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746 Compact Slide
Gate Operator:
Installation Manual
Important Safety Information........................................................................ 2
Technical Data .............................................................................................. 4
Unpacking the Operator ................................................................................ 5
The 746 Compact Slide Gate Operator ......................................................... 6
General Characteristics ............................................................................. 6
Operating Logic ........................................................................................ 7
Manual Release Mechanism...................................................................... 7
Installation Instructions................................................................................. 9
Setting the Forms for the Concrete Mounting Slab................................... 9
Mounting the Operator on the Concrete Slab........................................... 9
Chain Operator ...................................................................................... 9
Rack and Pinion Operator ................................................................... 10
Connecting the Electrical Power ............................................................ 11
Set the DIP Switches............................................................................... 13
Setting Up the Limit Switches ................................................................ 14
Adjusting the Clutch Torque.................................................................. 15
Finishing the Installation......................................................................... 16
Troubleshooting .......................................................................................... 17
Exploded View, 746 Parts........................................................................... 19
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
Installation Manual Contents Important Safety Information................ 2 Technical Data ....................4 Unpacking the Operator ................5 The 746 Compact Slide Gate Operator ............6 General Characteristics ................6 Operating Logic ..................7 Manual Release Mechanism..............7 Installation Instructions................. 9 Setting the Forms for the Concrete Mounting Slab........9 Mounting the Operator on the Concrete Slab........... -
Page 2: Important Safety Information
Important Safety Information Both the installer and the owner and/or operator of correctly, and used safely. this system need to read and understand this Gate Design installation manual and the safety instructions 1. A gate is a potential traffic hazard, so it is im- supplied with other components of the gate system. - Page 3 Refer to the label on your 8. To guarantee the efficiency of this equipment, the operator system. manufacturer recommends that qualified personnel periodically check and maintain the equipment. U.L. Class and FAAC Operator Duty Cycle Typical Use Model Class I: Residential Vehicular Gate Operator Limited duty •...
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Page 4: Technical Data
Control Panel In addition, the control panel allows you to easily define You must install the 746 MPS control panel with the 746 the direction of the gate’s opening direction for the limit Operator. The control panel allows you to set the switch and allows you to control the force of the gate’s... -
Page 5: Unpacking The Operator
5. Remove the oil plug (see Fig. 1) with a 17-mm Pinion Operator wrench and check for the proper oil level. The oil 746 operator (equipped with rack and pinion drive should be just slightly above the silver armature plate, mechanism); cover is attached with 2 (of 4) 3-mm located below the copper motor windings as viewed Allen-head bolts;... -
Page 6: The 746 Compact Slide Gate Operator
Clutch adjustment screw Limit switch Caution: The vent screw must be removed before you start the operator! Figure 1. The main components of the 746 operator The 746 Compact Slide Gate Operator General Characteristics switch settings you make for the following: The FAAC 746 Compact Slide Gate Operator uses •... -
Page 7: Operating Logic
Two die-cast flanges surround the pinion to prevent foreign objects from being inserted between the rack and pinion either accidentally or intentionally. A guard around the sprockets on the chain version of the 746 Operator provides comparable safety. Operating Logic... - Page 8 Logic A1 Logic E1 (This logic mode makes the best use of Gate Signal reversing devices.) Status Open Stop Reversing Gate Signal Closed Opens* no effect no effect Status Open Stop Reversing Opening Stops Stops no effect Closed Opens and no effect no effect Opened...
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Page 9: Installation Instructions
Installation Instructions Setting the Forms for the Chain Operator First decide whether you want to use the mounting Concrete Mounting Slab brackets attached to the operator. The attached You need to lay out the concrete forms (see Fig. 3) so mounting brackets require you to weld the brackets to that the top surface is level with the top of the bottom the foundation plate. -
Page 10: Rack And Pinion Operator
Rack and Pinion Operator the rack sections. Mounting the Pinion: As shown in Figure 7, place the With the gate in the fully open position, lay a section of operator on the foundation plate with the pinion facing rack on the pinion. Engage the teeth and make sure that the gate and with approximately 1-3/8 in. -
Page 11: Connecting The Electrical Power
1 3/8 in. consists of simply connecting the 220-V power source (35mm) to the 746 MPS control panel. The motor and capacitor have been connected to the control panel terminal blocks by the factory. Connect the main 220-VAC input power to the terminals labeled L and N (see Fig. - Page 12 1. 746 Operator 2. Photocells 3. 3-button switch 4. Warning lamp 5. Switch 6. Main power circuit breaker 7. Junction box Figure 11. The gate layout for the 746 Operator Reset TR1, 5 A fuse Brake adjuster 500 mA fuse TF1, transformer...
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Page 13: Set The Dip Switches
0 VDC N.C. reversing device N.C. stop device N.O. activating device Common Figure 13. The wiring diagram for the 746 MPS control panel Set the DIP Switches Logic Settings DIP Switch WARNING! Turn the main power off before you Logic make any electrical connections or set any DIP switches on the control panel. -
Page 14: Setting Up The Limit Switches
(see Figure 16). For either cable to J4 drive, the distance between the plates and the limit switch located on the gate side of the 746 Operator should be 3/16 in. (5 mm). The limit switch plates should be positioned on the rack... -
Page 15: Adjusting The Clutch Torque
Limit switch trigger If the limit switches are functioning properly when you manually operate the gate, engage the motor of the 746 Operator with the Manual Release lever and signal the gate to operate in the opening and closing directions. If... -
Page 16: Finishing The Installation
33 lb (15 kg). Adjust Oil Level the clutch if necessary. You can visually check the oil in your 746 operator by removing the oil plug. Unscrew the plug so that you Reversing Devices can see inside the operator. -
Page 17: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting WARNING! Turn the main power off before you make any electrical connections or set any switches inside the operator. If you have a problem installing the operator, check the Make sure that the Manual Release is not preventing the problems and solutions listed below. -
Page 19: Exploded View, 746 Parts
FAAC International, Inc.'s written consent, outside of FAAC International, Inc.'s workshop, or altered in any way so as, in the judgment of FAAC International, Inc., to affect adversely the stability or reliability of the product(s) or has been subject to misuse, negligence, or accident, or has not been operated in accordance with FAAC International, Inc.'s or FAAC...
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