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DTP1 Opener Kit 3 CONTENTS INSTALLATION AND OWNERS MANUAL 5 Read This First Important SAFETY Instructions 7 Specifications 9 System Safety 13 Tools And Supplies Needed 15 DTP1 Kit Site Planning 19 Install Operator PULL-TO-OPEN SYSTEMS 31 Install Operator PUSH-TO-OPEN SYSTEMS 43 Installing Control Box 47 Installing Battery Box 51 Preparing The Gate System Controller Pull-To-Open and Push-To-Open Applications 55 Programming The Gate System Co
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READ ME FIRST 5 READ THIS FIRST IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Thank you for choosing a GHOST CONTROLS® Automatic Gate Opener system, the most innovative gate opener systems available for residential applications on the market today. This manual will guide you through the proper installation and maintenance methods. To reduce the risk of injury or death: READ, UNDERSTAND, AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY AND COMPLETELY.
READ ME FIRST B. Gate should be completely supported by mounting hinges. It may be necessary to add additional hinges to some gate installations. C. Gate should be level, plumb, and move freely in both directions when minimal force is applied in the opening or closing direction. D. Gate should NOT open uphill or downhill. 9.
SPECIFICATIONS 7 SPECIFICATIONS DTP1 GATE OPERATOR KIT SPECIFICATIONS ■■ Compliance: The operator is system certified to be in compliance with UL325 6th Edition Standards ■■ System Operating Voltage: 12 VDC ■■ System Battery Type: Battery Box Kit (ABBT) included ■■ System Current: 1-2 Amps is typical when active.
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SYSTEM SAFETY 9 SYSTEM SAFETY GATE OPENER SYSTEMS This manual contains important safety precautions and warnings for both the installer and end users or consumers of this automatic gate opener system. The following warnings and safety are intended to apply to the most common applications but may not apply to all possible installation and applications for these products. To reduce risk of injury or death: 1 .
SYSTEM SAFETY 12 . The included warning signs must be attached to VEHICULAR GATE STANDARD 13 . While the gate is moving do not drive into the gate We recommend that all vehicular gates be constructed and installed in accordance with Active Standard ASTM F2200, Standard Specification for Automated Vehicular Gate Construction. For more information on this standard, contact ASTM directly at http://www.astm.org/Standards/F2200.htm.
SYSTEM SAFETY SWING GATE PROTECTION AND ENTRAPMENT ZONES 11 ALARM As specified in Gate Operator Safety Standard, UL325 (30A 1.1) 6th Edition, all gate operators must include two independent means of entrapment protection. All GHOST CONTROLS® Automatic Gate opener systems meet this standard as indicated on the product packaging through the following: 1 . TYPE A Inherent. 2 . Number one above AND either of the following two options: A. TYPE C Inherent force limiting. A.
SYSTEM SAFETY ENTRAPMENT AREA Between gate and post Pinch point between opener and gate Path of the moving gate Leading edge of gate and pinch point between gates in a dual gate installation NOTES Keep hands, feet, and pets away from this area when gate is in motion. Keep hands, feet, and pets away from this area when gate is in motion.
TOOLS NEEDED 13 INSTALLING THE OPERATOR TOOLS AND SUPPLIES NEEDED Corded/Cordless Drill Standard or Metric Wrench 25' Phillips Head Screwdriver Tape Measure Wire Strippers/ Cutters Level 9/16" Drill Bit Longer than Diameter or Thickness of Post 1/2" Drill Bit Standard or Metric Socket Set Ghost Controls 2017 | www.GhostControls.
DTP1 KIT PARTS INCLUDED IN KIT Post and Rear Mount Hardware Gate and Front Mount Hardware Gate Mount Hardware Front Mount Hardware Rear Mount Hardware Estate Bracket (Qty 1) PBK6BA Ghost Controls 2017 | www.GhostControls.
PLANNING 15 INSTALLATION PLANNING DTP1 KIT SITE PLANNING Wireless Keypad Outdoor Mounting Pedestal Solar Panel Gate Lock Control Box Pedestrian Gate Battery Box Kit Tube Gate Brackets Minium of 20 Feet 5 Button Transmitter (included) Push Button Wired Vehicle Sensor 3 Button Transmitter (optional) Diagram also shows optional add-on accessories available for your gate opener system Proper planning of the automatic gate operator installation will enable a successful installati
DTP1KIT NOTE Push-to-Open installations REQUIRE an accessory Push-to-Open bracket kit (AXPO). DUAL applications require two (2) AXPO kits. 4 . Mounting location on gate and support post, column, or wall. A. Wooden posts should be at least 6x6 in size. B. Metal posts should be at least 4x4 in size. C. Additional mounting bolts may be required if the included bolts are not at least 1” longer than the diameter of the post. 5 .
PLANNING 17 9. Number of hours of direct sunlight available for solar applications. A. Please check the following for your locations potential solar energy available. http://energy.gov/maps/ solar-energy-potential B. Determine the number of expected winter cycles for a single gate using solar power by reviewing map and chart shown. A MAXIMUM OF 3 AXDP 10-WATT SOLAR PANELS OR NO MORE THAN 30-WATTS OF SOLAR POWER SHOULD BE CONNECTED TO ANY GHOST CONTROLS SYSTEM CONTROL BOARD.
DTP1KIT 2 . The gate must not drag on the ground at any point during its motion and must not be supported by rollers or wheels. 3 . Extremely heavy gates that exceed 200 lbs in weight per leaf should be mounted with ball bearing hinges that include grease fittings. 4 . The gate should be mounted to a very stable post or column that is secured in the ground with concrete.
PULL-TO-OPEN 19 I N S TA L L O P E R AT O R PULL-TO-OPEN: GATE SWINGS TO OPEN INSIDE PROPERTY The dimensions and step-by-step instructions that follow are for mounting the GHOST CONTROLS® Gate Operator system to a standard decorative gate that swings into the property. For Push-To-Open applications, please see Push-To-Open Application on page 31. STEP 1. AS STATED IN THE PLANNING SECTION, YOU SHOULD CHECK TO INSURE YOUR GATE IS LEVEL AND PLUMB.
DTP1 KIT STEP 2. ESTABLISH AND MARK THE HORIZONTAL CENTER LINE OF THE GATE AND THE POST FOR PROPER ALIGNMENT OF GATE BRACKETS. NOTE This center point will be used for mounting the post bracket in STEP 4. STEP 3. POST BRACKET PRE-ASSEMBLY. Insert the M10x1.5x75mm bolt and M10 washer through the hole that is closest to the post on the post bracket.
PULL-TO-OPEN 21 STEP 4. CLAMPING POST BRACKET TO POST. After the post bracket is pre-assembled and the horizontal centerline has been marked on the post as referred to in Step 2 and 3, then proceed to clamp the post bracket to the marked centerline on the post. NOTE For round post installations we recommend notching the post for proper installation of the post bracket. Ghost Controls 2017 | www.GhostControls.
DTP1 KIT STEP 5. VERIFYING GATE CLEARANCE. GATE MUST BE IN FULLY OPEN POSITION. Top View of Fence Top View of Fence ADJUST PIVOT BRACKET ON POST AS NEEDED Top View of Gate Clearance must be greater than 4.5" NOTE Gate must be in the FULLY OPEN POSITION before checking for proper clearance. Ghost Controls 2017 | www.GhostControls.
PULL-TO-OPEN 23 STEP 6. DRILLING REAR BRACKET HOLES AND BOLTING. A . With the post bracket still clamped to post you will need a 3/8” drill bit and drill the (4) holes to mount the rear post bracket to the post TIP: Drill each hole one at a time and insert a bolt through to ensure that the holes are all aligned. B.
DTP1 KIT STEP 8. HANGING OPERATOR ON REAR MOUNT. Insert clevis pin, nylon spacer and clevis hairpin as shown below to secure the rear of the operator to the post. Ghost Controls 2017 | www.GhostControls.
PULL-TO-OPEN 25 STEP 9. ASSEMBLE FRONT MOUNT GATE BRACKET. NOTE Your gate should now be in the FULLY OPEN position. A . Temporarily assemble the front mount of the gate by inserting the supplied 10mm x 40mm clevis pin, 10mm I.D. nylon spacer, and clevis hairpin thru the gate bracket to secure the front of the operator to the pre-assembled gate bracket which you assembled in Step A above.
DTP1 KIT B. With the gate at the desired OPEN position line up the pre-assembled front mount gate bracket over the center-most bar on your gate and mark the center location of the outermost hole on the gate. NOTE Make sure your gate is in the FULLY OPEN position and ARM MUST BE FULLY RETRACTED. Mark center location of outermost hole Ghost Controls 2017 | www.GhostControls.
PULL-TO-OPEN 27 C. Install the gate and estate brackets on the gate by aligning the outermost hole of both brackets and inserting (1) M8 x 65mm flat washer, and (1) M8 nylon locknut thru both the estate and gate brackets, as show below. Tighten to secure the brackets to the gate. MAKE SURE GATE IS STILL IN OPEN POSITION (arm must be fully retracted) Estate Bracket install on backside of gate Gate Bracket D. Disconnect operator from gate bracket and swing away from the gate.
DTP1 KIT E. Assemble clevis pin, front spacer and hair pin to operator to prevent loss. F. Now you can mark and drill the inner most hole on the gate bracket, shown below. G. Align the innermost holes of both the estate and the gate brackets and insert (1) M8 x 65mm flat washer, and (1) M8 nylon locknut thru both holes and tighten to secure the brackets to the gate. YOUR GATE BRACKET AND ESTATE BRACKET SHOULD NOW BE ATTACHED AND SECURED TO THE GATE. Ghost Controls 2017 | www.GhostControls.
PULL-TO-OPEN 29 H. Align and attacnt mount of the secured gate bracket, as shown below. Arm fully retracted and gate is at the fully open position. STEP 10. TIGHTEN ALL PARTS Make sure all parts installed during installation are tightened down. STEP 11. GO TO INSTALLING THE CONTROL BOX CHAPTER, PAGE 43. Ghost Controls 2017 | www.GhostControls.
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PUSH-TO-OPEN 31 INSTALL OPERATOR PUSH-TO-OPEN SYSTEMS PUSH-TO-OPEN: GATE SWINGS TO OPEN OUTSIDE PROPERTY The dimensions and step-by-step instructions that follow are for mounting the GHOST CONTROLS® Gate Operator system to a standard metal tubular-style agricultural fence that swings into property. YOU WILL NEED TO MAKE SURE YOU PURCHASE THE PUSH-TO-OPEN BRACKET KIT (AXPO) BEFORE YOU START INSTALLING.
DTP1 KIT STEP 2. ESTABLISH AND MARK THE HORIZONTAL CENTER LINES OF THE GATE AND THE POST FOR PROPER ALIGNMENT OF GATE BRACKETS. NOTE This center point will be used for mounting the post bracket in STEP 4. STEP 3. POST BRACKET PRE-ASSEMBLY. M10 X 1.5 X 75MM BOLT YOU WILL NEED TO MAKE SURE YOU PURCHASE THE PUSHTO-OPEN BRACKET KIT (AXPO) BEFORE YOU START THIS STEP. Insert the M10x1.
PUSH-TO-OPEN 33 STEP 4. CLAMPING POST BRACKET TO POST. After the post bracket is pre-assembled and the horizontal centerline has been marked on the post as referred to in Step 2 and 3, then proceed to clamp the post bracket to the marked centerline on the post. NOTE It is recommended for many Push-To -Open applications to not center the bracket. Position the edge of the bracket along the edge of the post (closest to the gate) and check the clearances in Step 5.
DTP1 KIT STEP 5. VERIFYING GATE CLEARANCE. GATE MUST BE IN FULLY CLOSED POSITION. Top View of Gate Top View of Gate NOTE Top View of Fence Distance must be greater than 4.5" Gate needs to be in the FULLY CLOSED POSITION before measuring the distance between the indicated bracket hole and the place marked on the tube in STEP 5. Ghost Controls 2017 | www.GhostControls.
PUSH-TO-OPEN 35 STEP 6. DRILLING REAR BRACKET HOLES AND BOLTING. A . With the post bracket still clamped to post you will need a 3/8” drill bit and drill the (4) holes to mount the rear bracket to the post. TIP: Drill each hole one at a time and insert a bolt through to ensure that the holes are all aligned. B.
DTP1 KIT STEP 8. HANGING OPERATOR ON REAR MOUNT. Insert clevis pin, nylon spacer and clevis hairpin as shown below to secure the rear of the operator to the post. STEP 9. ASSEMBLE FRONT MOUNT GATE BRACKET. NOTE Your gate should now be in the FULLY CLOSED position and ARM FULLY RETRACTED. A . Temporarily assemble the front mount of the gate by inserting the supplied 10mm x 40mm clevis pin, 10mm I.D.
PUSH-TO-OPEN NOTE 37 ALTERNATE TUBE GATE BRACKETS FOR MOUNTING TUBULAR GATES. (NOT FOR USE WITH FLAT PANEL GATES) see below image. Tube brackets (AXTB) sold separately. Ghost Controls 2017 | www.GhostControls.
DTP1 KIT B. With the gate in the CLOSED position line up the pre-assembled front mount gate bracket over the center-most bar on your gate and mark the center location of the outermost hole on the gate. NOTE Make sure your gate is in the FULLY CLOSED position and ARM FULLY RETRACTED. Mark center location of outermost hole Ghost Controls 2017 | www.GhostControls.
PUSH-TO-OPEN 39 C. Install the gate and estate brackets on the gate by aligning the outermost hole of both brackets and inserting (1) M8 x 65mm flat washer, and (1) M8 nylon locknut thru both the estate and gate brackets, as show below. Tighten to secure the brackets to the gate. MAKE SURE GATE IS STILL IN CLOSED POSITION (arm fully retracted). D. Disconnect operator from gate bracket and swing away from the gate. Remove the clevis pin, hair pin, and front spacer. Ghost Controls 2017 | www.
DTP1 KIT E. Assemble clevis pin, front spacer and hair pin to operator to prevent loss. F. Now you can mark and drill the inner most hole on the gate bracket, shown below. Arm fully retracted gate in fully closed position G. Align the innermost holes of both the estate and the gate brackets and insert (1) M8 x 65mm flat washer, and (1) M8 nylon locknut thru both holes and tighten to secure the brackets to the gate. YOUR GATE BRACKET AND ESTATE BRACKET SHOULD NOW BE ATTACHED AND SECURED TO THE GATE.
PUSH-TO-OPEN 41 H. Align and attach the operator to the front mount of the secured gate bracket, as shown below. STEP 10. TIGHTEN ALL PARTS Make sure all parts installed during installation are tightened down. STEP 11. GO TO INSTALLING THE CONTROL BOX CHAPTER, PAGE 43. Ghost Controls 2017 | www.GhostControls.
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CONTROL BOX 43 INSTALLING CONTROL BOX INSTRUCTIONS NOTE Mount the control box a minimum of 3 feet above the ground to keep dirt and water from damaging the control board and within 4 feet of the operator arm in order for the operator cable to reach the control box. STEP 1. INSTALLING THE CONTROL BOX A .
CONTROL BOX STEP 3. ROUTING THE OPERATOR CABLE AND BATTERY HARNESS INTO THE CONTROL BOX A . First route the battery harness cable thru the strain relief on the bottom of the control box and connect the bullet connectors (red to red, black to black) to the control board harness. See below diagram. B. Route the operator cable thru the same strain relief into the control box. We recommend feeding the cable through PVC conduit. Follow the diagram below. B C.
CONTROL BOX 45 STEP 4. ROUTING THE AC TRANSFORMER CABLE INTO THE CONTROL BOX A . When wiring the AC Transformer you will need to insert the AC wires in the matching terminals 2 and 3 on the 16 VAC PWR INPUT screw terminal on the main control board and tighten each screw so that the wires do not come loose and fall out. Please refer to diagram below. DO NOT HOOK UP SOLAR IF USING AC TRANSFORMER. DO NOT PLUG IN THE AC TRANSFORMER DURING THIS STEP. B. Connect AC Transformer to outdoor outlet.
CONTROL BOX STEP 5. ADDING A SOLAR PANEL (OPTIONAL) TO THE CONTROL BOX When wiring a Solar Panel you will need to remove the plug in the negative solar terminal on the main control board and then connect the solar panel wires to the matching terminals 1 and 3 on the SOLAR PWR INPUT screw terminal on the control board. Please refer to diagram below. DO NOT HOOK UP AC TRANSFORMER IF USING SOLAR POWER. BLACK RED STEP 6. HOOK UP YOUR BATTERY. GO TO INSTALLING THE BATTERY BOX CHAPTER, PAGE 47.
BAT TERY BOX 47 I N S TA L L I N G B AT T E R Y B O X INSTRUCTIONS BATTERY BOX SHOULD BE MOUNTED NEXT TO (OR BELOW) CONTROL BOX SO THAT POWER HARNESS CAN CONNECT INTO MAIN SYSTEM CONTROL BOARD THROUGH THE STRAIN RELIEF. GHOST CONTROLS® does not recommend splicing the battery harness wire to extend its length.
BAT TERY BOX STEP 3: ATTACH POWER HARNESS TO SYSTEM CONTROL BOARD A . Turn the power switch to the GHOST CONTROLS® control box to the off position before making connections. B. Feed the power harness out of the battery box through its strain relief and up into system control box through the strain relief on the bottom of the control box. See image below. C. Connect the two bullet connectors from the battery box harness to the bullet connectors of the control board as shown below.
BAT TERY BOX 49 STEP 4: CONNECT THE BATTERY OR BATTERIES IN THE BATTERY BOX Make sure to check for the proper polarity of wires. One or two batteries can be connected. Red connector goes on positive battery terminal first and black connector goes on negative terminal of battery. Connect the battery power cable terminals to the batteries in the Battery Box; an optional second battery is shown.
BAT TERY BOX STEP 5: TURN ON MAIN SYSTEM CONTROL BOX Turn the main system toggle power switch located at the bottom of system control box to the on position. STEP 6: TEST THE SYSTEM Test the system with remote, keypad, or push button. STEP 7: LOCK THE BOX (OPTIONAL) You can purchase an optional AX3L Operator Security Kit to lock the operator, control box, and battery box with three different padlocks that are keyed alike. ©Ghost Controls 2017 | www.GhostControls.
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PREPARING DIP SWITCH OPTION SETTINGS There are four DIP Switches located on the main control board (shown) that must be positioned properly for your particular installation. DIP#1: OPEN DIRECTION The opening direction of the gate operator is determined by DIP#1. DIP Switch # OFF Position ON Position 1 P u l l -To - O p e n ( Fa c t o r y Push-To-Open Installation: Gate is pushed to open away from your Default): Gate is pulled to open property. into your property.
PREPARING 53 DIP#4: DUAL (BI-PARTING) GATE OPENING SEQUENCE The gate opening sequence for dual gate opener systems only is determined by DIP#4. This DIP switch does not apply to single gate opener installations. NOTE The SECOND arm will always CLOSE first before the FIRST arm. DIP Switch # OFF Position 4 ON Position Delay Open (Factory Default): Simultaneous Open: Both the FIRST arm and the SECOND arm FIRST arm will open before the will simultaneously OPEN.
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PROGRAMMING 55 PROGRAMMING THE GATE SYSTEM CONTROLLER PULL-TO-OPEN AND PUSH-TO-OPEN APPLICATIONS NOTE Only the arms’ extended limit is adjustable. The arms’ retracted position is FIXED and is NOT electronically adjustable. The retracted position is set by hardware mounting only. Please refer to the hardware installation to make sure the retracted position is properly set/installed.
PROGRAMMING 5 . The system alarm will beep once to indicate that the new CLOSED limit is learned and stored. 6 . Confirm the newly programmed OPEN limit by pressing the remote and run the gate in the opening direction. The gate should automatically stop at the position set in step 2. This limit is stored and remembered even when all of the power sources are removed. 6 . Confirm the newly programmed CLOSED limit by pressing the remote and run the gate in the closing direction.
PROGRAMMING SETTING AUTOCLOSE Minimum AUTOCLOSE Time Period 5 Seconds 57 Cancelling AUTOCLOSE will remove your previous duration setting and force you to pick a new duration the next time you enable AUTOCLOSE. You can use PartyMode™ to temporarily disable AUTOCLOSE and the system will retain your current AUTOCLOSE duration when PartyMode™ is disabled. Turning the control board off will not remove AUTOCLOSE because turning the system back on will automatically reengage the Auto-Close feature.
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ACCESSORIES 59 CONNECTING OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES CONNECTING TO CONTROL BOARD NOTE Please refer to manufacturers manual or website for more detailed instructions on how to connect and use accessories with your gate operator. PREPARING CONTROL BOX FOR ACCESSORY WIRING MAKE SURE THE POWER IS TURNED OFF WHICH IS LOCATED ON THE BOTTOM OF THE CONTROL BOX BEFORE WIRING.
ACCESSORIES INACTIVE — Opens circuit or has no connection. ACTIVE — Input is shorted to COM or BATTERY NEGATIVE. CYCLE INPUT (CYC): Use this terminal for Ghost Controls Push Button (AXPB). Active — Signal must go from INACTIVE then ACTIVE for the system to recognize the input and respond accordingly. EX: OPEN > STOP > CLOSE > STOP > OPEN >... OPEN INPUT (OPEN): Use this terminal for Ghost Controls Vehicle Detector (AXXV). Active — OPENS gate to full open limit and prevents it from closing.
MANUAL 61 MANUAL GATE OPERATION EVERY USER MUST KNOW THESE STEPS The gate can be opened or closed manually by releasing the front mount from the gate. You must disconnect the operator only after the operator power switch is OFF and the gate is NOT moving. If you have the accessory ZombieLock® installed, this lock should be manually disengaged with the key because removing power does not unlock this lock. 1 .
ACCESSORIES ACCESSORIES GHOST CONTROLS® genuine Accessories are designed to provide complete control and superior convenience for you and your family with your automatic gate opener. These products are specifically engineered to easily integrate into your system and grant you access to additional capabilities and control of your gate opener. All of these accessories are available from your local dealer and are backed by the same reliable warranty that your gate operator is designed to meet.
WARRANT Y 63 WARRANTY REGISTER ONLINE WWW.GHOSTCONTROLS.COM/REGISTER NOTE If your unable to access the internet please fill out the warranty form below and mail in to us at Ghost Controls 1572 Capital Circle NW, Tallahassee, FL 32303 Fi rst Name:__________________________________________ Last Name:__________________________________ Street:___________________________________________________________ Apt.
