Patriot RSL Manual
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1. Illustration 2 REAR VIEW Output drive sprocke Battery Compartment Chain rollers Chain p wanes pean Pad mounting holes Illustration 3 Note USAutomatic is not responsible for failure to comply with UL325 standards local building codes or improper installations Mounting Operator NOTE Do not mount in areas by automatic sprinklers or flood prone areas It is important that the control board control devices and the battery compartment remain dry Correct Installation Incorrect Installation Illustration 4 Illustration 5 Correct Installation Incorrect Installation Illustration 6 Illustration 7 2 00 inches 1 75 2 00 inches 3 25 3 50 inches Post or pad mount Correct dimensions for installed operator Illustration 8 Mounting Operator PAD MOUNT The operator base has four predrilled holes and four access holes which are covered with press in hole plugs These holes are sized to accommodate 1 2 anchor bolts and the plugged hole will accept a standard size 4 inch socket Keep the operator parallel with the gate while securing See illustrations 9 13 and 14 for dimensions POST MOUNT The operator base is equipped with a2. gt Study this entire Safety Section paying particularly close attention to the entrapment zones shown below and be aware of these areas not on during use but also during any adjustments to the unit ENTRAPMENT ZONES TOP VIEW ADEE E e a iaa i a i i Zone T Fone 2 KEREKES AT A Sh a ae a ha Re ut MAMAMA Gate Rollers p Drm MAM tnana MAM aokoa MAM aoaaa MAMIA MAMMAM aca Aaa PEEN Fence ___ gt SIDE VIEW Gate Leading Edge Zone The leading edge of the gate amp fence post Zone 2 Between the gate and fence pocket Zone 3 The gate track and wheel Zone 4 The path the gate travels across the drive traffic area Zone 5 The path the gate travels when opening back track gate area 19 SAFETY SECTION Remedies for Safety Concerns Zone 1 Safety edges and photo electric eyes are the most common types of protection available Direction of Gate Travel Contact Safety Edge Photo Eye Beam Zone 2 A safety edge may also be utilized here but the best remedy is to eliminate pinch points when designing the gate Most injuries at this point result from negligence such as reaching through the gate to activate a button key switch etc or riding the gate open LEADING EDGE GATE VIEW as Gate Rollers Sa in i aa iaa a iaa i ihc i ae iaa a iaa i Siaa i iaa Sia ia Sa a iaa as iaa a iaa i Siaa Si iaa Sia a Ni ae iaa as iaa i Siaa S aa Siaa a
3. Bradley Model 42GRU 9001 gt Stop circuit wiring also available consult factory Safety Edge Wiring Wired Type Secondary Entrapment Device gt Stop circuit wiring also available consult factory 28 Safety Edge Wiring Wireless Type Secondary Entrapment Device Safety Edge Transmitter amp Radio Receiver mara Wireless Radio Receiver Q Um This receiver is for Safety edge only Another receiver is required if a Transmitter is used to open the gate Wireless transmitter connected to gate NOTE Transmitter battery will be drained if contact edge Contact edge on gate is depressed constantly gt Stop circuit wiring also available consult factory Safety Loop Magnetic Vehicle Detector 12 Volt DC Wiring shown for Reno Model BX LP or BX LP SS detector See Wiring Note Below N O or Output A or B Safety Lo Yellow Collector op not used SS model Browny A White Earth or Chassis ground Dual wired loops Free Exit Loop Magnetic Vehicle Detector 12 Volt DC Wiring shown for Reno Model BX LP or BX LP SS detector Wiring Note When using the SS model detector connect detector pins 2 power 5 and 9 Output A B Emitter Together Output A or B Collector Connect the detector pin _ Yellow not used SS model corresponding to output A or B White Earth or Chassis ground a Collector to the desired pin on the control board Safety Loop Magneti
4. These lights will help to identify problems with the limit switches and all control circuits To use the indicators press and hold the LED indicator button on the control board The lights are not active at all times to save battery life Any circuits or limit switches that are activated will be identified by the illumination of the adjacent LED indicating light The second feature to assist in troubleshooting is the current sense beeper The beeper will sound anytime the current sense circuit is activated This is useful in detecting a false reverse due to an improper or too sensitive current reverse setting or a gate that is requiring excessive force to move The third feature to assist in troubleshooting is the on board open close command pushbutton This button makes it possible to operate the gate with the twelve terminal wiring plug removed without having to short across terminal pins LED indicators for master Slave limits Master Open limit Master Close limit Slave Open limit Slave Close limit TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE 1 Gate stops and reverses direction in mid travel If this happens twice before engaging either limit switch the operator will shut down and need to be reset 2 Gate travels OK but after fully opening or cl
5. all nuts have been tightened push the emergency release knob back in place It may be necessary to roll the gate while pushing in on the knob once the alignment is correct the knob will slide in place 10 STEP 4 Installation of Charging Source SOLAR PANEL Locate and mount the solar panel bracket so that the panel faces southwest and maintains the preformed 45 degree angle The standard cable is 10 in length and must feed in through the bottom of the control box Pay attention to the distance when determining you re mounting location Although the cable can be extended with watertight connectors charging power is diminished Sometimes it is necessary to locate the panel farther away to achieve optimum sunlight but consider that optimum sunlight might not mean optimum charging if the distance is too great Use 16 gauge wire or larger and keep length as short as possible Assemble panel s to bracket wd pinine Panel facing southwest with supplied hardware NOTE Avoid shaded areas if possible Panels should face southwest for optimum charging See explanation above for details Red wire Black wire Deep cycle Battery AC CHARGER Locate and install the AC battery charger inside the operator chassis A hole has been pre punched for conduit in the base of the operator Illustration 14 page 9 The charger requires a receptacle for 110 volt AC supply recommended location is above the pre punched hole A licensed
6. frame can be constructed on the top of post If the method chosen is to construct a frame see dimensions in pad mount section Illustrations 13 14 for bolt locations and size If the direct post mount option is chosen use the dimensions that follow to install also consider that additional bracing might be needed POST LOCATION TO GATE EDGE AND HOLE PREPARATION When determining post location ensure that the operator s outer edge is a safe 8 75 inches distance away from the drive to avoid I measured from gate damage from traffic I edge to post edge See illustration 13 for operator base overall dimensions l 4 steel post l round or square l 8 75 inches measured from operator edge to post edge Illustration 10 Post must be parallel to gate edge Hole depth should be at least 36 inches and bell shaped to reduce operator movement to a minimum NOTE Remember to mount the operator high enough above ground level so that the post and operator can be welded securely STEP 1 Pad Mount Installation CONCRETE PAD CONSTRUCTION The mounting foundation must be very stable and of sufficient strength to prevent any movement Mounting site must be clear of flooding TOP VIEW PAD Cross Section View 4 inch minimum 20 MINIMUM 24 inch minimum Illustration 11 24 inch minimum Illustration 12 28 MINIMUM Illustration shown is for dirt surface area Surface areas of different material may requir
7. incidental or consequential damages This warranty is in lieu of all other warranties expressed or implied and shall be considered void if damage was due to improper use or installation connection to an improper power source or if caused by fire flood lightning and other acts of nature or by vehicles or vandalism This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other rights which vary from state to state Some states do not allow limitations or exclusions of implied warranties so these may not apply to you Keep this portion for your records Model Serial Number Date of Purchase Purchased from CUT HERE RETURN THIS PORTION TO USAutomatic 118 Hillside Lewisville Texas 75057 Toll Free 1 888 204 0174 Model Date of Purchase Serial Purchased from Name Address City State Serial number can be found by removing cover and looking on control board
8. part a 1 through 4 Samawo Every installation is unique and it is the installer s responsibility to recognize and remedy all safety concerns Please consult a qualified dealer or the factory for a complete explanation of the remedies shown above and additional tips pertaining to your installation 21 SERVICE All gate operators require periodic checking and adjustments by a qualified technician of the control mechanism for force load speed and sensitivity All external accessories and secondary safety devices must be checked Secondary safety devices need to be checked at least once a month for proper operation Periodic checking is also advised for the following AAAS oh gt Battery cells water level use distilled water if needed Wheels and gate rollers for wear and grease if necessary Bolts for correct tightness Inspect weld points for cracks or other defects Inspect wiring for cuts nicks or other defects Inspect drive chain and sprockets for tension and wear Adjust or replace as necessary Time to open or close the gate this will be first indication of a battery or charging problem Troubleshooting Introduction The USAutomatic control board is equipped with three unique features to assist in troubleshooting a gate system 1 Current Sense Beeper ae mate corso LED indicator button LED indicators J2 Open Close command push button The first and most helpful is the series of LED indicating lights
9. 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 multi family housing unit five or more single family units hotel garages retail store or other buildings servicing the general public Class II 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 serve 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 security area or other restricted access locations not servicing the general public in which unauthorized access is prevented via supervision by security personnel The Patriot slide gate operator is designed and intended for use on Class I or Class II vehicular gate installations The maximum load of each gate leaf should not exceed 600 pounds with a length not to exceed twenty four feet SECONDARY ENTRAPMENT DEVICES USAutomatic has designed all control boards with secondary entrapment device inputs and secondary safety devices must be installed with all installations USAutomatic recommends the use of the following devices and
10. were present then minimizing sensitivity increasing pressure may be required Do not minimize sensitivity any more than necessary 12 LIMIT SWITCHES The limit switch adjustments are located on the top shelf of the operator Remove the cover from the operator to make adjustments The normal settings from the factory allow for about 15 feet of travel You will most likely have to adjust the limits for your installation To adjust limits press down on the limit plate assembly this will release the limit plate from the limit adjustment cams and allow the cams to turn Turn the limit adjustment cam which corresponds to the direction you want to adjust NOTE WHEN THE LIMIT ADJUSTMENT CAM DEPRESSES THE LIMIT SWITCH ACTUATOR THE GATE WILL STOP Top view of the operator Close Limit Cam Nut Limit switch actuator NOTE DO NOT ADJUST THE LIMIT CAM NUTS PAST THE LIMIT SWITCH ACTUATOR ARM THIS MAY RESULT IN DAMAGE TO THE LIMIT SWITCH ENSURE THE LIMIT PLATE ASSEMBLY SNAPS INTO THE GROOVES ON THE LIMIT ADJUSTMENT CAMS PRIOR TO OPERATION CAUTION To reduce the risk of injury USAutomatic strongly recommends the installation of additional safety devices such as Photo Eye Sensors and Safety Edges Consult an authorized installing dealer or the factory for a complete explanation of options and see the Safety Section of this manual on pages 17 to 21 STEP 8 Installing Cover Locate the emergency release access cover round cover with USAutom
11. without additional solar panels This gate operator whether AC or Solar charged should never be used in applications which exceed 100 complete open close cycles per day Cycles can be decreased by holding the gate open during high cycle time periods If more cycles are required a high traffic gate opener should be used IMPORTANCE OF A PROPERLY DESIGNED GATE As a general rule a gate which is to be automatically operated must be stronger and smoother than one which will be manually operated Since the gate is a major component of the system great care and concern must be given to the gate design A GATE OPERATOR CANNOT OVERCOME A POORLY DESIGNED GATE A Does the gate slide smoothly without binds or excessive resistance Slide gates should slide level and plumb if possible to prevent the operator from having to pull the gate up or down grade when opening or closing Low quality wheels and rollers usually create drag which will cause operator problems The use of high quality bearing wheels and rollers are highly recommended Is the gate frame of substantial strength without excessive weight Will the frame withstand normal wind load conditions without sway or vibration Will the gate hit the catch correctly without being hand guided or pushed into the catch Are the bearings wheels suited for the number of cycles expected per day Is the track area designed to keep dirt and rocks from obstructing the gate movement If any of
12. P Loop located 4 feet from gate track Gate track GATE IN OPEN POSITION Loop located 4 feet from gate track 6 X 12 SAFETY LOOP 6 X 12 EXIT LOOP lt Drive 20 feet gt Proper wiring of two loops performing the same function Example Inside and Outside Safety Loops Corners should be cross cut as shown for stress relief 45 degrees is maximum turn 14 minimum angle allowed Sawcut width must be at least 1 8 for recommended wire Lead in slot must be at least 14 for twisted leads 1 8 minimum Lead in slot to operator Side view Pavement srface 14 minimum backfill A nal 1 1 2 Depth Siliconized caulk preferred 3 16 Sawcut w Sawcut 31 Loops Loop Size Chart The loop size is based on the width of the driveway If the driveway is 14 wide the loop would be a 6 x6 the minimum This is determined by subtracting 4 off of each side of the drive which would leave you 6 See chart below for number of turns per loop size plus lead in The loop itself should contain between 90 amp 125 feet of wire in the loop plus lead in Drive Loop Number of Turns Width Size Size 2 3 4 14 amp Under 6 x 6 96 16 6 x 8 112 18 6 x 10 96 20 6 x 12 108 22 6 x 14 120 24 6 x 16 132 26 6 x 18 96 28 6 x 20 104 30 6 x 22 112 32 6 x 24 120 The location of the loop is also important If a loop is located too close to the ga
13. PATRIOT RSL High Quality Low Voltage Vehicular Slide Gate Operator Solar or AC Charged PATRIOT RSL Slide Gate Operator Installation Owners Manual k PROUDLY MADE IN THE USA qf AFA ey WWW USAUTOMATIC COM i INTRODUCTION This operator is intended to be installed on vehicular Class I or Class II gates as defined by UL 325 Maximum gate load not to exceed 600 pounds PLEASE READ THIS ENTIRE MANUAL CAREFULLY PRIOR TO INSTALLATION In doing so along with performance of the installation in step by step order you will achieve optimal results We strongly recommend that all installation and service personnel pay particularly close attention to the safety systems section of this manual and UL 325 In addition to the current sense feature that is provided other safety devices are necessary to make each particular installation as safe as possible to reduce the risk of personal injury and or property damage A trained and authorized service technician or the factory should be consulted for assistance Cautions Very Important Do not attempt to enter the gate area while the gate is moving Wait until the gate comes to a complete stop Operate the gate only when it is fully visible free of persons or obstructions and properly adjusted Do not allow children to play in the area of the gate Do not allow anyone to ride on the gate Do not allow children to play with the remote control or any other activation device Do not at
14. S 1 switch setting Primary or secondary entrapment circuit activated Defective control board Gate rollers are not correct Chain is incorrect Gate design is weak Extreme bind on shaft Knob already pulled 24 Check receiver wiring and receiver Check the code switches in the transmitter amp receiver Verify that they are identical Replace battery LED light should illuminate on remote Check all connections and or raise the antenna to avoid metal objects Check all transmitters and pushbuttons for a stuck button Depress LED push button and hold watch Led lights to determine which input is activating correct as necessary Try changing transmitter and receiver dipswitch settings Check switch 1 to verify it is on Depress LED push button and hold watch Led lights to determine which input is activating correct as necessary Depress LED push button and hold watch Led lights to determine which input is activating correct as necessary Ensure that switch 2 and 9 are set correctly Activate gate using a manual device transmitter exit probe etc Replace control board Check rollers and track Check chain and routing Replace or reinforce gate Gate needs to be moved by hand while pulling on emergency release knob simultaneously Try and roll gate manually if able to roll push knob back in gate needs to be rolled while pushing in on the knob TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Gate b
15. Saa a iaa aa aa i ae iaa as iaa Si Siaa S iaa Siaa a TEMASA AMAWA BEB BBB BPR RPP RRP Ree eee Fence __ _ gt s MAA aaae Gate Leading Edge AW Paes Zone 3 This area is best protected with proper gate construction and installation Care must be taken to minimize the exposed wheel to track area A photo eye or contact edge might also work in this area depending on your gate construction SIDE VIEW NOTE All control stations should be located at least 6 feet from any moving part of the gate or operator Never install any control device where a user will be tempted to reach through the gate or fence to activate a gate 20 SAFETY SECTION Remedies for Safety Concerns Zone 4 This area is best protected with a photo eye or contact edge wired to the secondary entrapment input or safety loop input depending on the desired function of the safety device The beam should be installed parallel to the gate and extend across the drive area to prevent the gate from closing or opening on an object in the path of the gate If the intent of the beam is to prevent the gate from closing when an object is present wire the photo eye to safety loop input on the control board Zone 5 Safety edges and photo eyes are the most common types of protection available The safety device used should be wired to the secondary entrapment input nen we GATE Entrapment area see safety section page 18
16. T NOTES 1 Locate the power plug and be aware that you may need to disconnect it from the circuit board if the gate over travels the desired stop points You should be able to stop the motor with a signal from your transmitter blue reset button or the push button command located on the control board without having to disconnect the plug but in cases of incorrect wiring the plug can be used as an emergency power shut off 2 Locate the sensitivity adjustment We intentionally set the sensor at a highly sensitive setting This may need to be adjusted to achieve gate movement without tripping the current sensitivity circuit and causing the gate to reverse direction See current sense adjustment page 12 for details 3 Study the limit switch section and instructions on adjusting the limit switches prior to battery hook up See page 13 for details 4 Left or right hand operation The control board is shipped for right hand installation if left hand operation is desired the dipswitch DS1 number 9 located on the control board upper left corner must be turned on This will eliminate the need to rewire the operator and allow all auto close functions and accessories to operate correctly See note at the bottom of page 4 If you have an understanding of the current sense feature how to disconnect the power plug in an emergency and how to adjust the limit switches then proceed to hook up the battery leads and connect the plug to the board The red bat
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18. and use extreme caution when decreasing sensitivity 9 Most false activations are caused by an improperly installed loop or a shorted loop The loop should be tested and validity determined before adjusting sensitivity See 5 above 10 Most detectors used in the gate business are fail safe This means that if the loop fails the gate will be given a continuous signal When power is disconnected from a detector the signal output is also given 11 ASB or automatic sensitivity boost is now available on most detectors This feature should be activated if large truck or trailer traffic is likely 32 PATRIOT RSL Limited 5 Year Warranty The PATRIOT RSL Slide Gate Operator is warranted to be free of defects in materials or workmanship for a period of 5 years from date of purchase on the electronic control board and 12months on all other components Any part parts or complete unit found to be defective within this period will at the manufacturer s option be repaired or replaced at no charge if returned freight prepaid New or factory rebuilt replacement parts are warranted for the remaining portion of the original warranty period The manufacturer will pay for standard ground freight on the return of the repaired or replaced items under this warranty The manufacturer will not be responsible for field service or labor charges incurred in the removal or replacement of defective parts Furthermore the manufacturer will not be responsible for
19. atic logo the shoulder screw and nut Install screw through emergency release access cover and install onto operator cover using the supplied nut Tighten nut securely Place the cover over the operator with the emergency release knob visible through the access hole Secure in place using the 4 4 bolts and flat washers supplied Slide the locking bar through slot cut below access hole and secure to emergency manual release access cover using a lock NOTE _USAutomatic strongly recommends the Emergency manual release access cover be securely locked in place using the locking bar and pad lock pad lock not supplied 13 Circuit Board amp Terminal Description Patriot Control Board USAutomatic TERMINAL DESCRIPTION 1 2 3 ONAA 10 11 12 12 volt DC Output Maximum current output 1 5 amp 1500 milliamps Common Ground Input Push Button Input normally open contacts Push button radio control keypad etc Open Safety Edge normally open contacts Stops gate while opening Close Input normally open contacts Secondary Entrapment Input normally open contacts Common Ground Input Stop Circuit Input normally closed contacts DS1 switch 8 must be on for stop circuit function to be enabled Free Exit Open Input normally open con
20. bled 5 Not Used at this time ON No function OFF No function 6 Soft Start Soft Retract Enable ON Enables soft start stop for Retract position OFF Disables soft start stop NOTE Soft start and stop are not to be used on Slide gate operators 7 Soft Start Soft Extend Enable ON Enables soft start stop for extend position Doing so will damage the control OFF Disables soft start stop board 8 Stop circuit enable ON Allows for a stop button input to be utilized a normally closed pushbutton is required OFF Disables the stop button function 9 Operating Direction Reverse ON Push to Open or Left Hand Slider installation See note bottom page 4 OFF Pull to Open or Right Hand Slider Installation 10 Custom Software Enable ON Enables Custom software if applicable OFF Disables Custom Software 15 DS2 Programming Switches USAutomatic MADE IN USA PATRIOT CONTROL BOARD 3 RESET 2 H2ses 67s omiue fe Vehicular Gate Operator Class or Class II per UL325 ve eight Max Load 650 Ibs OPEN CLOSE COMMAND Factory settings are shown in bold italic type 1 Solenoid lock enable Gate in operation indicator ON Solenoid lock output energizes half second before gate begins to move and remains energized until four second
21. c Vehicle Detector 12 Volt DC Wiring shown for Diablo Model DSP 5LP detector 29 Siren Secondary Entrapment Indicating Light For Gate Position Light illuminates anytime gate is not closed 4 second delay USAutomatic MADE IN USA r PATRIOT CONTROL BOARD 1 o sw t 2 2 OSE a 3 MASTER GATE ENABLE 4 ISw 4 SLAVE GATE ENABI OT USED Secondary Entrapment Siren Wiring Class or Class II per UL325 Gate Weight Max Load 650 Ibs OPEN CLOSE COMMAND Entrapment iren 12 volt Security Shunt Circuit N O relay contact This option allows the gate to be activated by a control device without activating the home alarm The home alarm will activate if gate is forced opened Security shunt relay will release 4 seconds after close limit Wire in parallel with gate switch which is wired into home alarm system Program function switch DS2 switch 3 must be ON for circuit to operate Leading edge of gate and fence post shown using closed type proximity switch Magnetic Lock Wiring Stone Lock or any 12 volt DC Solenoid Lock Siren USAutomatic MADE IN USA Tim PATRIOT CONTROL BOARD Mag lock and Solenoid lock outputs are labeled On the circuit board Take care when runn
22. e different pad dimensions CONCRETE PAD LOCATION TO GATE When determining pad location ensure that the operator s outer edge is a safe distance away aaa ee from the driveway to avoid damage from traffic 20 MINIMUM Maximum Distance between gate edge and pad edge 2 0 Optimum 1 75 Illustration 13 28 MINIMUM CONCRETE PAD ANCHOR BOLT LOCATION Concrete pad top view measures 20 x 28 This allows for 4 of concrete between the anchor bolts and the outer edge of the pad Use the drawing below to locate the four anchor bolts 4 inches Locate anchor boltholes on gate TOP VIEW PAD Gate Side side corners using these dimensions 4 inches This hole is for electrical conduit use dimensions shown 20 MINIMUM 12 inches 3 3 inches Illustration 14 28 MINIMUM Note USAutomatic is not responsible for failure to comply with UL325 standards local building codes or improper installations 9 STEP 2 Mounting of Chain Brackets to Gate With the operator securely mounted use the following procedure to locate and install gate brackets to gate ends 1 Install the chain adjustment bolt into the chain bracket as shown in illustration 15 below 2 Slide the gate fully open Using the diagram below locate the correct position for the gate bracket Clamp the bracket in place and repeat for gate in the fully closed position Before welding gate brackets in place refer to illu
23. egan to operate increasingly slower and does not operate at all now On a dual gate only one unit will open and close Battery has one or more dead cells If AC charged circuit breaker has tripped or power to charger is interrupted Battery charging system AC charger or solar panel is not functioning Blown fuse DS 1 switch settings Wiring to the slave gate is damaged 25 Replace battery Check circuit breaker Check for power at charger receptacle Consult factory for testing instructions Test meter required Replace with 15 amp max Verify switch 3 and 4 are in the on position Both 3 amp 4 for a dual gate Check wiring and correct Accessory Wiring Diagrams NOTE Ensure that battery power is disconnected from the control board before wiring accessories to the control board Single Button Station to Open Close 3 Button Station Wiring Note Program function switch DS1 8 must be in the on position for stop button control Probe Type Free Exit Magnetic Detector Wiring shown for MFM sensors Model MFM D376 LC NOTE This type of detector senses moving vehicles only It should be utilized as an opening device only If used as a safety device the gate will close if the vehicle stops and possible damage will result D 376 Board See mfgr s installation instructions for probe wiring 26 Radio Receiver Multi Code 1099 40 Linear DRG LV DRG LV or 1099 40 12 v
24. el and Bracket S lo Chain Bracket ee etd 2 supplied 2x6 1 2 hole 2 1 2 x 6 Chain Adjustment Bolts 4 inch Nuts CHAIN 41 3 10 boxes e 1 Multi code 4 Master links Transmitter Multi code Receiver AS ear motor UV treated Polyethylene Cover Patriot Control Board 4 1 4 bolts ee AN I e Operator Chassis Secondary Entrapment Siren Emergency release access 12vdc cover 2 push in snaps Safety Placards 2 supplied Placards to be installed in plain view and on both sides of the gate 1 cover screw and nut e Placards Two supplied should be visible from inside and outside of gate NOTE 12 Volt DC deep cycle marine battery required Not Included Operator Illustration and Descriptions TOP VIEW Gate Output drive sprocket Chain rollers Tae bracket Limit Plate ustment cams hain adjustment bolt Radio receiver Gear motor Pillow block bearings Emergency manual release locking bar Emergency release knob Illustration 1 FRONT VIEW Drive chain Gear motor Emergency Patriot control board release knob Emergency manual Release locking bar Cover bolt holes 4 ples Post mount sleeve _
25. electrician per local building codes should install the receptacle Note USAutomatic recommends an AC surge protector on the 110 volt line especially in lightning prone areas STEP 5 Installing Secondary Entrapment Siren The secondary entrapment siren connects to the control board see page 30 This siren is very loud and will be activated anytime the current sense circuit stops the gate twice prior to reaching a fully open or close limit The reset button on the control board see page 12 must be pushed to turn off the siren and reset the control board The frame has two pre punched holes below the control board use these to secure the siren in place using the two snap in plastic fasteners STEP 6 Installing Safety Placards Mount safety placards on gate Two signs are provided Place one sign on each side of the gate where it will be highly visible to anyone on either side of the gate STEP 7 Making Final Adjustments In order to make final adjustments a signal device such as a transmitter should be used The gate will open if closed or close if in the open position A signal in mid travel will stop the gate The next signal would reverse the gate from prior direction e If your unit was purchased with a radio receiver it is important that you change the dipswitch code settings on your receiver and on all of your transmitters Please read the instructions found with your transmitter or consult a dealer for assistance 11 IMPORTAN
26. ensors shall be located where the risk of entrapment or obstruction exist such as the perimeter reachable by a moving gate or barrier For gate operators utilizing a contact sensor 1 One or more contact sensors shall be located at the leading edge trailing edge and post mounted both inside and outside of a vehicular horizontal slide gate 2 A hardwired contact sensor shall be located and it s wiring arranged so that the communication between the sensor and the gate operator is not subjected to mechanical damage 3 A wireless contact sensor such as one that transmits radio frequency RF signals to the gate operator for entrapment protection functions shall be located where the transmission of the signals are not obstructed or impeded by building structures natural landscaping or similar obstruction A wireless contact sensor shall function under the intended end use conditions WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY OR DEATH 1 2 3 4 READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS Never let children operate or play with gate controls Keep remote control away from children Always keep people and objects away from the gate NO ONE SHOULD CROSS THE PATH OF A MOVING GATE Test gate operator monthly The gate must stop and reverse directions upon contacting a rigid object or when the secondary entrapment device is activated After all adjustments have been made to the limit switches sensitivity current sense circuit secondary entrapment dev
27. four inch post receiver located on the bottom of the base This receiver will accept a square or round four inch post Keep the operator parallel with the gate and level while securing in place See illustration 10 for dimensions Set the operator in place pad or post Ensure that the chain bolts once installed will be properly aligned with the chain rollers see illustrations 4 8 Once alignment is verified secure operator in place using bolts for pad installation and welding for post installation Keep the operator parallel with the gate while securing in place Anchor bolt Reciever access holes Post 4 places Use with pad mount or post mount with frame Receiver post located on bottom of operator base Illustration 9 NOTE Regardless of mounting method ensure that operator base does not extend into the driveway area where damage from traffic could occur STEP 1 Post Mount Installation POST SPECIFICATIONS Steel post is an optional mounting method The type of post the operator is designed to handle is a 4 inch round or square thick wall post The operator can be installed directly onto the post or a steel
28. has provided herein instructions for the connection of such devices NOTE USAutomatic recommends that these devices be CONNECTED after proper gate installation and operation has been verified Then connect one device and verify proper operation before installing the next device Ensure that power is disconnected from the control board prior to connecting any wires to the control board Contact Safety Devices Safety Edges Manufacturer Miller Edge Model Description MGR20 3 sided protection fitted for 2 round frame MGS20 3 sided protection fitted for 2 square frame ME120 1 sided protection attaches to flat surface MG020 1 sided protection attaches to flat surface ME123 1 sided protection attaches to flat surface Non Contact Safety Device Photo Eyes Manufacturer EMX Industries INC Model Description IRB 325 12vdc Photo Eye Manufacturer Allen Bradley Model Description 42GRU 9001 12vdc Photo Eye Entrapment Alarm Devices Sirens Manufacturer US Automatic Model Description W12b 3 Piezoelectric siren 108db 12vdc NOTE For information about installation or applications consult factory 17 SAFETY SECTION INSTALLATION a b c d e 2 h Install the gate operator only when 1 The operator is appropriate for the construction of the gate and the usage class of the gate 2 All openings of a horizontal slide gate are guarded or screened from the bottom of the gate to a minimum of 4 fee
29. ices and all other external devices installed the safety devices must be checked again Failure to adjust and retest the gate operator can increase the risk of injury or death Verify that the emergency release manual release knob can be pulled easily This should only be checked when power is disconnected from the operator KEEP GATES PROPERLY MAINTAINED Read the user manual and have a qualified service technician make repairs to the gate hardware THE ENTRANCE IS TO BE USED BY VEHICLES ONLY Pedestrians must use a separate entrance SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 18 SAFETY SECTION All safety features required by UL 325 are incorporated in the capabilities of all USAutomatic Control boards and should be utilized including but not limited to safety edges photo electric eyes reverse sensing and motion sensing Cautions Very Important gt Do not attempt to enter the gate area while the gate is moving Wait until the gate comes to a complete stop gt Operate the gate only when it is fully visible free of persons or obstructions and properly adjusted gt Do not allow children to play in the area of the gate Do not allow anyone to ride on the gate gt Do not allow children to play with the remote control or any other activation device Do not attempt to beat the gate while the gate is opening or closing This is extremely dangerous gt Test the current sense feature and all safety devices regularly to insure correct operation
30. ing wires to avoid pinch areas Sensitivity er 4 AUTO CLOSE TIMER DISABLE OFF ISW 2 TIMER TO CLOSE WILleAGTIWABR QMLIMIT ONLY ON W3 MASTER GATE ENABLE ON GATE ENABLE OFF F o 6 oo 7 oo 8 ale e JZ INDICATORS NOTE The corresponding DS2 switch must be turned on for the desired output to function Both outputs can be used as long as the current draw does not exceed 1 5 amps The Mag lock outputs 12vdc when the gate is on the closed limit When the control board receives an open input the mag lock output goes to Ovde 5 seconds before the gate begins to move Vehicular Gate Operator Class or Class Il per Gale Weight Max Load 650 OPEN CLOSE ma COMMAND Entrap Siren Outpu J2 The Solenoid Siren output is 12vdc 1 second before the gate begins to open or close from a limit The 12vdc output will remain until a limit is reached plus a 4 second delay The control board will output the 12vdc 1 second before the gate begins to move and will output 12vdc for 4 seconds after the gate limit is reached This also allows a siren or light to be operated prior to movement The output is regulated to 1 5 amps by a autoreset able fuse 30 Loops Safety and Exit Loop Position Diagram OUT 6 X 12 SAFETY LOO
31. olt Radio receiver Red 12vdc to receiver Radio Receiver Allister 9931 LV 3 wire with F Connector NOTE On 4 wire Allister receiver the Remaining black wire connects To terminal 2 9931 LV 12v 8 Coax extension Radio receiver 412 HM 12 24 v 8 Coax extension Receiver DRA F 12 v 8 Coax extension Receiver Gold Conductor Two conductor wire from receiver Albano Receiver Long Range Single Channel Pin 2 on receiver Pin 1 3 on receiver kd Pin 8 on receiver Antenna coax shield must be connected to receiver pin 27 Keypad 12 Volt D C Momentary Contact Signal Card reader Pee ae se ae N O rela Common relay contact IZ volt or ground 6 or Bi NOTE The N O relay can also be wired to pin 3 The keypad o would act exactly like a push button transmitter when code was entered Maintain open pin 9 Telephone Access Unit Wiring Signal or Hold Open Signal Hold open circuit with timer to close override ale ls ta ls ls Fol sf Lo nf Normally open contacts from any device such as a Free Exit Loop Maintain Contact Key switch 7 Day Timer Telephone Access Unit etc When the switch contacts close the gate will open and remain open until the contacts are released The Close Timer or any close signal will only operate after the switch contacts open Photo Evye Wirine for Secondary Entrapment Device 12 volt Photo Eye Wiring shown for Allen
32. osing reverses direction 3 Gate doesn t move at all Current sense feature may be set too sensitive Listen for on board beeper to verify Beep indicates current sense circuit activated Gate operator is not plumb amp level Gate or rollers are binding or are not plumb and level Control board is defective Too much travel distance on opening or closing cycle Causing current sense to activate Wiring harness damaged or loose Control board is defective Free exit false activating Current sense circuit activated twice prior to reaching fully open or close position DS1 switch settings Blown fuse Limit switches misadjusted if open and close limit lights are on at the same time control board will not operate Loose or incorrect battery connections or voltage Wiring harness damaged or has loose connection Control board is defective A control device such as a push button remote control keyswitch etc is shorted which will lock up the circuit board 23 Readjust see page 12 CAUTION Sensitivity should be sensitive enough to avoid injury Remount operator or chain brackets See page 9 Repair gate and readjust limits and board settings Replace control board Readjust appropriate limit switch See page 13 Check actuator plug at control board and cable for nicks or tears Replace control board Depress LED push button and hold watch Led lights to determine which inpu
33. ost mounting is also acceptable additional support may be needed BATTERY REQUIRED FOR OPERATION NOT INCLUDED We recommend a 12 volt deep cycle marine battery The cable harness supplied with the operator is designed for bolt type adapters such as ones found on most marine batteries IMPORTANT CAUTIONS 1 Do not test or operate this unit without first ensuring that all hardware is correctly installed limit nuts are securely locked in place with the limit locking plate and all objects are clear of sprockets and chain 2 Do not perform any welding with the control board or the battery connected Serious damage to the control board and or battery can occur if attempted 3 Loose clothing can get caught in chain and sprockets resulting in bodily harm GATE QUALIFICATIONS APPLICATIONS GATE LENGTH WEIGHT This gate operator is rated for vehicular class I or class II slide gates up to 24 feet in length and up to 600 pounds in weight as defined by UL325 If your gate exceeds either one of these limits please consult a qualified technician or the factory for alternative solutions Note High quality rollers with bearings will allow your gate to operate with minimal drag minimal friction and will decrease the load on the gate operator Many type of slide gate designs exist Choose a design that will decrease friction and required torque GATE CYCLES PER DAY Solar charged systems should not exceed 15 complete open close cycles per day
34. s after reaching a limit 12Vdc output 1 5 amp max OFF Solenoid lock gate in operation indicator is inactive 2 Magnetic lock enable ON Magnetic lock relay is active and will release half second before gate begins to open 12 vdc output 1 5 amp max OFF Magnetic lock relay is inactive 3 Security Shunt Circuit Enable Open Gate Indicator ON Security shunt circuit relay is active closed circuit wire in parallel OFF Security shunt circuit relay is inactive open circuit 4 Motion Detector Enable ON Activates motion detector input if input is activated gate will not open OFF Disables motion detector input Emergency Manual Release Emergency manual release cover Remove lock and rotate emergency manual release cover to the up position Pull manual release knob out about 3 4 inch Once knob has been pulled the gate can then be pushed by hand If knob cannot be pulled the gate may need to be agitated left or right To reset the knob push in on knob and roll gate until knob snaps in place WARNING Only insert hand into access hole as far as needed to grip the release knob Trying to insert hand farther can result in injury 16 SAFETY SECTION USAutomatic gate operators are certified to UL325 Vehicular Class I and Class II slide gate standards UL325 identifies four different classes of gate operators These classes are listed below Class I Residential vehicular gate operator a vehicular gate operator or system intended for
35. strations 4 8 to ensure correct installation Once alignment is correct weld chain brackets in place TOP VIEW GATE FRAME 2 Chain Bracket ___ gt Inner nut Chain Adjustment Bolt _ Install chain adjustment bolts as shown to allow for maximum 1 2 Nut 2 ples i Illustration 15 tension adjustment Illustration 16 STEP 3 Connecting Chain Using the master links supplied connect one end of chain to one of the chain adjustment bolts Use additional master links to connect chain together as needed to route chain through the operator See Illustration 3 16 In most installations the chain will have to be cut to the desired length To determine the desired chain length loosen the chain adjustment bolts to allow for maximum adjustment illustration 15 Pull the emergency release knob to allow the chain to roll freely through the operator Pull the chain to mate up with the remaining chain adjustment bolt and mark link that needs to be cut Once link is cut install master link and connect to chain adjustment bolt CHAIN TENSION ADJUSTMENT The outer 2 inch nut on the chain adjustment bolt adjust chain tension it is important not to over tighten the chain or premature wear will result It is also important not to allow the chain to be to loose Once the chain tension is correct secure the inner 2 inch nut by tightening it against the chain bracket Once chain tension is correct and
36. t 1 2m above the ground to prevent a 2 1 4 inch 57 15mm diameter sphere from passing through the openings anywhere in the gate and in that portion of the adjacent fence that the gate covers in the open position 3 All exposed pinch points are eliminated or guarded and 4 Guarding is supplied for exposed rollers Only install on vehicular gates pedestrians must be supplied with a separate access opening The gate is installed in a location where enough space is supplied between adjacent structures and the gate so that when opening or closing the chance of entrapment is reduced The gate must be properly installed and work freely in both directions prior to the installation of the gate operator Do not minimize the sensitivity adjustment to compensate for an improper gate installation Locate all controls at least six feet away from the gate to eliminate the chance of the person operating the gate from coming in contact with the moving gate Do not install external buttons which can be used to operate the gate within the reach of children All placards must be installed one on each side of the gate and be visible in the gate area For gate operators utilizing a non contact sensor 1 See instructions on the placement of non contact sensors for each type of application 2 Care shall be exercised to reduce the risk of nuisance tripping such as when a vehicle trips the sensor while the gate is moving and 3 One or more non contact s
37. t is activating correct as necessary Reset control board using reset button on control board Verify switch 3 or 4 is on Both 3 amp 4 for a dual gate Replace if blown with 15 amp max Depress S2 and verify correct limit lights are on D1 D2 D3 D4 readjust if necessary Check battery connections polarity and voltage at least 12 5 vdc Check actuator plug at control board and cable for nicks or tears Replace control board Depress LED push button and hold watch Led lights to determine which input is activating correct as necessary TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE 4 Gate will not open with remote control transmitter Press open close push button to verify control board is good Gate activates open or close for no reason Automatic close timer will not close the gate 7 Gate jerks excessively when activated and bounces during cycle 8 Emergency release knob cannot be pulled a Use on board open close command button if gate operates Improper code settings or wiring Weak transmitter battery Poor antenna connection A shorted signal is coming into the control board from an external control device such as a remote transmitter pushbutton key pad etc Receiving signal from another transmitter DS 1 switch setting An opening device such as a button keypad phone unit or exit loop detector is shorted A safety device such as a safety loop detector or safety edge is shorted D
38. tacts Loop input or any hold open input such as a 7 day timer telephone access unit or maintain contact switch normally open contacts These devices open the gate and will prevent the gate from closing if the contact is maintained Once the contacts have been released the gate can be closed with a closing signal device or the automatic close timer feature Center Loop or Under Gate Loop Input normally open contacts Safety Loop Reversing Edge Input normally open contacts Motion Detector Input normally open contacts Stops a closed gate from opening Active on close limit only 14 DS1 Programming Switches rerio seer fo gt Class or per Gate Weight Max Load 650 Ibs OPEN CLOSE COMMAND Factory settings are shown in bold italic type 1 Automatic close timer circuit enable ON Timer to close is activated OFF Timer to close is disabled 2 Open limit timer to close function ON Timer to close activates only if open limit is activated OFF Timer to close works from any point the gate is stopped 3 Master Gate Enable ON Master gate operator enabled to function OFF Master gate operator disabled 4 Slave Gate Enabled Both Master and Slave on for dual ON Slave gate operator enabled to function OFF Slave gate operator disa
39. te it will detect the gate itself giving false operation If the loop is too far away from the gate a small vehicle might not be detected Loops should be approximately 5 from the centerline of a gate when closed See Loop Position on previous 3 pages Loops Other Loop Detector Facts 1 Always clean saw cuts thoroughly with water air or brush to remove all debris prior to installing wire 2 Recommended loop wire is TFFN 16 gauge stranded wire It is available at electric supply distributors 3 No splices are permitted in the loop or loop leads One continuous wire should be used 4 Lead wires should be twisted a minimum of 4 twists per foot to eliminate false sensing Twists should begin at the edge of the loop and continue to detector 5 Do not use metal or sharp objects to push the loop wire into the saw cut The slightest nick or cut in the insulation will cause the loop to ground out and malfunction To test for shorts use a megohmeter or Megger between either loop lead and earth ground with both leads disconnected from the detector The resistance should be greater than 50 megohms 6 Use siliconized caulk for backfill Gray for concrete black for asphalt 25 Year life rating is preferred Never set adjacent loops on the same frequency False activation will occur Almost all brands of detectors have an external or internal sensitivity adjustment Usually the factory setting is sufficient if internal adjust type Be very careful
40. tempt to beat the gate while the gate is opening or closing This is extremely dangerous Test the current sense feature and all safety devices regularly to insure correct operation Study the entire Safety Section paying particularly close attention to the Entrapment zones on page 17 21 and be aware of these areas not only during use but also during any adjustments to the unit Other Safety Standards All control stations should be located at least 6 feet from any moving part of the gate or operator Do not ever install any control device where a user will be tempted to reach through the gate or fence to activate a gate USAutomatic Inc 2001 rev N C All rights reserved No part of this may be reproduced by any means without the expressed written consent of the publisher Table Of Contents Page Introd Cto issen iena canna aa ia iene 1 Table of Contents oinnia a ia iae aaa iis 2 General Requirements Gate Qualifications amp Applications 3 Importance of a Properly Designed Gate ssenseeeesseeesereeessersseee 4 Mounting Site Review faci pac cconcecnspestiresinnes stebadaseassvetentenspantideeuurtensues 4 Parts Incl ded Lit wets nd ver sveeid areca een chee eaten aae 5 Operator Mlustration DeSCriptiOn eeeeeeeneeeeenteceeeeeeeeeeeeeeenaes 6 Mounting Operator sonene r ae EEE EE 7 Mounting Operator Post Mount Installation eeeeeeeeeeeeeees 8 Pad Mount Installations ai ceciciea sn he eee ea d
41. tery lead goes to the positive terminal on the battery and the black lead goes to the negative terminal on the battery Current Sense Adjust USAutomatic PATRIOT CONTROL BOARD Sau ji or Adjusted by Qualified Service Technician Maximum Reverse Sensitivity or Decrease Pressure fe JZ INDICATORS Minimum Reverse Sensitivity or Increase Pressure J2 OPEN CLOSE COMMAND The Patriot circuit board is equipped with a piezo buzzer which will beep whenever the current sensing circuit is triggered There is a time delay between the beep and when the current sense circuit actually stops the gate this delay allows the effects of wind and other none fixed objects not to falsely stop the gate The recommended adjustment for a sliding gate would be to hear the beep on startup only If a less sensitive installation is required adjust the current sensor up Do not turn the dial beyond the stop points at 0 and 10 NOTE If current sensor is activated twice before reaching an open or closed limit switch position the operator will stop operating and require a manual reset using the reset button on the control board e Remember if the gate reverses direction twice before reaching a limit switch the reset button on the control board must be reset If no obstructions
42. these problems exist they must be corrected to achieve a reliable automatic gate system MOUNTING SITE REVIEW Installers should ask themselves these questions prior to installation and predetermine the solution to any problems which may occur oe ee TO Does sufficient space exist for mounting and future servicing of the operator Will the unit open the gate by sliding to the left or the right see page 12 note 4 How will the chain brackets attach to the gate How will the operator be mounted on a pad or on a post How will the charging unit AC or Solar be brought to the control box How and where will the solar panel mount if solar charged so that optimum sunlight is received How will control wiring if any be brought to the control box Have all safety concerns been addressed See Safety Section Pgs 17 21 NOTE Standing on the operator side of the gate an operator installed to the left of the drive is a left hand installation an operator installed to the right is a right hand installation PARTS INCLUDED The Patriot RSL slide gate operator is shipped in two separate boxes One box contains the operator chassis and cover The second box contains charging device with bracket for solar secondary entrapment siren chain brackets chain transmitter chain adjustment bolts emergency release access cover and the installation user manual with safety placards eS Battery Charger 5 watt Solar Pan
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