Polaris Automatic Gate Operators 502, User Manual

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TROUBLE SHOOTING
MAINTENANCE
The 15 amp fuse is blown.
1. Check wiring from actuator arms to circuit
board for loose or cut connections.
2. Verify that all wiring is correct according to
page 18.
3. Check for any overheating or singed wiring.
4. Call technical support at 1-877-313-8902 before
attempting to replace fuse so as to prevent any
further damage.
The 4 amp fuse is blown.
1. Check wiring from transformer to circuit board.
2. Check for any loose or incorrect connections.
3. Check battery connections for any corrosion or
loose wires.
4. After replacing fuse, verify that 18vac light is
illuminated. (this is not valid on a solar powered
system.)
5. Call technical support if fuse blows again.
How do I reset the limits on my gate(s)?
1. Make sure you start with both arms in the fully
retracted position.
2. Clear the limits on both arms by pressing the set
limit button and holding it in until it beeps twice.
Set dip switch 6 in the opposite position and press
set limit again until it beeps twice. You have now
cleared the limits for both operators.
3. Dip switch number 6 dictates which gate is
being affected by the set limit button, whether
setting or clearing the limit. If dip switch 6 is in
the up position, it will set or clear the limit for the
secondary operator. If it’s in the down position it
will set or clear the limit for the primary operator.
4. Once limits have been cleared, cycle the gates
to (close- pull to open) or (open- push to open)
and stop the gates using the cycle button when a
gate gets to the desired closed/open position. Once
this occurs set the limit for that gate by pressing
the set limit button until it beeps once. (make sure
dip switch 6 is set appropriately) Cycle the gates
back to the open/ closed position.
5. With the gates in the open/closed position,
cycle gates to close/open once again. This time
stop the gates when the other gate gets to the
desired stop location. Once that is accomplished,
set the limit for that gate by setting the dip switch
6 correctly and pressing the set limit button until it
beeps once.
Preventive Maintenance
• Using a clean, dry cloth, wipe the gate
operator shaft, and then apply a silicone
spray. The silicone spray will reduce friction
in extreme temperature ranges and help the
gate operator operate smoothly. This should
be repeated every 4–6 weeks. If needed, spray
a small amount of silicone lubricant into tiny
pinhole found on shaft of actuator with
actuator in extended position.
• Check the gate hinges to make sure gate is
swinging smoothly and freely. Grease hinges
if needed.
• Check batteries occasionally for corrosion
and clean leads if necessary. Check voltage
occasionally.
• In some cold weather climates it is
recommended to purchase battery heaters to
ensure that your batteries maintain a charge
throughout cold weather months. In this case,
battery heaters need to be unplugged during
spring, summer and fall months to prevent
overheating.
• For optimal performance, it’s recommended
that new batteries be installed annually.
Customer Service
8:00am to 5:00pm, Mountain Time
Monday – Friday
Polaris Gate Operators
8617 Paseo Alameda NE
Albuquerque, NM 87113
Phone: 877-313-8902
Fax: 800-830-3952
email: techsupport@amazinggates.com