IDEAL TILT-A WAY HYJG 1, Operator'S & Parts Manual

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Testing the Unit
Properly testing the unit involves two sensitivity tests: a CD test and a live siren test. SOS recommends keeping the
sensitivity at the lowest setting that will still trigger the gate.
10. Begin the CD test by turning the sensitivity dial clockwise to setting 9 (maximum sensitivity).
11. Using the Yelp Siren CD provided, test the sensor with a portable CD player at the loudest setting. Hold the
portable CD player close to the microphone located on the bottom of the unit. The gate should open within 2.5
seconds. In the absence of the CD, go to our website at www.sosgate.com to download a yelp sound and burn it
to a CD.
12. Next, begin the live siren test by turning the sensitivity dial down to 7.
13. Have an emergency responder run their yelp siren for up to 10 seconds or until the gate is triggered. If the gate
does not open, increase the sensitivity and test again. Note: Every time the siren is interrupted or changed the
digital processor begins the process over again, so it is best to leave the siren on until the gate triggers.
14. Lastly, have the emergency responder drive past the gate on the road with their yelp siren on. This is to ensure
the sensitivity is not too high so as to prompt the gate to false trigger at the sound of a passing emergency
responder. Adjust the sensitivity dial as needed.
SOS recommends inviting an emergency responder out once every 3-4 months to help you conduct a live siren test.
This will ensure the unit remains in good working order. Most emergency responders will gladly perform this service
but it is the gate owner’s responsibility to invite them.
Adjusting Dipswitch Settings
Dipswitch 1: When this switch is in the YLP position, the sensor will detect only a “yelp” siren and will open the gate
after a valid signal has been detected for 2.5 seconds. When the switch is in the YDT position, the sensor will open the
gate once it has detected any siren or any continuous loud noise (such as a loud engine) for 4.5 seconds. To avoid false
triggers, SOS suggests keeping this switch in the YLP position.
Dipswitch 2: When this switch is in the RLS position, the sensor will not interfere with the gate’s normal closure time.
When the switch is in the LAT position, the gate will remain open until the reset button is pushed or power is recycled.
This will override any other programming for closing times and the gate will remain open until it is reset. There is a reset
button on the outside of the enclosure.
Dipswitch 3: When this switch is in the MT position, the sensor will not interfere with the gate’s normal closure time.
When the switch is set to 15M, the gate will remain open for 15 minutes unless it has been programmed for a different
time setting with dipswitches 4 and 5. Note: When switch #2 is in the LAT position, the settings for dipswitch #3 are
irrelevant.
Dipswitch 4:
This switch allows you to keep the gate open for a preset time other than the factory settings of “normal”,
“15 minutes”, and “latch open.” When this switch is set to +5S, each press of the reset button will add an additional 5
seconds the gate will remain open. When the switch is set to +5M, each press of the reset button will add an additional
5 minutes the gate will remain open. Note: For dipswitch #4 settings to take effect, make sure dipswitch #2 is in the RLS
position and dipswitch #3 is in the 15M position.
Dipswitch 5: When this switch is in the OFF position, pressing the reset button will not change any of the time settings
for leaving the gate open. When this switch is in the PGM position, it is in program mode and every push of the reset
button will add 5 seconds or 5 minutes (depending on dipswitch 4’s setting) to the time the gate remains open up to a
maximum of 120 minutes. *Be sure to move switch back into the off position once you have completed the
programming.
Phone: 800-767-4283
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Fax: 208-734-0829
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119 Broadway Avenue South Buhl, ID 83316
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sos@sosgate.com
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