Ghost Controls DTP1 Installation And Owner's Manual

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DTP1 GATE OPENER INSTALLATION AND OWNERS MANUAL

A 12V BATTERY IS REQUIRED TO OPERATE OPENER AND IS INCLUDED!

*If using solar you will need to add another 12V Battery to your Battery Box Kit.

WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including lead, which is known to the

State of California to cause cancer. For more information, go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov

5004019

2018-12 DTP1IM

CONTACT US:

1572 Capital Circle NW, Tallahassee, FL 32303 www.ghostcontrols.com

For sales, product information, or to locate a retailer near you:

Call: 850-558-5520

Monday through Friday: 8:00–5:00 EST

For installation assistance and technical support:

Call: 850-898-1411

Monday through Friday: 8:00–5:30 EST

Product information, technical article, and installation videos can be found at: myghostcontrols.force.com/Support/s or

Ghostcontrols.com/Support/Installation-Video

C O N T E N T S 3

Installation and Owners Manual

Warranty Registration

Operator Specifications

System Safety

System Overview

Installation Planning

Tools Needed

Included Parts

PULL-TO-OPEN INSTALLATION

Control Box Installation

Battery Installation

Connecting Arm to Control Box

Setup System Controller

Front Mount Gate Bracket Installation

Setting the Closed Limit

Powering the System AC

Powering the System Solar

Setting the Auto Close Feature

PUSH-TO-OPEN INSTALLATION

Control Box Installation

Battery Installation

Connecting Arm to Control Box

Setup System Controller

Front Mount Gate Bracket Installation

Setting the Open Limit

Powering the System AC

Powering the System Solar

Setting the Auto Close Feature

Troubleshooting

Connecting Optional Accessories

Manual Gate Operation

Accessories page 46 page 46 page 48 page 49 page 52 page 56 page 57 page 58 page 59 page 61 page 63 page 65 page 66 page 26 page 26 page 28 page 29 page 32 page 36 page 37 page 38 page 39 page 41 page 5 page 7 page 9 page 13 page 15 page 19 page 20 page 21

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BEFORE YOU BEGIN:

■ A 12 volt automotive/marine battery or Ghost Controls ABBT Battery Box Kit is required to power the operator.

■ Push-To-Open applications (gate that swings away from the property) will require the Ghost Controls push-to-open bracket kit (AXPO).

■ If charging your system with the AC transformer, you will need to purchase a 16 gauge stranded low voltage wire to connect the transformer to the gate operator control board. Up to 1,000 ft. of wire can be used.

■ For installations farther than 1,000 ft. from an AC power source, the Ghost Controls 10 Watt Solar Panel Kit (AXDP) can be used to charge the battery. Up to 30 Watts of solar power can be used.

CUSTOMIZING YOUR GATE:

Information on additional accessories shown below can be found on the accessory page 66 or visit www.ghostcontrols.com

INCLUDED IN DTP1 AND DEP2 KITS

ADDITIONAL ACCESSORIES

12V battery required and included

Opens gates up to 20 ft. or 1,000 lbs.

per gate leaf

Safety Placards

DTP1 or DEP2

Operator Arm

Wireless

Keypad (AXWK) used for exit of property

5 Button

Transmitter

(AXP1)

3 Button

Transmitter

(AXS1)

Low Voltage Wire

(AXLV)

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PROTECT YOUR INVESTMENT!

Get An Additional 6 Months Warranty when you register your product(s) at ghostcontrols.com.

WARRANTY

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. #: ___________________________

Ci ty : __________________________________________ State: _________________________ Zip: _______________

Ph one Number: ___________________________________ Email Address: _________________________________

It ems Purchased:

DTP1

DEP2

Where did you buy your gate opener system? (please include a copy of your receipt)

Type of gate you are using?

Chainlink Ornamental Tube Vinyl

Approximate Gate Weight:___________________ pounds per leaf

Approximate Gate Length:___________________ feet per leaf

Type of Application:

Farm Home Business

Item Serial Number:___________________ Item Serial Number: ___________________ Manufacturer Date:__________________

Did you purchase any accessories? (Please list below)

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S P E C I F I C A T I O N S 7

SPECIFICATIONS

DTP1 GATE OPERATOR KIT

SPECIFICATIONS

■ Compliance: The operator is system certified to be in compliance with UL325 Standard, 7th Edition

■ System Operating Voltage: 12 VDC

■ System Battery Type: Battery Box Kit (ABBT) included

■ System Current: 1-2 Amps is typical when active.

Standby is 20 milliamps

■ Operator Arm Maximum Stroke Distance: 23"

■ Maximum Gate Length: 20'

■

■ Maximum Operator Opening Range: 110 degrees

■

Operator Opening Speed: 90 degrees in approximately 15 seconds

Linear Actuator Operating Temperature: -5°F to 160°F

Max

1000 lbs.

900 lbs.

800 lbs.

700 lbs.

600 lbs.

500 lbs.

400 lbs.

350 lbs.

325 lbs.

300 lbs.

5' 6' 8' 10' 12' 14' 16' 18' 20'

DTP1 DTP1

DTP1

Maximum Gate

Length and

DTP1

Weight

DTP1

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9 S Y S T E M S A F E T Y

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:

I. Carefully read and follow all safety precautions, warnings, installation and operating instructions.

IX.

The control board for the gate operator system should be protected from unauthorized access inside the control box to prevent tampering or adjustments to its setting once installed. The control box is designed so that a padlock can be attached to keep the box securely closed. An accessory Clevis Pin (AXCL) is available for purchase to secure the operator(s) to the gate with a padlock.

II.

DO NOT ALLOW CHILDREN TO OPERATE

GATE CONTROLS. Do not allow children or pets to play near the gate opener system. Keep all gate control accessories such as remote transmitters, keypads, and push buttons out of reach of children and store in a secure area when not in use.

X. Keypads and push-buttons to activate the gate operator system must be a minimum of 10' away

IN DIRECT LINE OF SIGHT VISIBILITY TO

THE GATE so that the user can verify that any potential entrapment areas are clear of potential obstructions.

III . Understand how to disconnect the power and manually open the gate (beginning on page 65)

BEFORE you begin using the gate opener system.

If you are unsure of any of these steps, please contact GHOST CONTROLS ® Technical Support at

850-898-1411 or online at https://myghostcontrols.

force.com/Support/s .

XI.

The included warning signs must be attached to each side of the gate to alert the public of the automatic gate operator system. Please contact

GHOST CONTROLS ® Technical Support for replacement signs if yours become damaged.

XII.

While the gate is moving do not drive into the gate area to prevent entrapment and potential damage to your vehicle, gate, AND the gate opener system.

IV.

Disconnect the gate operator from the gate only when the gate is not in motion and the opener system is turned off.

XIII.

Do not attempt to “race the gate” by driving through the gate while it is opening or closing. This is extremely dangerous and can cause damage to your vehicle, gate, AND the gate opener system.

V. Moving gates can be dangerous. No one, including people or animals, should cross the path of a moving gate. Maintain a safe distance from moving parts and avoid any areas where hands or fingers could be pinched.

VI.

Become familiar with potential entrapment zones as shown below and avoid these areas when the gate is turned on.

XIV.

Maintain the gate and the gate opener system to make sure that the gate continues to swing freely and is level throughout the entire swing path.

The gate hinges should be lubricated regularly, the condition of the battery checked every few months, and all connections checked no less than an annual basis.

VII . The gate opener system must be installed only in applications that it is specifically designed for including: frequency of use, length, and weight of the gate.

XV.

In the event that you sell the gate opener system or your property with a system installed, please provide these instructions to the new owners. The most recent version of these instructions can be found on our support website at https://myghostcontrols.force.com/Support/s .

VIII.

Install the gate operator system on the inside of the property, gate, or fence line to prevent public access to it. Most applications are installed in a pullto-open configuration so that the gate opens into the property and away from any public roads.

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VEHICULAR GATE STANDARD

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

WARNING SIGNS

The included warning signs must be installed on both the inside and outside of the gate.

WARNING

1. Persons are to keep clear! The gate is able

to be moved without prior warning.

2. DO NOT let children operate the gare or

play in the gate area.

3. Persons are to operate the gate only when

the gate area is in sight and free of people

and obstructions.

4. Persons are to read the user’s manual and

safety instructions.

SWING GATE PROTECTION AND

ENTRAPMENT ZONES

As specified in Gate Operator Safety Standard, UL325

(30A 1.1) 7th 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:

TYPE A Inherent.

Number one above AND either of the following two options:

TYPE C Inherent force limiting.

TYPE B1 and B2 monitored contact and noncontact sensors.

If you have questions about compatibility of third party safety devices, please contact GHOST

CONTROLS ® technical support for assistance at https://myghostcontrols.force.com/Support/s.

Refer to the monitored photo eye instructions for proper placement of the sensors. Proper installation of these sensors is critical to avoid false tripping while gate is in motion and to reduce potential entrapment.

CAUTION

Extreme caution must be exercised when automatic gate opener system is in operation, regardless of which safety systems are installed and in use.

ALARM

Your GHOST CONTROLS ® Gate Operator system includes an audible alarm. This alarm will continue to sound for 5 minutes when two sequential obstructions are detected during gate travel per UL325 safety standards or until one of the following occurs:

■ The gate operator receives an intended signal from a hard wired entry/exit source such as a push button or a wired keypad. Note that wireless transmitters and wireless keypads cannot deactivate the alarm.

■ The gate operator system is powered off and then on again at the main power switch in the control box.

NOTE

The alarm may also be used as audio feedback for other modes of operation under normal operation.

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OPTIONALPHOTO BEAM

OPTIONAL PHOTO BEAM

Grey Indicates Potential

Entrapement Areas

OPTIONAL

PHOTO BEAM

OPTIONAL PHOTO BEAM

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.

All one zone

The leading edge of the gate in motion can easily cause injury to people, pets, or livestock, and will damage property including vehicles if it comes into contact with them.

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S Y S T E M O V E R V I E W 13

SYSTEM OVERVIEW

IMPORTANT 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. Following these directions is critical to a successful and safe operating environment.

This gate operator is only intended for use on gates intended for vehicular access and is not intended for pedestrian gate applications. Pedestrians must use a separate entrance.

The GHOST CONTROLS ® Automatic Gate Opener can be installed on a pull-to-open application with the items included in the kit. For push-to-open applications you will need to purchase the required Push-To-

Open (item AXPO) bracket kit from your local retailer or visit https://www.ghostcontrols.com/shop or contact

GHOST CONTROLS ® Sales at 850-558-5520 to purchase.

This GHOST CONTROLS ® Automatic Gate Opener features a patent-pending SafeForce ® power limiting feature that doesn’t require Photo Eyes for entrapment protection in most applications of a properly installed gate. During installation, you may instead choose to use external monitored safety devices such as non-contact photo eyes (item AXPE sold separately) and will need to enable this setting on the main system controller during setup.

The operator can be used on a variety of gate types, but CAN NOT BE USED ON SOLID OR WOOD

PANEL GATES. Solid panel gates have a higher resistance to wind and may result in damage to the automatic gate operator.

All GHOST CONTROLS ® Automatic Gate Operators include automatic reversing safety features that will make the gates stop and reverse direction within 2 seconds of encountering an obstruction. There is a manual setting on the main gate operator control board labeled

Force Setting that adjusts the sensitivity of this feature.

This GHOST CONTROLS ® Automatic Gate

Operator can be enhanced with additional GHOST

CONTROLS ® accessories such as our remote transmitters, keypads, and all other accessories, sold separately. (Accessories see page 66). The

GHOST CONTROLS ® technical support team is happy to assist in verifying compatibility of any products not offered by GHOST CONTROLS ® . For additional assistance, please contact GHOST CONTROLS ®

Technical support https://myghostcontrols.force.com/

Support/s or by calling 850-898-1411.

Check all local building codes and ordinances prior to installing this automatic gate operator system to make sure your planned installation is in compliance.

Your gate must be in good working condition before installation of the automatic gate operator system and meet the following criteria:

A. GATE CAN NOT USE WHEELS for support or

drag along the ground at any point in the opening

or closing cycle.

GATE SHOULD BE LEVEL, PLUMB, AND

MOVE FREELY IN BOTH DIRECTIONS

WHEN MINIMAL FORCE IS APPLIED IN

THE OPENING OR CLOSING DIRECTION.

Gate should NOT open uphill or downhill.

The vehicular entry gate system must be installed in a location that prevents entrapment by providing sufficient clearance between it and adjacent structures when opening and closing.

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10 . When planning a system that will allow entry from a busy road or highway, make sure the system is placed far enough from the road to prevent traffic congestion.

11 . Swing gate systems must not open into public access areas or into the road which could cause collision with a moving vehicle.

12 . Test the gate operator monthly. The gate MUST reverse on contact with a rigid object or stop when an object activates the non-contact sensors. After adjusting the force or the limit of travel, retest the gate operator. Failure to adjust and retest the gate operator properly can increase the risk of injury or death.

13 . SEPARATE PEDESTRIAN GATE IS REQUIRED!

14 . Single or dual gate operation based on the size of your opening, gate specifications, and operator system capacities.

A. Dual gate operations require trenching across the driveway so that the power cable for the secondary gate operator can be buried.

B. The power cable should always be enclosed in PVC conduit for protection, including when buried across the driveway in dual gate applications.

15 . Swing direction of gate(s). The image (shown in diagram below) indicates the more common “Pull-to-

Open” installation and the less common “Push-to-

Open” installation.

16 . Vehicle Sensors should NOT be used on properties that contain livestock or animals.

17 . SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

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INSTALLATION PLANNING

SITE PLANNING SITE

INSTALLATION VIDEO CAN BE FOUND AT GhostControls.com/Support/Installation-Video

PREPARE THE GATE

Proper installation, care, and ongoing maintenance of the gate is critical to increased usage life of the automatic gate operator system. The following items should be considered and addressed if needed PRIOR to installation of the automatic gate operator system:

The gate must swing freely throughout its entire range of motion (fully open to fully closed) remaining plumb and level. The gate should not swing uphill or downhill when opening or closing.

The gate must not drag on the ground at any point during its motion and MUST NOT BE SUPPORTED BY

ROLLERS OR WHEELS.

Extremely heavy gates that exceed 200 lbs in weight per leaf should be mounted with ball bearing hinges that include grease fittings.

The gate should be mounted to a very stable post or column that is secured in the ground with concrete. Securing the post with concrete reduces the twisting effect that the torque of the gate places on the mounting post/column when moving through its range of motion. Installation is not recommended on any post or column that is not installed in the ground with concrete.

The front mount of the gate operator should be attached to the gate securely. This may require modifications to the gate design or surface to maintain this secure mounting location.

The gate must be plumb, level, and swing freely with minimum effort in both the open and closed directions without hindrance.

LEVEL

CONCRETE THE POSTS

IN THE GROUND

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NOTE

Push-to-Open installations REQUIRE an accessory Push-to-Open bracket kit (AXPO).

Mounting location on gate and support post, column, or wall.

A. Wooden posts should be at least 6" x6" in size and set in concrete.

B. Metal round posts should be at least 3 " in diameter and set in concrete.

C. Metal square posts should be at least 4"x 4" in size and set in concrete.

D. Additional mounting bolts may be required if the included bolts are not at least 1 " longer than the diameter of the post.

Location and mounting point of control box and battery box. Arm cable length determines how far away from operator arm that you can mount the control box. THE ARM CABLE CANNOT BE SPLICED OR EXTENDED. PLEASE CALL

TECHNICAL SUPPORT (850-898-1411 M-F 8AM-5:30PM EASTERN TIME) IF YOU NEED TO EXTEND THE

LENGTH OF THE OPERATOR ARM CABLE(S).

Power source to charge the battery (Solar Power vs. AC Power via transformer)

A. Never use Solar Panels AND an AC transformer on a gate system at the same time or you will damage the main control board and void any warranty.

B. The AC transformer is designed for indoor use and must be protected in a weather resistant box (that meets code in your area) if it will be mounted outside.

10 . If choosing to use an AC transformer for the battery recharging power source, you should consider the distance from an outlet to your battery box.

A. No more than 1000 feet of low voltage wire may be used between the AC transformer and the gate operator system due to electrical losses. If your application exceeds 1000 feet in distance, you must use Solar Panels for your power source to recharge the batteries.

B. WIRE WILL NEED TO BE PURCHASED SEPARATELY. We offer and recommend 16 gauge

STRANDED, 2-CONDUCTOR low voltage wire.

C. The transformer should be on a circuit that is protected by a GFCI plug or breaker.

11 . If choosing to use a Solar Panel for the battery recharging power source, you should consider the distance from an outlet to your battery box.

A. No more than 100 feet of low voltage wire may be used between the Solar Panel and the control box due. If your application exceeds 100 feet in distance.

B. WIRE WILL NEED TO BE PURCHASED SEPARATELY. We offer and recommend 16 gauge

STRANDED, 2-CONDUCTOR low voltage wire.

C. Solar Panel should face south away from trees, and other obstructions that would inhibit getting full sun.

12 . How to exit the property and trigger opening operation of the gate (push button, remote transmitter, keypad, or vehicle exit wand).

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DETERMINE MOUNTING LOCATION ON GATE AND SUPPORT BAR

You must determine where to mount the gate operator vertically on your gate system. Your gate MUST HAVE A

HORIZONTAL BAR ON THE GATE TO MOUNT THE FRONT OF OPERATOR TO. Each gate is unqiue and Ghost

Controls does not provide this in the kit.

Top Mount

The following three options should be considered when planning your installation:

■ TOP MOUNTING — The gate operator is not recommended to be mounted to the top of the gate because the operator may cause twisting or flexing of the gate while in motion.

■ CENTER LINE MOUNTING — This is the most common and recommended method for mounting an operator to the gate system.

■ BOTTOM MOUNTING — The gate operator must be mounted high enough off of the ground so that it does not come in contact with standing or flowing water which will damage the system. This mounting location may cause undesirable twisting or flexing of the gate while in motion.

Center Mount

Bottom Mount

OPERATOR REAR MOUNT INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS

The GHOST CONTROLS ® Automatic Gate Operator system is designed for installation on rectangular, square, or round posts (for 3 " or 4 " round steel posts, we offer the AX3R AND AX4R ROUND POST ADAPTER ACCESSORIES) or columns. The rear bracket must be level and secured to the mounting post or column with bolts, nuts, and washers because this bracket will experience a tremendous amount of force during operation of the automatic gate operator. Proper positioning of the rear mounting bracket is critical because it determines:

■ Leverage and stability of the operator as it applies force to move the gate

■ Necessary clearance between the operator in both the closed and open positions

For PULL-TO-OPEN installations, PLEASE GO TO PAGE 21.

For PUSH-TO-OPEN installations, PLEASE GO TO PAGE 4 1 .

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TOOLS NEEDED

T O O L S N E E D E D 19

Corded/Cordless Drill

Standard or

Metric Wrenches

5/16" Drill Bit

7/32" Drill Bit

13/32" Drill Bit

(longer than diameter or thickness of post)

Level

Phillips Head

Screwdriver

Clamp

Wire Strippers/Cutters

Standard or Metric

Socket Set

Tape Measure

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INCLUDED PARTS IN KIT

Post and Rear Mount Hardware Gate and Front

Mount Hardware

Gate Mount Hardware

PBK6BA

Front Mount Hardware

Rear Mount Hardware

Estate Bracket (Qty 1)

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PULL TO OPEN INSTALLATION

OPERATOR ARM INSTALLATION

NOTE

Wheels cannot be used with any Ghost Controls opener system!

® gate

For gates weighing over 200 lbs. ball bearing hinges are recommended.

Operator is not for use on solid panel privacy gates.

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 in a PULL-TO-OPEN installation system to a standard metal tubular-style agricultural gate that swings into property.

FOR PUSH-TO-OPEN APPLICATIONS, PLEASE GO TO PUSH-TO-OPEN APPLICATION ON PAGE 41.

STEP 1.

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.

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STEP 2.

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. Bolt should then go through first pivot bracket, pivot spacer, second pivot bracket, and exit bottom hole of post bracket as shown below.

Fasten a M10 washer and M10 locknut on the end of the bolt. DO NOT overtighten the nut because the post bracket may need to be adjusted later.

Exploded

Assembled

STEP 3.

Clamp post bracket to post for alignment.

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 CENTER LINE on the post.

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NOTE

For round wooden post installations we recommend notching the wooden post for proper installation of the post bracket.

Follow the diagram for proper notching of a round post.

For round steel posts, we offer the AX3R AND AX4R round post adapter accessories (sold separately).

4-3/8" Width

(4" minimum)

4.5" Height

THIS SPACE LEFT BLANK

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STEP 4.

Verifying minimum of 4˝ Gate Clearance and finishing rear post mount bracket assembly.

If the clearance is less than 4˝ , you will need to adjust the pivot brackets so that you have at least 4˝ of clearance.

Once the clearances are correct, place the secondary bolt into the pivot bracket as shown. Insert the M10x1.5x75mm bolt and M10 washer through the post bracket hole, then first pivot bracket, pivot spacer, second pivot bracket, and exit out bottom hole of post bracket as shown below. Fasten a M10 washer and M10 locknut on the end of the bolt. Finish by tightening both bolts on post bracket.

>4.0

Adjust position as necessary

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STEP 5.

Drilling rear post bracket holes and bolting.

A. With the post bracket still clamped to post, mark the center of the bracket slots. Remove the bracket.

B .

You will need a 13/32˝ 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 large enough and all aligned.

C. Insert (1) M-10-175mm bolt, and (1) flat washer through the rear post bracket hole on the post and secure on backside with (1) flat washer and (1) M10 locknut as shown and loosely tighten to secure the rear bracket to the post. Repeat this 3 more times for the other bolts. Once all 4 bolts are in place, with the bracket aligned with the bolts in the center of the slots, firmly tighten all four bolts.

STEP 6.

Install rear of operator on rear post mount.

Insert clevis pin, nylon spacer and clevis hairpin as shown below to secure the rear of the operator to the post.

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INSTALLING THE CONTROL BOX AND BATTERY BOX FOR

YOUR PULL-TO-OPEN SYSTEM

STEP 7.

Determine the mounting location for the control and battery box. The battery and control box must be located within 4 feet of each other. Then install.

NOTE

Mount the control and battery 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.

A. Pre-drill (4) holes (7/32˝ drill bit) in backside of control and battery box, and through the fencing where you will be securing the control and battery box to.

Control Box Battery Box

B. Now use the (4) supplied phillips screws for both boxes to mount the control and battery box to the fence.

C. Make sure the on/off switch on the bottom of control box is in the off position.

CONNECTING AND INSTALLING THE BATTERY BOX AND

BATTERY HARNESS

STEP 8.

Insert battery harness through strain relief in control box and attach to the control board.

A. Route the battery harness cable through 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 diagram next page.

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Strain Relief

B. Connect the terminal leads of the battery harness to your battery.

IMPORTANT

SYSTEM WILL NOT OPERATE WITHOUT BATTERY INSTALLED AND CONNECTED AT ALL TIMES. IF USING

SOLAR YOU WILL NEED TO HAVE TWO 12V BATTERIES.

Connect the battery harness from the control box to the battery.

Make sure RED WIRE CONNECTS TO BATTERY’S (+) TERMINAL. (CONNECT FIRST)

Make sure the BLACK WIRE CONNECTS TO BATTERY’S (-) TERMINAL.

IF USING THE ABBT BATTERY BOX ON A SOLAR INSTALLATION , WE RECOMMEND TWO BATTERIES BE

USED FOR EXTRA STORAGE CAPACITY.

2ND BATTERY COMPARTMENT

FOR SOLAR APPLICATIONS

2 BATTERIES REQUIRED

(ABBT) BATTERY BOX KIT

INCLUDES 1 BATTERY, WILL HOLD 2 BATTERIES

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CONNECTING OPERATOR ARM TO CONTROL BOX

STEP 9.

Insert the operator cable into the control box.

A. Route the operator cable through the same strain relief as the battery harness cable and into the control box.

B. Connect the operator wires to the control board. Find the 1st operator screw terminal on control board and insert the red, black, green and white wires (left to right) into the matching color coded terminals and tighten each of the screws so that the wires do not come loose and fall out.

C. Make sure wires are not inserted too far into the terminal slots and that the wire insulation is not interfering with contact to the system control board.

D. Tighten strain relief nuts on the control box to close the seals around the wires.

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PREPARING THE GATE SYSTEM CONTROLLER

The gate system control board provides one convenient place to make all of your system connections and to change any settings that you desire to personalize how your automatic gate opener system operates at your home or property. This main board (shown below) is located inside of the control box of your system and will be referred to in detail through the next few sections. Because this control box may be mounted within reach of children or potential vandals, we offer and recommend an operator lock security kit (AX2L) as an accessory to safely lock this box in the closed position to prevent tampering. NOTE:

BEFORE PROCEEDING MAKE SURE THE ON/OFF SWITCH ON BOTTOM OF CONTROL BOX IS IN THE

OFF POSITION.

STEP 10.

Check the system DIP switch settings and verify in the correct positions as shown.

DIP Switch # OFF Position

 Factory Default:

Pull-To-Open

 Warning Disabled

 Factory Default:

SafeForce ® Mode

 Factory Default:

Delay Open 2nd Arm

ON Position

 Push-To-Open

 Factory Default: Warning Enabled

 Monitored External Safety Devices Mode

 Simultaneous Open

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A. 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.

B. DIP #1 OPEN DIRECTION. The opening direction of the gate operator is determined by DIP#1.

DIP Switch # OFF Position

Pull-To-Open (Factory

Default): Gate is pulled to open into your property.

ON Position

Push-To-Open Installation: Gate is pushed to open away from your property.

C. DIP #2 ALARM WARNING. The warning alarm is determined by DIP#2.

DIP Switch # OFF Position

2 Warning Disabled:

AUTOCLOSE and initial gate movement alarm warning is disabled. This does not disable the alarm warning for consecutive obstruction as required by

UL325 safety standard.

ON Position

Warning Enabled (Factory Default): AUTOCLOSE and initial gate movement warning is enabled.

D. DIP #3 MONITORED SAFETY DEVICES. The mode of the monitored safety setting for the system is determined by DIP#3. When using monitored external safety devices (such as monitored photo eyes), move

DIP Switch #3 to monitored safety mode.

UNIT WILL NOT OPERATE IN MONITORED SAFETY MODE WITHOUT MONITORED EXTERNAL SAFETY

DEVICES PRESENT, CONNECTED, AND POWERED ON.

DIP Switch # OFF Position

3 Patent-pending SafeForce®

Mode (Factory Default): Force output is limited to ensure safe operation as specified by Type

C in UL325 requirement.

ON Position

Monitored Safety Mode: Monitored safety devices required /

Compatible GHOST CONTROLS ® safety devices only. Monitored safety devices must be present and operate properly as specified by

Type B1 or B2 in UL325 requirement. See monitored safety device connection in the monitored photo eye instructions manual for more details.

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E. 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 Delay Open (Factory Default):

FIRST arm will open before the

SECOND arm.

ON Position

Simultaneous Open: Both the FIRST arm and the SECOND arm will simultaneously OPEN.

If Gate Lock is installed, the system will ignore this DIP switch setting and default to delay open on the SECOND arm.

TURN CONTROL BOX ON. YOU SHOULD HEAR A SERIES OF BEEPS AS THE SYSTEM

IS TURNED ON

STEP 11. Locate the jog buttons at the top right of control box to test the arm and connections.

ARM EXTENDED

OUT 3-4 INCHES

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STEP 12. The arm has an internal limit switch that is fixed and is not adjustable. The arm in the fully retracted position will determine the OPEN position of the gate.

Use the remote transmitter to fully retract the arm. The arm will stop on its own.

ARM FULLY

RETRACTED

TURN THE CONTROL BOX OFF

STEP 13. Attach the front mount bracket to the operator. The gate must remain in the desired open position.

OPEN THE GATE TO THE DESIRED 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 through the gate bracket.

NOTE

ALTERNATE TUBE GATE BRACKETS FOR MOUNTING TUBULAR GATES. (NOT FOR USE WITH FLAT PANEL

GATES) see below image. Tube brackets (AXTB) sold separately.

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STEP 14. Attach the FRONT MOUNT AND ESTATE BRACKET to the gate. The gate must

remain in the desired open position.

OPEN THE GATE TO THE DESIRED OPEN POSITION

A. 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.

WARNING

Mark center location of outermost hole

Center-punch location for drilling outermost hole

Outermost hole has been drilled

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B. Install the front mount gate bracket and estate bracket on the gate by aligning the outermost hole of both brackets and inserting (1) M8 x 65mm flat washer, and (1) M8 nylon locknut through both the estate and front mount bracket, as show below. Tighten to secure the brackets to the gate. MAKE SURE GATE IS STILL

IN OPEN POSITION (arm must be fully retracted).

Front Mount Bracket

Estate Bracket install on backside of gate

C. Disconnect operator from gate bracket and swing away from the gate.

Remove the clevis pin, hair pin, and front spacer.

D. Assemble clevis pin, front spacer and hair pin to operator to prevent loss.

Temporarily assemble cotter pin, hair pin, and front spacer into front mount

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E. Now you can mark and drill the inner most hole on the front mount bracket, shown below.

Mark and drill center location of innermost hole

F. Align the innermost hole of the estate and front mount brackets and insert (1) M8 x 65mm flat washer, and (1) M8 nylon locknut through both holes and tighten to secure the bracket to the gate. YOUR FRONT

MOUNT AND ESTATE BRACKET SHOULD NOW BE ATTACHED AND SECURED TO THE GATE.

G. Align and attach arm of operator to the secured front mount bracket, as shown below. Make sure all parts installed during installation are tightened down.

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PROGRAMMING THE CLOSED LIMIT FOR A PULL-TO-

OPEN INSTALLATION

This is the most common installation. The CLOSED limit is when the operator is extended and the gate is in the closed position.

IMPORTANT

ONLY THE OPERATOR ARMS’ EXTENDED LIMIT IS ADJUSTABLE AND CAN BE SET WITH THE CONTROL

BOARD. THE ARMS’ RETRACTED POSITION IS FIXED AND IS NOT ELECTRONICALLY ADJUSTABLE.

THE OPEN POSITION IS SET BY HARDWARE MOUNTING ONLY. Please refer to the hardware installation to make sure the retracted position is properly set/installed.

Installation Type

Pull-To-Open

Retracted Position

Gate at the fully OPEN position (not electronically adjustable)

Extended Position

Gate at the CLOSED position (electronically adjustable)

TURN THE CONTROL BOX ON

STEP 15.

Setting the closed limit

A. Press and hold the JOG CLOSE button on the gate system control board until the gate reaches the desired closed position. The gate can move only if pressure is maintained. Releasing the JOG button will stop the gate immediately.

B. Both JOG OPEN or JOG CLOSE buttons are needed to ‘fine’ tune your desired CLOSED position.

STEP 16.

Press and hold the 1st set limit button on the control panel until it beeps, then release

STEP 17.

Press the transmitter button to activate the gate and let the gate open fully. You should

hear a single beep.

When the gate reaches its OPEN position, the control board will sound a single beep, confirming the CLOSED limit has been set.

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A. Confirm the newly programmed CLOSED limit by pressing the remote transmitter button to activate the gate and confirm the closed position has been set correctly. This limit is stored and remembered even when all of the power sources are removed.

B. Repeat STEPS 16-18 if needed to change your desired CLOSED position.

C. Test your system with the remote transmitter to make sure it opens and closes without errors.

POWERING THE SYSTEM WITH THE AC TRANSFORMER

NOTE

DO NOT USE THE AC TRANSFORMER AND SOLAR POWER AT THE SAME TIME!

STEP 18.

Route the AC transformer cable into the control box.

A. When wiring the AC Transformer you will need to insert the AC wires into the 18VAC TRSFMR SCREW

TERMINALS which are located on the PWR INPUT section of the main control board. Once inserted then tighten each screw so that the wires do not come loose and fall out. The transformer is not polarity sensitive so either wire can go to either transformer terminal. Do not plug in the transformer during this step.

DO NOT PLUG IN THE AC

TRANSFORMER DURING THIS STEP.

DO NOT USE this terminal if using AC Transformer

Black

Red

Operator Arm

Battery Harness

B. Connect AC Transformer to outdoor outlet. Make sure you connect AC Transformer wires to control board prior to plugging in AC Transformer into weatherproof outdoor outlet.

C. Check that green LED (Power status) on top center of control board is on. This indicates that the battery is being charged.

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POWERING THE SYSTEM WITH SOLAR

STEP 19.

Adding a solar panel (optional) to the control box.

A. When wiring a Solar Panel you will need to insert the solar wires into the SOLAR SCREW TERMINALS which are located on the PWR INPUT section of the main control board. Once inserted then tighten each screw so that the wires do not come loose and fall out. Please refer to diagram below. DO NOT CONNECT

AC TRANSFORMER IF USING SOLAR POWER.

Operator Arm

Battery Harness

Black

Red

DO NOT USE this terminal if using Solar Panel

C. Check the chart shown for number of hours of direct sunlight available for solar applications.

D. Determine the number of expected winter cycles for a single gate using solar power by reviewing the 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.

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SETTING AUTOCLOSE TIME ON YOUR GATE

The AUTOCLOSE TIME setting determines how long the gate will remain open each time it operates before automatically closing. The factory default setting is off which requires the user to push either a remote transmitter button, keypad code, or push-button to close the gate.

NOTE

The AUTOCLOSE time period begins once the gate has reached its open limit.

Minimum AUTOCLOSE Time Period

6 Seconds

Maximum AUTOCLOSE Time Period

60 Minutes. If longer time is needed, you should enable

PartyMode or Disable AUTOCLOSE.

A. Press and hold the SET AUTOCLOSE TIME button until it beeps.

B. Release the button and start counting the blinks or watching a clock until the desired AUTOCLOSE time has been reached. (the led will blink once a second)

C. Press and release the SET AUTOCLOSE TIME set from 6 seconds to 60 minutes.

button. The alarm will sound. AUTOCLOSE time can be

D. The AUTOCLOSE feature is now enabled.

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CANCELLING AUTOCLOSE TIME ON YOUR GATE

NOTE

Canceling AUTOCLOSE can only be performed when the gate opener is idle.

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 AUTOCLOSE feature.

A. Press and hold the SET AUTOCLOSE TIME button until it beeps.

B. Release the SET AUTOCLOSE TIME ing at the rate of 1 blink per second button. The LED next to the AUTOCLOSE button will start blink-

C. Within 5 seconds, press and release the feature.

SET AUTOCLOSE TIME button to disable the AUTOCLOSE

D. The AUTOCLOSE feature is now disabled until you enable it with a new setting. IF THE AUTOCLOSE LED

IS STILL ON, THE AUTOCLOSE HAS NOT BEEN DISABLED.

AUTOCLOSE LED INDICATOR

The AUTOCLOSE LED indicates which mode the gate system controller is currently in. Note, that this LED will turn OFF after one minute of inactivity to conserve system power.

LED Solid On LED Blinking On & Off

AUTOCLOSE is enabled

AUTOCLOSE is enabled but temporarily suspended because PartyMode has been activated. Disabling

PartyMode will turn the LED back to a Solid On.

LED Off

Assuming system has been active within the last minute, this indicates that

AUTOCLOSE is disabled.

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PUSH TO OPEN INSTALLATION

OPERATOR ARM INSTALLATION

NOTE

Wheels cannot be used with any Ghost Controls opener system!

® gate

For gates weighing over 200 lbs. ball bearing hinges are recommended.

Operator is not for use on solid panel privacy gates.

PUSH-TO-OPEN: GATE SWINGS TO OPEN OUTSIDE PROPERTY

The dimensions and step-by-step instructions that follow are for mounting the GHOST CONTROLS need to make sure you purchase the Push-To-Open Bracket Kit (AXPO) before you start installing.

® Gate Operator

PUSH-TO-OPEN installation system to a standard metal tubular-style agricultural fence that swings into property. You will

FOR PULL-TO-OPEN APPLICATIONS, PLEASE SEE PULL-TO-OPEN APPLICATION ON PAGE 21.

STEP 1.

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.

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STEP 2.

Post bracket pre-assembly.

YOU WILL NEED TO MAKE SURE YOU PURCHASE THE PUSH-TO-OPEN BRACKET KIT (AXPO) BEFORE

YOU START THIS STEP

Insert the M10x1.5x75mm bolt and M10 washer through the hole that is closest to the post on the post bracket. Bolt should then go through first push-to-open bracket, pivot spacer, second push-to-open bracket, and exit bottom hole of post bracket as shown. Fasten a M10 washer and M10 locknut on the end of the bolt.

DO NOT overtighten the nuts because the Push-To-Open brackets may need to be adjusted later.

EXPLODED COMPLETED ASSEMBLY

M10 X 1.5 X 75MM BOLT

PUSH-TO-OPEN

BRACKET M10 WASHER

NYLON PIVOT SPACER

PUSH-TO-OPEN

BRACKET

M10 WASHER

M10 LOCKNUT

POST

BRACKET

STEP 3.

Clamp post bracket to post for alignment.

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 CENTER LINE on the post.

Align bracket flush with edge of post.

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NOTE

For round wooden post installations we recommend notching the wooden post for proper installation of the post bracket.

Follow the diagram below for proper notching of a round post.

For round steel posts, we offer the AX3R AND AX4R round post adpater accessories (sold separately).

4-3/8" Width

(4" minimum)

4.5" Height

THIS SPACE LEFT BLANK

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STEP 4.

Verifying minimum of 4˝ gate clearance and finishing rear post mount bracket assembly.

If the clearance is less than 4˝ , you will need to adjust the pivot brackets so that you have at least 4˝ of clearance.

Once the clearances are correct, place the secondary bolt into the post bracket as shown. Insert the M10x1.5x

75mm bolt and M10 washer through the post bracket hole, then first push-to-open bracket, pivot spacer, second push-to-open bracket, and exit out bottom hole of post bracket as shown below. Fasten a M10 washer and M10 locknut on the end of the bolt. Finish by tightening both bolts on post bracket.

>4.0

Adjust position as necessary

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STEP 5.

Drilling rear post bracket holes and bolting.

A. With the post bracket still clamped to post, mark the center of the bracket slots. Remove the bracket.

B .

You will need a 13/32˝ 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 large enough and all aligned.

STEP 6.

Install rear of operator on rear post mount.

Insert clevis pin, nylon spacer, and clevis hairpin as shown below to secure the rear of the operator to the post.

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INSTALLING THE CONTROL BOX AND BATTERY BOX FOR

YOUR PULL-TO-OPEN SYSTEM

STEP 7.

Determine the mounting location for the control and battery box. The battery and control box must be located within 4 feet of each other. Then install.

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.

A. Pre-drill (4) holes (7/32˝ drill bit) in backside of control and battery box, and through the fencing where you will be securing the control and battery box to.

Control Box Battery Box

B. Now use the (4) supplied phillips screws for both boxes to mount the control and battery box to the fence.

C. Make sure the on/off switch on the bottom of control box is in the off position.

CONNECTING AND INSTALLING THE BATTERY AND

BATTERY HARNESS

STEP 8.

Insert battery harness through strain relief in control box and attach to the control board.

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Strain Relief

B. Connect the terminal leads of the battery harness to your battery.

IMPORTANT

YOU NEED A 12V DEEP MARINE/AUTOMOTIVE BATTERY OR THE ABBT BATTERY BOX KIT.

SYSTEM WILL NOT OPERATE WITHOUT BATTERY INSTALLED AND CONNECTED AT ALL TIMES.

Connect the battery harness from the control box to the battery. Make sure to connect the red wire lead to the positive (+) terminal, and connect the black wire lead to the negative (–) terminal.

Make sure RED WIRE CONNECTS TO BATTERY’S (+) TERMINAL. (CONNECT FIRST)

Make sure the BLACK WIRE CONNECTS TO BATTERY’S (-) TERMINAL.

IF USING THE ABBT BATTERY BOX ON A SOLAR INSTALLATION , WE RECOMMEND TWO BATTERIES BE

USED FOR EXTRA STORAGE CAPACITY.

2ND BATTERY COMPARTMENT

FOR SOLAR APPLICATIONS

2 BATTERIES REQUIRED

(ABBT) BATTERY BOX KIT

INCLUDES 1 BATTERY, WILL HOLD 2 BATTERIES

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CONNECTING OPERATOR ARM TO CONTROL BOX

STEP 9.

Insert the operator cable into the control box.

A. Route the operator cable through the same strain relief as the battery harness cable and into the control box.

C. Make sure wires are not inserted too far into the terminal slots and that the wire insulation is not interfering with contact to the system control board.

D. Tighten strain relief nuts on the control box to close the seals around the wires.

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PREPARING THE GATE SYSTEM CONTROLLER

BEFORE PROCEEDING MAKE SURE THE ON/OFF SWITCH ON BOTTOM OF CONTROL BOX IS IN THE

OFF POSITION.

STEP 10.

Check the system DIP switch settings and verify in the correct positions as shown.

DIP Switch # OFF Position

 Factory Default:

Pull-To-Open

 Warning Disabled

 Factory Default:

SafeForce ® Mode

 Factory Default:

Delay Open 2nd Arm

ON Position

 Push-To-Open

 Factory Default: Warning Enabled

 Monitored External Safety Devices Mode

 Simultaneous Open

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A. 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.

B. DIP #1 OPEN DIRECTION. The opening direction of the gate operator is determined by DIP#1.

DIP Switch # OFF Position ON Position

Pull-To-Open (Factor y

Default): Gate is pulled to open into your property.

Push-To-Open Installation: Gate is pushed to open away from your property.

C. DIP #2 ALARM WARNING. The warning alarm is determined by DIP#2.

DIP Switch # OFF Position

2 Warning Disabled:

AUTOCLOSE and initial gate movement alarm warning is disabled. This does not disable the alarm warning for consecutive obstruction as required by

UL325 safety standard.

ON Position

Warning Enabled (Factory Default): AUTOCLOSE and initial gate movement warning is enabled.

D. DIP #3 MONITORED SAFETY DEVICES. The mode of the monitored safety setting for the system is determined by DIP#3. When using monitored external safety devices (such as monitored photo eyes), move

DIP Switch #3 to monitored safety mode.

UNIT WILL NOT OPERATE IN MONITORED SAFETY MODE WITHOUT MONITORED EXTERNAL SAFETY

DEVICES PRESENT, CONNECTED, AND POWERED ON.

DIP Switch # OFF Position

3 Patent-pending SafeForce®

Mode (Factory Default): Force output is limited to ensure safe operation as specified by Type

C in UL325 requirement.

ON Position

Monitored Safety Mode: Monitored safety devices required /

Compatible GHOST CONTROLS ® safety devices only. Monitored safety devices must be present and operate properly as specified by

Type B1 or B2 in UL325 requirement. See monitored safety device connection in the monitored photo eye instructions manual for more details.

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NOTE

The SECOND arm will always CLOSE first before the FIRST arm.

DIP Switch # OFF Position

ON Position

Delay Open (Factory Default):

FIRST arm will open before the

SECOND arm.

Simultaneous Open: Both the FIRST arm and the SECOND arm will simultaneously OPEN.

If Gate Lock is installed, the system will ignore this DIP switch setting and default to delay open on the SECOND arm.

TURN CONTROL BOX ON. YOU SHOULD HEAR A SERIES OF BEEPS AS THE SYSTEM

IS TURNED ON

STEP 11. Locate the jog buttons at the top right of control box to test the arm and connections.

ARM EXTENDED

OUT 3-4 INCHES

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STEP 12. The arm has an internal limit switch that is fixed and is not adjustable. The arm when in the

fully retracted position will determine the CLOSED position of the gate.

Use the remote transmitter to fully retract the arm. The arm will stop on its own.

ARM FULLY

RETRACTED

TURN THE CONTROL BOX OFF

STEP 13. Attach front mount bracket to the operator. The gate must remain in the desired closed

position.

CLOSE THE GATE TO THE DESIRED CLOSED 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 through the gate bracket.

NOTE

ALTERNATE TUBE GATE BRACKETS FOR MOUNTING TUBULAR GATES. (NOT FOR USE WITH FLAT PANEL

GATES) see below image. Tube brackets (AXTB) sold separately.

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STEP 14. Attach the FRONT MOUNT AND ESTATE BRACKET to gate. The gate must remain

in the desired closed position

CLOSE THE GATE TO THE DESIRED CLOSED POSITION

A. 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

Mark center location of outermost hole

Center-punch location for drilling outermost hole

Outermost hole has been drilled

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B. Install the front mount gate bracket and estate bracket on the gate by aligning the outermost hole and inserting (1) M8 x 65mm flat washer, and (1) M8 nylon locknut through gate and front mount bracket, as show below. Tighten to secure the brackets to the gate. MAKE SURE GATE IS STILL IN CLOSED POSITION

(arm must be fully retracted).

Estate Bracket install on backside of gate

Front Mount Bracket

C. Disconnect operator from gate bracket and swing away from the gate.

Remove the clevis pin, hair pin, and front spacer.

D. Assemble clevis pin, front spacer and hair pin to operator to prevent loss.

Remove the clevis pin, hair pin, and front spacer.

E. Now you can mark and drill the inner most hole on the front mount bracket, shown below.

Mark and drill the center location of the innermost hole for the Gate Bracket

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MOUNT AND ESTATE BRACKET SHOULD NOW BE ATTACHED AND SECURED TO THE GATE.

G. Align and attach arm of operator to the secured front mount bracket, as shown below. Make sure all parts installed during installation are tightened down.

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PROGRAMMING THE OPEN LIMIT FOR A PUSH-TO-OPEN

INSTALLATION

The OPEN limit is when the operator is extended and the gate is in the closed position.

IMPORTANT

ONLY THE OPERATOR ARMS’ EXTENDED LIMIT IS ADJUSTABLE AND CAN BE SET WITH THE CONTROL

BOARD. THE ARMS’ RETRACTED POSITION IS FIXED AND IS NOT ELECTRONICALLY ADJUSTABLE.

THE CLOSED POSITION IS SET BY HARDWARE MOUNTING ONLY. Please refer to the hardware installation to make sure the retracted position is properly set/installed.

Installation Type

Push-To-Open

Retracted Position

Gate at the fully CLOSED position (not electronically adjustable)

Extended Position

Gate at the OPEN position (electronically adjustable)

TURN THE CONTROL BOX ON

STEP 15.

Setting the open limit.

A. Press and hold the JOG OPEN buttons on the gate system control board until the gate reaches the desired OPEN position. The gate can move only if pressure is maintained. Releasing the JOG button will stop the gate immediately.

B. Both JOG OPEN or JOG CLOSE buttons are needed to ‘fine’ tune your

desired OPEN position.

STEP 16.

Press and hold the 1st set limit button on the control panel until it beeps, then release.

STEP 17.

Press the transmitter button to activate the gate and let the gate close fully. you should hear a single beep.

When the gate reaches its CLOSED position, the control board will sound a single beep, confirming the CLOSED limit has been set.

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A. Confirm the newly programmed OPEN limit by pressing the remote transmitter button to activate the gate and confirm the closed position has been set correctly. This limit is stored and remembered even when all of the power sources are removed.

B. Repeat STEPS 16-18 if needed to change your desired OPEN position.

C. Test your system with the remote transmitter to make sure it opens and closes without errors.

POWERING THE SYSTEM WITH THE AC TRANSFORMER

NOTE

DO NOT USE THE AC TRANSFORMER AND SOLAR POWER AT THE SAME TIME!

STEP 18.

Route the AC transformer cable into the control box.

A. When wiring the AC Transformer you will need to insert the AC wires into the 18VAC TRSFMR SCREW

DO NOT PLUG IN THE AC

TRANSFORMER DURING THIS STEP.

DO NOT USE this terminal if using AC Transformer

Black

Red

Operator Arm

Battery Harness

B. Connect AC Transformer to outdoor outlet. Make sure you connect AC Transformer wires to control board prior to plugging in AC Transformer into weatherproof outdoor outlet.

C. Check that green LED (Power status) on top center of control board is on. This indicates that the battery is being charged.

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POWERING THE SYSTEM WITH SOLAR

STEP 19.

Adding a solar panel (optional) to the control box.

A. When wiring a Solar Panel you will need to insert the two solar wires into the SOLAR SCREW TERMINALS which are located on the PWR INPUT section of the main control board. Once inserted then tighten each screw so that the wires do not come loose and fall out. Please refer to diagram below. DO NOT CONNECT

AC TRANSFORMER IF USING SOLAR POWER.

Operator Arm

Battery Harness

Black

Red

DO NOT USE this terminal if using Solar Panel

C. Check the chart shown for number of hours of direct sunlight available for solar applications.

D. Determine the number of expected winter cycles for a single gate using solar power by reviewing the 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.

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SETTING AUTOCLOSE TIME ON YOUR GATE

NOTE

The AUTOCLOSE time period begins once the gate has reached its open limit.

Minimum AUTOCLOSE Time Period

6 Seconds

Maximum AUTOCLOSE Time Period

60 Minutes. If longer time is needed, you should enable

PartyMode or Disable AUTOCLOSE.

A. Press and hold the SET AUTOCLOSE TIME button until it beeps.

B. Release the button and start counting the blinks or watching a clock until the desired AUTOCLOSE time has been reached. (the led will blink once a second)

C. Press and release the SET AUTOCLOSE TIME set from 6 seconds to 60 minutes.

button. The alarm will sound. AUTOCLOSE time can be

D. The AUTOCLOSE feature is now enabled.

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CANCELLING AUTOCLOSE TIME ON YOUR GATE

NOTE

Canceling AUTOCLOSE can only be performed when the gate opener is idle.

A. Press and hold the SET AUTOCLOSE TIME button until it beeps.

B. Release the SET AUTOCLOSE TIME ing at the rate of 1 blink per second button. The LED next to the AUTOCLOSE button will start blink-

C. Within 5 seconds, press and release the feature.

SET AUTOCLOSE TIME button to disable the AUTOCLOSE

D. The AUTOCLOSE feature is now disabled until you enable it with a new setting. IF THE AUTOCLOSE LED

IS STILL ON, THE AUTOCLOSE HAS NOT BEEN DISABLED.

AUTOCLOSE LED INDICATOR

The AUTOCLOSE LED indicates which mode the gate system controller is currently in. Note, that this LED will turn OFF after one minute of inactivity to conserve system power.

LED Solid On LED Blinking On & Off

AUTOCLOSE is enabled

AUTOCLOSE is enabled but temporarily suspended because PartyMode has been activated. Disabling

PartyMode will turn the LED back to a Solid On.

LED Off

Assuming system has been active within the last minute, this indicates that AUTOCLOSE is disabled.

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

FOR HELPFUL VIDEOS VISIT: GHOSTCONTROLS.FORCE.COM/SUPPORT/S/.

LEARN NEW REMOTE

2018-08

DO NOT USE this procedure if you already have a remote that operates the gate and just want to add an additional remote. If you want to add an additional remote, please refer to the remote manual for adding additional remote for your system.

1. Press and hold the ‘LEARN XMTR’ remote is now learned.

until the alarm sounds and the yellow LED stays ON. Release the button.

2. Press and hold the desired remote button on the transmitter (within 10 seconds) until the alarm sounds or the gate is moving. The new

AUTOCLOSE

Enable and Set AutoClose Time:

1. Press and hold ‘SET AUTOCLOSE TIME’ push button until the alarm sounds and the GREEN LED stays lit.

2. Release the button. The GREEN LED will start blinking at the rate of 1 blink per second.

3. Count the desired time for AUTOCLOSE (Range: 6 seconds to 60 minutes) using the GREEN LED.

4. Press and release the "SET AUTOCLOSE TIME" button again when the desired time is reached.

5. If AUTOCLOSE is enabled, the GREEN LED will remain ON.

Disable AutoClose:

1. Press and hold "SET AUTOCLOSE TIME" push button until the alarm sounds and the GREEN LED stays On. Release the button.

2. Press the ‘SET AUTOCLOSE TIME’ button again within 5 seconds to disable AUTOCLOSE.

SETTING THE EXTENDED LIMIT (2nd is Applicable only if you have second arm)

Setting the CLOSED Limit (PULL-TO-OPEN Installation):

1. Move the gate to the desired CLOSED position using the remote or the 1 st

The JOG buttons can be used as ‘fine’ adjustment of the CLOSED limit.

2. Press and hold the 1 st SET/ 2 nd

Set/2 nd SET JOG CLOSE or JOG OPEN buttons.

SET button until the alarm sounds, then release the button.

3. Press the remote to run the gate to the fully OPEN position. (Repeat Steps 1–3 only if you have a second arm.)

4. The unit will beep once to indicate that the new CLOSED limit is learned and stored. Verify the newly programmed closed limit by running the gate from the OPEN limit to CLOSED limit.

Setting the OPEN Limit (PUSH-TO-OPEN Installation):

1. Move the gate to the desired OPEN position using the remote or the JOG CLOSE or JOG OPEN buttons.

The JOG button can be used as ‘fine’ adjustment of the CLOSED limit.

2. Press and hold the 1 st SET/ 2 nd SET button until the alarm sounds, then release the button.

3. Press the remote to run the gate to the fully CLOSED position. (Repeat Steps 1–3 only if you have a second arm.)

4. The unit will beep once to indicate that the new OPEN limit is learned and stored.

5. Verify the newly programmed open limit by running the gate from the CLOSED to OPEN limit.

LED INDICATORS-All LEDs Except Power Will Turn Off After 1 Minute of Inactivity

= NO Input Power Present

= Good Input Power Present

= Low or Marginal Input Power

= OFF = ON

BATTERY CONDITION LED

(YELLOW)

= LOW Battery

=BLINKING

= Blink Once=Input Change Detected

=(Blink more than once)= Blink along with alarm to provide visual feedback of various codes

AUTOCLOSE LED (GREEN)

= AUTOCLOSE Enabled

= AUTOCLOSE Suspended

XMTR LED (YELLOW)

= Learn Transmitter Mode

= Transmitter Signal Detected

Battery Condition

Cycling Control Box Power Switch will Disable PartyMode ® & VacationMode ®

PartyMode

(Hold Open)

2 Beeps = PartyMode ®

3 Beeps = PartyMode ®

Enabled

Disabled

VacationMode

(Hold Closed)

2 Beeps = VacationMode ®

3 Beeps = VacationMode ®

Enabled

Disabled

Arm Connection

5 Beeps = 1 st nd

Arm Disconnected

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H A R D W I R E D A C C .

HARDWIRED ACCESSORIES

CONNECTING TO CONTROL BOARD

NOTE

Please refer to the manufacturers manual or website for more detailed instructions on how to connect and use accessories from other manufacturers with your Ghost Controls ® gate opener.

PREPARING CONTROL BOX FOR ACCESSORY WIRING

Make sure the power is turned off which is located on bottom of the control board before wiring.

CONNECTING GHOST CONTROLS ZOMBIE GATE LOCK

(AXZL)

■ ONLY ACCEPTS patented GHOST CONTROLS ® AXZL Zombie Gate Lock with feedback system.

■ Controller will automatically detect lock present and respond accordingly.

■ Lock (if present) will be pulled (unlocked) for the first few seconds while opening. If lock is not completely pulled the gate will not open to prevent damaging to the gate and lock.

■ Lock will also be pulled (unlocked) near the closed limit position as it is closing to ensure a smooth and “soft” operation.

CONNECTING HARDWIRED DEVICES

Accepts “ DRY CONTACT ” input signals as control input. DRY CONTACT is passive (no power) such as a simple push button that switches from short circuit to open circuit.

NOTE

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).

64 H A R D W I R E D A C C .

■ 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.

CLOSING-REVERSE INPUT (CLS-RVRS): Use this terminal with photo eye beams or safety edge.

■ Active — Prevents gate from CLOSING or reversing to open limit if it was

CLOSING.

OPENING-REVERSE INPUT (OPN-RVRS): Use this terminal with photo eye beams or safety edge.

■ Active — Prevents gate from OPENING or reversing to close limit if it was OPENING.

MONITORED SAFETY DEVICES – PHOTO EYES (AXPE)

NOTE

Please refer to manufacturers manual or website for more detailed instructions on how to connect and use accessories with your gate opener.

TERMINALS TO USE FOR REVERSE OPENING:

■ PWR = Switched 12 Volts (+)

■ MS–OP1 = Photos beam’s output for 1st arm open-direction protection

■ MS-OP2 = Photos beam’s output for 2nd arm open-direction protection

■ COM = Battery

IF THE BEAM IS BLOCKED OR DEVICE IS DISCONNECTED

■ Gate can not be open if idle

■ Gate will reverse direction and run to the closed position if it was opening

TERMINALS TO USE FOR REVERSE CLOSING:

■ PWR = Switched 12 Volts (+)

■ MS-CL1 = Photos beam’s output for close-direction protection

■ COM = BATTERY NEGATIVE

IF THE BEAM IS BLOCKED OR DEVICE IS DISCONNECTED

■ Gate can not be open if idle

■ Gate will reverse direction and run to the open position if it was closing

M A N U A L 65

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 unlock this lock.

® installed, this lock should be manually disengaged with the key because removing power does not

Move the gate operator control box switch to the off position. The gate operator is battery powered so unplugging the AC transformer does not turn the power to the operator off.

Remove the hairpin clip and clevis pin from the FRONT mount of the gate operator.

Swing the operator out of the way of the gate.

Swing the gate to the fully open position and temporarily secure it to prevent the gate from freely swinging.

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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.

PREMIUM REMOTE TRANSMITTER | AXP1

The premium remote transmitter (single or dual) provides the ability to open or close, enable or disable

PartyMode ® , determine gate opener system battery status, and can be quickly added as a new remote to an existing system. CR2032 Battery Included.

STANDARD REMOTE TRANSMITTER | AXS1

The standard remote transmitter will control up to two separate GHOST CONTROLS ® gate systems

(single or dual) and it can be learned as a new remote to an existing system. CR2032 Battery Included.

WIRELESS KEYPAD | AXWK

The GHOST CONTROLS ® Premium Wireless Keypad is the superior gateway to your gate opener system and provides unprecedented control and capabilities. This outdoor keypad is more than just an access point for visitors to your home or property who do not have a remote transmitter because it also provides the ability for you to activate or deactivate additional features for your keypad such as VacationMode™.

ZOMBIELOCK® | AXZL

The patent pending ZombieLock ® will provide your home with the latest in automatic gate lock technology with advanced feedback to your GHOST CONTROLS ® gate controller.

LOCKING CLEVIS PIN | AXLC

The GHOST CONTROLS ® Locking Clevis Pin allows you to easily secure the gate operator arm to the mounting brackets with a padlock by replacing the Clevis pin included in the gate opener kit.

WIRED VEHICLE SENSOR | AXXV

The GHOST CONTROLS ® Vehicle Sensor is the easiest way to trigger your gate to open when a vehicle is trying to exit your property. This sensor is buried beneath the ground surface next to your driveway and connects into your gate controller box. 55’ cable included (cannot be spliced)

PREMIUM 10 WATT MONOCRYSTALLINE SOLAR PANEL | AXDP

The monocrystalline 10W solar panels are a great solution for anyone who is installing a gate operator system in a remote location that does not have easy access to 120V AC power or for those who do not want to be “on the grid”.

BATTERY BOX KIT WITH 2 12V BATTERIES | ABBT2

The GHOST CONTROLS ® Battery Box Kit powers up your gate opener system. It includes two 7 Amp hour 12V batteries in the box. Battery box kit gets mounted next to the control panel.

12 VOLT , 7 AMP HOUR GEL-CELL BATTERY | AXBT

Batteries provide the primary power to the gate opener system and are installed within the larger gate control box when auto/marine batteries are not used.

PHOTO EYES | AXPE

Adjustable photo eyes for your outdoor environment. We offer monitored and non-monitored versions.

PUSH-TO-OPEN GATE BRACKET KIT | AXPO

The Push-To-Open Bracket is required for any gate opener system that is installed when the installation causes

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DTP1 GATE OPENER INSTALLATION AND OWNERS MANUAL

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CONTENTS

Installation and Owners Manual

Warranty Registration

Operator Specifications

System Safety

System Overview

Installation Planning

Tools Needed

Included Parts

PULL-TO-OPEN INSTALLATION

Control Box Installation

Battery Installation

Connecting Arm to Control Box

Setup System Controller

Front Mount Gate Bracket Installation

Setting the Closed Limit

Powering the System AC

Powering the System Solar

Setting the Auto Close Feature

PUSH-TO-OPEN INSTALLATION

Control Box Installation

Battery Installation

Connecting Arm to Control Box

Setup System Controller

Front Mount Gate Bracket Installation

Setting the Open Limit

Powering the System AC

Powering the System Solar

Setting the Auto Close Feature

Troubleshooting

Connecting Optional Accessories

Manual Gate Operation

Accessories page 46 page 46 page 48 page 49 page 52 page 56 page 57 page 58 page 59 page 61 page 63 page 65 page 66 page 26 page 26 page 28 page 29 page 32 page 36 page 37 page 38 page 39 page 41 page 5 page 7 page 9 page 13 page 15 page 19 page 20 page 21

BEFORE YOU BEGIN:

CUSTOMIZING YOUR GATE:

PROTECT YOUR INVESTMENT!

WARRANTY

SPECIFICATIONS

Maximum Gate

Length and

Weight

SYSTEM SAFETY

WARNING

SYSTEM OVERVIEW

INSTALLATION PLANNING

TOOLS NEEDED

Corded/Cordless Drill

Standard or

Metric Wrenches

5/16" Drill Bit

7/32" Drill Bit

13/32" Drill Bit

(longer than diameter or thickness of post)

Level

Phillips Head

Screwdriver

Clamp

Wire Strippers/Cutters

Standard or Metric

Socket Set

Tape Measure

INCLUDED PARTS IN KIT

Post and Rear Mount Hardware Gate and Front

Mount Hardware

PULL TO OPEN INSTALLATION

Establish and mark the horizontal center lines of the gate and the post for proper alignment of gate brackets.

Post bracket pre-assembly.

Clamp post bracket to post for alignment.

Verifying minimum of 4˝ Gate Clearance and finishing rear post mount bracket assembly.