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746 Compact Slide
Gate Operator:
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...........................................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

FAAC International, Inc.
303 Lexington Avenue
Cheyenne, WY 82007

www.faacusa.com

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Summary of Contents for 746 ER CAT

Page 1: ...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 FAAC International Inc 303 Lexin...

Page 2: ...ffic hazard so it is im portant that you locate the gate far enough away from the road to eliminate the potential of traffic getting backed up This distance is affected by the size of the gate how often it is used and how fast the gate operates 2 The operator you choose to install on your gate must be designed for the type and size of your gate and for the frequency with which you use the operator...

Page 3: ...hen using any electrical equipment observe some fundamental rules Do not touch the equipment with damp or humid hands or feet Do not install or operate the equipment with bare feet Do not allow small children or incapable persons to use the equipment 3 If a gate system component malfunctions turn off the main power before making any attempt to repair it 4 Do not attempt to impede the movement of t...

Page 4: ...e is 50 at 72 deg F 22 deg C Maximum amperage draw for accessories 360 mA Your standard 220 VAC power source meets the specification for 230 VAC 6 or 10 If the motor completes its maximum run time you will have to reset the control panel for normal operation The maximum weight pulled at start up assumes nominal voltage 220 VAC at 72 deg F 22 deg C and assumes the use of high quality lubricated bea...

Page 5: ...ation process if you are not using a locking cap You are now ready to begin the actual installation of the operator see page 9 Parts List for the Chain Operator 1 746 operator equipped with chain drive mechanism the cover is attached with 2 of 4 3 mm Allen head bolts mounting brackets are attached 1 746 foundation plate optional this part must be ordered separately 1 Z20 sprocket 1 Hardware packag...

Page 6: ...ately The advanced design of the operator features a small self contained unit composed of an electric motor with a built in clutch and a reduction gear box both housed in a die cast aluminum casing The rack or chain is driven by the motor to slide the gate The FAAC 746 MPS microprocessor control panel is used with the FAAC 746 Slide Gate Operator The control panel operates the slide gate accordin...

Page 7: ...s 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 The 746 MPS control panel provides the following operating logics see page 8 for more detail E1 and E2 The two semi automatic operating logics are designed for users who want to signal the gate to ope...

Page 8: ... no effect no effect Opening no effect Stops no effect Opened Closes after 5 sec pause Pause count is disabled Pause count is interrupted until reversing device is no longer triggered Closing Reverses Stops Reverses Stopped Closes Opens if reversing device is triggered no effect no effect Logic A2 Gate Signal Status Open Stop Reversing Closed Opens and then closes after pause time no effect no eff...

Page 9: ...rackets require you to weld the brackets to the foundation plate Two optional mounting brackets allow you to bolt the operator to the mounting plate If you would rather bolt the operator to the foundation plate remove the attached mounting brackets retain the paper gasket and bolt on the optional brass mounting brackets As shown in Figure 4 place the operator on the foundation plate with the sproc...

Page 10: ...e bolts should be centered in the slots of the rack sections With the gate in the fully open position lay a section of rack on the pinion Engage the teeth and make sure that the end of the rack is even with the end of the gate and that the rack is level Spot weld the spacer that is nearest the pinion to the gate Pull the gate toward the closed position until the pinion is directly under the spacer...

Page 11: ...o the foundation plate Gate Spacer Bolt Washer Rack Figure 9 Installing the rack top view Figure 10 Use an upside down piece of rack to align the rack before welding Caution The operator is grounded only be the grounded circuit the installer provides Connecting the electrical power to the operator consists of simply connecting the 220 V power source to the 746 MPS control panel The motor and capac...

Page 12: ...box Figure 11 The gate layout for the 746 Operator TR1 Brake adjuster Reset F2 500 mA fuse F1 5 A fuse TF1 transformer DIP Switches Status LEDs Limit switch connectors J2 Low voltage terminal strip J7 Main power J8 FAAC Lamp connection J6 capacitor connection J5 Motor connection Figure 12 The 746 MPS control panel ...

Page 13: ...proper operation of your gate site After you set the switches be sure to turn on the power and then press the reset button on the control panel so that the settings you have made take effect Note DIP switch 6 is not used on the 746 MPS control panel Set DIP switches 1 and 2 for logic switches 3 and 4 for pause time and switch 5 for warning light function as shown in the following tables Note Be su...

Page 14: ...ce 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 or chain to enter the magnetic field of the limit switch when the gate is still about 2 in 50 mm from the fully opened or fully closed position The 2 in 50 mm distance prevents abrupt braking and avoids over stressing the entire gat...

Page 15: ...it switch you will have to reset the control panel To reset either press the Reset button on the 746 MPS control panel or cycle the main power off and then on The operator will then run normally Move the gate by hand in the opening direction and listen to the motor as the limit switch plate moves by the limit switch The motor should turn off when the gate is 2 in from the fully opened position Run...

Page 16: ...irections below to check each of these Oil Level You can visually check the oil in your 746 operator by removing the oil plug Unscrew the plug so that you can see inside the operator The oil should cover the copper coil of the motor inside If necessary add oil Check the oil level in your operator according to the following schedule Light duty use Check once every 2 years Heavy duty use Check once ...

Page 17: ...ould be off and the FCA LED should be illuminated If the FCA LED is not on the gate leaf has traveled too far in the closing direction Make sure that the Manual Release is not preventing the operator from working Check fuse F1 and replace it if necessary Problem The gate opens but will not close Solutions If there are no optional reversing devices connected to the control panel make sure a jumper ...

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Page 19: ...suse negligence or accident or has not been operated in accordance with FAAC International Inc s or FAAC S p A s instructions or has been operated under conditions more severe than or otherwise exceeding those set forth in the specifications for such product s Neither FAAC S p A or FAAC International Inc shall be liable for any loss or damage whatsoever resulting directly or indirectly from the us...

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