AUTOMATIC GATE OPERATOR For Vehicular Slide Gates Installation Manual for the Professional Installer 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.
Table of Contents Gate Operator Class Categories ---------------------------------------------------------inside cover Important Safety Instructions ------------------------------------------------------------page 1 Important Safety Instructions for the System Designer -----------------------------page 2 Important Safety Instructions for the Installer ----------------------------------------page 2 Secondary means of Protection Against Entrapment --------------------------------page 4 Important Safety Instru
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE GTO/PRO SL-1000/2000 and GTO/PRO SL-1000B/2000B AUTOMATIC SLIDE GATE OPERATORS Because automatic gate operators produce high levels of force, all system designers, installers, and consumers have an obligation to know the potential hazards associated with improperly designed, installed, or maintained gate operator systems. Keep in mind that the gate operator is just one component of the total gate operating system.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS System Designer WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury or death: for the 1. READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS. 2. This operator is intended for use only on vehicular gates. Pedestrians must be supplied with a separate walk-through gate (see Entrapment Protection on page 6). 3. 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.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 5. Mount access controls away from the gate (minimum distance is 10 feet). The user must have full view of the gate but be unable to touch it while operating the controls. 6. Secure outdoor or easily accessed gate operator controls in order to prohibit unauthorized use of the gate. III. After Installation 1.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Secondary Means of Protection Against Entrapment As specified by Underwriters Laboratories Inc. UL 325 (31.1.1), automatic gate operators shall have provisions for, or be supplied with, at least one independent primary and one independent secondary means to protect against entrapment. GTO gate operators utilize Type A, an inherent entrapment sensing system, as the primary type of entrapment protection.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS For the Consumer/End WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury or death: User 1. READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS. 2. Distribute and discuss copies of the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS manual with all persons authorized to use your gate. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. 3. Always keep people and objects away from the gate and its area of travel. NO ONE SHOULD CROSS THE PATH OF THE MOVING GATE. 4. Your automatic gate is not for pedestrian use.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Required Safety Precautions for Gates Install Screen Guard Over Gate 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 21/4” 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 ! WARNING • Moving parts inside are capable of causing injury to fingers and hands. • DO NOT remove operator housing. • Consult your safety manual before making adjustments. • For service, call an experienced technician. • Fingers, hands, and loose clothing may be dragged into chain sprockets.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Continued from page 7 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.
GTO PRO SL-1000 Series Technical Specifications • • • • • • • • • • • • • • DRIVE Powered by a 12 V motor with integral case hardened steel gear reduction to 90 rpm. Generates 155 in. lb. of torque at 12 V. Motor temperature range -30 °F to +160 °F. Gate velocity: 1 ft/s. POWER The PRO SL-1000 system is powered by a 12 Vdc, 7.0 Ah, sealed, rechargeable battery. Battery charge for PRO SL-1000 is maintained by a 18 Vac (40 VA) transformer rectified to 14.5 Vdc through the GTO Control Board.
GTO PRO SL-2000 Series Technical Specifications • • • • • • • • • • • • • • DRIVE Powered by a 12 V motor with integral case hardened steel gear reduction to 90 rpm. Generates 310 in. lb. of torque at 12 V. Motor temperature range -30 °F to +160 °F. Gate velocity: 1 ft/s. POWER The PRO SL-2000 system is powered by a 12 Vdc, 7.0 Ah, sealed, rechargeable battery. Battery charge for PRO SL-2000 is maintained by a 18 Vac (40 VA) transformer rectified to 14.5 Vdc through the GTO Control Board.
Parts Identification Operator Control Box with Control Board and Battery Receiver (AQ202) Operator Housing (A207) 32’ Drive Chain (RB207) 18 Vac Transformer 120 Volt (RB570) (2) Chain Brackets (204IH) (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) (2) Quick
Single Gate Operator Installation Gate Preparation Be sure the gate is properly installed and slides smoothly before installing the GTO/PRO 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 lawn mowers, weed eaters, grazing animals, etc. PVC conduit should be used for accessory wires such as loop detectors, key pads, card readers or any other entry device. Roller Guard Roller Guard CAUTION CAUTION Operator Operator Roller Guard Roller Guard Roller Guard Roller Guard Conduit through the concrete pad.
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. 12). 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 gate frames.
Installing The Chain Step 5 Illustration F 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). Chain Bracket Quick Release Pin Step 6 Pull the chain to the second chain bracket leaving approximately four inches of slack (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 Make sure the control box power switch is in the OFF position. F ON-OF OFF Step 8 Unscrew and remove the front cover of the control box and slide battery into position with its terminals to the left (see illustration). Make sure the battery fits snugly in control box. Connect the black battery lead to the negative (–) terminal, and the red battery lead to the positive (+) terminal.
Installation of the GTO Transformer Cont. 2) If the gate is binding or dragging, or if ball bearing rollers are not used, it will require more than 10 amps to move it. This will reduce the MNC. 3) The charts are based on the transformer being plugged into an outlet that provides a line voltage of 120 volts; if the outlet provides less than 120 volts (for example, some rural areas may only provide 105 volts), it can reduce the MNC by as much as 50%.
Step 9 Run the low voltage wire from the electrical outlet to the control box. Do not exceed 1000’. NOTE: Pull approximately 1 foot of extra low voltage wire into the control box to accommodate terminal connections. To maintain adequate charging power, use appropriate gauge, stranded, direct burial wire (see Accessory Catalog). Do not use telephone wire or any solid core wire because it will not provide adequate current. Never splice wires together. Installation of the GTO Transformer Cont.
Installation of the GTO Transformer Cont. Step 12: Illustration K Tighten set screws against exposed end of wires (see Illustration K). A dab of household petroleum jelly on each wire end will help prevent corrosion. Transformer SURGE PROTECTOR The ACCESSORY terminal block provides the connection point for safety loops, wands, push buttons, intercoms, card readers, etc. See page 27 for more information about connecting accessories.
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 GTO/PRO SL-1000 and SL-2000 series control board was configured for a single slide gate that opens right to left. 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.
Setting the Personal Transmitter Code All GTO transmitters are set to a standard code at the factory and are ready to activate the automatic gate operator. For safety and security, however, we strongly recommend that the factory setting be replaced with a personal code. Follow the directions below: 1. Remove the Transmitter Cover On the back of the transmitter use a small phillips head screw driver to remove the two screws on the sides of the visor clip and separate the front cover from the transmitter.
Mounting the Receiver Use the transmitter to check the range of the receiver before permanently mounting it. Consider the following when mounting the receiver: • Receiver cable length is 20 feet (receivers with a longer cable are available as special order items; Call the GTO Sales Department). NEVER splice receiver cable! • Run the cable through PVC conduit to protect it from damage. • DO NOT run cable through metal conduit because the receiver signal range will be decreased.
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 Adjust the limit switches using the limit nuts. Lift limit switch plate to adjust limit nuts (see Illustration M). Limit Switch Plate The open and closed position switches will be reversed depending on whether the gate opens from left to right or from right to left (see Illustration N).
Connecting Safety Devices The GTO/PRO SL-1000 and SL-2000 series operators are equipped with built-in obstruction sensitivity. These operators are designed to stop and reverse the gate for 2 seconds when it comes in contact with an obstruction. However, obstruction sensitivity, even when properly adjusted, may not be sensitive enough to prevent bodily injury. For this reason, safety edges or photoelectric sensors MUST be installed on the 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. WHT (white) used with GRN (green): WHT BLU GRN ALARM First contact will start the gate.
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 Safety Instructions 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.
Maintenance The GTO Slide Gate Operator is designed for minimum maintenance. However, for optimum performance and safety, the following maintenance procedures should be taken: Gate Having a well maintained gate will ensure that the operator runs smoothly and safely. Make sure gate is hung level and plumb. Check and adjust periodically. Lubricate rollers periodically with grease appropriate for the coldest weather in your area.
Trouble Shooting Guide Maintenance: • On all gates weighing 250 lb. or more, routinely grease the ball bearing rollers at least 4 times a year; grease more frequently if the gates are near a coastal area. • Keep a few mothballs in the control box to discourage insects from entering it and damaging the control board. • Have your gate operator tested monthly and serviced regularly by an experienced technician.
The transformer: Two things can cause failure: the first is shorting the leads during the installation, or letting the strands touch at the terminal on the control board. The second is a static charge (generally associated with a lightning storm or power outage); use of a surge protector will help. Testing the battery: This is a 12 volt 7 Ah battery. The proper way to test this is to perform a load test. Place the voltmeter on D.C.
Warranty and Repair Service If the GTO gate operator system is not operating properly and you have not been able to solve the problem, please follow the steps below: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Check the Trouble Shooting Guide (page 29). Call your installer. If you still cannot solve the problem, call the GTO Service Department at (850) 575-4144. If repair or replacement is necessary, you will be assigned a Return Goods Authorization Number (RGA). Write the RGA # in LARGE BOLD PRINT on the outside of the package.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE INSTALLATION OF A DUAL SLIDE GATE SYSTEM Use the SL-1200 with the SL-1000 and the SL-2200 with the SL-2000 for dual slide gate systems.
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 37.
Preparing the Gates Install PVC conduit (not included) needed for power cables and low voltage wiring – see illustration below. The PRO SL-1200 and SL-2200 power cable and safety edge (required) wiring should be run through PVC conduit underneath the driveway. If you cut the driveway be sure to reseal it after all wiring is installed.
Wiring the Second Operator When the units are set in place and you have completed wiring the first unit follow the instructions below. Strain Relief Lock Nut Step 1: With the PRO SL-1000 or SL-2000 control box open, use a screw driver to punch out the round knockout hole located on the bottom next to the First Operator power cable. Install the strain relief for the Second Operator power cable. Leave about 6” of the power cable and tighten the strain relief nut to secure the wires.
Setting the Control Board for Dual Gate Installations 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: Make sure the control box power switch is OFF. OBSTRUCT SENS. PULL/PUSH SNGL/DUAL SEQ1 SEQ2 1 2 3 4 Unscrew and remove the control box cover.
FIRST OPERATOR OPENS FIRST, SECOND OPERATOR CLOSES FIRST PULL/PUSH SNGL/DUAL SEQ1 SEQ2 If SEQ1 is set to OFF, and SEQ2 is set to ON, the FIRST OPERATOR will open first, and the SECOND OPERATOR will close first (see illustration). 1 2 3 4 SEQ2 = ON ON SEQ1 = OFF OBSTRUCT SENS. 1 2 3 4 ON PULL/PUSH SNGL/DUAL SEQ1 SEQ2 SEQ2 = ON If SEQ1 is set to ON, and SEQ2 is set to ON, The FIRST OPERATOR opens and closes first.
ACCESSORIES Accessories and Parts Available From Your Dealer Solar Panel (FM123), (FM122) The FM123 Solar Panel is a 10 watt solar powered battery charger for use with the all GTO/PRO DC gate operator systems. Particularly suited for remote installations, each Solar Panel comes with tubular steel support, mounting clips, wire connectors, and 8 ft. of low voltage wire (see Low Voltage Wire for additional wire).
Accessories and Parts Available From Your Retail Store (con't) Replacement Battery (RB500) Standard 12 volt, 7.0 amp-hour, maintenance-free battery for the PRO-SL1000/2000 gate operators. This battery is approved for use with the PRO-SL1000/2000 gate operators. Life expectancy is 3-5 years. GTO/PRO 24 Amp Hour Battery Kit (FB295) This large 12 volt, 24 ampere-hour, maintenance-free battery is for the GTO/PRO SL-2000&2200 gate operators.
GTO PRO SL-1000 and SL-2000 series automatic gate operators are intended for use with vehicular slide gates. These operators can be used in Class I, Cass II and Class III applications. 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.
Installation Check List The installation of this operator conforms to CLASS __________. The installer verifies that (each item must be checked): ��� Required safety edges were installed. ��� Roller guards were installed over gate rollers. ��� Fence was screened so that no one can reach through the gate to operate controls. ��� Customer was informed that this gate is for vehicular use ONLY. Pedestrians MAY NOT use this gate. ��� A separate gate or entrance was installed for pedestrian use.
