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Revision 2 

 
 

 

Sliding Gate Opener User Manual 

Model: GTR212 

 
 

 
 
 

 

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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TECHNICAL SUPPORT

 

Instructions must be read before beginning installation. Please follow these instructions carefully, 

incorrect installation could affect gate operation. If you require more information, please contact your 

local Richmond Wheel & Castor Co branch 

 

For installation or troubleshooting assistance visit richmondau.com/gate-motor-support/ 

AU:

 03 9070 5713      

NZ:

 0800 61 71 81     

International:

  +613 9551 2233

 

 

Gate in closed position 

Gate in open position 

Please Note: 

This motor is AC 240V Power only and is not compatible with DC Battery Backup or Solar power.  

Summary of Contents for GTR212

Page 1: ...llation could affect gate operation If you require more information please contact your local Richmond Wheel Castor Co branch For installation or troubleshooting assistance visit richmondau com gate motor support AU 03 9070 5713 NZ 0800 61 71 81 International 613 9551 2233 Gate in closed position Gate in open position Please Note This motor is AC 240V Power only and is not compatible with DC Batte...

Page 2: ... without the need for using a remote or keypad Wireless Keypad GTR180 Allows secure access through the gate used with a user set code Hard Wire Keypad GTR055 Allows secure access through the gate used with a user set code External Remote Receiver GTR197 Allows the pairing of extra remotes Pair up to 250 remotes to your gate opener with this accessory Hardwire Push Button GTR202 Open your gate at t...

Page 3: ...ing Holes for Anchor Bolts 12 Step 6 Fitting the Mounting Plate Motor 13 Step 7 Gear Rack Motor Alignment 14 Step 8 Limit Travel Stops 16 Step 9 Powering the Motor 18 Step 10 Testing the Limit Travel Stops 19 Programming and Wiring Control Board Diagrams 20 Dip Switch Adjustment 22 Further Settings and Programming 23 Adding optional automatic functions to your gate Automatic close function 22 Addi...

Page 4: ...ician will need to swap over the MOT1 and MOT2 lines on terminal J4 refer to pages 20 and 21 and swap over lines 11 13 on terminal J5 refer to page 20 Any works done to the motor must be completed whilst the power is off and the motor is unplugged Left Hand Opening Motor mounted on the left hand side Press the first top button on the remote The motor cog will turn counter clockwise moving the gate...

Page 5: ...stalling the main motor mount a Gate End Stop GTR017 and a Gate Stopper GTR017 or GTR018 at each end of the rail to prevent the gate travelling off the track Due to the higher weight capacity we recommend installing infrared photocells to any gate using the GTR212 motor GTR208 sold separately This is to detect obstructions and prevent injury or damage Instruct all users about the control systems p...

Page 6: ...d 2 4 Remote controls factory paired to motor 2 5 Gate Warning Signage must be fitted to gate 1 6 In the accessories box you will find the items below 1 6a Limit travel stops left hand right hand 2 6b Limit travel stop mounting screw M6x18 4 6c Masonry Anchor bolt M12x100mm Drill bit size M12 Masonry 4 6d Motor mounting set screws M10 x 50mm spring flat washers 4 ...

Page 7: ...2000Kg Maximum length of gate 12m Remote control distance Up to 30m Remote control mode Single Button Mode Limit switch Spring Limit Switch Noise Up to 60dB Working duty S2 20min 20 minutes maximum continuous operation IP Rating IP44 Maximum Remote Controls 12 Remote Control Frequency 433 92 MHz Working temperature 20 C 70 C Package weight 15Kg ...

Page 8: ...12 comes complete with a power lead and plug that is 1m long If you do not have a suitable RCD protected weatherproof power point within 1m of the gate motor you will need to consult a licenced electrician Any works done to the motor must be completed whilst the power is off and the motor is unplugged Any modifications alterations works to the 240V AC power components must only be completed by a l...

Page 9: ...er Example Sliding Gate Setup If you require any gate hardware contact Richmond Wheel Castor Co or an authorised reseller Gate Guide Rollers Gate Track and Track Wheels Gate Stopper Gate End Catch It is recommended that you allow a minimum 500mm bottom rail extension from your inside gate post opening This will enable you to have enough room to secure your gear rack and placement for the motor ...

Page 10: ...liding gate is correctly installed The gate is horizontal and level and the gate can glide back and forth smoothly when moved by hand before installing the automatic gate opener Wheels and guide rollers should rotate easily and be free from dirt debris Track should be flat level and firmly affixed Any misalignment in the gate will affect performance of the automatic gate opener ...

Page 11: ...t the key and open the manual release bar to put the motor into manual mode and check that the motor cog rotates freely by hand As per Fig 16 Place the motor and motor mounting plate on the concrete pad Make sure the distance between the gate motor cog and gear rack position are aligned see Fig 4 Mark all four outside corners of the mounting plate on the concrete pad using a pencil chalk or simila...

Page 12: ...nce the cover has been re fitted replaced onto the base of the motor Step 5 Drilling Holes for Anchor Bolts Ensure the mounting plate is positioned within the marked corners Proceed to mark the 4 positions for your anchor bolts ready for drilling refer to Fig 6 Remove Mounting plate Using a M12 masonry drill bit drill holes to a minimum depth of 120mm Fig 7 Fig 5 Mark corners of the mounting plate...

Page 13: ...e in the direction of the power point making sure there are no pinch points as per Fig 10 Slide rubber grommet along the power cable and into the end slot of the mounting plate as per figures 11 and 12 Bolt motor to the mounting plate using the M10 x 50mm bolts with spring and flat washers provided and tighten as required as per figure 13 zz Tighten bolts using spanner or socket set Fig 10 Fig 8 F...

Page 14: ...og and gear rack are correctly aligned Under no circumstances should the gate motor drive cog carry any weight of the gate It is the task of the gate castors or wheels to carry the weight of the gate as per Fig 15 If the gate does not slide freely by hand adjust the height of the gear rack accordingly until the full length of gate slides freely by hand Fig 13 Insert the M10 x 50mm Part 6d bolts sp...

Page 15: ...ugged At this stage of final assembly the cover is removed not shown and the power cable is still unplugged Now that your gear rack and motor are aligned and your gate is sliding freely fully tighten the motor mounting set screws Part 6d and reinstall motor cover and tighten screws provided Fig 16 Fig 17 ...

Page 16: ...o contact with the spring limit switch Please note gates can open and close in different positions due to different weights of gates terrains slopes uphill or downhill The distance the gate will travel after contacting the spring limit switch may vary Instructions on setting the limit travel stops can be found on the next page The installation of spring limit switch block is shown in Figure 19 Fig...

Page 17: ...wer Fit limit travel stops onto the top of gear rack at the point where it meets the spring limit switch on the motor Tighten locking screws Test the spring limit travel stops by moving the gate manually until you hear a click making sure contact is made with the spring limit switch on the motor To Reset When setting new limit travel stop positions please ensure that you turn the power off and the...

Page 18: ...CD protected weatherproof outlet Remote controls Part 4 included in this kit are factory paired ready for use Note The default setting is opening to the right Press the remote control and the gate will open until the spring limit travel stop hits the spring limit switch Press the remote control again and the gate will close Soft start soft stop function The GTR212 is set by default to provide the ...

Page 19: ...ed gate end catch GTR019 Testing the open position Press remote The gate will begin to open The limit travel stop will hit the spring limit switch and the gate will stop When the gate stops measure the distance remaining between the gate and the desired open position You have now determined the open position of the gate when the travel limit stop hits the spring limit switch Adjust the limit trave...

Page 20: ...0 Revision 2 Programming and Wiring Control board wiring diagram 01 Any works to the 240V AC must only be performed by a licensed electrician Ensure power is off before any modifications are made Fig 24 ...

Page 21: ...21 Revision 2 Programming and Wiring Control board wiring diagram 02 Fig 25 Please refer to page 24 for added description of terminals J2 J5 ...

Page 22: ... will not close automatically The gate will remain open until closed again with a remote Optional Automatic Close Function Richmond strongly recommends that you install infrared photocells if using the motor in auto close mode 3 OFF 4 ON automatic close delay time is 12s 3 ON 4 OFF automatic close delay time is 24s 3 ON 4 ON automatic close delay time is 36s 3 ON 4 OFF Hard wire keypad Automatic c...

Page 23: ...de is left enabled Dip switch 5 is at the OFF position Do not turn Dip switch 5 to the ON position VR2 Brake Force Adjustment For adjusting brake force at the limit position during gate opening and closing This should only be adjusted for heavy gates that need additional force to brake when limit switch is detected Rotate VR2 clockwise to increase counter clockwise to decrease Default setting is a...

Page 24: ...al accessories sold separately Terminal 7 Power supply for accessories of J5 15V Terminal 8 Photocell input Normally Closed If no photocell is fitted use jumper between terminals 8 9 Terminal 9 Ground Earth GND Terminal 10 Exit wand connection between terminals 9 10 Terminals 11 12 and 13 are factory fitted pre wired Terminal 11 Close spring limit switch Terminal 12 Spring limit switch common term...

Page 25: ... direction MOT2 Motor Terminal swap with MOT1 to change gate direction MOTCOM Motor Common Terminal LAMP L N Connection for warning lamp PE Motor and warning lamp earth Please Note If changing gate direction terminals 11 13 on Terminal J5 will also need to be swapped with each other J3 Terminal Main Power Terminal PE Earth yellow green wire L Power brown wire N Power blue wire ...

Page 26: ...ts Check for loose and corroded wires Check the earth wire green yellow on Terminal J4 refer to Fig 24 and 25 is firmly attached to the housing with the screw This should be checked by a qualified electrician Always check the stall force after performing any maintenance If this function does not work do not use the gate motor until this is rectified ...

Page 27: ...ring is correct 3 Check and remove any obstructions Gate does not move when button is pressed but motor makes a noise 1 Gate is out of alignment 2 Capacitor has blown or is otherwise damaged 1 Put motor into manual mode and check if it can be opened freely by hand If not check that the gear rack freely moves over the motor cog 2 Contact Richmond Wheel Castor Co for replacement PCB board Gate does ...

Page 28: ... support or assistance with installing your gate motor contact our gate support team Visit gatesupport richmondau com AU 03 9070 5713 NZ 0800 61 71 81 International 613 9551 2233 Richmond Wheel Castor Co declines all responsibility for any consequences resulting from improper use of the product or use which is different from that expected and specified in the present documentation Richmond Wheel C...

Page 29: ...29 Revision 2 Additional Drawings and Measurements ...

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