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5.3 Manual Gate Operation
This operator is equipped with a manual release system that will allow the gate to be pushed open in the event of a power
outage or equipment failure.
NEVER
remove the hub from the operator after manually releasing it.
NOTE: DoorKing operators have a built-in alarm reset push button mounted on the operator above the power
ON-OFF toggle switch. Activating this button will return the gate operator to normal operation,
but will not activate
the gate operator.
When the operator is in a hard shutdown condition (audio alarm activated or audio alarm “chirps” every 5 seconds),
the only way to reset the gate operator and return it to normal operation is to activate the alarm reset input
(auxiliary terminals 2 and 3). An alarm-reset switch can be mounted external of the gate operator provided that it is
installed in the line of sight of the gate and gate operator.
Once the gate has been reset, an open or close command is needed to start the gate operator. Most activating
commands will cause the gate operator to cycle to the open position. This includes activation of a key switch or
open command and activation of the automatic exit loop. Activation of a close command will run the gate to the
closed position.
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Before resetting a hard shutdown, determine why the shutdown occurred. Inspect the gate for any
obstructions along its path that could have activated the inherent entrapment sensing system. Inspect
the gate and gate hardware.
1. During normal powered operation,
emergency vehicles access the gate by use of the
Emergency Vehicle
Access Device
installed on your gate system. The type of device that is used in your community is dependent
on your city codes. These devices may include (but are not limited to) Fire Department lock boxes, Click-2-
Enter radio receivers, strobe light sensors, siren sensors, etc.
2. In the event of a primary (AC) power failure and a back-up system (DC) power failure
(low charged or
dead batteries for example), the system must have a release system to allow the gate to be
Manually
Operated
(See next page).
Resetting a Hard Shutdown
The automatic vehicular gate system must be designed to allow access to emergency vehicles under different operating
conditions.
Emergency Vehicle Access Conditions
Never attempt to manually push open any gate with an operator attached
to it until you have verified that power to the operator has been shut-off.
This gate operator CAN NOT be manually forced open in the event of a
power failure without FIRST manually releasing the gate!
(See next page)
