AUTOMATIC GATE OPENER
• Installation Manual
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Technical Specifications
System Power
• The system is powered by a 12 VDC, 7.2 Ah, sealed,
rechargeable lead-acid battery.
• The battery is charged by a 120 to 18 VAC step-down
transformer which supplies power to an integrated 1
amp charger on the Zareba gate opener control
board.
• The control board is protected by one 15 amp blade-
style fuse.
• Optional Zareba Solar Panel for charging battery. The
solar panel provides voltage, current, and power of
16.5 VDC, .300 amps, and 5 watts of power, respec-
tively.
Voltage Ratings
18 VAC Transformer: 18.0 to 22.0 VAC
5 W Solar panel (single): 16.5 to 22.0 VDC 300 mA
12 V Battery: 12.0 to 13.5 VDC 7.2 Ah
Charging circuit: 12.0 to 14.8 VDC
Gate Drive
• Linear actuator temperature range: -30°F to 120°F
(-34°C to 49°C).
• Powered by a 24 VDC motor.
• Load capacity up to 2000N.
• Maximum opening arc of 130°. Approximate opening
time (90°): 20 seconds, depending on weight of gate.
Gate Control Panel
• Gate opener’s microprocessor-based control board is
factory set for single or dual, pull-to-open gate
installations.
• DIP switches can be adjusted for dual or push-to-open
gates to facilitate gate opener set-up.
• Remote-mounted RF receiver tuned to 318 MHz.
• Opener length with push-pull tube fully retracted is
35.5 inches.
• Adjustable auto-close timer (OFF to 120 seconds) and
obstruction sensitivity.
• Provisions made for digital keypads, push-to-
open/push-to-close buttons, contact (safety edge)
sensors, and non-contact (photoelectric) sensors.
• Audible entrapment alarm.
Operational Capacity
• The
Gate Capacity Chart
shows the approximate
cycles per day you can expect when the battery is
being charged with transformer and AC power.
Important Gate Information!
Inspect the gate to ensure that it is in proper condition
for the installation of the gate opener. Take steps as nec-
essary to meet these requirements.
The following criteria MUST be met prior to installation:
• The gate is plumb, level, and swings freely on its
hinges.
• No wheels are attached to the gate.
• The gate moves throughout its arc without binding or
dragging on the ground.
• Gates weighing more than 250 lbs. use ball-bearing
hinges with grease fittings.
• The fence post is secured in the ground with concrete
to minimize twist or flex when the opener is activated.
• If your gate lacks a horizontal or vertical cross mem-
ber, add one to provide a stable area for mounting
the gate bracket.
One Cycle =
one open + one close
Gate Capacity Chart
Estimated number of daily cycles, based on use
with a transformer and one 12-Volt battery
Gate
Length
16 ft
160
152
145
137
130
122
115
107
100
14 ft
165
157
150
142
135
127
120
112
105
12 ft
170
162
155
147
140
132
125
117
110
10 ft
175
167
160
152
145
137
130
122
115
4-8 ft
180
172
165
157
150
142
135
127
120
50 lb 100 lb 200 lb 300 lb 400 lb 500 lb 600 lb 700 lb 800 lb
Gate Weight
