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INTRODUCTION
» ADDITIONAL ITEMS NEEDED FOR INSTAL TOOLS NEEDED
ADDITIONAL ITEMS NEEDED FOR INSTALLATION
PERMANENT FASTENERS FOR WARNING SIGN
EARTH GROUND ROD (OPTIONAL)
POWER SUPPLY:
* Mains powered
- If the opener is to be mains-powered, then the 3-pin power plug should be shielded from the effects of weather. If the plug is cut off for hard-
wiring, then the safety of the unit becomes the responsibility of the installing electrician. An isolating switch is recommended, but all mains wiring should be in
accordance with regulations.
* Solar Powered Panels
- The size of these depends on: the duty cycle of the gates; the hours of sunlight; and the number and type of accessories fitted. 30
watts is recommended for Residential use.
* Battery Powered with trickle charging
- Due to the high cost of long runs of heavy cable, it may be more economic in some installations to operate
the gates from a battery, which is charged from a remotely located trickle charger.
For example: a 26 VAC 1.1 Amp plug pack can be located at the house, with appropriate wiring to the gate, controller, and battery some distance away. Follow the tables
for minimum recommended conductor sizes for different distances.
Cable length
Conductor size mm
2
AWG#
Up to 30 m
1.5 mm
2
16
Up to 100 m
2.5 mm
2
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WIRING:
All wiring must be arranged to prevent water entering the controller enclosure. Do not wire mains voltage and low voltage control wires in the same
conduit.
* Low voltage cable sizes
- Voltage will drop along low voltage cables over long distances. It is recommended to use cable with conductors of the following
minimum cross sectional areas. The table lists lengths for twin-core cable, from a 24 V supply and 5 Amp load.
Cable length
Conductor size mm
2
AWG#
3 m
1 mm
2
16
5 m
1.5 mm
2
16
10 m
2.5 mm
2
14
15 m
4 mm
2
12
20 m
6 mm
2
10
25 m
6 mm
2
10
30 m
10 mm
2
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TOOLS NEEDED
During assembly, installation and adjustment of the operator, instructions will call for tools as illustrated below.
Screwdriver
Adjustable End Wrench
Tape Measure
2
1
Pencil
Carpenter's Level
Clamps
Phillips Head Screwdriver
Deep Well Sockets
and Wrench
1/2", 5/8", 7/16", 9/16"
and 1/4"
Hammer
Drill
Drill Bits
1/2", 3/16", 5/16"
and 5/32"
Wire Cutters (Optional
Wire Strippers (Optional)
Welder (Optional)
