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RSL12V

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RSL12VH

V E H I C U L A R   S L I D E   G A T E   O P E R A T O R

I N S T A L L A T I O N   M A N U A L

This model is for use on vehicular 

passage gates ONLY and not intended 

for use on pedestrian passage gates. 
This model is intended for use in 

Class I and Class II vehicular slide 

gate applications.

UL325

compliant

UL991

compliant

THIS PRODUCT IS TO BE 

INSTALLED AND SERVICED BY 

A TRAINED GATE SYSTEMS 

TECHNICIAN ONLY. 
Visit www.liftmaster.com to 

locate a professional installing 

dealer in your area.

Your model may look different than the model illustrated in this manual.

SOLAR 

CAPABLE

SEE ACCESSORIES.

SOLAR 

CAPABLE

IMPORTANT NOTE:

 The gate operation may be 

limited until the battery is fully charged.

STOP

Summary of Contents for Elite RSL12V

Page 1: ...ular slide gate applications UL325 compliant UL991 compliant THIS PRODUCT IS TO BE INSTALLED AND SERVICED BY A TRAINED GATE SYSTEMS TECHNICIAN ONLY Visit www liftmaster com to locate a professional installing dealer in your area Your model may look different than the model illustrated in this manual SOLAR CAPABLE SEE ACCESSORIES SOLAR CAPABLE IMPORTANT NOTE The gate operation may be limited until ...

Page 2: ...ord Review 1 UL325 Model Classifications 2 Safety Installation Information 3 Gate Construction Information 4 Required Safety Protection Devices 5 Important Safety Information 6 7 INTRODUCTION 8 Operator Specifications 8 Carton Inventory 8 Hardware Inventory 8 INSTALLATION 9 11 Site Preparation 9 Types of Installations 9 Determine Location for Concrete Pad and Operator 10 Concrete Pad and Operator ...

Page 3: ...es of the gate to warn pedestrians of the dangers of motorized gate systems GATE OPERATOR ENTRAPMENT PROTECTION CLASS I CLASS II B1orB2 A UL325 Classification Primary Type Secondary Type Slide Gate Operator SAFETY UL325 MODEL CLASSIFICATIONS I II In order to complete a proper installation you must satisfy the entrapment protection chart shown That means that the installation must have one primary ...

Page 4: ...ation must be located at least 6 feet 1 8 m away from any moving part of the gate and where the user is prevented from reaching over under around or through the gate to operate the controls Outdoor or easily accessible controls shall have a security feature to prevent unauthorized use 9 The Stop and or Reset if provided separately must be located in the line of sight of the gate Activation of the ...

Page 5: ...parallel to the roadway between a fixed stationary object nearest the roadway such as a gate support post and the gate frame when the gate is in either the fully open position or the fully closed position shall not exceed 2 1 4 inches 57 mm refer to ASTM F2200 for Exception 3 1 4 Positive stops shall be required to limit travel to the designed fully open and fully closed positions These stops shal...

Page 6: ...cles are obstructing the gate path Suggested for vehicles 14 feet 4 27 m or longer Safety loops are not required safety devices but are recommended NON CONTACT SENSORS Use photoelectric sensor model 50 220 CONTACT SENSORS EDGE SENSORS Use edge sensor models G65MG0204 G65MG0205 G65MGR205 or G65MGS205 2 wire non monitored To prevent SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH from a moving gate Entrapment protection de...

Page 7: ...ing gas power or other underground utility lines contact underground utility locating companies BEFORE digging more than 18 inches 46 cm deep To prevent damage to the operator or gate DO NOT drive the limit actuators on the shaft past their normal positions ALWAYS wear protective gloves and eye protection when changing the battery or working around the battery compartment To reduce the risk of SEV...

Page 8: ...p people and objects away from the gate NO ONE SHOULD CROSS THE PATH OF THE MOVING GATE Test the gate operator monthly The gate MUST reverse on contact with a rigid object or stop when an object activates the non contact sensors After adjusting the force or the limit of travel retest the gate operator Failure to adjust and retest the gate operator properly can increase the risk of INJURY or DEATH ...

Page 9: ...lass II Compliant Heater Draw Optional 325 watts Main AC Supply 120 Vac DC Absorbed Power 2 Amps Solar Power Max 12 V at 30 watts max Maximum Gate Speed 1 foot second Maximum Gate Weight 800 lb Daily Cycle Rate using transformer power 120 cycles day Maximum Gate Travel Distance 25 feet max Single Gate NOTE The operator is equipped for a 20 foot standard gate to obtain 25 feet an additional chain i...

Page 10: ... Gate Rail Stop Gate Rail Stop SITE PREPARATION BEFORE installing the operator be sure to check the following Gate is constructed and installed according to ASTM F2200 standards Gate fits specifications of operator National and local building codes Earth ground rod UL approved conduit for low and high voltage Mounting considerations post or pad Operator placement SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS Warning sign...

Page 11: ...ETERMINE LOCATION FOR CONCRETE PAD AND OPERATOR CONCRETE PAD AND OPERATOR ATTACHMENT DETERMINE LOCATION FOR CONCRETE PAD AND OPERATOR The gate operator should be installed near the front roller of the gate or near the back of the gate in the OPEN position The space between the gate and the output sprocket must be a minimum of 4 inches Lay out the concrete pad 4 10 cm 24 61cm 1 2 3 STANDARD INSTALL...

Page 12: ...erator NOTE Make sure the gate is closed BEFORE connecting the chain Connect the chain to the brackets using the eye bolt hardware Chain should not be too tight or have excessive slack NOTE The chain should have no more than 1 inch of sag for every 10 feet of chain length 3 2 3 1 2 INSTALLATION ATTACH THE GATE BRACKETS AND CHAIN 1 2 3 1 1 2 3 4 4 4 4 5 5 WIRING EARTH GROUND ROD OVLD AC PWR SOLAR E...

Page 13: ...l receptacle refer to illustration Thread the heater wires through the knockout and connect the heater wires to the power wires of the operator with wire nuts green to green black to black and white to white Replace the access panel Connect the wires from the transformer to the AC PWR SOLAR terminal located on the control board Plug the transformer into the internal receptacle EXTERNAL RECEPTACLE ...

Page 14: ...ar applications a minimum of 20W solar panels and two 7AH batteries are recommended For Zone 3 cold weather sites one 33AH battery is recommended We recommend LiftMaster low power draw accessories to minimize power draw refer to accessory page Accessories Zone 1 Zone 2 Zone 3 6 Hrs sunlight day 4 Hrs Sunlight day 2 Hrs Sunlight day 20W SOLAR PANEL 30W SOLAR PANEL 50 50 38 43 20 48 50 32 36 17 50 5...

Page 15: ...t the terminal block with the attached label to the GATE 2 connector of the primary operator s control board Disconnect the terminal block connector from the other end of the extension cable Thread the extension cable through the bottom of the secondary operator using the watertight connectors and reconnect the wires to the terminal block connector Disconnect the wires from the GATE 1 connector on...

Page 16: ...mistake is made during programming and you would like to start over Toggle the RESET switch on the operator The programming times out automatically after 60 seconds of inactivity LEARN LIMIT INTRODUCTION The limits are internal settings that indicate when the gate is in the fully open position and the fully closed position For proper functionality the limits must be programmed during the installat...

Page 17: ...l blink PROGRAM CLOSE Press and hold the GATE 1 left button to move the gate to the desired CLOSED position When the gate is in the desired position release the button NOTE The GATE 1 right and left buttons can be used to jog the gate back and forth as needed When gate is in the desired CLOSED position press and release the LEARN LIMITS button The control board will beep and the SET CLOSE LIMITS L...

Page 18: ...GATE 1 right button to move the gate to the desired CLOSED position When the gate is in the desired position release the button NOTE The GATE 1 right and left buttons can be used to jog the gate back and forth as needed When gate is in the desired CLOSED position press and release the LEARN LIMITS button The control board will beep and the SET CLOSE LIMITS LED will stop blinking Programming is now...

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Page 20: ...ll blink PROGRAM CLOSE Press and hold the GATE 2 right button to move the left operator to the desired CLOSED position When the gate is in the desired position release the button NOTE The GATE 2 right and left buttons can be used to jog the gate back and forth as needed Press and hold the GATE 1 right button to move the right operator to the desired CLOSED position When the gate is in the desired ...

Page 21: ...he force by turning the force control slightly On dual gate applications the force will require a higher setting because it is affecting two motors instead of one Run operator through a complete cycle NOTE Weather conditions can affect the gate movement so seasonal adjustment may be required The force control is factory set to the mid position 1 2 3 2 The basic installation is complete Entrapment ...

Page 22: ...l the remote controls are programmed TO ADD REPROGRAM OR CHANGE A WIRELESS KEYLESS ENTRY PIN NOT PROVIDED Press and release the LEARN XMITTER button LED will light Enter a 4 digit personal identification number PIN of your choice on the keypad Press the ENTER button on the keypad The LED will flash and the alarm output will activate twice 1 2 ERASE ALL CODES Press and hold the LEARN XMITTER button...

Page 23: ...SINGLE BUTTON command on the control board prior to the TTC expiring will close the gate The TTC is reset by any signals from the loops close edges and close photoelectric sensors PARTY MODE If the Timer to Close feature is enabled and you would like the gate to remain open open the gate fully then toggle the reset switch The next command given by a LiftMaster remote control or SINGLE BUTTON on th...

Page 24: ... stop and reverse direction for a short time and the operator alarm will sound The alarm will sound up to 5 minutes and the operator will have to be reset before it will resume normal operation 1 Connect the contact sensor wires to either the CLOSE EDGE or OPEN EDGE PHOTO terminal on the control board NON CONTACT SENSORS 12 VDC PHOTOELECTRIC SENSORS Photoelectric sensor model 50 220 It is best to ...

Page 25: ...t switch to shut off the alarm and reset the operator After the operator is reset normal functions will resume RESET SWITCH The reset switch is located on the front of the operator and serves several functions Toggling the reset switch will stop a moving gate during a normal open close cycle like a stop button The operator does not need to be reset after doing this PROGRAMMING LIMITS RESET If a mi...

Page 26: ...re present X Manual Disconnect Check and test for proper operation X Drive Chain Check for excessive slack and lubricate X Sprockets and Pulleys Check for excessive slack and lubricate X Gate Inspect for wear or damage X Accessories Check all for proper operation X Electrical Inspect all wire connections X Chassis Mounting Bolts Check for tightness X Operator Inspect for wear or damage X BATTERY T...

Page 27: ...t and secure Bad control board Gate 1 has encountered an obstruction Make sure the path of the gate is clear and the gate moves freely If there is no obstruction the force adjustment is set too low Increase the force setting and verify that the gate moves without reversing and will reverse if an obstruction is encountered Gate 2 has encountered an obstruction or the wiring to the motor is disconne...

Page 28: ...ely Enter the Learn Limits mode and verify that the motor spins Reconnect the gate Reprogram limits for the operator Bad control board Replace control board RELAYS CLICK WHEN REMOTE CONTROL OR SINGLE BUTTON CONTROL SBC COMMAND IS GIVEN BUT THE OPERATOR DOES NOT MOVE OR GATE DISCONNECTED THE GATE MOVES BUT CANNOT EXIT LEARN LIMITS MODE CANNOT LEARN LIMITS Disconnect the operator from the gate and m...

Page 29: ...ptional Accessory Close safety edge is damaged or on an obstruction Verify operation and connection of close edge An open input is continuously activated Check the open loop or vehicle probe to make sure they are clear of objects Verify connections and operation for these devices Optional Accessory Entry system output is connected to the OPEN input and is stuck opening Verify entry system connecti...

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Page 31: ...tor gearbox and batteries at suitable temperature when outside temperature is below 0 F for extended periods of time Models HTRKITRSL includes bracket for optimal 7AH battery location and G6518SL replacement heater only SOLAR PANEL KIT 10 WATT This kit is to replace or add a solar panel to the operator application Up to three solar panels can be connected to the operator Model SOLPNL10W12V VEHICLE...

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