Falcon 8230 User Manual Download

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Pre-Installation Site & Product Check

1a Check that the product model is correct for the required application.

1b Check that all parts listed on the Bill of Material are in the shipping container.

Check the architectural drawings and final approved shop drawings for the position of frame and structural openings.

1d Check header and frame dimensions and required clearances.

26”

1/8” max reveal

1e Check door width:

26” minimum for 26” Push Operator

30” minimum for 26” Pull Operator

1f Check that door weight is 200 lbs. or less. For heavier door, consult factory.

1g Check that a 115 volt, single phase, 60 Hz, fused 15 amp, 3-wire power supply is available at the side jamb with

approximately 12” of wire available to connect to the Operator. UL approved flexible conduit is recommended for the

115 volt power line.

The 115 volt power supply must be a dedicated circuit from the main circuit breaker panel and must NOT be

connected into any building lighting system that operates florescent lights.

Summary of Contents for 8230

Page 1: ...y spring force The activating circuit opens the door from any position in the closing swing During a power failure the Falcon Operator acts as a manual door closer Size 3 Door opening and closing cycl...

Page 2: ...al 1e Check door width 26 minimum for 26 Push Operator 30 minimum for 26 Pull Operator 1f Check that door weight is 200 lbs or less For heavier door consult factory 1g Check that a 115 volt single pha...

Page 3: ...unting Bracket on Header Frame Do not install the center screws until you ve attached the Motor Gearbox assembly in step 2d 2d Install Motor Gearbox on Operator Mounting Bracket If there is not a moun...

Page 4: ...sh System Only Header Frame and Door Preparation 6 1 5 5 1 8 3 9 Control Box Gearbox 6 4 1 3 16 5 8 26 Push System Header Frame and Door Preparation 6 1 5 5 1 8 3 9 Drop Mount Application 26 Push Syst...

Page 5: ...not connect any remote activating device to the door unless it is located within line of sight of the door 3c When wiring is complete proceed to Step 4 Arm and Cover Installation page 6 4 Arm Cover I...

Page 6: ...n 90 To adjust arm remove arm adjustment screws push door open to 90 and reinstall arm screws see fig 4 Pull Arm Fig 4 Fig 3 Arm Locking Screw Arm Adjustment Screws 8mm Socket Head Screw Pull Arm Fig...

Page 7: ...tment on page 9 Below are default settings Opening Speed 9 00 Back Check Speed 3 00 Hold Open Time Delay 10 00 Latch Position 12 00 Closing Speed 12 00 Back Check Position 4 00 fully clockwise 5c If t...

Page 8: ...Faster Back Check Speed Back Check Speed Controls the speed of the door near the full open position to prevent door slamming Slower Faster Hold Open Time Delay Hold Open Time Delay Controls the lengt...

Page 9: ...ack Check Speed Back Check Pos Back Check Pos Close Speed Close Speed Latch Pos Latch Pos Hold Open Hold Open Push n Go Push n Go On Off Open Speed Open Speed Delay Delay On Off Main Power 12 VAC Powe...

Page 10: ...charge with a contact name and phone number to call for future service and maintenance IMPORTANT Be sure to install all Safety Traffic Control and Instruction Labels onto the door as required 8 Falcon...

Page 11: ...sed by driving the motor in the open direction a fixed setting power is added to allow the spring to continue closing the door to the Full Closed position 8b Wiring 24VDC 24VDC Electric Lock Electric...

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