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Chamberlain RSL12UL Installation Manual

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VEHICULAR SLIDE GATE OPERATOR
LiftMaster
300 Windsor Drive
Oak Brook, IL 60523
RESIDENTIAL DC
INSTALLATION MANUAL
• THIS PRODUCT IS TO BE INSTALLED AND
SERVICED BY A TRAINED GATE SYSTEMS
TECHNICIAN ONLY.
• This model is for use on vehicular passage
gates ONLY and not intended for use on
pedestrian passage gates.
• This model is intended for use in Class I and II
vehicular slide gate applications.
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installing dealer in your area.
• This gate operator is compatible with MyQ
and Security+ 2.0
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  • Page 1 RESIDENTIAL DC VEHICULAR SLIDE GATE OPERATOR INSTALLATION MANUAL • THIS PRODUCT IS TO BE INSTALLED AND SERVICED BY A TRAINED GATE SYSTEMS TECHNICIAN ONLY. • This model is for use on vehicular passage gates ONLY and not intended for use on pedestrian passage gates.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY OPERATION Safety Symbol and Signal Word Review ..........2 Control board overview ................25 Usage Class ...................3 Reset Switch ..................26 UL325 Entrapment Protection Requirements ........3 Manual Disconnect ................26 Safety Installation Information ...............4 Operator alarm ..................26 Gate Construction Information ...............5 Remote control ..................26 INTRODUCTION ACCESSORY WIRING...

  • Page 3: Usage Class

    SAFETY Usage Class Class I - Residential Vehicular Gate Operator A vehicular gate operator (or system) intended for use in garages or parking areas associated with a residence of one-to four single families. Class II - Commercial/General Access Vehicular Gate A vehicular gate operator (or system) intended for use in a commercial location or building such as a multi-family housing unit (five or more single family units), hotel, garages, retail store, or other buildings...

  • Page 4: Safety Installation Information

    SAFETY Safety Installation Information 1. Vehicular gate systems provide convenience and security. Gate systems 9. The Stop and/or Reset (if provided separately) must be located in the are comprised of many component parts. The gate operator is only one line-of-sight of the gate. Activation of the reset control shall not cause component.

  • Page 5: Gate Construction Information

    SAFETY Gate Construction Information Vehicular gates should be installed in accordance with ASTM F2200: Standard Specification for Automated Vehicular Gate Construction. For a copy, contact ASTM directly at 610-832-9585 or www.astm.org. General Requirements Vehicular Horizontal Slide Gates Gates shall be constructed in accordance with the provisions The following provisions shall apply to Class I, Class II and Class III given for the appropriate gate type listed, refer to ASTM F2200 vehicular horizontal slide gates:...

  • Page 6: Introduction

    INTRODUCTION Carton Inventory NOT SHOWN: Documentation Packet, Chain #41 - 30 feet, Eye Bolt Kit...

  • Page 7: Operator Specifications

    INTRODUCTION Operator Specifications Usage Classification Class I & II Main AC Supply 120 Vac, .5 Amps (6.5 Amps including Accessory Outlets) System Operating Voltage 12 Vdc Battery Run / Battery Backup Accessory Power 12 Vdc, 500mA max. for ON + SW (switched) Solar Power Max 12 Vdc at 30 watts max.

  • Page 8: Site Preparation

    INTRODUCTION Site Preparation Check the national and local building codes BEFORE installation. Conduit and Concrete Pad Safety Trench and install conduit. Before trenching, contact underground Entrapment protection devices are required to protect against any entrapment or utility locating companies. Conduit must be UL approved for low safety conditions encountered in your gate application.

  • Page 9: Installation

    INSTALLATION To AVOID damaging gas, power or other underground utility lines, ALWAYS wear protective gloves and eye protection when changing contact underground utility locating companies BEFORE digging more the battery or working around the battery compartment. than 18 inches (46 cm) deep. Types of Installations Standard Installation Rear Installation...

  • Page 10: Step 1 Determine Location For Operator

    INSTALLATION Step 1 Determine Location for Operator Check the national and local building codes before installation. Standard Installation 1. The gate operator should be installed near the front roller of the gate. Lay out the concrete pad. 2. Install the electrical conduit. 3.

  • Page 11: Step 2 Install The Operator

    INSTALLATION Step 2 Install the Operator Attach the operator to the concrete pad with appropriate fasteners. The gate operator should be installed near the front roller of the gate or near the back of the gate (in the OPEN position). The space between the gate and the output sprocket must be a minimum of 4 inches (10.2 cm).

  • Page 12: Step 3 Attach The Chain

    INSTALLATION Step 3 Attach the Chain Standard Installation DO NOT run the operator until instructed. 1. Manually open the gate and line up the front bracket so the chain will be level with the idler pulley and parallel to the ground. Weld the front bracket in this position.

  • Page 13: Step 4 Install Entrapment Protection

    INSTALLATION To prevent SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH from a moving gate: ALL gate operator systems REQUIRE two independent entrapment Locate entrapment protection devices to protect in BOTH the open and protection systems for each entrapment zone. close gate cycles. Entrapment protection devices MUST be installed to protect anyone Locate entrapment protection devices to protect between moving gate who may come near a moving gate.
  • Page 14 INSTALLATION Wire Entrapment Protection Devices There are three options for wiring the entrapment protection devices depending on the specific device and how the device will function. Refer to the specific entrapment protection device manual for more information. These entrapment protection device inputs are for monitored devices, which include pulsed photoelectric sensors, resistive edge sensors, and pulsed edge sensors.

  • Page 15: Step 5 Earth Ground Rod

    INSTALLATION Step 5 Earth Ground Rod Use the proper earth ground rod for your local area. The ground wire must be a single, whole piece of wire. Never splice two wires for the ground wire. If you should cut the ground wire too short, break it, or destroy its integrity, replace it with a single wire length.
  • Page 16 INSTALLATION Power wiring MAXIMUM WIRE LENGTH 1. Turn off the AC power from the main power source circuit breaker. AMERICAN WIRE DIRECT PLUG-IN EXTERNAL PLUG-IN 2. Run the AC power wires to the operator. GAUGE (AWG) TRANSFORMER (120 VAC) TRANSFORMER (24 VAC) 3.
  • Page 17 INSTALLATION 7AH battery 1. Unplug the transformer. 2. Unplug the J15 plug labeled BATT on the control board by squeezing the plug and pulling it from the control board. This disconnects the ac/dc power to the control board. 3. Connect the red wire from the J15 plug to the positive (+) terminal of the battery.

  • Page 18: Step 7 Dual Gate Setup

    INSTALLATION Step 7 Dual Gate Setup There are two options for dual gate communication: wired or wireless. Follow the directions according to your application. Do not use wired and wireless communication simultaneously. Wired dual gate applications will have a longer battery standby time than wireless applications. Wireless setup To activate the wireless feature: 1.
  • Page 19 INSTALLATION Wired setup DUAL GATE WIRE TYPE (SHIELDED TWISTED PAIR CABLE) 22AWG up to 200 feet (61 m) 18AWG - 200-1000 feet (61-305 m) Before digging, contact local underground utility locating companies. Use Wire must be rated at 30 Volt minimum PVC conduit to prevent damage to cables. 1.

  • Page 20: Step 8 Install The Cover

    INSTALLATION Step 8 Install the Cover 1. Slide the cover over the operator. 2. Align the hole in the cover with the threaded hole in the operator's chassis and secure the cover with the provided 5/16-18 screw. The basic installation is complete.

  • Page 21: Adjustment

    ADJUSTMENT Limit and Force Adjustment To reduce the risk of SEVERE INJURY or DEATH: Without a properly installed safety reversal system, persons NEVER use force adjustments to compensate for a binding or sticking (particularly small children) could be SERIOUSLY INJURED or gate.

  • Page 22: Obstruction Test

    ADJUSTMENT Fine Tune the Force Once the initial limits have been set, the REVERSAL FORCE DIAL on the control board is used for fine tuning the force where wind or environmental changes may affect the gate travel. The REVERSAL FORCE DIAL is set to minimum at the factory.

  • Page 23: Programming

    PROGRAMMING Remote Controls (Not Provided) ® A total of 50 Security+ 2.0 remote controls or KPW250 keypads and 2 keyless entries (1 PIN for each keyless entry) can be programmed to the operator. When programming a third keyless entry to the operator, the first keyless entry will be erased to allow the third keyless entry to be programmed.

  • Page 24: Liftmaster Internet Gateway (Not Provided)

    PROGRAMMING LiftMaster Internet Gateway (not Constant Pressure Override (CPO) provided) Constant Pressure Override is for use with KPW5 and KPW250 keypads (not provided). The KPW5/KPW250 wireless commercial keypads are To program the operator to the LiftMaster Internet Gateway: security keypads and can only be programmed to ONE gate operator (see Using the learn button on the opertaor's control the KPW5/KPW250 manual for complete programming instructions).

  • Page 25: Operation

    11 DIAGNOSTICS Display: The diagnostics display will show the operator type, firmware version, and codes. The operator type will display as "SL" followed by a "12" which indicates the operator type as RSL12UL. The firmware version will show after the operator type, example "1.2".

  • Page 26: Reset Switch

    OPERATION Reset Switch The reset switch is located on the front of the operator and serves several functions. Toggling the reset switch will stop a moving gate during a normal open/ close cycle, like a stop button. The operator does not need to be reset after doing this.

  • Page 27: Accessory Wiring

    ACCESSORY WIRING All control wiring used to connect external devices to Class 2 circuits of the operator must be (QPTZ) Power-Limited Circuit Cables, Type CL2, CL2P, CL2R, or CL2X or other cable with equivalent or better electrical, mechanical, and flammability ratings. Access control device wiring External control devices EXIT (2 Terminals)

  • Page 28: Locks

    ACCESSORY WIRING Locks Maglock (2 Terminals, N.C. and COM) Relay contact output, Normally - closed (N.C.) output for maglocks. Relay activates prior to motor activation and during motor run. Relay is off when motor is off. Miscellaneous wiring Three button control station (4 Terminals) OPEN and COM: Opens a closed gate.

  • Page 29: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS To reduce the risk of SEVERE INJURY or DEATH: READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS. Test the gate operator monthly. The gate MUST reverse on contact with an object or reverse when an object activates the noncontact ANY maintenance to the operator or in the area near the operator sensors.

  • Page 30: Batteries

    MAINTENANCE Batteries Batteries will degrade over time depending on temperature and usage. The operator alarm will beep 3 times with a command if the battery is low. Batteries do not perform well in extremely cold temperatures. For best performance, the batteries should be replaced every 3 years. Use only LiftMaster part 29-NP712 for replacement batteries.

  • Page 31: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING To protect against fire and electrocution: For continued protection against fire: DISCONNECT power (AC or solar and battery) BEFORE installing or Replace ONLY with fuse of same type and rating. servicing operator. Diagnostic Codes NOTE: When cycling or disconnecting power (ac/dc) to the control board, it is recommended that you unplug the J15 plug. To View the Codes The codes will show on the diagnostic display.

  • Page 32: Diagnostic Codes Table

    TROUBLESHOOTING Diagnostic Codes Table Some codes are saved in the code history and some are not. If a code is not saved it will briefly appear on the display as it occurs, then disappear. External Entrapment Inherent Entrapment LiftMaster System Installed System Informational Protection...
  • Page 33 TROUBLESHOOTING Code Meaning Solution Saved IF an obstruction occurred, no action required. If an obstruction did NOT Wireless edge triggered occur, check inputs and wiring. CLOSE EYE/INTERRUPT triggered, causing reversal, preventing close, or resetting TTC CLOSE EDGE triggered, causing reversal, NO IF an obstruction occurred, no action required.

  • Page 34: Control Board Leds

    TROUBLESHOOTING Control Board LEDs STATUS LEDS INPUT LEDS INPUT OFF state OPEN, CLOSE, Input inactive POWER STOP INPUT AC charger or Solar power Input active available BLINK Input active on other operator BATT Not charging FIRE DEPT INPUT Input inactive CHARGING Three stage battery charging Input active...

  • Page 35: Troubleshooting Chart

    TROUBLESHOOTING Troubleshooting Chart SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSES SOLUTIONS Operator does not a. No power to control board a. Check AC and battery power run and diagnostic b. Open fuse b. Check fuses display not on. c. If on battery power only, low or dead batteries c.
  • Page 36 TROUBLESHOOTING SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSES SOLUTIONS Gate closes, but a. Vehicle loop detector active a. Check all vehicle detector inputs for an active detector will not open. b. Low battery with LOW BATT option set to CLOSE b. Check if AC power is available. If no AC power, then running on batteries and battery voltage must be 11.5 Vdc or higher.

  • Page 37: Appendix

    TROUBLESHOOTING SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSES SOLUTIONS Accessories a. Accessory power protector active a. Disconnect all accessory powered devices and measure accessory connected to power voltage (should be 11.5 – 17.5 Vdc). If voltage is correct, b. Defective control board Accessory power connect accessories one at a time, measuring accessory voltage not working after every new connection.

  • Page 38: Step 6 Solar Panel(S)

    APPENDIX Step 6 Solar Panel(s) SOLAR PANELS ARE NOT PROVIDED. SEE ACCESSORIES Solar Application requirements: A minimum of one 10W solar panel (Model SP10W12V). A maximum of three 10W solar panels in parallel (Model SP10W12V). Battery Harness (Model K94-37236). One 7AH battery or one 33AH battery A heater cannot be used with a solar application.
  • Page 39 APPENDIX Solar usage guide Typical System Standby Battery Current Consumption (mA) System voltage Main board with no radios programmed 4.2 mA ® One or more LiftMaster remote controls programmed +1.5 mA ® device or wireless dual gate programmed +3.9 mA Expansion board +18.5 mA Per loop detector LOOPDETLM (up to 3 loop detectors can be plugged in to the expansion board)
  • Page 40 APPENDIX Position MAXIMUM WIRE LENGTH The location of the panel(s) is critical to the success of the installation. In AMERICAN 20 WATTS OF 40 WATTS OF 60 WATTS OF general, the panel(s) should be mounted using the provided angle bracket WIRE PANELS PANELS...
  • Page 41 APPENDIX Wire the Batteries Solar panel applications require the Solar Harness Kit model K94-37236, see Accessories. Wire the Solar Panels Proceed to the Dual Gate section (if applicable) or proceed to the Adjustment section.

  • Page 42: Limit Setup With A Remote Control

    APPENDIX Limit Setup with a Remote Control To set the limits using a remote control, first you will need a 3-button remote control that has been programmed for OPEN, CLOSE, and STOP. Refer to the Programming section. Initial Limits and Force Adjustment Adjust the limits For dual gate applications the limits will have to be set for each If the limits have already been set the operator will exit the limit setting...

  • Page 43: Wiring Diagram

    WIRING DIAGRAM To protect against fire and electrocution: For continued protection against fire: DISCONNECT power (AC or solar and battery) BEFORE installing or Replace ONLY with fuse of same type and rating. servicing operator.

  • Page 44: Repair Parts

    REPAIR PARTS NOT SHOWN 29-NP712 Battery, 7AH, 12 Vdc K74-30762 Two 7AH batteries K94-37267 Battery Harness (for 7AH batteries) K94-37236 Battery Harness (for 33AH batteries) K1A6408 APE Assembly with plastic tray, RPM board with mounting hardware K94-37259 Wiring Harness with product ID 1941240D #41 Chain (10 feet) 1950307...

  • Page 45: Accessories

    ACCESSORIES Entrapment Protection Remote Controls LiftMaster monitored through beam LiftMaster offers a variety of LiftMaster remote controls to satisfy your photoelectric sensor application needs. Single-button to 4-button, visor or key chain. The following remote controls are compatible with operators manufactured by Model LMTBUL LiftMaster after 1993.
  • Page 46 ACCESSORIES Miscellaneous ® LiftMaster internet gateway Internet enabled accessory which connects to the Remote antenna extension kit computer and allows you to monitor and control The remote antenna extension kit allows the gate operators and lighting accessories enabled by antenna to be remotely installed. ®...

  • Page 47: Warranty

    WARRANTY Three Year Limited Warranty LiftMaster warrants to the first purchaser of this product, for the structure in which this product is originally installed, that it is free from defect in materials and/or workmanship for a period of THREE years from the date of purchase. The proper operation of this product is dependent on your compliance with the instructions regarding installation, operation, maintenance and testing.
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