PowerMaster

Installation Manual

MEDIUM DUTY SWING GATE OPERATOR

UL 325 AND UL 991 LISTED

UL

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

MODEL “MSW”

MEDIUM DUTY SWING GATE OPERATOR

Important Safety Information……………..…………….......3

UL Installation and Safety Considerations……..…....……4-5

System Designer Safety Instructions……...…….……..........6

Installer Safety Instructions ………...……....…………...... 7-10

End User Safety Warnings …….………………………11-14

Manual Operation………………….…..……...….…….....14

Installation & Setup Procedure

Before Installing Operator……..

…...… …..… …..

.…… … 15

Installation Layout………………......………..………….

..

16

Installation of Operator ………………..……….…..

..17-20

Electrical Connections ……………….

.…… ……… … 21-22

Left Hand/Right Hand Conversion …………….… …..

......23

Connection of a 3 Button Station …………………………24

Limit Adjustment ……..…….…...………….…………24-26

Master/Slave Installation ……………………….……. 26-27

Timer To Close……….……………… …… .…….…… … 27

Accessory Connections

Connection of a Radio………….….…………….

… ….…28

Loop Detector Systems…..……………….….…….……..29

Loop Installation (Standard Layout Chart)....……….……30

Cutting The Required Groove……..........…….................

..

31

Loop Connections………………..…...……..….…………......

..

33

Safety Device Connections

Inherent Obstruction Sensing Device………………… .

...

…..

… 34

Secondary Obstruction Sensing Devices

Contact - Sensing Edge ……………….

...

.

....

..

35

Non-Contact – Photo Eyes …………..… … .

.37

Maintenance Log/Notes……………….………...........

...

...39

Warranty……………….…………..…….……………….40

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I M P O R T A N T !

FOR SWING GATE OPERATING SYSTEMS

SAFETY IS EVERYONE’S BUSINESS

Automatic gate operators provide convenience and security to users. However, because these machines can produce high levels of force, it is important that all gate operator system designers, installers, and end users be aware of the potential hazards associated with improperly designed, installed, or maintained systems. Keep in mind that the gate operator is a component part of a total gate operating system.

The following information contains various safety precautions and warnings for the system designer, installer and end user.

These instructions provide an overview of the importance of safe design, installation, and use.

Warnings are identified with the ▲ symbol. This symbol will identify some of the conditions that can result in serious injury or death. Take time to carefully read and follow these precautions and other important information provided to help ensure safe system design, installation and use.

▲ WARNING : Gate operators are only one part of a

TOTAL GATE OPERATING SYSTEM . It is the responsibility of purchaser, designer, and installer to ensure that the total system is safe for its intended use. All secondary entrapment safety devices must be

RECOGNIZED by U/L to ensure the safety of the complete operating system.

U/L INSTALLATION AND SAFETY

CONSIDERATIONS

INSTALLATION CLASSES

CLASS I – RESIDENTIALVEHICULAR GATE OPERATOR

A vehicular gate operator (or system) intended for use in a home of one to four single-family dwellings, or a garage or parking area associated therewith.

CLASS II–COMMERCIAL/GENERAL ACCESS VEHICULAR

GATE OPERATOR

A vehicular gate operator (or system) intended for use in a commercial location or building such as a multifamily housing unit (five or more single family units), hotel, garages, retail store or other building servicing the general public.

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CLASS III- INDUSTRIAL/LIMITED ACCESS VEHICULAR

GATE OPERATOR

A vehicular gate operator (or system) intended for use in an industrial location or building such as a factory or loading dock area or other locations not intended to service the general public.

CLASS IV- RESTRICTED ACCESS VEHICULAR GATE

OPERATOR

A vehicular gate operator (or system) intended for use in a guarded industrial location or building such as an airport area or other restricted access locations not servicing the general public, in which unauthorized access is prevented via supervision by security personnel.

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SYSTEM DESIGNER SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

The illustrations and descriptive captions found on the following pages provide precautions to help eliminate injuries or fatalities. Familiarize yourself with them when designing the total system.

▲ 1. Familiarize yourself with the precautions and warnings for the installer. Users are relying on your design to provide a safe installation.

▲ 2. The operator is supplied with a primary obstruction sensing entrapment protection system. The installation must also have a secondary entrapment protection system installed, such as photoelectric sensors or an electric edge system.

▲ 3. When designing a system that will be entered from a highway or main thoroughfare be sure the system is placed far enough away from the road to eliminate traffic backup. Distance from the road, size of the gate, usage levels, and gate cycle/speed must be considered to eliminate potential traffic hazards.

▲ 4. Design the gate system so a person cannot reach over, under, around or through the gate to operate any controls. Never place controls on the gate operator itself.

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INSTALLER SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

BEFORE INSTALLATION

▲ 1. Check to see that the operator is proper for this type and size of gate and its frequency of use. If you are not sure, consult factory.

▲ 2. Check to see that there are no structures adjacent to the area, which may pose a risk of entrapment when gate is opening or closing.

▲ 3. You must ensure that the gate has been properly installed and works freely in both directions. Replace

7 or service any worn or damaged gate hardware prior to installation. A freely moving gate will require less force to operate and enhance the performance of the operator as well as the safety devices used within the system.

▲ 4. Install the gate operator on the inside of the property and/or fence line. DO NOT install an operator on the public side of the gate.

▲ 5. Severe injury or death can result from entrapment by a gate. The operator is supplied with an obstruction sensing primary entrapment protection system.

Additional safety equipment such as electric edges or photocell sensors must be installed to provide the required secondary entrapment protection system.

For assistance in selecting the correct type of safety equipment, consult the factory.

▲ 6. Review the operation of the unit and become familiar with the manual operation procedure and safety features of the system.

▲ 7. You must install a pushbutton control or key switch to allow for normal operation of the gate if the automatic controls do not work. Locate the push button or key switch and small warning placard within sight of the gate in a secured area at least 10 feet or more from the gate and fence to keep users away from the moving gate and fence.

▲ 8. Outdoor or easily accessed gate controls should be of the security type to prohibit unauthorized use.

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DURING INSTALLATION

▲ 1. Be aware of all moving parts and avoid close proximity to any pinch points.

▲ 2. Disconnect power at the control panel before making any electric service connections. Connection location for controls and safety equipment can be found on the wiring diagram, and in this manual.

▲ 3. Know the procedure to disengage and manually operating the unit.

▲ 4. Adjust the open and close force adjustment on the control board in each direction to the minimum force required to operate the gate smoothly. DO NOT increase the force adjustment setting to make up for rough spots in gate travel - FIX THE GATE

INSTEAD!

▲ 5. Locate the controls at least 10 feet from the moving gate so that the user can observe the gate operation, but is not able to come in contact with the gate while operating the controls.

▲ 6. Attach large warning signs provided to each side of gate in the most conspicuous place. Mount control station and smaller warning placard together within sight of the gate opening.

WARNING

Moving Gate Can Cause

Serious Injury or Death.

KEEP CLEAR! Gate May Move at Any Time. Children Should

Not Operate Gate. Operate

Gate Only When Area is in

Sight and Free of People and Obstructions.

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AFTER INSTALLATION

▲ You are responsible for ensuring that the end user understands the basic operations and safety systems of the unit, INCLUDING THE

MANUAL OPERATION PROCEDURE.

▲ Point out that the safety instructions in this manual are the responsibility of the end user, and then

LEAVE THIS MANUAL WITH THE

END USER

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END-USER SAFETY WARNINGS

The manufacturer of the gate operator does not know what type of gate you have, or what type of automatic system is installed on your gate. Be sure you’ve been fully instructed on the sequence of operation for your specific gate system(s). Keep the gate properly maintained and have a qualified service person make repairs.

▲ 1. Be sure the following safety instructions are distributed to all persons authorized to use your gate.

▲ 2. KEEP GATEWAY CLEAR (Front and Back) AT

ALL TIMES. Your automatic gate is not for pedestrian use. No one should ever cross the path of the moving gate.

▲ 3. DO NOT allow children to play near your gate, or to operate the gate.

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▲ 4. DO NOT operate your gate system unless you can see it when the gate moves.

▲ 5. Be sure a pushbutton or key switch has been installed for manual electric operation in the event your radio or card key does not work. Any mounted control station should be located a minimum of 10 feet from the gate so the gate cannot be reached through or touched. Any pushbutton located in a building should be installed within sight of the gate.

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▲ 6. DO NOT operate any controls without watching the movement of the gate.

▲ 7. Your gate system is required to have a primary and a secondary entrapment safety system installed and maintained.

▲ 8. If your gate closes automatically, loop detectors should be installed to detect the presence of a vehicle.

▲ 9. DO NOT increase force adjustment to compensate for a damaged gate. The gate should always be maintained to operate manually as easily as possible to provide maximum protection.

▲ 10. Check all safety systems at least once per month for the correct force, speed and sensitivity. Gate must reverse when hitting a rigid object, or when a non-contact sensor is activated. If these functions are observed to operate improperly, discontinue use and have it serviced immediately!

▲ 11. You are responsible for ensuring that warning signs are installed and maintained on both sides of your gate.

▲ 12. To ensure safe operation of this equipment, you must read this safety manual and keep it for reference.

▲ 13. Swing gates have two potential entrapment zones you must avoid. Make sure they are protected as shown in the following diagram.

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ELECTRIC EDGE, ON VERTICAL OUTSIDE

EDGE OF GATE. WIRED TO REVERSE WHILE

CLOSING (RECOMMENDED).

2 ENTRAPMENT ZONE

1 ENTRAPMENT ZONE

HORIZONTAL ELECTRIC EDGE, ON BOTTOM

OUTSIDE EDGE OF GATE.WIRED TO

REVERSE WHILE CLOSING (REQUIRED).

HORIZONTAL ELECTRIC EDGE,

ON INSIDE BOTTOM OF GATE.

WIRED TO REVERSE WHILE OPENING

(RECOMMENDED).

Figure 1

1. Pedestrians should keep clear of path of gate, particularly in the area before fully closed.

2. The area of the gate arm and linkage must be avoided as it can create an entrapment.

WARNING : THIS GATE SYSTEM IS FOR VEHICULAR

TRAFFIC ONLY. A SEPARATE PEDESTRIAN

ENTRANCE MUST BE PROVIDED.

MANUAL OPERATION

Your operator is equipped with an emergency disconnect for manual operation. Be sure you know how to properly use this feature. To disengage operator follow the procedure below.

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NOTE:

TO DISCONNECT OPERATOR FOR

MANUAL OPERATION; REMOVE

HAND KNOBS AND SEPARATE

CONTROL ARM EXTENSION FROM

CONTROL ARM.

CONTROL ARM

EXTENSION

CONTROL ARM

DRIVE SHAFT

HAND KNOBS FOR MANUAL DISCONNECT

(USE HOLES SHOWN AS STARTING

POSITION)

3/8" BOLT

3/8" LOCK WASHER

3/8" WASHER

1/4" DRIVE KEY

OPERATOR

Figure 2

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

▲ WARNING: DO NOT APPLY POWER UNTIL

TOLD TO DO SO! RISK OF ELECTRICAL

SHOCK OR INJURY MAY RESULT!

BEFORE INSTALLING OPERATOR

IMPORTANT: Operator should always be mounted inside the gate. Determine whether the installation is

Left hand or Right hand by the direction the gate moves in order to open, when viewed from inside the

fence.

LEFT HAND INSTALLATION RIGHT HAND INSTALLATION

FENCE HINGE GATE GATE HINGE FENCE

OPERATOR

OPERATOR

Figure 3

1. Gate must swing freely to fully opened and fully closed position.

2. The operator will be located as shown above, for left and right hand installation.

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INSTALLATION LAYOUT

1. Layout mounting post and electrical conduit locations as shown in figures below. Excavate required area for conduit installation and cementing of mounting posts.

(Minimum of 2 feet deep, check local codes.)

2. Set mounting post and electrical conduit in place.

3. Pour cement to secure mounting posts and let cure for two days prior to operator installation.

Note: Distance between mounting posts and relative location to gate is very important! Operator must be installed perpendicular to the fence.

ELECTRICAL

CONTUIT

CENTER LINE OF FENCE

17-3/8"

GATE HINGE

28"

21-1/2"

ELECTRICAL

ACCESS SIDE COVER

18"

APPROX. 16"

4" MIN.

2" O.D. (MOUNTING POST) BY OTHERS

GROUND LEVEL

24" MIN.

ELECTRICAL CONDUIT

PER LOCAL CODE

Figure 4

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21-1/2"

SWING GATE OPERATOR

TOP MOUNTING ANGLE

2" U-BOLTS

2" O.D. (MOUNTING POST)

BY OTHERS

LOWER

MOUNTING

PLATE

APPROX.

16"

4" MIN.

24" MIN.

Figure 5

OPERATOR INSTALLATION

ELECTRICAL CONDUIT

PER LOCAL CODE

1. Mount operator on posts with mounting angles, and mounting plates. Secure position with 2” U-bolts, and hardware provided. See figure #5.

2. Set control arm on output shaft of operator without drive key, and install control arm extension using hand knobs to secure position. See figure #6.

HAND KNOBS FOR MANUAL DISCONNECT

(USE HOLES SHOWN AS STARTING

POSITION FOR INITIAL SETUP)

NOTE:

TO DISCONNECT OPERATOR FOR

MANUAL OPERATION; REMOVE

HAND KNOBS AND SEPARATE

CONTROL ARM EXTENSION FROM

CONTROL ARM.

CONTROL ARM

EXTENSION

3/8" BOLT

3/8" LOCK WASHER

3/8" WASHER

CONTROL ARM

1/4" DRIVE KEY

DRIVE SHAFT

MOUNTING

ANGLE

MOUNTING

PLATE

Figure 6

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3. Install end fittings on connecting rod assembly and attach one end of assembly to end of control arm extension. See figure #7.

CONNECTING

SET SCREWS

ROD (2 PCS.)

SPLICE BAR

3/8" PIVOT BOLT

ROLL

PIN (4)

SET SCREWS

3/8" PIVOT BOLT

FLAT WASHER FLAT WASHER

SPACER BUSHING SPACER BUSHING

END FITTING

FLAT WASHER

END FITTING

FLAT WASHER

GATE BRACKET

SAFTEY

DISC

3/8" HEX NUT LOCK WASHER TUBE SPACER

GATE ARM

3/8" HEX NUT

FLAT WASHER

LOCK WASHER

Figure 7

4. Install gate bracket on remaining end of connecting rod

(See figures #7 & #8.

5. Locate gate bracket in position on gate, as shown in figure #8, and clamp in position.

6. Move control arm to its maximum close position. See figure #8. Control arm and connecting rod must be straight in line.

36"

GATE HINGE

CL

OF GATE

GATE BRACKET

GATE ANGLE

(BY OTHERS)

GATE BRACKET

PIVOT BOLT

CONNECTING ROD ASSEMBLY

CONTROL ARM

ELECTRICAL

ACCESS

CONTROL ARM

PIVOT BOLT

OPERATOR

SAFETY DISC

Figure 8

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Note: Adjustment can be made in (4) locations to get desired closed position.

Always start with option “a” a) Move the gate bracket to left or right of the 36 inch starting position. b) Change length of connecting rod assembly. c) Relocate control arm extension on control arm to a different hole pattern then start position. See figure #6. d) Move connecting rod bolt in gate bracket to a different hole. See figure #8.

7. Move control arm to its open position. See figure #9.

Note: Arm and connecting rod should almost double over each other. This is important for smooth operation and longevity of the operator.

Note: Open position of gate may be adjusted slightly with limit switch adjustment, but when finished, open position on control arm assembly should be as close as possible to that shown in Figure 9. If mechanical adjustments are made to achieve desired open position of gate, repeat steps 6 & 7, since this will affect the closed position.

OPERATOR

CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY

GATE

CONNECTING

ROD ASSEMBLY

Figure 9

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8. When the desired open and closed gate position have been achieved, remove control arm extension from control arm. See figure #6.

9. Remove control arm from operator drive shaft and insert drive key. See figure #6.

10. Replace control arm on operator drive shaft with drive key and secure with 3/8 inch bolt. See figure #6.

11. Replace control arm extension on control arm and secure with hand knobs. See figure #6.

Note: If operator was ordered as a right or left hand unit from the factory, the control arm position will be somewhere in its normal travel segment and the limit switches will be set at an approximate open and close position. Final adjustments will be made later after power is connected.

If the hand of the operator is to be changed in the field as described in the following section than before the control arm extension is replaced as in step #11, proceed to step #12.

12. By turning the internal drive pulley by hand, move the control arm to somewhere in its normal drive segment.

13. Control arm extension may now be attached to control arm as in figure #6.

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ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS

WARNING- DO NOT APPLY POWER UNTIL TOLD TO DO

SO. RISK OF SHOCK OR INJURY MAY RESULT!

NOTE: Wiring to operator must use watertight materials in accordance with local electric code. See wire gauge/distance charts for proper sizing. Master/Slave installations should have

SEPARATE power supply wiring or length of wire runs should be figured at half that shown on the chart. This unit must be grounded in accordance with N.E.C. and local codes.

Before connecting the operator, use a voltmeter to determine that the electrical service is 115V. THIS OPERATOR CANNOT

BE CONNECTED AT 230 VOLTS. Damage will result which is not covered under warranty.

Line

Voltage

HP

14

AWG

12

AWG

10

AWG

8

AWG

6

AWG

115 VAC 1/2 150’ 250’ 400’ 500’ 650’

L O W V O L T A G E W I R E

G A U G E / D I S T A N C E C H A R T

2 4 A W G : U p t o 1 5 0 '

2 0 A W G : 1 5 0 ' - 2 0 0 '

1 8 A W G :

C o n t r o l w i r i n g s h o u l d b e r u n a s t w i s t e d p a i r s . D O N O T r u n c o n t r o l w i r e s i n t h e s a m e c o n d u i t a s p o w e r w i r e s . t e l e p h o n e w i r e s , o r l o o p d e t e c t o r l e a d s .

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1. Be sure power switches at source and operator are

OFF.

2. Connect incoming power lines and ground wire as shown below.

Hot leg (black) to BLACK; Neutral (white) to White:

Ground to Ground Screw.

Power

Box

Power

Switch

Operator

BLK

WHT

BLK

WHT

GND

GND

Inside Power Box,

Connect As Shown

Incoming

Power

115V - 1Ø

NOTE: In order to properly run and check the operator at various stages during the setup procedure, it is suggested that a three button control station be connected at this time. See page 24.

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LEFT/RIGHT HAND CONVERSION:

Refer to (Fig. 1) to determine hand of operator required for this installation. This unit is factory setup for right hand operation.

To Motor

LIMIT ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURE

▲ WARNING: READ ENTIRE PROCEDURE BEFORE

STARTING. TURN OFF MAIN POWER BEFORE MAKING

ANY ADJUSTMENTS!

▲ WARNING: STAY CLEAR OF ALL MOVING PARTS AND

ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS OF THE OPERATOR WHILE

TESTING!

A CONTROL STATION SUCH AS A THREE BUTTON

STATION (“OPEN”,”CLOSE”,“STOP”) WITH ALL

NORMALLY OPEN CONTACTS IS REQUIRED FOR THIS

PROCEDURE. SEE INSTRUCTIONS BELOW.

Figure 10

To Control

Board

Switch Red And Blue

Wires GoingTo The Motor

To Change Operator

To Left Hand Operation.

To convert operator to left hand operation, make certain the power switch is off, and locate the motor terminal strip (See

Fig. 10).

Switch the red and blue wires, between M1 and M2, that go to the motor. The operator is now setup for left hand installation.

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4 5 6 7

OPEN

CLOSE

STOP

COMMON

1. Connect a wire from the common connection of the control station to terminal #5.

2. Connect a second wire from the “OPEN” button of the control station to terminal #6.

3. Connect a third wire from the “CLOSE” button of the control station to terminal #7.

4. Connect a fourth wire from the “STOP” button of the control station to terminal #4.

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NOTE: Operator should be completely installed, mechanically and electrically, before attempting to set limit switch cams (See Fig. 11).

NOTE: For master slave installation, travel time for the master operator must be set longer than the slave operator.

OPEN LIMIT SWITCH ADJUSTMENT:

Limit Switch

Drive Shaft

Open Limit

Switch

Open

Limit Cam

Close

Limit Cam

Limit Cam

Close Limit

Switch

Actuating

Screw

Figure 11

Adjustment

Set Screw

1. Turn on power. Press open button on control station, gate should stop before full open position is reached. If gate does not stop when open position is reached,

PRESS STOP BUTTON!

2. To adjust gate for more open travel, loosen open limit cam set screw and rotate limit cam, in the opposite direction drive shaft rotates to open gate. Re-tighten set screw after adjustment (See Fig. 11).

3. If it was necessary to stop gate, adjust open limit switch cam for less open travel, by rotating the cam in the same direction that the drive shaft rotates to open the gate.

4. Press close button and stop gate in mid travel with stop button.

5. Repeat procedure until desired open setting is obtained.

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CLOSE LIMIT SWITCH ADJUSTMENT:

1. Press close button on control station, gate should stop before full close position is reached. If gate does not stop when close position is reached, PRESS STOP BUTTON!

2. To adjust gate for more close travel, loosen close limit cam set screw and rotate limit cam, in the opposite direction drive shaft rotates to close gate (See Fig 11).

3. If it is necessary to stop gate, adjust close limit switch cam for less close travel by rotating the cam in the same direction that the drive shaft rotates to close the gate.

4. Press open button and stop gate in mid travel with stop button. Repeat procedure until desired close setting is obtained.

Note: After both “Open” and “Close” limit adjustments are complete, check that both limit cam set screws are tight.

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MASTER/SLAVE INSTALLATION

NOTE: A single unit is considered a Master. In a

Master/Slave installation, one unit must be converted to

LEFT HAND operation.

ON ON

JUMPER JUMPER

SLAVE SLAVE

MASTER

POSITION

(OFF)

SLAVE

POSITION

(ON)

1. Place jumper on the MASTER operator’s control board in the “OFF” position.

2. Place jumper on the SLAVE operator’s control board in the “ON” position.

3. Connect terminal #15 of MASTER unit to terminal #5 of slave unit.

4. Connect terminal #16 from the Master unit to terminal

#6 on the Slave unit.

5. Connect terminal #17 from the Master unit to terminal

#7 on the Slave unit.

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MASTER

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18

SLAVE

TIMER TO CLOSE OPTION

The operator is equipped with a timer to close option for use with control devices such as a radio control, or card key control. The AUTO RECLOSE TIMER adjustment screw is located on the printed circuit board. The operator is shipped from the factory with this timer preset to the off position; fully counter clockwise. As the timer adjustment screw is rotated clockwise, the closing of the gate can be delayed from 2 seconds to 60 seconds.

LOCATION OF

AUTO CLOSE TIMER

ADJUSTMENT

2 SEC

OFF 60 SEC

AUTO

CLOSE

TIMER

Figure 12

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ACCESORY CONTROL CONNECTIONS

RADIO CONTROL INSTALLATION

A Three or Four wire radio control receiver can be installed on this operator. This radio control receiver can only be used to open the gate, therefore the “TIMER TO

CLOSE” option must be activated for closing.

NOTE: If your radio’s connecting wires are not color coded as shown, see the radio’s installation manual to determine which wires are for the normally open contacts and which require the 24 VAC Power Supply.

GY

R1

N.O.

CONTACT

4 WIRE

RADIO

GY

BK

R2

R3

USE THESE

3 TERMINALS

FOR 3-WIRE

RADIO CONTROL

24 VAC

R

R4

Figure 13

RADIO CONTROL

TERMINAL

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LOOP DETECTOR SYSTEMS AND INSTALLATION

The diagram below depicts the typical loop options for a

Slide Gate installation.

1. The Exit Loop provides a signal to open the gate when a vehicle enters the loop zone.

2. The Reversing Loop protects a vehicle in the loop zone from being contacted with the gate by overriding any close signal while the gate is open, and by reversing the gate if closing.

3. The Shadow Loop protects a vehicle in the loop zone from being contacted with the gate by overriding any close signal while the gate is in the full open position.

4'

4'

4'

4'

4'

4'

Approx.

10'

Road Surface

3/16" To 1/4"

Saw Slot

Sealant

Loop wires

Min 1"

30

4'

LOOP INSTALLATION

1. Layout the desired loop locations per the diagram.

The standard size chart below will give an approximate length of wire required for various loop dimensions and number of turns required.

CAUTION: The Loop wires and Lead-in wires must be a continuous piece of wire without splices. The amount of lead in wire required must be added to these lengths for total wire required. Only use wire intended for this type of application.

(Type XHHW insulation 16AWG)

NOTE: Buried steel from drains or other systems may affect functioning of the loop system. Check with the factory for advice on any special installations. (1-800-243-4476).

STANDARD LOOP LAYOUTS

FOR APPROX 36” HEIGHT DETECTION

LOOP SIZE # OF TURNS LOOP WIRE

LENGTH (FT)

4’X4’ 4 64’

4’ X 6’

4’ X 8’

4’ X 10’

4

3

3

80’

72’

84’

4’ X 12’

4’ X 14’

4’ X 16’

4’ X 18’

3

3

3

3

96’

108’

120’

132’

4’ X 20’

4’ X 22’

4’ X 24’

4’ X 26’

4’ X 28’

4’ X 30’

4’ X 32’

4’ X 34’

4’ X 36’

4’ X 38’

4’ X 40’

3

3

3

3

3

2

2

2

2

2

2

144’

156’

168’

180’

192’

136’

144’

152’

160’

168’

176’

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2. Cut the required groove as shown in the diagram below at the locations laid out in Step #1.

Loop Wire

(See Chart)

Lead In Wire

(Twisted At 6

Turns Per Foot)

1/2" Conduit

Conduit Cut

1" To 2"

32

3/16" To 1/4"

1" To 2"

3. Leaving enough wire for the LEAD IN, insert the specified number of turns of wire in the cut grooves.

(See chart).

CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the wire insulation during installation.

4. After completing the required number of loop turns, twist the ends together at the rate of 6 turns per foot to form the LEAD-IN.

5. Seal the LEAD-IN wire in the conduit to prevent moisture seepage into the conduit.

6. Fill over the loop wires in the groove with a recommended loop sealant. Contact your distributor for available sealants.

7. Mount the loop detector in the operator and connect the wire loop.

8. Connect loop detector to the control board as shown on the following page.

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EXIT LOOP CONNECTION

A B

BK WH

2 3 4 5

BL Y

V

OR

R

P

Not Used

REVERSING LOOP CONNECTION

GR

BR

GY

TO DRIVEWAY

LOOP

NOTE: TWIST LEADS APPOX.

6 TURNS PER FOOT.

A B 7 8 9 10

V

OR

R

P

Not Used

Y BL

BK

WH

GR

BR

GY

TO

DRIVEWAY

LOOP

NOTE: TWIST LEADS APPOX.

6 TURNS PER FOOT.

SHADOW LOOP CONNECTION

A B

BK

WH

7 8 9 10

Y BL

Red Wire From

Aux. Open Limit

V

OR

R

P

Not Used

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GR

BR

GY

TO

DRIVEWAY

LOOP

NOTE: TWIST LEADS APPOX.

6 TURNS PER FOOT.

SAFETY DEVICE CONNECTIONS

INHERENT OBSTRUCTION SENSING DEVICE:

NOTE: The gate MUST move smoothly and easily in manual operation before attempting this adjustment.

WARNING: TURN OFF POWER TO OPERATOR WHEN

MAKING ANY ADJUSTMENTS.

This unit is supplied with a current sensing system, which will stop the gate when it encounters an obstruction and then backs the gate off approximately 2 inches. If the gate is started again and a second encounter occurs before hitting a limit switch, the gate will stop and sound a warning signal. A constant pressure control will then be needed to start the gate. This sensing system has sensitivity adjustments located on the printed circuit board. The force required to activate the system must be adjusted in both OPEN and

CLOSE directions separately. Start at minimum and increase force setting until it is just over what is required to move the gate smoothly without any nuisance tripping.

WARNING: NEVER INCREASE FORCE SETTING TO MAKE UP

FOR A GATE THAT IS NOT MAINTAINED PROPERLY. THIS

WILL DESENSITIZE THE OPERATION OF THE SAFETY

SYSTEM.

SECONDARY OBSTRUCTION SENSING DEVICES

Another sensing device (Either a contact or a non-contact system) must be installed and connected to this unit to increase protection against entrapment per U/L requirements.

NOTE: All safety device contacts must be NORMALLY OPEN.

NOTE: 24 VAC power is available at marked terminals for devices that may require it ( i.e., photo eyes, wireless edges, etc).

CONTACT SENSOR INSTALLATION:

NOTE: When wireless sensors are installed it must be done so there is no signal interference.

NOTE: All hard wiring to safety edges must be installed so there is no threat of mechanical damage to wiring between components, when the gate is moving.

1. Install electric edge sensors in locations shown below.

NOTE: A separate pedestrian gate must be installed if there is no other entry access but the vehicular gate.

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CLOSE OPEN

OVERLOAD FORCE

MINIMUM MAXIMUM

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LOCATION OF

OVERLOAD FORCE

ADJUSTMENT

Horizontal

Electric Edge Mounted

On Outside Bottom

Of Gate

Electric Edge

Mounted On

Vertical Outside

Edge Of Gate

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Horizontal Electric

Edge Mounted

On Inside Bottom

Of Gate

2. Connect contact sensor edges to the control board as shown in the illustration below.

Outside Edge

11 12 13 14

Inside Edge

Vertical Edge

3. After sensors are mounted and electrically connected, turn on the power.

4. Test the close obstruction sensing system for proper operation, by depressing the vertical edge sensing strip while the operator is running closed.

NOTE: The operator should stop and reverse a short distance and then stop.

5. Run the operator to the open limit, and repeat step #3 for the outside horizontal edge.

6. Test the open obstruction sensing system by depressing the inside horizontal edge sensor while the gate is opening.

NOTE: The operator should repeat the STOP AND

REVERSE procedure.

NOTE: If an edge is activated twice or a second edge is activated before a limit is hit (full open or close) operator will stop and sound a warning horn. To reactivate system turn operator power switch off, then on.

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NON-CONTACT SENSOR INSTALLATION

1. Install photoelectric cell as close to the full open position and full closed position of gate as possible.

2. Photocells should be installed across the gate opening and behind the gate (as shown below) at least 10 inches above ground.

NOTE: A separate pedestrian gate must be installed if there is no other entry access but the vehicular gate.

Photo Electric Cell

( For Close Direction)

Photo Electric Cell

(For Open Direction)

Photo Electric Reflector

(Mount Past Gates Full

Open Position )

Photo Electric

Reflector (Mount

Past Gates Full

Close Position )

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3. Connect NON-CONTACT sensors to the control board as shown below.

NON CONTACT SENSOR CONNECTION

10 11 12 13 14 Reflector

Align With

Reflector

Align With

Reflector

Reflector

Close Photocell

Sensor

Open Photocell

Sensor

NOTE: Close photocell is connected to terminal #11 and terminal #14. Open photocell is connected to terminal #10 and terminal #14.

AFTER SENSORS ARE CONNECTED:

1. Turn on power.

2. Make sure the photo-beams are properly aligned per the manufacturer’s specifications.

3 . Test the CLOSE obstruction sensing system for proper operation, by blocking the beam across the gate opening while the gate is running closed.

NOTE: The gate should stop and reverse a short distance and then stop.

4. Run operator to close limit.

5. Test the OPEN obstruction sensing system by blocking the beam mounted at the back area of the gate while the gate is running open.

NOTE: The operator should repeat the stop and reverse procedure.

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PowerMaster

Limited 5 Year Warranty

PowerMaster warrants all gate operators to be free of defects in materials and workmanship for a period of Five (5) years from date of purchase. If any part is found to be defective during this period, new parts will be furnished free of charge. Failure of this product due to misuse, improper installation, alterations, vandalism, or lack of maintenance is not covered under this warranty, and voids any other implied warranties herein.

PowerMaster is not responsible for any labor charges incurred in connection with the installation of warranted parts.

In order to activate this warranty, the registration form on opposite page MUST be completed and returned within

THIRTY CALENDER DAYS FROM DATE OF PURCHASE

VIA CERTIFIED MAIL, fax (631-951-3934) or via email

[email protected]

If registration is not activated, a one year warranty will apply.

Model MSW

Date Installed____________

Serial # ________________

Installer’s Information

Company Name _____________________

Company Address ___________________

Company Address ___________________

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MAINTENANCE SUGGESTIONS

Periodically check all hardware (nuts, bolts, screws, etc) for tightness.

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Registration Information

Model MSW

Date Installed____________

Serial # ________________

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Address _______________

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Installer’s Information

Company Name _____________________________

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