
TYM 1000/2000 Slide Gate Operator Installation Guide
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Rev 9 02/14
Pre-installation Information
Before You Begin...
Before unpacking, inspect the carton for exterior damage. If you find
damage, advise the delivery carrier of a potential claim. Inspect your
package carefully. You can check your accessory box parts with the
enclosed packing slip for your convenience. Claims for shortages will be
honored for only 30 days from the date of shipment.
Before installing the operator, read this manual completely to ensure all
requirements for proper installation are present. Verify that the voltage to be
used matches the voltage of the operator.
If you have any questions about the requirements for proper installation
of this gate operator contact technical support at 800-328-4283
Always Check the Gate’s Action
It’s very important before installing the gate operator to
make sure the gate’s slides free and level throughout
the entire opening distance. If the gate does not
seem to operate properly, it may affect the operator
performance or greatly shorten the life of the unit. The
gate should also be designed so that airflow is ample to
prevent wind resistance and drag.
Gate Operator Classifications
All gate operators can be divided into one of four different classifications,
depending on their design and usage. Install this gate operator only
when the operator is appropriate for the construction and usage class
as defined below:
• Class I Residential Vehicular Gate Operator
A vehicular gate operator intended for use in a home or for one to
four single family dwellings with a common garage or parking area
associated with these dwellings.
• Class II Commercial / General Access Vehicular Gate
Operator
A vehicular gate operator intended for use in a commercial location or
building such as a multi-family housing unit of five or more single family
units, hotel, retail store or other building servicing the general public.
• Class III Industrial / Limited Access Vehicular Gate
Operator
A vehicular gate operator intended for use in an industrial location or
building such as a factory or loading dock area or other location not
intended to service the general public.
• Class IV Restricted Access Vehicular Gate Operator
A vehicular gate operator intended for use in a guarded industrial
location or building such as an airport security area or other restricted
access locations not servicing the general public, in which unauthorized
access is prevented via supervision by security personnel.
Approved Obstruction Detection Devices
The following contact or non-contact obstruction detection
devices have been approved for use with this slide gate
operator as part of a UL325 compliant installation:
• Contact Edges
Miller Edge Models MGO20, MGR20, MGS20, ME120
• Photoeyes
MMTC Model IR-55 (165’ range)
MMTC Model E3K (28’ range)
Safety Information and Warnings
Regulatory Warnings
Read the following before beginning to install this slide gate
operator:
WARNING
This type of warning note is used to
indicate possible mechanical hazards
that may cause serious injuries or death.
CAUTION
This type of warning note is used to
indicate the possibility of damage to the
gate or gate operator.
WARNING
This type of warning note is used to
indicate possible electrical shock hazards
that may cause serious injuries or death.
THE FOLLOWING FORMATS ARE USED FOR SAFETY NOTES
IN THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
IMPORTANT INSTALLATION
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF SEVERE
INJURY OR DEATH TO PERSONS,
REVIEW THESE INSTALLATION SAFETY
STEPS BEFORE PROCEEDING
1. READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS.
2. Read the yellow “Safety Instructions” brochure enclosed with the packet
of information. If any pages are missing or are unreadable, or you do not
have the safety instructions, please call Tymetal Corp. at 1-800-328-4283
to request additional copies.
3. ALL ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS TO THE POWER SUPPLY MUST
BE MADE BY A LICENSED ELECTRICIAN AND MUST OBSERVE ALL
NATIONAL AND LOCAL ELECTRICAL CODES.
4. A separate power-disconnect switch should be located near the operator
so that primary power can be turned off when necessary.
5. Install the enclosed warning signs on both sides of the gate. A minimum
of two (2) WARNING SIGNS shall be installed, one on each side of the
gate where easily visible.
6. Never reach between, through or around the fence to operate the gate.
7. Never connect a button station within reach of the gate or on the side of
the gate operator.
8. Do not adjust the operator controller’s current sensing feature too high. It
should be adjusted high enough to keep the gate from falsely triggering
the sensing, but no higher than necessary for the gate to operate. DO
NOT DEFEAT THE PURPOSE OF THIS FUNCTION!
9. You must install all required safety equipment.
10. UL325 Compliance requires the use of contact edges or photoelectric
controls on all automatic or remotely-controlled gate operators.
11. The operator is intended for installation only on gates used for vehicles.
Pedestrians must be supplied with a separate access opening. The
pedestrian access opening shall be designed to promote pedestrian
usage. Locate the gate such that persons will not come into contact with
the vehicular gate during the entire path of travel of the vehicular gate.