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Wiring

CAUTION

Make sure all wires are properly dressed and secured to prevent interference

Route all wiring away from moving parts, sharp edges, and heat sources

Use copper conductors only

Do not modify the factory wiring or connect into existing electrical circuits or devices

3a  Refer to the appropriate wiring diagram for the Control Box (page 12) or the diagram supplied for custom applications. 

Connect the following cables:

•  Ground Cable (Ground the Operator properly with the earth from main supply)

•  Hall Effect Cable (Do not wrap the Hall Effect Cable around the Motor Power Cable)

•  Motor Power Cable (Do not wrap the Motor Power Cable around the Hall Effect Cable)

•  Control Box Power Cable

3b  Connect activate and lock accessories, as needed. 

Refer to the accessory instructions for any accessories used. 

Do 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).

Arm & Cover Installation

WARNING

Keep hands, clothing, wires, tools, etc., AWAY FROM 

Operator Motor when the Operator Motor is turned on.

4a  Make sure the Operator Power is connected.

4b  Install a jumper across the control box Main Act and Main Act Com.

4c  The operator motor will activate and drive to the Full Open position, and remain there.

4d  Push Arm Installation

1.  Open the door to 90°, and attach the Main Arm to the operator spindle at 90° to the opening (+/- 10°) with the 8mm socket head 

screw (see fig. 1).

2.  Remove the arm locking screw from the Rod & Shoe. Insert rod into forearm tube and reinstall the arm locking screw loosely. Attach 

Rod & Shoe to door. With the door open to 90°, tighten the arm locking screw (see fig. 2).

±10°

Arm Locking

Screw

8mm Socket

Head Screw

Fig. 1

Fig. 2

 

±10°

Arm Locking

Screw

8mm Socket

Head Screw

Fig. 1

Fig. 2

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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