Installation Manual for the ACCESS SYSTEMS PROFESSIONAL RESIDENTIAL SL-2000B Slide Gate Operator System PROFESSIONAL INSTALLATION RECOMMENDED! WARNING! This equipment is similar to other gate or door equipment and meets or exceeds Underwriters Laboratory Standard 325 (UL 325). However, gate equipment has hazards associated with its use and therefore by installing this product the installer and user accept full responsibility for following and noting the installation and safety instructions.
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Class Rating The GTO SL-2000B Gate Operator is intended for use with vehicular slide gates in single family residential applications. The operator is system certified to be in compliance with UL 325, current edition, as of publication date. Vehicular Gate Operator Class Categories: Residential Vehicular Gate Operator—Class I: A vehicular gate operator (or system) intended for use in a home of one-to-four single family dwelling, or a garage or parking area associated therewith.
PLEASE READ THIS FIRST ® , LLC Thank you for purchasing a GTO/ACCESS SYSTEMS SL-2000B. When correctly installed and properly used, your SL-2000B operator will give you many years of reliable service. Please read the following information to ensure you have the correct system for your particular needs. This manual will enable you to properly install your SL-2000B Automatic Gate Operator. The SL-2000B operator is designed for installation on a slide-to-open single leaf gate.
Table of Contents Class Rating............................................................................................................................................. i Please Read This First.........................................................................................ii Important Safety Instructions ....................................................................................................... iv Solar Panel and Gate Activity Chart....................................................
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Because automatic gate operators produce high levels of force, consumers need to know the potential hazards associated with improperly designed, installed, and maintained automated gate operator systems. Keep in mind that the gate operator is just one component of the total gate operating system. Each component must work in unison to provide the consumer with convenience, security, and safety. This manual contains various safety precautions and warnings for the consumer.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS For The System Designer WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury or death: 1. READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS. Failure to meet the requirements set forth in the instruction manual could cause severe injury or death, for which the manufacturer cannot be held responsible. 2. When designing a system that will be entered from a highway or main thoroughfare, make sure the system is placed far enough from the road to prevent traffic congestion. 3.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS III. After Installation 1. Attach the warning signs (included) to each side of the gate to alert the public of automatic gate operation. It is your responsibility to post warning signs on both sides of your gate. If any of these signs or warning decals become damaged, illegible or missing, replace them immediately. Contact GTO for free replacements. 2. The gate is automatic and could move at any time, posing a serious risk of entrapment.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Secondary Means of Protection Against Entrapment As specified by Gate Operator Safety Standard, UL 325 (30A.1.1), automatic gate operators shall have an inherent entrapment sensing system, and shall have provisions for, or be supplied with, at least one independent secondary means to protect against entrapment. The SL-2000B utilizes Type A, an inherent (i.e., built-in) entrapment sensing system as the primary type of entrapment protection.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Required SafetyGate Precautions for Gates Install Screen Guard Over and Fence Injuries may occur when people place their hands, arms, legs, etc., through openings in the gate grill when the gate is operated, trapping them between the grill and the fence post (or fence). All openings of a horizontal slide gate must be guarded or screened to prevent a 2 ¼” diameter sphere from passing through openings anywhere in the gate.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS These warning labels should be found at the locations specified below. If any of them are missing, immediately contact your installer for replacements. ! WARNING ! • Fingers, hands, and loose clothing may be dragged into chain sprockets. • Fingers and hands can be injured by rotating sprockets. • Keep hands, fingers, and loose clothing away from chain and chain opening in operator housing. WARNING • Moving parts inside are capable of causing injury to fingers and hands.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS These warning labels should be found at the locations specified below. If any of them are missing, immediately contact your installer for replacements. ! WARNING ! WARNING • Fingers, hands, and loose clothing may be dragged into chain sprockets. • Fingers and hands can be injured by rotating sprockets. • Keep hands, fingers, and loose clothing away from chain and sprockets.
Before You Begin... 1. Determine Charging Option for Battery: Transformer OR Solar NEVER USE TRANSFORMER AND SOLAR PANEL(S) AT THE SAME TIME. It will damage the control board. IMPORTANT: • The SL-2000B 12 volt battery must be charged by either connecting the transformer (included) or solar panel kit [FM123] to the control board. • The transformer is designed for indoor use.
SL-2000B TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS DRIVE • Powered by a 12 V motor with integral case hardened steel gear reducer. Motor speed reduced to 90 rpm. • Gate velocity: 1 ft/second. POWER • Two blade style fuses rated for 20 A. NOTE: The transformer should not be connected directly to any battery. Transformer must be connected to the control board with a minimum of 16 gauge, stranded, dual conductor, direct burial low voltage wire.
SL-2000B PARTS IDENTIFICATION Operator Control Box with Control Board and Battery Operator Housing (A207) Receiver (AQ202-NB) 32’ Drive Chain (RB207) (2) Chain Brackets (204IH) 18 Vac Transformer 120 Volt (RB570) (2) 2” square x 48” long legs (206IH) GTO Transmitter (RB741) (4) 1/4”-20 x 1/2” Screws (RB226) (4) 3/8” Lock Washers (RB641) (4) 3/8”-16 x 2” diameter U-Bolts and (8) 3/8” Serrated Nuts (RB210) (2) Chain Master Links (RB208) (4) 3/8” Nuts (RB668) (4) 3/8” -16 x 3” Carriage Bolts (RB659
SINGLE GATE OPERATOR INSTALLATION Gate Preperation Be sure the gate is properly installed and slides smoothly before installing the SL-2000B Slide Gate Operator. The gate must be plumb, level, and move freely. The gate must not bind or drag on the ground. Never use a wheel on the gate, because the additional drag and resistance can cause the operator to obstruct.
Recommended Wiring and Use of Conduit Run the low voltage wire and receiver wire through PVC conduit into the slider unit to protect it from damage. PVC conduit should be used for accessory wires such as loop detectors, key pads, card readers or any other entry device.
Determining the Mounting Position and Mounting the Operator Step 2 Illustration B Install chain brackets at each end of the gate on the inside (operator side) of the gate (see Overview Illustration, page. 4). Position the tops of chain brackets no more than 6” above the bottom corners of the gate frame and secure with U-bolts (see Illustration B). The chain brackets will work on gate frames 13/4” to 21/2” in diameter or square tube gates. The U-bolts provided will work on 2” diameter pipe.
Installing the Chain Illustration F Chain Bracket Quick Release Pin Step 5 After the concrete has hardened, remove the string from the quick release pins. Attach the chain to one quick release pin with a master link (see Illustration F). Run the chain through the chain sprockets (see Illustration G). Step 6 Pull the chain to the second chain bracket. (see Illustration G). Do not pull chain tight; a tight chain will interfere with the operation of the operator.
POWERING THE SYSTEM Connecting the Battery Step 1 RED WIRE to positive (+) Make sure the control box power switch is in the OFF position. Step 8 Unscrew and remove the front cover of the control box OFF and slide battery into position with its terminals to the left (see illustration). Make sure the battery fits snugly in control box. F ON-OF BLACK WIRE to negative (–) Connect the black battery lead to the negative (–) terminal, and the red battery lead to the positive (+) terminal.
Screwed into wire insulation Wire POWER IN RE OPN EDG CLS EDG FIRST OPERATOR SECOND OPER RED BLACK HINT: Keep a few mothballs in the control box to discourage insects from entering it and damaging the control board. GRN RED 18VAC SOLAR ~ ~ – + Transformer Exposed strands of wire Illustration L SURGE PROTECTOR NOTE: Use of a surge protector is strongly recommended. Wrong BLU Plug the transformer into the electrical outlet. Check to see if the green LED on the control board is on.
CONTROL BOARD SETTINGS DIP Switches The four DIP switches on the control board match the operator with the type of gate on which it is mounted. For example, gates may open right to left or left to right. Prior to packaging, the SL-2000B series control board was configured for a single slide gate that opens right to left as viewed from inside of the property. If your gate type matches this configuration, you DO NOT need to adjust the DIP switches. Proceed to the Potentiometers section on the next page.
Potentiometers The three (3) potentiometers on the control board operate like a volume control on a radio. They control the auto close timer, inertia, and obstruction sensitivity of the operator. Use a small slotted screwdriver to turn the arrow in the center of the potentiometer. Clockwise rotation increases the setting (MAX). Counterclockwise rotation decreases the setting (MIN). AUTOCLOSE 60 OFF 120 INERTIA MIN MAX ON 1 2 3 4 OBSTRUCT SENS.
Program Your Personal Transmitter Setting All GTO transmitters are set to a standard code at the factory and are ready to operate your GTO gate operator. For your safety and security, we strongly recommend that you replace the factory setting with your own personal setting. Follow the directions below: NOTE: If you have multiple transmitters, you should adjust all of them at this time. [RB741/RB742/RB743]. LE D Step 1 – Use a small phillips head screw driver to remove the transmitter cover.
MOUNTING THE RECEIVER Receiver Installation Receiver mounted on piece of wood Check the range of the receiver before permanently mounting it. You may have to try different locations before permanently mounting the receiver. The receiver range can vary from 50 to 100 feet depending upon weather, topography, and external interference. Mount the receiver: • Ensuring a line-of-sight between transmitter and antenna. • At least 3 feet away from AC voltage. • As high as possible for optimum range.
ADJUSTING THE LIMIT SWITCHES After the operator is installed, adjust the open and closed position limit switches as needed. The limit switches determine how far the gate travels to open and to close. Illustration M Limit Switch Plate Adjust the limit switches using the limit nuts. Lift limit switch plate to adjust limit nuts (see Illustration M).
CONNECTING SAFETY DEVICES The SL-2000B series operators are equipped with built-in obstruction detection. These operators are designed to stop and reverse the gate for 2 seconds when it comes in contact with an obstruction. Safety edges or photoelectric sensors MUST be installed on the gate. Refer to the sensor manufacturer’s instructions for information about installing these devices on a vehicular gate.
CONNECTING ACCESSORIES Make sure the control box power switch is OFF before connecting accessories. The ACCESSORY terminal block is the connection point for accessories such as push buttons, safety loops, intercoms, etc. The ACCESSORY terminal marked GRN (green) is the common ground for all accessories. GRN is paired with the terminals shown below when connecting accessories to the control board.
ATTACHING THE HOUSING Mount the operator housing after all installation procedures are complete. Slide operator housing over legs, align holes, and use screws provided to attach housing to operator. IMPORTANT: Hang the two (2) GTO Warning Signs (provided) on both sides of the gate before operating. Make sure all warning signs and labels are in place. SL-2000B Instruction Manual 04.26.
DUAL GATE SYSTEM INSTALLATION Install the second gate operator in the same manner as the Single gate operator starting on page 14 of this manual. The second gate preparation and wiring of the second (auxiliary) operator follow on the next two pages. Once the second gate operator is installed, Set the DIP switches for DUAL gates and the order in which the gates open (“sequencing”). Setting the Control Board for Dual Gate Installations begins on page 18.
PREPARING THE GATES Install PVC conduit (not included) needed for power cables and low voltage wiring – see illustration below. The SL-2000B and SL-2200B power cable and safety edge (required) wiring should be run through PVC conduit underneath the driveway. Roller Guard Contact Sensor Contact Sensor (REQUIRED) Contact Sensor (REQUIRED) (REQUIRED) Receiver (cable in separate conduit) (REQUIRED) ! WARNING 120 Volt Indoor Transformer Moving Gate Can Cause Injury Or Death 1.
WIRING THE SECOND OPERATOR When the units are set in place and you have completed wiring the first unit follow the instructions below. MASTER CONTROL BOX BATT STATUS PWR. SW. – INERTIA OBSTR. SENS. TOR D OPERA ALARM BLU WHT ORG GRN OPN EDG CLS EDG ORG BLU GRN RED BLK OPN EDG CLS EDG ORG BLU GRN BLK With the SL-2000B and SL-2200B control boxes open, use a screw driver to punch out the round knockout hole on First Operator power cable.
CONTROL BOARD SETTINGS FOR DUAL INSTALL DIP Switches The Control Board DIP switches must be set to accommodate your particular type of installation. Since the SNGL / DUAL, SEQ1, and SEQ2 DIP switches are used by dual gate operator systems, they will be discussed in the following steps. Step 4 OBSTRUCT SENS. Unscrew and remove the control box cover. Use a small screwdriver to move the SNGL / DUAL DIP switch to DUAL (see illustration) .
MAINTENANCE WARNING: ALWAYS TURN OPERATOR OFF AND DISCONNECT AC POWER BEFORE ADJUSTING OR SERVICING IT! Maintenance Schedule: • Test the operator, accessories, and safety devices monthly. • Service the gate operator, accessories, and safety devices regularly. Maintenance Checklist • Test the safety edges to make sure the gate responds. • Check the obstruction settings (both open and close modes) see page 12. • Lubricate and adjust the chain when necessary.
WARRANTY AND REPAIR SERVICE If your SL-2000B Gate Operator is not operating properly, please follow the steps below: 1. First use the procedures found in the Troubleshooting Guide (see page 25). 2. Use the 24/7 Troubleshooting Wizard at http://support.gtoinc.com. 3. If you are unable to solve the problem, call the GTO Service Department at (800) 543-1236, or (850) 575-4144. Refer to the serial number (located on the right side of the control box) and date of purchase when calling for assistance.
TROUBLESHOOTING If your gate opener does not function properly, use this guide or use the online troubleshooter at http://support.gtoinc.com before calling the GTO Service Department.
ACCESSORY CATALOG Please visit www.gtoaccess.com for photos and detailed descriptions of GTO Accessories. Or call 1-800-543-GATE (4283). POWERING ACCESSORIES Low Voltage Wire [RB509] The 16 gauge, stranded, dual conductor low voltage Wire is for connecting the AC powered transformer, solar panel or wired accessories to the system’s control board. This specially designed wire is UV treated, PVC coated, and ready for direct burial. Solar Panel Kits [FM122/FM123] If your gate operator is more than 1000 ft.
Ans wer Ke Ba ypa tt d Low Per Grant mis sio n POW ER Residential Wireless Entry Intercom Keypad [F3100MBC] Designed for added security to your automated gate with the ability to “speak to” and “screen” visitors safely from inside your home. Ideal for securing gate entrances while providing controlled access. DV 9V Gooseneck Pedestal [F100 (Inground) / F110 (Bolt-down] Designed to mount digital keypads, wireless intercom systems, and other access control devices for your gate automation system.
ADDITIONAL ACCESSORIES Photo Beams [R4222] Primary “through beam” photo beam device. Provides “non-contact” entrapment protection. Push Button Control [RB101] Wire this unlit push button directly to your gate operator for simple open/close/stop operation from up to 1000 ft. away. Use 16 gauge low-voltage wire. Replacement Transformer [RB570] Standard 18 volt, 2200 mA AC transformer included with the SL-2000B to maintain battery charge.
ACCESS SYSTEMS PROFESSIONAL RESIDENTIAL 3121 Hartsfield Road • Tallahassee, Florida, USA 32303 (850) 575-0176 • Fax (850) 575-8912 Web site www.gtoaccess.com 24/7 Troubleshooting Wizard: http://support.gtoinc.
