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: IMPORTANT INSTALLATION NOTES  

 

USE EXTREME CAUTION WHEN WORKING NEAR BELTS 
AND PULLEYS when the operator cover is removed.  Apply 
power to the operator only when instructed to do so. 

Before activating the  optional "timer to close" feature of the 
Tower (if provided),  ENSURE THE PERSONAL 
ENTRAPMENT DEVICES (operator reversing feature, edges, 
photocells) ARE OPERATING and install VEHICLE 
DETECTOR LOOPS AND VEHICLE DETECTORS for 
protection of user vehicles.  Read the manual for information on 
the installation of these devices. IF VEHICLE DETECTOR 
LOOPS HAVE BEEN INSTALLED TO PREVENT THE GATE 
FROM CLOSING ON A VEHICLE, INSTRUCT THE USER 
TO PERIODICALLY CHECK THE OPERATION OF THE 
DETECTORS. 

Make sure the gate moves freely, all hinges are in good working 
order, the gate does not bind in any manner and the gate swing 
area is clean and free of irregularities. 

When operating the gate with the operator’s plastic outer cover 
removed, STAY CLEAR OF THE DRIVE SPROCKET AND 
IDLER PULLEYS.  THESE PINCH POINTS WILL NOT BE 
PROTECTED WHEN THE COVER IS REMOVED.  NEVER 
LEAVE THE INSTALLATION WHEN THE TOWER COVER 
IS REMOVED AND THE GATE MAY BE OPERATED. 

When the metal cover of the control/mechanical unit enclosure is 
removed, 115 Volts AC will be exposed on the control board AS 
LONG  AS  THE  MAIN  POWER  SWITCH  IS  ON.    EVEN  IF 
THE RED POWER LIGHT ON THE CONTROL BOARD IS 
NOT LIGHTED, 115 VOLTS AC WILL STILL BE PRESENT 
ON THE CONTROL BOARD.  NEVER LEAVE THE 
INSTALLATION WITH THE COVER OF THE CONTROL 
BOX REMOVED. 

ALWAYS TURN OFF THE POWER BEFORE REPLACING 
THE SNAP-IN FUSES ON THE CONTROL BOARD. 

DO NOT TRIM THE PLASTIC COVER IN THE AREA OF 
THE CHAIN ENTRANCE AND EXIT. UL Listing was obtained 
with the chain slot as shipped. You will void the UL Listing and 
increase the pinch hazard if you modify the slot. 

DO NOT INSTALL THE OPERATOR UNTIL ALL GATE 
PROBLEMS HAVE BEEN CORRECTED. 

DO NOT consider the built in sensitivity mechanism as the 
primary obstruction sensing system.  Consider all options in the 
gate system design. 

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 function(s) before moving on to the next device. 

Install  the operator on the inside of the property/fence line.  DO 
NOT install an operator on the public side of the fence line or 
gate.   

IDENTIFY THE ENTRAPMENT ZONES AND PINCH POINT 
AREAS PER FIGURE 4.  Design the gate installation to 
minimize the risk of entrapment in these areas.  Install additional 
safety equipment such as four wire edges and photocells to 
further minimize risk.  All entrapment zones are required to be 
protected. 

 

AS THE INSTALLER YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR:

 

ASSURING THAT THE OWNER/END USER(S) OF THE 
SYSTEM UNDERSTAND ITS BASIC OPERATION AND 
SAFETY FEATURES.  IN PARTICULAR, BE SURE THE 
OWNER/END USER(S) UNDERSTAND THE LOCATION 
AND OPERATION OF A MANUAL DISCONNECT (WHERE 
PROVIDED) OR HOW TO OPERATE THE GATE 
MANUALLY. 

POINTING OUT TO THE OWNER/END USER(S) OF THE 
GATE SYSTEM THAT CHILDREN OR PETS ARE NOT 
ALLOWED TO PLAY ON OR NEAR THE GATE, FENCE OR 
ANY PART OF THE SYSTEM, AND THAT THE SAFETY 
INSTRUCTIONS SUPPLIED WITH THIS OPERATOR AND 
THEIR IMPLEMENTATION ARE THE RESPONSIBILITY 
OF THE OWNER/END USER(S). 

LEAVING THE INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE 
MANUAL FOR THIS OPERATOR AS WELL AS ANY 
ADDITIONAL SAFETY INFORMATION SUPPLIED WITH 
THIS OPERATOR OR OTHER COMPONENTS OF THE 
GATE SYSTEM WITH THE OWNER/END USER(S). 

NOT PLACING IN SERVICE THIS OPERATOR IF YOU 
HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT THE SAFETY OF THE 
GATE OPERATING SYSTEM.  CONSULT THE OPERATOR 
MANUFACTURER. 

 

SLIDE GATE ENTRAPMENT PROTECTION 

 

Use the illustration at left to minimize the risk of injury in your design 
of the slide gate operator system. 
 

Entrapment Zones:

  Design in personal entrapment protection devices 

to protect people from entrapment in the zones shown.  Install vertical 
posts with gate edges attached on both sides of the gate to prevent body 
entrapment.  Gate edges should be wired to stop the gate upon contact. 
 

Pinch Points:

  Attach roller guards in cantilevered gate systems to 

minimize the risk of hands being caught between the top of the gate and 
the rollers.

 

Figure 4 

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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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