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R4000XL INST

     

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WARNING!

This equipment is similar to other gate or door equipment and meets or exceeds 

Underwriters Laboratory Standard 325 (UL 325). However, gate equipment has 

hazards associated with its use and therefore by installing this product the installer 

and user accept full responsibility for following and noting the installation and 

safety instructions. Failure to follow installation and safety instructions can result 

in hazards developing due to improper assembly. You agree to properly install this 

product and that if you fail to do so GTO, Inc. shall in no event be liable for direct, 

indirect, incidental, special or consequential damages or loss of profits whether 

based in contract tort or any other legal theory during the course of the warranty 

or at any time thereafter. The installer and/or user agree to assume responsibility 

for all liability and use of this product releasing GTO, Inc. from any and all 

liability.  If you are not in agreement with this disclaimer or do not feel capable 

of properly following all installation and safety instructions you may return this 

product for full replacement value.

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY AND COMPLETELY before 

attempting to install and use this automatic gate operator.  This gate operator 

produces a high level of force.  Stay clear of the unit while it is operating and 

exercise caution at all times.

All automatic gate operators are intended for use on vehicular gates only.

This product meets and exceeds the requirements of UL 325, the standard which regulates gate operator safety, 

as established and made effective March 1, 2000, by Underwriters Laboratories Inc.

Installation Manual

 for the

SINGLE Gate Operator System

FOR PROFESSIONAL INSTALLATION ONLY!

For more information on GTO/PRO’s full line of automatic gate openers and access controls visit our website at www.gtopro.com

Summary of Contents for 4000XL

Page 1: ...er agree to assume responsibility for all liability and use of this product releasing GTO Inc from any and all liability If you are not in agreement with this disclaimer or do not feel capable of prop...

Page 2: ...ccess locations not servicing the general public in which unauthorized access is prevented via supervision by security personnel The GTO PRO 4000XL Gate Operator is intended for use with vehicular swi...

Page 3: ...Mounting the Operator page 16 Installation of the Closed Position Stop page 16 Mounting the Control Box page 17 Connecting the Operator Power Cable page 18 Installing the Battery page 18 Powering the...

Page 4: ...sory Catalog are available The GTO PRO 4000XL Operator features adjustable obstruction sensing This safety feature makes the gate stop and reverse direction within 2 seconds when it comes in contact w...

Page 5: ...ns and warnings in this manual are identified with this warning symbol The symbol identifies conditions that can result in damage to the operator or its components serious injury or death Because GTO...

Page 6: ...rator is proper for the type and size of gate its frequency of use and the proper class rating 2 Make sure the gate has been properly installed and swings freely in both directions Repair or replace a...

Page 7: ...cess to it 2 Be careful with moving parts and avoid close proximity to areas where fingers or hands could be pinched 3 Devices such as contact sensors safety edges and non contact sensors photo beams...

Page 8: ...ay to it at least once per month 7 Service the gate and gate operator regularly Grease hinges spray push pull tube with high quality silicone spray and replace the battery every 3 5 years 8 To operate...

Page 9: ...ent The GTO PRO 4000XL utilizes Type A an inherent i e built in entrapment sensing system as the primary type of entrapment protection Also the GTO PRO 4000XL has provisions for the connection of Type...

Page 10: ...peration and are required when installing the GTO PRO 4000XL Automatic Gate Operator Furthermore a walk through gate must be installed if pedestrian traffic is expected near the vehicular gate We reco...

Page 11: ...rn control box power switch OFF 2 Disconnect front or rear mount from gate bracket 3 Pull operator away from front or real mounts DC SW 4000XL SERIES GTO Inc Tallahassee Florida USA Disconnect operato...

Page 12: ...ENER Gate Bracket 1 Post Pivot Bracket 1 Post Bracket 1 Closed Position Stop Plate 1 Hairpin Clip 2 3 8 x 3 1 2 Clevis Pin 1 1 2 x 2 3 4 Bolt 2 3 8 x 3 3 4 Bolt 2 1 2 x 10 Carriage Bolt 2 8 Nylon Cabl...

Page 13: ...talog The diameter of the fence post should be at least 8 round or 6 square in order to mount the post bracket see page 12 Depending upon the diameter of the fence post you may need longer carriage bo...

Page 14: ...ing point arm stroke 22 max Minimum gate length is 8 ft Adjustable auto close timer 15 to 120 s and obstruction sensitivity Power terminal block accommodates a transformer or solar panels not both DIP...

Page 15: ...on Overview Pull to Open Gates Gate Opens into the Property The diagram shown below is an example of a pull to open installation on a chain link fence and single gate Mounting the operator on a masonr...

Page 16: ...d On wood posts use a metal plate not provided between the nuts and post to prevent the operator from pulling the bolts and washers through the wood On masonry columns use red heads or other secure ma...

Page 17: ...ion the post bracket on the fence post with the mounting holes centered over the scribe line The post bracket should be flush with the edge of the fence post closest to the gate see illustration Mark...

Page 18: ...rear mount bushing and post pivot brackets and secure with the clevis pin and hair pin clip Step 6 Place a small bushing under the the front mount and attach the gate bracket to the front mount using...

Page 19: ...n t have 2 inches of clearance or the gate operator is binding on the post pivot bracket remove the bolt in the post bracket and readjust the pivot bracket until you can achieve the proper clearance W...

Page 20: ...Remove hairpin clevis pin and washer from front mount and close the gate remember to support operator Fasten the closed position stop plate to the end of the gate frame on the gate centerline in line...

Page 21: ...s stage of the installation the operator should be installed on the gate and the closed position stop should be in place Check List The gate is plumb level and swings smoothly on its hinges A plate or...

Page 22: ...lock Terminal Block Terminal Block Wire Wire Connecting Operator Power Cable Sealing Nut Hub Lock Nut Strain Relief Step 1 Make sure the control box power switch is in the OFF position The ON OFF Swit...

Page 23: ...ed All low voltage wire used with the GTO PRO Gate Opener must be 16 gauge dual conductor multi stranded direct burial wire see page 20 and the Accessory Catalog Do not run more than 1000 feet of wire...

Page 24: ...less of color or polarity Tighten set screws against exposed end of wires A dab of household petroleum jelly on each terminal will help prevent corrosion ORG BLUE WHT GRN BRN RED MASTER INPUTS BLK SOL...

Page 25: ...x to discourage insects from entering it and damaging the control board Step 6 Strip 1 2 of insulation from the ends of the low voltage wire Attach these stripped ends to the transformer terminals A d...

Page 26: ...nd gate opener system DIP Switch 2 Warning Buzzer ON Buzzer warning enabled factory preset OFF Buzzer warning disabled The Warning Buzzer alerts you when the gate opener is beginning to either open or...

Page 27: ...5 seconds Step 4 Press the transmitter button and allow the gate to return to the fully open position YOUR GATE S CLOSED POSITION LIMIT IS NOW PROGRAMMED TESTING YOUR CLOSED LIMIT SETTING Press your e...

Page 28: ...e obstruction setting or Stall Force on the GTO PRO control board comes from the factory set at MIN minimum In many gate in stallations this setting will need to be adjusted to overcome the weight and...

Page 29: ...attery and the DIP switches will be exposed To set a new code use a small screwdriver to move the switches All GTO transmitters are set to a standard code at the factory and are ready to operate your...

Page 30: ...weather topography and external interference DO NOT mount upside down DO NOT mount on metal fence or post doing so will decrease signal range MOUNT so that you have line of sight between remote to an...

Page 31: ...losing 4 EXIT OPEN Typically for use with exit loop or wand Activation of this input will open the gate if it s not already at the open position Activation of this input while at open limit will resta...

Page 32: ...tector GTO PRO Push Button Control GTO PRO Automatic Gate Lock According to Application According to Application GTO PRO Vehicle Sensor Refer to Vehicle Sensor manual for additional connections Edge S...

Page 33: ...position for the post pivot bracket insert the 5 16 x 1 3 4 bolt through the aligned holes of the post bracket and post pivot bracket and fasten it with the 5 16 washer and nut IMPORTANT If you loosen...

Page 34: ...is OFF Use a small screwdriver to move the Number 4 DIP switch from the factory setting OFF Pull To Open to ON for Push To Open Turn power switch ON The control board is now configured to push the ga...

Page 35: ...hen press and hold the LEARN MAST LIMIT button for 5 seconds This will clear the memory for the open limit position Follow steps one 1 to four 4 again Learn Master Limit Button 1 2 3 4 ON DIP STATUS L...

Page 36: ...ad 1 beep then 2 beeps Master Motor Terminals Shorted Connections to Master Inputs Master Arm Power Cable Motor Circuit Board 1 beep then 3 beeps Slave Motor Terminals Shorted Connections to Master In...

Page 37: ...mote If the remote works the problem is the accessory Status clear 6 blinks Open Edge Terminal Shorted Disconnect edge sensor photo beam or any other accessory wired to this terminal Try the remote If...

Page 38: ...GTO Inc Technical Service Department is open Monday Friday 8 00 A M 7 00 P M Eastern Time Fax 850 575 8950 Web site www gtopro com Telephone 800 543 1236 Telephone 850 575 4144 PROFESSIONAL ACCESS SY...

Page 39: ...e control box and date of purchase when calling for assistance 3 If repair or replacement of your gate operator is necessary the Service Department will assign a Return Goods Authorization RGA number...

Page 40: ...recommended that you place a steel plate between the operator mounting brackets and masonry surface for additional strength B If a push to open installation is impossible due to traffic hazards terrai...

Page 41: ...systems 12 Volt battery included Digital Keypad F310 The specially designed digital keypad can be easily installed as a wireless or wired keypad It can be programmed to use up to 25 different personal...

Page 42: ...to 500 feet or hard wired up to 1000 feet Additional base stations available F3101MBC Replacement Battery RB500 Standard 12 volt 7 0 amp hour maintenance free battery for the GTO PRO 2500 GTO PRO 2000...

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