AutoGate VPG-24 (LM), Installation & Operation Manual

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QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE
Touch-Up Paint
For scratches and following minor repairs use Rustoleum® Painters Touch 2x Ultra Cover to match the
AutoGate Standard Colors. All colors Gloss Black, Dark Gray, Kona Brown, Hunter Green, & White.
Balancing a Gate
Recommended four (4) months after installation, then annually. It is recommended to check the balance
of the Operator. It is mandatory to re-check the balance if you change a spring(s). You can monitor it on
the amp meter installed on the control box door. It is recommended to follow the instructions below for
accurate balancing numbers using a commercial grade AMP meter.
Remove the wire nut on the
RED motor lead and hook up one Amp Meter lead to the RED wire and the
other Amp Meter lead to the ORANGE wire. Cycle the gate up and down and record the highest amp
reading in both directions (reading should be in the 2.0 to 6.0 range). The highest reading for both the up
and down cycles should be very close to the same. If not, you will have to adjust the SLIDE ASSEMBLY.
Loosen the 1 1/8” nuts on either side of the Slide Assy. Angle on the Threaded Rod. If the gate Amps are
too high in the OPEN mode, move the Slide Assy. UP to help it OPEN . (This is the most common
adjustment Made). If the gate is flying open and struggling to close, move the Slide Assembly DOWN.
Only adjust the Slide Assembly 1/4” (3 to 4 turns) at a time when adjusting. After each adjustment, check
your amp readings.
When you have the gate back in balance (within a half amp (.5) is minimal), tighten both nuts on Slide
Assembly threaded rod.
Control Board Replacement
 Turn ALL power off (AC & DC) to the board.

Remove (slide off) J2 “Open & Close” Limit Switch Terminal strip.
 Remove (slide off) Accessories 1 through 12 Terminal strip.
 Carefully remove the wires for the 24 VDC Acc. Power, Battery Power, AC Power & Motor wires.
 Take the board off the Standoffs and remove the two (2) mounting bolts and replace with your NEW
circuit board and put all wires and connections back in the same place.
Double check the D.I.P. switch settings to be sure they are the same as your original board.