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ALLSTAR ADVISES THAT IF THE TOWER
VEHICULAR GATE OPERATOR IS INSTALLED IN A
RESIDENTIAL AREA OR IF THERE IS A
LIKELIHOOD OF PEDESTRIANS IN THE AREA YOU
MUST INSTALL A PHOTOELECTRIC DEVICE,
ELECTRIC GATE EDGE OR OTHER DEVICE TO
PROTECT AGAINST ENTRAPMENT!
Allstar can provide either a photoelectric device or an electric edge
depending on the application. Contact the factory and follow the
installation instructions and warnings provided with the device.
An accessory CONVENIENCE LAMP can be connected to provide
light to a specific area. The lamp will illuminate when the unit is
activated and remain on for 4-1/2 minutes after the operator has
completed its travel (either open or close).
To connect the lamp fixture (not provided), run two 16 AWG wires
(minimum) from where the fixture is to be located back to the Tower
U S E T H E 6 - T E R M I N A L S T R I P T O P O W E R
A R A D I O R E C E I V E R O N L Y . P O W E R I N G
A N Y O T H E R A C C E S S O R Y D E V I C E F R O M
T H E 6 - T E R M I N A L S T R I P M A Y R E S U L T
I N D A M A G E T O T H E P O W E R
T R A N S F O R M E R O N T H E C O N T R O L
B O A R D .
CAUTION!
C
: INSTALLING THE OPERATOR
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Figure 11: Wiring 4-Wire Receiver
unit (maximum 100 ft.). Keep in mind proper wiring practices
(conduit enclosed, outside wire etc.) when running the wires back to
the operator. The lamp connects to the junction box (connected to the
operator pedestal just below the control/mechanical unit enclosure
where the power connects to the operator). Review Figure 7, Page 7.
The Convenience Lamp connects as follows:
1. The hot lamp lead to the RED wire.
2. The neutral lamp lead to the WHITE wire.
All low voltage accessory equipment is hooked-up to the 3 or 6
terminal strip located on the top of the control/mechanical unit
enclosure. There are no installer connections inside the control box.
See Figure 10.
NO ACCESSORY EQUIPMENT SHOULD BE INSTALLED IN
THE CONTROL/MECHANICAL UNIT BOX!
If local electrical codes permit, use the operator's pedestal for
mounting accessory components. Otherwise, install the accessory
equipment in an appropriate electrical box.
The two command inputs (Radio Open/Close, Pushbutton Open/
Close) for the Tower require a switch closure to COMMON of less
than 100 OHMS resistance and for more than 100 milliseconds
duration. The back facing of the control/mechanical unit enclosure
cover lists the function of each of the terminals on the strips. See the
Reference Chart on Page 13. A Deluxe Wall Push button Station can
be wired in to provide full control of all command functions from a
remote location. See Figure 14 for wiring diagram.
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Figure 12: Stand Alone Vehicle Detector
RISK OF ENTRAPMENT!
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY OR DEATH:
LOCATE KEYPAD, CARD READER, KEY SWITCH OR
SIMILAR ENTRY DEVICES IN A LOCATION WHERE A
USER CAN NOT REACH THROUGH THE GATE OR
FENCE TO ACTIVATE THE GATE OPERATOR. THE
RECOMMENDED DISTANCE BETWEEN THE GATE OR
FENCE AND ACCESSORY SWITCH IS 10 FEET.
WARNING!
