the positions of the gate bracket and post bracket and setting up your pivot point for the actuator arm Step1. Long Position the template on the ground Template approximately where the arm is to be installed with the short length in the fully open position and the long length at the fully closed position.
Page 21: Installing Post Brackets
Pull-to-Open Setup Installing Primary and Secondary post brackets Now that you have your gate and post bracket points marked along with your arm pivot point, you can now go ahead and attach these brackets into position (clamp first if preferred). Once you have secured the primary post bracket (or round post bracket) you can then slide the secondary bracket between the middle gap of the primary wall bracket.
Page 22 Pull-to-Open Setup continued..Once you have setup your post bracket and secondary bracket, then secure the actuator arm to the secondary bracket with the bolt supplied. With the gate in the open position and the arm fully retracted, attach the standard gate bracket to the actuator arm, see pg 23 (don’t secure with bolt just yet) then swing the arm with the gate bracket to the position point on your gate (which should be close to your template marking).
Page 23: Installing Gate Bracket
Pull-to-Open Setup Actuator arm installed onto standard gate bracket or round gate bracket Round Gate Bracket Standard Gate Bracket Optional extra Supplied in kit Actuator Round Gate Release Bracket Bolt Standard Gate Standard Bracket Gate Bracket DO NOT have the release bolt done up tight as this will make for a difficult release of the actuator arm and may cause jamming or binding...
Page 24 Pull-to-Open Setup Checking the minimum clearance required between the actuator arm and gate if the J & K measurements listed on page 16 are unattainable Image above shows the gate in the open position with the arm retracted and using the standard gate bracket and post brackets supplied in the kit. Minimum clearances required between the gate and actuator arm are shown below with the gate in the open position and arm fully retracted - this is to prevent the gate opener from running parallel with the gate.
Page 25 Pull-to-Open Setup Now place gate in the closed position and check that the rear cap actuator pins do not bind on the secondary bracket (see image below). Rear cap actuator pins should NEVER bind onto the secondary bracket...
Page 26: Push-To-Open Setup
Push-to-Open Setup Identifing Primary post bracket position There are 2 possible mounting positions for the post bracket for push to open gates. Option A Rear post mounting Option B Inside face mounting...
Page 27 Push-to-Open Setup Identifying approx. location for the gate post bracket You may require the longer push to open pivot point using the secondary bracket for this setup cardborad template (see optional extras page 9) Long Template Step1. Position the template on the ground approximately where the pivot point of the arm is to be installed with the long length in Short Template...
Page 28: Installing Post Brackets
Installing Primary and Secondary post brackets Now that you have your gate and post bracket points marked along with your arm pivot point, you can now go ahead and attach these brackets into position (clamp first if preferred). Once you have secured the primary post bracket (or round post bracket) you can then slide the secondary bracket between the middle gap of the primary wall bracket.
Page 29 Push-to-Open Setup Continued..Once you have setup your post bracket and secondary bracket, then secure the actuator arm to the secondary bracket with the bolt supplied. With the gate in the open position and the arm fully extended, attach the standard gate bracket to the actuator arm (don’t secure with bolt just yet) then swing the arm with the gate bracket to the position point on your gate (which should be close to your template marking).
Page 30: Installing Gate Bracket
Push-to-Open Setup Actuator arm installed onto standard gate bracket or round gate bracket Standard Gate Bracket Round Gate Bracket Supplied in kit Optional extra Round Actuator Arm Release Gate Bolt Bracket Standard Standard Gate Gate Bracket Bracket Round gate bracket setup examples How to clamp the gate bracket...
Page 31 Push-to-Open Setup Checking the minimum clearance required between the actuator arm and gate Image above showing rear mounted Image above showing rear mounted post bracket with the gate in the post bracket with the gate in the closed position open position Minimum clearances required between the gate and actuator arm are shown below - this is to prevent the gate opener from running parallel with the gate.
Page 32 Push-to-Open Setup Ensure there is sufficient angle so that the gate never runs parallel with the actuator arm in either the closed or open positions. It is important that in both the full open and full close positions, the arms must not be parallel to the gate.
Page 33: Transformer Info
Transformer Wiring Installation The Transformer can be relocated up to 50mtrs from the control box. You MUST install the transformer via a RCD to avoid injury from shock as per local government electrical requirements. Always switch off mains power when any work is being carried out on or around the gate installation.
Page 34: Solar Panel Info
Solar Wiring Installation Connection of Power Source (Solar) The system can be solar powered via an optional solar system with 12V voltage regulator connected directly to the battery. Do NOT use both solar and mains power at the same time. The Solar panel must face FULL NORTH with the recommended tilt and within 10m of the battery.
Page 35: Learning Your Control Board
Learning Your Control Board After installing the actuator arm/s and completing the wiring as shown in the wiring manual for your gate opener kit, have the gate/s in the open position. If your unit is an ELECTRIC kit with a TRANSFORMER, turn your transformer on now.
Page 36 Learning Your Control Board Dual swing AUTO TRAVEL LEARN procedure: ENSURE THE GATE WAY ENTRANCE IS CLEAR OR ANY OBSTRUCTIONS. To perform the ‘AUTO TRAVEL LEARN’ function, you will need to activate your gate opener with a remote. Press Button A for 2 seconds or until the small LED light on the remote flickers orange, now release Button A on the remote.
Page 37 Learning Your Control Board Single swing AUTO TRAVEL LEARN procedure: ENSURE THE GATE WAY ENTRANCE IS CLEAR OR ANY OBSTRUCTIONS. To perform the ‘AUTO TRAVEL LEARN’ function, you will need to activate your gate opener with a remote. Press Button A for 2 seconds or until the small LED light on the remote flickers orange, now release Button A on the remote.
Page 38: Remotes
Remotes Remote Learning To learn new remotes to your control board. Press the Learn button for 2 seconds and then release. The STATE red LED light will go out. Now press button A on your remote once for 2 seconds or until LED light begins to flash, the control board will “BEEP”...
Page 39: Menu Settings
Menu Settings To enter the Menu settings, the gate/s must be in either the full Open or full Close position, the control board will not allow you to enter the Menu settings while the gate opener is operating. Press and hold “FUN” button for 2 seconds or until the Digital Display shows P0.
Page 40 Menu Main Parameter Parameter Detailed Feature Feature Description Slow speed Close slow speed This adjusts the ramp down of the gate. running time The slow speed can be adjusted from 0 seconds (not recommended as this puts ex- tra stress on moving parts) up to 5 seconds. Factory Set 2s For long gates we recommend the standard setting of 2 seconds.
Page 41 Menu Main Parameter Parameter Detailed Feature Feature Description Electric lock Open Factory setting Motor 2 will activate after 1 auxiliary (factory set) second to allow gate lock to release. function Setting PB to 1 will make Motor 2 reverse (Close) for 0.5 seconds to help release Close pressure off the lock before allowing Motor Reverse first...
Page 42: Control Board Specifications And Details
Control Board Specifications and Details Power Supply Power Supply AC12 V – AC16 V Fuse External Accessory Power Supply No more than 300mA Alarm Light Power Supply No more than 500mA Electric Lock Power Supply No more than 2.5A CONTROL BOARD AC12-16V MENU FUSE...
Page 43 Control Board Specifications and Details Control Board Antenna for control board 2Side Terminal for external device of controlling double gates Common for external device 1Side Terminal for external device of controlling single gate ( Motor2) Card Terminal for external device for double gates OPEN ONLY Common for external device Terminal for Photo beam sensor Common for Photo beam sensor...
Page 44: Other Considerations
Other Considerations Gate Stop must be installed in the centre of the driveway for double gates to close up onto and apply solid pressure. Arm Condensation Drain Hole: Always mount arms with condensation drain holes facing down or water will enter the motor and damage the electrics voiding the warranty.
Page 45: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Problem: The gate does not travel smoothly when opening or closing. Solution: • Ensure there is no obstrucion to the movement of the gate such as hitting the ground. This can be verified by releasing the gate to emergency release mode. Manually swing the gate open/close to detect any tight spots.
Page 46: Usage Problems
Usage Problems Fault Reason and Solutions 1. Motor running and Obstacle sensitivity may be set too low suddenly stops and as the motor starts running its current value is higher than the obstacle sensitivity, this will cause the motor to stop. Solution: Adjust the sensitivity value 2.
Page 47: Other Information
The complete system should be tested weekly and imme- diately after a break-in, an attempted break-in, fire, storm, earthquake, accident, or any kind of construction activity inside or outside the premises. PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE FOR TERMS AND CONDITIONS WWW.BMGI.COM.AU...
Page 48 Installer & Owner Notes...