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Pre-Installation Notes ........................................ 3 
Operator Class Information .............................. 3 
Section A:  Installation Notes ........................... 4 
Section B:  Preparing the Site .......................... 6 
            The Concrete Operator Pad ................... 6 
            Electrical Power Requirements ............. 6 
            Attaching the Chain Bracket ................. 7 
            Placing Vehicle Detector Loops ............ 8 
Section C:  Installing the Operator ................... 9 
            Placing the Tower Operator .................. 9 
            Electrical Hookup ................................... 9 
            Accessory Equipment Hookup ........... 10 
            Wiring Vehicle Detectors ..................... 11 
            Wiring Radio Receivers ....................... 11 
            Wiring Keypad or Telephone Entry ..... 11 
            Wiring Pushbutton/Deluxe  
            Wall Station .......................................... 12 
            Final Installation Checklist .................. 12 
            Terminal Strip Reference Chart ........... 13 
Section D:  Starting the Operator 14 

TABLE OF CONTENTS 

 

  

 

READ THESE STATEMENTS CAREFULLY AND FOLLOW THE 

INSTRUCTIONS CLOSELY.

 

The Warning and Caution boxes throughout this manual are there to protect you and 

your equipment.  Pay close attention to these boxes as you follow the manual.

 

 

WARNING

 

Indicates a MECHANICAL 

hazard of INJURY OR 

DEATH. Gives instructions 

to avoid the hazard. 

CAUTION

 

Indicates a MECHANICAL hazard 

of DAMAGE to your gate, gate 

operator, or equipment. Gives 

instructions to avoid the hazard. 

Indicates an ELECTRICAL 

hazard of INJURY OR 

DEATH. Gives instructions 

to avoid the hazard. 

WARNING

 

Indicates an ELECTRICAL hazard 

of DAMAGE to your gate, gate 

operator, or equipment. Gives 

instructions to avoid the hazard. 

CAUTION

 

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W A R N I N G   H I G H   V O LTA G E

 

ONLY A QUALIFIED TECHNICIAN SHOULD SERVICE THIS GATE OPERATOR 

 

PERIODICALLY TEST SENSITIVITY OF OVERLOAD 

***  READ MANUAL  *** 

 

DATES OPERATOR  

DATE TESTED 

DATE TESTED 

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LOG DATE OVERLOAD TEST 

 

            Left/Right Hand Installations .................. 14 
            Mounting the Limit Cams ....................... 15 
            Presetting the Sensitivity 
             Adjustment ............................................. 16 
            Pre-Power On Checklist .......................... 16 
            Final Settings .......................................... 16 
            Maximum Run Timer ............................... 16 
            Optional Close Lock ................................ 16 
Section E:  Installation Notes for Auxiliary  
            Equipment ............................................... 17 
Section F:  Important Safety Instructions For 
            the End User ............................................ 17 
Operator Exploded View & Parts List ................ 19 
Technical Specifications .................................... 20  
Warranty .............................................................. 20 
  
 
 

Summary of Contents for RSLG3500

Page 1: ...of manufacture meets all ANSI UL 325 Safety Requirements for Vehicular gate operators TOWER Medium Duty Vehicular Slide Gate Operator Model RSLG3500 READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY BEFORE INSTALLATION OR...

Page 2: ...ICAL hazard of INJURY OR DEATH Gives instructions to avoid the hazard CAUTION Indicates a MECHANICAL hazard of DAMAGE to your gate gate operator or equipment Gives instructions to avoid the hazard Ind...

Page 3: ...ur gate system design The Tower s built in sensitivity mechanism will activate if there is an increase in force above that normally required to move the gate The sensitivity is independently adjustabl...

Page 4: ...he Tower is a VEHICULAR GATE OPERATOR and as such is NOT RECOMMENDED FOR PEDESTRIAN traffic In installations where pedestrians are likely to be nearby install a pedestrian gate and use leading edge de...

Page 5: ...DO NOT connect any auxiliary equipment to the Tower detectors card readers etc until the gate operator and all its functions are fully tested Only connect one device at a time and ensure its proper fu...

Page 6: ...ter should be used for mounting the operator The bolt pattern for the Tower is 11 1 2 wide x 4 1 8 deep on center See Figure 6 The two rear bolts closest to the gate should be no closer than 4 1 2 fro...

Page 7: ...never be exceeded For distances greater than 3200 it is recommended that your local utility be contacted to install a service feeder for the installation Wiring from external controls such as guard sh...

Page 8: ...ight connections from the loop to the loop terminating connector When a Stand Alone vehicle detector is used the detection loop is connected to the wire harness on the detector itself See WIRING VEHIC...

Page 9: ...inserting the remaining redhead bolts make sure the operator is sitting level If any corners of the operator are resting above the pad slide flat washers under the operator and insert the redhead thro...

Page 10: ...e circuitry in the Tower with respect to ground to the levels that will damage the solid state circuitry Lightning strikes generate enormous currents for very short periods of time Unfortunately the p...

Page 11: ...or pedestal just below the control mechanical unit enclosure where the power connects to the operator Review Figure 7 Page 7 The Convenience Lamp connects as follows 1 The hot lamp lead to the RED wir...

Page 12: ...ee Figure 11 for a typical installation Set the detector frequency and sensitivity switches on the detector according to the manufacturer s instructions WIRING RADIO RECEIVERS A 3 prong radio receiver...

Page 13: ...close direction An All Clear Photoelectric Unit with outdoor mods or an electric edge or loop detector device output may be connected to this input Modification to the control board is necessary when...

Page 14: ...erminal 1 on the 6 terminal strip is COMMON and terminal 3 is 24 VOLTS AC If an Allstar 4 Wire receiver is used follow the wiring plan illustrated in Figure11 WIRING A KEYPAD OR TELEPHONE ENTRY SYSTEM...

Page 15: ...a voltmeter to assure the service voltage to the operator is 115 VAC Connection to 220 VAC service is the most common cause of board failure in new installations and is NOT COVERED BY WARRANTY 2 No a...

Page 16: ...proximate positions See Figures 17 and 18 Figure 17 illustrates a view of the Tower Control Box Mechanical Unit that faces the gate which depicts the Output Drive Sprocket and the Sensing Mechanism co...

Page 17: ...ential risks and safety issues your gate operator system presents and guide you as you make your system as safe as possible for everyone who uses it Your first step is to consider the intended use of...

Page 18: ...one that cannot be easily opened and closed manually must be repaired before installing a gate operator A poorly operating gate may cause the load sensing device of the operator to fail causing a ris...

Page 19: ...00004 FRONT IDLER PULLEY 2 EA 6 10395 SHOULDER SCREW 1 EA 7 10071 WASHER 9 16 X 1 3 8 X 1 8 1 EA 8 F043 KEPS NUT HEX 5 16 18 2 EA 9 F031 KEPS NUT HEX 3 8 16 1 EA 10 10064 WASHER FLAT 3 8 1 EA 11 10275...

Page 20: ...this warranty the buyer must obtain authorization instructions for the return of any goods from Allstar before returning the goods The goods must be returned with complete identification with copy of...

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