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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Gate Operator Overview..............................................................................................2

Step 1: Determine Location for the Gate Operator...........................................8

Step 2: Install the Concrete Pad................................................................................9

Step 3: Install the Bracket and Chain......................................................................10-11

Step 4: Connecting the Power...................................................................................12

Step 5: Open Direction.................................................................................................13

Step 6: Installing the Photocell Sensor..................................................................14-16

Step 7: Set the Gate Travel Limits............................................................................17

Step 8: Force Adjustment............................................................................................18

Step 9: Install Warning Signs.....................................................................................19

After installation..............................................................................................................20

Dual Gate Setup..............................................................................................................21

Emergency Release........................................................................................................22

Dip Switch Features.......................................................................................................23

Circuit Board Layout......................................................................................................24

Remote Controls............................................................................................................25

Exit Loops..........................................................................................................................26-28

Accessory Wiring............................................................................................................29

Locks, Receivers, Photocell Sensors........................................................................30

Safety Edge, Fire Box, keypad, Access Controllers............................................31

Battery, Solar Panel........................................................................................................32

Circuit Board Light Status Chart / Alarm Sounds...............................................33

Troubleshooting.............................................................................................................34-35 

Maintenance....................................................................................................................36

Notes..................................................................................................................................38

Warranty............................................................................................................................37

INSTALLATION

FEATURES

ACCESSORY

WIRING

TROUBLESHOOTING

OVERVIEW

Safety...................................................................................................................................3-5
Property Types & Entrapment Protection.............................................................6

Recommended Gate Structure..................................................................................7

Summary of Contents for CM3

Page 1: ...Sliding Gate Operator CM3 Installation and Owner s Manual Access Control Systems www calimetco com 9949 Hayward Way South El Monte CA 91733 Tel 626 452 9009 Ver 3 0 2022 03 18...

Page 2: ...tall Warning Signs 19 After installation 20 Dual Gate Setup 21 Emergency Release 22 Dip Switch Features 23 Circuit Board Layout 24 Remote Controls 25 Exit Loops 26 28 Accessory Wiring 29 Locks Receive...

Page 3: ...x H Slide Residential Commercial 1800 lbs 26 Feet 4 F to 140 F Approximately 1 foot sec Continuous Inherent Reverse Sensor System Type A Photoelectric Sensor Type B1 CM3 DCNB No CM3 DCFP Solar Ready...

Page 4: ...s After adjusting the force or travel limit re test the gate operator Failure to maintain the gate operator properly can increase the risk of injury or death Use the emergency release only when the ga...

Page 5: ...t be installed in a location so that pedestrians will not come in contact with the vehicular gate during the entire path of travel of the vehicular gate For gate operators utilizing a non contact sens...

Page 6: ...CM3 is powered by 110V 120V AC electricity If you have not already done so and you are not using solar wire a waterproof outlet near the gate following proper safety standards for your area If you are...

Page 7: ...dustrial Intended for use in an industrial location or building such as a factory or loading dock area or other locations not intended to service the general public Slide Gate Requirements Primary Dev...

Page 8: ...m to those listed in the specifications table of this document Any worn or damaged gate hardware must be repaired or replaced before installing the gate operator Vehicular gates are to be constructed...

Page 9: ...to collide with the post If using a catch post at the end of the gate set the close limit position to allow 1 2 to 3 of space before the gate collides with the post or wall Not recommended Do not use...

Page 10: ...access to it Front Position This is the standard position We recommend installing the gate operator near the front The gate operator should be installed near the front roller of the gate Rear Position...

Page 11: ...edge Anchors 1 2 to secure the gate operator to the concrete pad Figure C Above Ground 4 Below Ground Underground depth may vary due to local building codes Reinforced concrete recommended 20 17 Condu...

Page 12: ...The chain should have no more than 1 inch 2 5 cm of sag bend for every 10 feet 3m of chain length Figure F Chain should not be too tight or too loose If the chain is too long adjust the chain bolt po...

Page 13: ...he center Route the chain and bracket like the image below This requires an additional idler pulley to be installed near the gate Incorrect Incorrect Incorrect Step 3 Install the Bracket and Chain 11...

Page 14: ...onnect the white wire to the white wire NEUTRAL using a wire nut 5 Connect the black wire to the black wire HOT LINE using a wire nut 6 All operators MUST be properly grounded in order to prevent an e...

Page 15: ...ection your gate opens when viewed from the inside exit side Dip Switch 6 Figure A on the bottom of the gate operator circuit board controls the open direction ON opens to the right OFF opens to the l...

Page 16: ...lignment laser 5 Mount the reflector to the opposite side Make sure the red alignment laser hits inside the circle of the reflector Figure B 6 Press the orange button again on the photocell sensor to...

Page 17: ...Yellow and Red On Yellow Off Red On Yellow and Red Off Relay is energized and signal is aligned and stable Relay is energized reflector is on the edge of the signal path Beam is obstructed or sensor...

Page 18: ...side Property Inside Property Installing a Secondary Photocell Sensor Optional 16 Reflector Secondary Photocell Sensor Secondary Photocell Sensor Wiring Use the same green terminal block input as your...

Page 19: ...ion To make your gate position open further turn Limit Nut B counterclockwise To make the gate position open less turn Limit Nut B clockwise Close Limit Position To make your gate close further turn l...

Page 20: ...ise More Force required to stop the gate WARNING Never increase force beyond the minimum amount required to move the gate Too much force may seriously injure or kill people Never use force adjustments...

Page 21: ...be installed directly on the gate or a nearby wall or post Use screws not supplied to install the warning signs WARNING KEEP CLEAR Gate may move at any time without prior warning Do not let children...

Page 22: ...nstallation instructions HomeLink Car Setup Most modern cars come with a feature called Homelink that lets you open your gate by pressing a button on your car Calimet gate operators are compatible wit...

Page 23: ...ge 2 conductor stranded copper electrical wire is required 4 Locate the DATA and DATA green terminal on the bottom left of the circuit board Figure 2 Use a flathead screwdriver to release the 2 locks...

Page 24: ...es during a power outage and there is no electricity Figure C Emergency Release Right side The emergency release is pressed down allowing you to manually push open the gate Figure B Normal Position Le...

Page 25: ...r closing Press once to stop the gate and press the remote again to reverse the gate Automatic Close Override Pressing the remote control will override the close timer before the timer ends allowing t...

Page 26: ...e Input 7 Auto Close Timer Knob 8 Delay Timer Knob 9 Open and Close ERD Knob 10 Electric Lock Input 11 Loop Wire for Loop Detectors 12 Open Close Limit Relay 13 Loop Detector Wire Relay Inputs 14 Comm...

Page 27: ...Calimet remote controls use 418 MHz frequency with a 300 max distance There are two ways to connect your remote control Learn Dip Switch Learn Connect using Learn On your gate operator circuit board l...

Page 28: ...the gate automatically when a car approaches the gate A reverse loop is a loop that reverses the direction of a closing gate if a car drives over it It will also hold a gate open if a vehicle stops o...

Page 29: ...to hold it in place Backer rods ensure that the wires are in place and do not vibrate Any vibration of wire movement will cause a false detection The wire ends must be twisted back into the gate opera...

Page 30: ...vice For reverse loops located on the inside of the gate use the PHANTOM relay For reverse loops located on the outside of the gate use the SAFETY relay The exit loop relays are located on the bottom...

Page 31: ...If using the gate operator to power the accessory use 24 VDC and the 24V COM input Figure A Exit Loop Terminals Located on the right side of the circuit board Figure B Relay Terminals Located on the...

Page 32: ...ards A separate relay output addon is required Push To Exit Button Normal Open N O Exit Loop Normal Close N C CL If using the gate operator to power the accessory use 24 VDC and the 24V COM input Rece...

Page 33: ...s keypad follow the separate keypad instruction manual for installation details For wired and non Calimet brand keypads use a 20 gauge stranded electrical wire and connect using the following Normal O...

Page 34: ...r ready will require a battery and battery circuit board upgrade CM3 DCFP solar ready CM3 DCNB Not included will require a battery and battery circuit board upgrade CM3 DCFB Included already installed...

Page 35: ...E input is activated PED SW SAFETY PHANTOM EXITLOOP LIMIT1 LIMIT2 RADIO RESET POWER B L POWER M S LINK TIMER OPENING CLOSING MON FAULT MON OPEN MON CLOSE ON when Stand By OFF when SAFETY LOOP input is...

Page 36: ...ttery C Check for any damages obstruction or misalignment on the gate D Step on the foot pedal and move it to the upper left E Replace circuit board Gate operator can open but does not close A Photoce...

Page 37: ...udy button on the circuit board for 8 seconds Manually re add the remote controls back in by pressing the remote control and the study button until the flashing light turns solid about 2 seconds B Dow...

Page 38: ...ith little to no resistance Gate should not collide with anything 2 months 6 months Electrical 1 year Check to make sure chain is lubricated Check to make sure it s not too tight and make sure there i...

Page 39: ...evice must be sent to the warrantor at the consumer s expense to CALIMET CO INC 9949 HAYWARD WAY SOUTHE EL MONTE CA 91733 The warrantor will return the repaired or replaced unit to the customer at the...

Page 40: ...38 Notes Date Installed Model Number Serial Number Installer Name Installer Company Installer Address Installer Contact NOTES...

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Page 42: ...9949 Hayward Way South El Monte CA 91733 Tel 626 452 9009 Fax 626 452 9010 Email info calimetco com www calimetco com...

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