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844 Compact Slide  
Gate Operator:  
Installation Manual 

 
 

Contents 

 

Important Safety Information........................................................................2 
844 Technical Data .......................................................................................4 
Unpacking the Operator ................................................................................5 
The 844 Compact Slide Gate Operator .........................................................6 

General Characteristics .............................................................................6 
Operating Logic ........................................................................................6 

B Mode..................................................................................................6 
C Mode..................................................................................................6 
BC Mode ...............................................................................................6 
CB Mode ...............................................................................................6 
E1 (Semi-Automatic) Mode ..................................................................6 
A1 (Automatic) Mode ...........................................................................7 
S1 (Security) Mode ...............................................................................7 
S2 (Security Plus) Mode .......................................................................7 
Manual Release Mechanism..................................................................7 

Installation Instructions.................................................................................9 

Setting the Concrete Forms.......................................................................9 
Mounting the Operator............................................................................10 

Chain Operator....................................................................................10 
Rack and Pinion Operator ...................................................................10 

Connecting the Control Panel to Power and an Activating Device ........12 
Setting Up the  Limit Switches ...............................................................13 
Checking the Motor’s Direction of Rotation...........................................17 
Adjusting the Braking .............................................................................17 
Connecting Other Accessories ................................................................17 
Adjusting the  Clutch Torque..................................................................17 
Setting the DIP Switches.........................................................................18 

The 844 B/C Control Panel .................................................................18 
The 844 MPS Control Panel ...............................................................18 

Finishing the Installation.........................................................................18 

Maintenance................................................................................................19 
Troubleshooting ..........................................................................................20 
Exploded View, 844....................................................................................23 

 
FAAC International, Inc. 
303 Lexington Avenue 
Cheyenne, WY  82007 
www.faacusa.com 

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Summary of Contents for 844

Page 1: ...s 9 Setting the Concrete Forms 9 Mounting the Operator 10 Chain Operator 10 Rack and Pinion Operator 10 Connecting the Control Panel to Power and an Activating Device 12 Setting Up the Limit Switches...

Page 2: ...zard 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 i...

Page 3: ...ng 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 childre...

Page 4: ...Z16 100 lb 45 kg 125 lb 57 kg Duty cycle motor run time at 72 F 24 C 50 1 Your standard 220 VAC power source meets the specification for 230 VAC 6 or 10 2 The maximum pulling force at start up assume...

Page 5: ...1 8 3 1 2 in 54 89 mm 1 Heavier clutch spring for a gate leaf weighing 2200 lb 1000 kg or more 1 Grounding connector nut and washer 3 Covers for wiring access holes inside the operator If you have ord...

Page 6: ...the gate stops exactly where and when required Two die cast flanges surround the pinion to prevent foreign objects from being inserted between the rack and pinion either accidentally or intentionally...

Page 7: ...switch 6 If an open signal is sent while the gate is closing the gate reverses and immediately reopens S1 Security Mode Available only on the 844 MPS control panel the S1 mode of operation is similar...

Page 8: ...n signal Leaf Status Activating Signal Stop Signal Reversing Device closed opens and then closes after pause time1 no effect no effect opening closes stops no effect opened closes immediately1 2 pause...

Page 9: ...s the gate leaf by 12 in 46 by 30 cm Note Your soil conditions will also determine the size of the concrete footing Within the concrete forms you need to locate the electrical conduits one for high an...

Page 10: ...operator you are installing Figure 5 Use the cover key to unlock the cover of the 844 Operator Figure 6 Lift and tilt the cover backward on the 844 Operator Chain Operator As shown in Figure 7 place t...

Page 11: ...ually disengage the operator motor using the Manual Release see Figure 2 and open the gate by hand as far as possible Fit the spacers washers and bolts on the rack sections as shown in Figure 9 The bo...

Page 12: ...Panel to Power and an Activating Device Note Be sure to ground the gate and operator system and protect the entire gate system with a main power breaker switch see Figure 10 Refer to your local electr...

Page 13: ...nished with the operator activate the limit switch For the rack and pinion drive the limit switch plates are fixed on the top of the rack at each end of the gate leaf see Fig 11 In the case of the cha...

Page 14: ...4 sec and the control panel makes a rapid clicking sound if the limit switch cable becomes disconnected or if both limit switches are triggered at the same time Correct the cabling and or cycle your m...

Page 15: ...rn the potentiometer counterclockwise to decrease the braking force and clockwise to increase the braking force DL1 Power supply LED DL2 Open LED DL3 Close LED RL1 Closing relay RL2 Opening relay RL3...

Page 16: ...5 F capacitor is connected 9 Terminal block J5 where the motor is connected 10 Terminal block J4 for right closing limit switch connection 11 Terminal block J3 for left closing limit switch connection...

Page 17: ...perator The 844 B C Control Panel Connect other normally open N O opening devices in parallel to terminals 1 and 4 Connect N O closing devices in parallel to terminals 2 and 4 Devices to stop the gate...

Page 18: ...u want the gate to pause between opening and closing The setting you make depends on the logic you have already set with DIP switches 1 and 2 If you have not yet set the logical operating mode do so b...

Page 19: ...side the cover of the operator see Fig 1 to verify the oil covers the copper coil of the motor If more oil is needed add it through the oil filler cap Be sure to use only FAAC XD 220 or Shell Tellus 1...

Page 20: ...e limit switch The distance between a plate and the switch should be 3 16 in 5 mm Check fuse F1 and replace it if necessary Problem The motor is running in the wrong direction Solutions Reverse the br...

Page 21: ...ction see Figs 13 15 or 17 depending on your control panel Gate will not open or close OFF ON ON OFF OFF Check limit switch for open circuit To test control panel limit switch logic remove limit switc...

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Page 23: ...gligence 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 tho...

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