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ELECTRICAL SET-UP AND CONNECTIONS

NOTE: Before connecting the operator, use a voltmeter to determine that the electrical 

service is 115V. THIS OPERATOR CANNOT BE CONNECTED AT 230 VOLTS. Damage will result 

which is not covered under warranty.

 

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

 

  

 

DO NOT APPLY POWER UNTIL TOLD TO DO SO! RISK 

OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK OR INJURY MAY RESULT!

WARNING

 

 

NOTE: Wiring to operator must use watertight materials in accordance with local electric 

code. See the following wire gauge/distance charts for proper sizing. Master/Slave 

installations should have SEPARATE power supply wiring or length of wire runs should be 

figured at half that shown on the chart. This unit must be grounded in accordance with N.E.C. 

and local codes.

NOTE: In order to properly run and check the operator at various stages during the setup 

procedure, it is suggested that a three button control station be connected at this time.

Hot leg (Black) to Black; Neutral (White) to White; Ground to Ground Screw.

1.  Be sure the power switches at source, and at the operator are OFF.

2.  Connect incoming power lines and ground wire as shown below.

LOW VOLTAGE WIRE GAUGE/ DISTANCE CHART

24 AWG: UP TO 150’

20 AWG: 150’ - 200’

18 AWG: 250’ - 1,500’

Control wiring should be run as twisted pairs. DO NOT run 

control wires in the same conduit as power wires. telephone 

wires, or loop detector leads.

LINE

VOLTAGE

HP

WIRE GAUGE

14 AWG

12 AWG

10 AWG

8 AWG

6 AWG

115VAC

1/2

150’

250’

400’

500’

650’ 

Inside Power Box,

Connect As Shown

Power 

Switch

Incoming Power

115V - 1PH

Operator

Power Box

BLK

WHT

BLK

WHT

GND

GND

Summary of Contents for rsw

Page 1: ...GTH X 10 1 2 WIDTH 2 O D PIPE BY OTHERS INSTALLATION AND OWNER S MANUAL MODEL RSW Swing Gate Operator UL 325 and UL 991 Listed READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY BEFORE INSTALLATION OR USE SAVE THESE INSTRUCT...

Page 2: ...14 Electrical Connections 15 Left Hand Right Hand Conversion 16 Connection of a 3 Button Station 16 Limit Adjustment 17 Master Slave Installation 18 Timer to Close 18 Accessory Connections Connection...

Page 3: ...provide an overview of the importance of safe design installation and use Warnings are identified with the symbol This symbol will identify some of the conditions that can result in serious injury or...

Page 4: ...board must learn what the monitored device is To have the board learn the monitored device perform the following steps 1 With the power off hold both the open and close limit simultaneously 2 Power up...

Page 5: ...family units hotel garages retail store or other building servicing the general public CLASS III INDUSTRIAL LIMITED ACCESS VEHICULAR GATE OPERATOR A vehicular gate operator or system intended for use...

Page 6: ...owing diagram Figure 1 5 Design the gate system so a person cannot reach over under around or through the gate to operate any controls Never place controls on the gate operator itself THIS GATE SYSTEM...

Page 7: ...g the correct type of safety equipment consult the factory 6 Review the operation of the unit and become familiar with the manual operation procedure and safety features of the system 7 You must insta...

Page 8: ...in sight of the gate opening AFTER INSTALLATION You are responsible for ensuring that the end user understands the basic operations and safety systems of the unit INCLUDING THE MANUAL OPERATION PROCED...

Page 9: ...gate 3 DO NOT allow children to play near your gate or to operate the gate 4 DO NOT operate your gate system unless you can see it when the gate moves 5 Be sure a pushbutton or key switch has been ins...

Page 10: ...ng a rigid object or when a non contact sensor is activated If these functions are observed to operate improperly discontinue use and have it serviced immediately 11 You are responsible for ensuring t...

Page 11: ...e sure you know how to properly use this feature To disengage operator follow the procedure in Figure 2 FIGURE 3 LEFT HAND INSTALLATION FENCE FENCE OPERATOR OPERATOR HINGE HINGE GATE GATE RIGHT HAND I...

Page 12: ...r to operator installation Note Distance between mounting posts and relative location to gate is very important Operator must be installed perpendicular to the fence GATE HINGE GROUND LEVEL 17 3 8 21...

Page 13: ...nd connecting rod must be straight in line FIGURE 7 FIGURE 8 NOTE TO DISCONNECT OPERATOR FOR MANUAL OPERATION REMOVE HANDKNOBS AND SEPARATE CONTROL ARM EXTENSION FROM CONTROL ARM HAND KNOBS FOR MANUAL...

Page 14: ...esired open and closed gate position have been achieved place gate in the fully closed position and remove control arm extension from control arm See Figure 6 9 Remove control arm from operator drive...

Page 15: ...ed in accordance with N E C and local codes NOTE In order to properly run and check the operator at various stages during the setup procedure it is suggested that a three button control station be con...

Page 16: ...0 1 Connect a wire from the COMMON connection of the control station to Terminal 5 2 Connect a second wire from the OPEN button of the control station to Terminal 6 3 Connect a third wire from the CLO...

Page 17: ...E button and stop gate in mid travel with STOP button 5 Repeat procedure until desired open setting is obtained CLOSE LIMIT SWITCH ADJUSTMENT 1 Press CLOSE button on control station Gate should stop b...

Page 18: ...SLAVE POSITION ON MASTER POSITION OFF JUMPER JUMPER ON SLAVE SLAVE ON FIGURE 12 MASTER SLAVE 15 14 13 12 11 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 10 16 17 18 15 14 13 12 11 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 10 16 17 18 TIMER TO CLOSE OP...

Page 19: ...ght depicts the typical loop options for a Swing Gate installation 1 The Exit Loop provides a signal to open the gate when a vehicle enters the loop zone 2 The Reversing Loop protects a vehicle in the...

Page 20: ...special installations Call 1 800 243 4476 LOOP SIZE OF TURNS LOOP WIRE LENGTH FT 4 X 4 4 64 4 X 6 4 80 4 X 8 3 72 4 X 10 3 84 4 X 12 3 96 4 X 14 3 108 4 X 16 3 120 4 X 18 3 132 4 X 20 3 144 4 X 22 3 1...

Page 21: ...reful not to damage the wire insulation during installation 4 After completing the required number of loop turns twist the ends together at the rate of 6 turns per foot to form the lead in 5 Seal the...

Page 22: ...witch the gate will stop and sound a warning signal A constant pressure control will then be needed to start the gate This sensing system has sensitivity adjustments located on the printed circuit boa...

Page 23: ...ts when the gate is moving 1 Install electric edge sensors in locations shown on the right NOTE A separate pedestrian gate must be installed if there is no other entry access but the vehicular gate Ou...

Page 24: ...ON 1 Install photoelectric cell as close to FULL OPEN and FULL CLOSED position of gate as possible 2 Photocells should be installed across the gate opening and behind the gate at least 10 inches above...

Page 25: ...for proper operation by blocking the beam across the gate opening while the gate is running closed NOTE The gate should STOP AND REVERSE a short distance and then STOP 7 Test the OPEN OBSTRUCTION SEN...

Page 26: ...Notes...

Page 27: ...ar period provided that product has been registered A one year warranty applies if product has not been registered If any part is found to be defective during this period new parts will be furnished f...

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