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GTO 2502 User's Manual

1. 22 22 2222 2020222 enn n nnn n nnn e nnn page 34 Troubleshooting Guide page 35 Warranty and Repair Service page 37 Column Installation Information page 38 Accessory Catalog page 39 Z N GTO PRO PROFESSIONAL ACCESS SYSTEMS PLEASE READ THIS FIRST Thank you for purchasing a GTO PRO SW2502 When correctly installed and properly used your GTO PRO SW2502 Operator will give you many years of reliable service Please read the following information to ensure you have the correct system for your particular needs This manual will enable you to properly install your GTO PRO SW2502 Automatic Gate Operator The GTO PRO SW2502 Operator is designed for installation on pull to open gates gates that open into the property By purchasing an accessory bracket the GTO PRO SW2502 Operator can accommodate push to open gates gates that open out from the property The gates must not exceed 16 feet in length per leaf nor weigh more than 500 pounds per leaf please see Technical Specifications on page 10 The GTO PRO SW2502 Operator can be used on vinyl aluminum chain link farm tube and wrought iron gates Use on solid wood gates is not recommended Solid surface gates have a high resistance to
2. Closed Position Positive Stop Plates OPTIONAL Closed Position Ground Stop Post 18 Mounting the Control Box Step 1 Mount the control box using the screws provided or another secure mounting method The control box must be mounted at least 3 feet above the ground to protect it from rain splash snow etc and at least 3 feet from an AC power source to prevent electrical interference NOTE The battery that came with your GTO PRO MUST be placed in the top horizontal battery slot with the terminals on the RIGHT The extra vertical battery slot is for an optional second battery An optional second battery can be used for solar and or high traffic applications if needed Step 2 Make sure the control box power switch is in the OFF position The ON OFF Switch is located on the bottom of the control box Remove the control box cover and slide the battery into position with its terminals to the RIGHT see illustration Connect the BLACK battery wire to the NEGATIVE battery terminal Connect the RED battery wire to the POSITIVE terminal Pay close attention to the color of the wires If the wires are connected incorrectly the control board will be damaged NEVER insert the battery with the terminals to the left Step 3 Strip approximately 3 16 of insulation from each wire of the power cable Twist each exposed wire tightly there are seven 7 wires inside the power cable sh
3. c The battery is no longer taking a charge The battery could have a dead cell Unplug the transformer and check the voltage on the battery under a load try to operate the gate opener If the voltage drops more than 1 vdc the battery has a dead cell The unit will give one short beep when the remote is pressed or when an accessory is used 2 the Red LED is off a The battery is charging if the unit is working The battery voltage should increase until it gets to 14 5 vdc b The battery may be low if the unit is not working Unplug the battery and check the voltage The battery should have 12 5 to 13 5 vdc Any voltage reading below 12 vdc is a little low and could cause intermittent or no operations 36 Repair Service 3 Ifthe AC Power LED is off and 1 Ethe Red LED is on and the unit is not working a If the unit is charging with solar in adequate sunlight the battery is not connected or there is a loose connection Check the wires that connect to the battery and where they connect to the circuit board from the battery The unit will give one short beep when the remote is pressed or when an accessory is used The battery is no longer taking a charge The battery could have a dead cell Disconnect the solar panel and check the voltage on the battery under a load try to operate the gate opener If the voltage drops more than 1 vdc the battery has a dead cell The unit will give one short beep when the remote is pressed or
4. when an accessory is used The fuse could be blown if the battery is being charged by solar panel The unit will give one short beep when the remote is pressed or when an accessory is used 2 Ethe Red LED is off a b If the unit is working the battery is charged by a solar panel and there is adequate sunlight the battery is charging If the unit is not working the battery may be low Disconnect the battery and check to see if there is over 12 vdc on the battery If not charge the battery with a trickle charger at 12 vdc 2 adc for three to four hours If the unit is not working the fuse could be blown The unit will give one short beep when the remote is pressed or when an accessory is used If the unit is not working the battery is not connected or there is a loose connection Check the wires that connect to the battery and where they connect to the circuit board from the battery The unit will give one short beep when the remote is pressed or when an accessory is used If your GTO PRO SW 2502 Gate Opener is not operating properly please follow the steps below 1 2 3 First use the procedures found in the Maintenance amp Troubleshooting Guide see page 33 If you are unable to solve the problem call the GTO PRO Service Department at 800 543 1236 or 850 575 4144 Refer to the serial number located on the control box cover and date of purchase when calling for assistance If repair or replacement of you
5. will cause the gate to reverse to Wire from Non Contact the fully open position Sensor photo beam Shadow Loop If not installing a shadow loop skip to next section PLEASE NOTE Non contact sensors are not included with the GTO PRO SW2502 STALL FORCE Z O Refer to the sensor manufacturer s instructions for information about installing these devices on a vehicular gate N S Make sure the power to the opener is turned off before connecting safety device wiring to the terminal blocks Unplugging the transformer does not turn power to the opener OFF VASO Lt w GRN BLK RED RECEIVER Shadow Loop Connection Connect one of the shadow loop wires to the COMMON COM terminal and the other to the SHADOW LOOP terminal on the GTO PRO SW2502 control board The SHADOW LOOP is a detector located with the moving path of the gate to prevent the gate from closing when a vehicle is in the path Wire from Shadow Loop 30 Connecting Accessories If not connecting accessories skip to next section The GTO PRO SW2502 can accept NORMALLY OPEN CONTACT accessories such as Push Button Entry Devices and Key Pads Refer to the sensor manufacturer s instructions for information about installing these devices on a vehicular gate STALL FORCE Make sure the power to the opener is turned off before connecting safety device wiring to the terminal blo
6. 8 x 8 bolts washers lock washers and nuts provided Remove excess Post Bracket bolt length extending beyond Assembly the tightened nuts with a hacksaw or bolt cutters NOTE In cases where the fence post has a diameter larger 4 Ri bolt length j than 6 threaded rods or with nackeaw or pote ciee Round Wood Post carriage bolts longer than 8 not supplied must be used Step 10 Mark reference points for bolt holes on Gate In Open Position the gate cross member through middle of gate bracket slots Drill 3 8 holes into the gate cross member as marked LE rizo ross mem er VEL horiz ntal c memb Mount gate bracket using 2 gt 3 8 x 3 bolts washers lock washers Mark cross member through middle of and nuts provided Cut off excess bolt gate bracket slots and drill 3 6 holes length extending beyond the tightened nuts Gate Bracket Mounting Examples FRONT VIEW SIDE VIEW FRONT VIEW SIDE VIEW F N g i Mounting Plate cia C d fi 1 Oo O e r required but not i ij i OQ O ea r A Square Tube Gate with hacksaw or bolt cutters 1 supplied J Loe 15 Mounting the First Opener Step 11 Attach the opener to the securely bolted post bracket assembly and gate bracket using clevis pins bushings and hairpin clips or optional Pin Locks see Accessory Catalog Verify that the opener is level and adjust the post bracket assem
7. FM345 The Pin Lock substitutes for the clevis pin at the front end of the GTO PRO 1500 gate operator Helps prevent theft of the operator from the gate while allowing quick release of the operator Key Chain Mini Transmitter RB744 The Key Chain Mini Transmitter is a miniature version of the GTO PRO entry transmitter and has the same adjustable code settings 12 Volt battery included Entry Transmitter RB741 The GTO PRO entry transmitter with adjustable code settings is standard equipment with all GTO PRO systems 9 Volt battery included Digital Keypad F300 The specially designed digital keypad can be easily installed as a wireless or wired keypad It can be programmed to use up to fifteen different personal identification number PIN codes Each code is face programmable with additional security features built in Wired installations require 16 gauge low voltage multi stranded dual conductor direct burial wire sold separately Requires 3 AA batteries not included GTO PRO 50 Exit Wand FM139 100 Exit Wand FM140 150 Exit Wand FM141 The GTO PRO Exit Wand is designed for residential and agricultural applications and is compatible with all GTO PRO automatic gate operator models The wand is an electromagnetic sensor which offers hands free operation of the GTO PRO Gate Operators with a 12 ft radius of detection of vehicles in motion Automatic Gate Lock Pull to Open FM144 A MUST for adde
8. Gate Bracket Clevis Pin Opener Hairpin Clip ore Bushing Post Bracket Assembly Hairpin Clip Step 5 With the gate in the open position up to 110 from its closed position and the opener fully retracted adjust the post bracket assembly and gate bracket until the opener is level While holding the opener level use C clamps to temporarily keep the post bracket assembly and gate bracket in their respective positions on the fence post and gate Post Bracket Assembly Level Opener Gate In Open Position Fence Post IMPORTANT While determining the mounting point for the post pivot bracket assembly be sure that the position allows for minimum 2 inches of clearance between the gate and the opener in both the open and closed positions as shown in the diagrams below This clearance will give the opener the most efficient leverage point for opening and closing the gate and more importantly provides the least possible pinch area Step 6 Ll a feel that you have the best position for the post pivot bracket in the open position insert the 5 16 x 1 3 4 bolt through the aligned holes of the post bracket and post pivot bracket to hold it in place Remove the clevis pin from the front mount and while supporting the gate opener swing the gate and gate opener to the closed position With the gate and gate opener in the closed position check the clearance and be sure that the gate opener is not binding at the post
9. Opener 1 w 40 Fower Cable Nylon Cable Tie 20 _ Ad gt US SX lt 23 pius lt N Closed Position lt 23 WS top Plate 2 Fost Bracket 4 ost Pivot Bracket a 3 8 x 3 Bolt 4 Bini KK 3 8 Lock Washer 14 oc LL 3 8 x amp Bolt 8 3 8 Washer O W 3 8 Bushings 4 Q bier Q N g E N SS a 6 ea F a aay Z E 2 No i 5 16 x 1 3 N y O N we oe Dual Gate Opener Parts List continued Control Box and ea Components Battery 1 Receiver 1 KS Moving Gate Can Cause YA Control Box 1 Transformer 1 Tools Needed e Power Drill e Tape Measure e Open End Wrenches 3 8 7 16 1 2 and 9 16 e Level e 3 8 Drill Bit e Wire Strippers e Hacksaw or Heavy Duty Bolt Cutters e C Clamps small medium and large e Small Flat Bladed Screwdriver e Center Punch e Phillips Screwdriver e An extra person will be helpful YOU MAY ALSO NEED THESE ITEMS BEFORE YOU BEGIN THE INSTALLATION Some of these items can be found in the Accessory Catalog page 39 Low voltage wire will be needed to run from the transformer to the control box length depends upon the distance between the transformer power supply and the control box See Powering the System on page 21 and the Accessory Catalog If your gate is more than 1000 away from an ac power source you will need to use at least 10 to 30 Watt
10. Se ADAG Vehicular Gate 55 SO Vehicular Gate SKXKKK XPM IE S lt os oe XKAAAA RAZA x lt x x KXXX XIR LLLLLVLLQ p Post Edge Contact Sensor Bottom Edge Contact Sensor Post Edge Contact Sensor on both sides of the gate on both sides of the gate on both sides of the gate ENTRAPMENT ALARM UL 325 30A 1 1A The GTO PRO gate operator is designed to stop and reverse within 2 seconds when the gate comes in contact with an obstruction Additionally these openers are equipped with an audio entrapment alarm which will activate if the unit obstructs twice while opening or closing This alarm will sound for a period of 5 minutes or until the opener receives an intended signal from a hard wired entry exit source e g push button control or keypad and the gate returns to a fully open or fully closed position Turning the power switch on the control box OFF and back ON will also deactivate the alarm Wireless controls such as transmitters and wireless keypads will not deactivate the alarm IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS A Required Safety Precautions for Gates Install Warning Signs Warning signs alert people of automatic gate operation and are required when installing the GTO PRO gate operator Furthermore a walk through gate must be installed if pedestrian traffic is expected near the vehicular gate We recommend using the GTO Bulldog Pedestrian Gate Lock Call the GTO Sales Department for controlled access Bulldog Pedestrian Ga
11. before proceeding Cut a slot into the driveway to accommodate PVC conduit not provided The buried conduit will protect the 40 foot power cable from automobile tires lawn mower blades weed eaters and grazing animals Pull the 40 foot second opener power cable through the conduit and secure them into the slot in the driveway Step 6 Strip approximately 3 16 of insulation from each wire of the 40 foot power cable Twist each exposed wire tightly Insert the second opener power cable upward through the right strain relief if necessary loosen the sealing nut Thread approximately 4 of wire into the control box Retighten strain relief on the black sheath of the power cable until the power cable locks into place Power Cable from the Slave Operator Arm 110 AY734 ya a3 SHO Myg Ma LHM NY9 ON WODNY ON SLNdNI 3AVIS Insert the stripped wires of the power cable into the appropriate terminals on the SLAVE operator terminal block The green wire should be inserted into the GRN terminal the blue wire into BLU the orange wire into ORG black wire into BLK and the red wire into the RED terminal WO9 WOO Tighten the set screws against the end of the wires 20 Powering the System Installation of the Transformer IMPORTANT The transformer is designed and intended for indoor use If the transformer can be plugged only into an outside electrical outlet a weatherproof cover or
12. closing to reduce the risk of entrapment Swinging gates must not open into public access areas 4 The gate and gate opener installation must comply with any applicable local codes I Before Installation 1 Verify this dual opener is proper for the type and size of gate its frequency of use and the proper class rating 2 Make sure the dual gate has been properly installed and swings freely in both directions Repair or replace all worn or damaged gate hardware prior to installation A freely moving gate will require less force to operate and will enhance the performance of the opener and safety devices used with the system 3 Review the operation of the system to become familiar with its safety features Understand how to disconnect the opener for manual gate operation see page 1 4 This gate opener is intended for vehicular gates ONLY A separate entrance or gate must be installed for pedestrian use see page 6 5 Always keep people and objects away from the gate and its area of travel NO ONE SHOULD CROSS THE PATH OF A MOVING GATE 6 Pay close attention jo the diagram below and be aware of these areas at all times ZONE 1 j gt ee ee eee ee J EO 1 A 4 n 1 y d dj ZONE 3 y q ZONE 3 M x A h 4 h d b y Driveway Gate in the Gate in the Open Position Entrapment Zones for Open Position Pull To Open Application 2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Entr
13. firmly secured in the ground we recommend setting it in concrete Low Profile Ground Stop aT in Near the Center of Driveway Dd Ey 2 B gt p i is FRONT VIEW Step 3 Attach a vertical closed position stop plate to the SLAVE gate Using appropriate hardware for your type of gate attach the vertical closed position stop plate to the SLAVE gate frame at the point where it will come in contact with the ground stop post Do not tighten it completely at this time You must slide the closed position stop plate toward the ground stop until they touch ustration C Once you have moved the stop plate to the correct position tighten its hardware completely NOTE For a push to open installation gate opens out from the property attach the closed position stop plate to the outside of the gate At this stage of the installation the openers should be installed on the gate leaves and the open and closed position stops should be in place SLAVE Gate Opener bene os LSS x CN x lt gt gt a K J gt K F K f i L x x XX x Lx oI eee s Post Bracket Assembly S25 x ASL LS xxxxX x X Kx x 2S2 MASTER Gate Opener 2S N LSLS X XK lt F Je a E NZ N N f ral Ss X N l S ZENA LS x oman KAA Gate Bracket 7 NC S ISSS t ENI KNIN SZ D7 F Fi Sy VAN s v a Pa AV POO an r NA IN SN 7 N N S 83030200S RRRS PNI N N CN N S Say x
14. housing available at local electrical supply stores must be used All low voltage wire used with the GTO PRO Gate Opener must be 16 gauge dual conductor multi stranded direct burial wire see page 22 and the Accessory Catalog Do not run more than 1000 feet of wire If your gate is more than 1000 ft from an ac power source you will need to use at least one 5 watt Solar Panel to charge the battery see Accessory Catalog Refer to the Solar Panels and Gate Activity chart below The table and map illustrate 12 y dual gate 10 watts solar charger the maximum number of 12 v dual gate 15 watts solar charger gate cycles to expect per day 12 v dual gate 20 watts solar charger in a particular area when 12 v dual gate 25 watts solar charger using from 10 to 30 watts of 12 v dual gate 30 watts solar charger solar charging power see Accessory Catalog The figures shown are for winter minimum sunlight and do not account for the use of any accessory items Accessories connected to your system will draw additional power from the battery NOTE A maximum of 30 watts of solar charging power can be connected to the GTO PRO Gate Opener Consult Solar Panel Installation Instructions for further information Step 1 Make sure the power switch is OFF before proceeding to the next step Step 2 Select the electrical outlet into which you will plug the transformer Measure the distance from this outlet to the control box fol
15. p KO x Q N G N p 9 O i a 2 8 Washer 3 8 Lock Wash asher OC Be 3 2 Nut z point for the post ws for maximum 1e open and closed arance will give the and closing the gate ich area ig that you have the best position ivot bracket insert the 5 16 x 1 3 4 he aligned holes of the post bracket t bracket and fasten it with the 5 16 ut T If you loosened the clamp on tet to achieve the optimum position s new position and recheck the gate he gate in the open position move the ind re clamp it if necessary 2 minimum 32 Step 3 With x gate in the fully closed position and the opener retracted swing the opener to the gate Mark reference points for bolt holes on gate cross member through middle of gate bracket slots The opener must be level Some vertical adjustment is possible by sliding the post bracket assembly up and down Drill 3 8 holes into the gate cross member as marked Fasten gate bracket to cross member using 2 3 8 x 3 bolts washers lock washers and nuts Attach the opener to the post bracket assembly and gate bracket using clevis pins bushings and hairpins clips Fence Post e Gate Post and Gate Cross Member CO In Closed Position Eve f POST PIVOT BRACKET level with the horizontal surface of the GATE BRACKET Step 4 Make sure the control box power switch is OFF Use a small screwdriver to move the Number 4 DIP switch from the factory
16. pivot bracket If you don t have 2 inches of clearance or the gate opener is binding on the post pivot bracket remove the 5 16 x 1 3 4 bolt and readjust the pivot bracket until you can achieve these important clearances With the post pivot bracket in the optimum position for clearance and freedom of movement reattach the opener to the gate bracket in the open position and recheck the gate opener level and make sure the brackets are clamped securely Gate in the CLOSED POSITION Pinch Area 2 minimum Be sure gate opener and bracket don t bind Pinch Area Gate in the OPENED POSITION 2 minimum TIP Turning the pivot bracket over gives more hole alignment options for the post pivot bracket assembly You can also move the entire post pivot bracket assembly to different positions on the gate post to help achieve the proper clearances 14 Installing the Post Bracket Assembly and Gate Step 7 Sarl ae points for bolt holes on the fence post through middle of bracket slots Marking reference points in this manner allows room for adjustment when mounting the post bracket assembly and gate bracket After marking your reference points remove the opener and brackets from the fence and gate EXAMPLES Mark fence post through TOP VIEW Step 8 middle of bracket slots gt Drill 3 8 holes into fence post and drill 3 8 holes as marked Step 9 Fasten post bracket assembly to the fence post using 4 3
17. place to provide a stable area for mounting the gate 82g SONY So Mesesecotaneteeeenet 5 33282222S 92822 322e eeaeee brackets is also important SS SSH Vertical Cross Member Installation of Mounting Hardware The position of the post bracket determines the leverage and efficiency of the opener The post bracket position also sets the clearance between the opener and gate in the open and closed positions minimum 2 inches for safety reasons The curved design of the post bracket works well for installations on round and square fence posts Because the post bracket carries the entire thrust of the active opener bolts that completely penetrate the fence post must be used On wooden posts place a metal plate or washer not supplied between the nuts and the fence Wooden Post _Metal Plate Wooden Post post to prevent the thrust of the opener from pulling the bolts and washers out of the wood NOTE A fence post smaller than 6 in diameter or 6 square should be made of metal instead of wood so that it will remain stable while the opener is moving the gate Post oo Bracket Post nne Pivot Bracket Pivot Bracket On round posts of 6 diameter or larger the post pivot bracket may not be necessary for the installation In this instance the two post brackets are mounted by themselves Pull to Open Installation IMPORTANT We strongly recommend using steel pipe wood or metal to reinforce thin wa
18. setting OFF Pull To Open to ON for Push To Open Turn power switch ON The control board is now configured to push the gate open Step 5 Install the second gate opener on the other gate in the same manner Then refer to the CONTROL BOARD SETTINGS on page 25 for gate sequencing and other programming steps before proceeding DIP 4 ON Push to open operation OFF__ Pull to open operation factory setting Setting the Open Position Limit Step 1 Confirm that the power switch is in the ON position and the gates are in the CLOSED POSITIONS Step 2 ae your openers by pressing the entry transmitter button Your gates should now be moving from the closed positions toward their open position Prepare to STOP gates by pressing the entry transmitter button again when the first gate reaches the desired open position This step may be repeated until desired open position is achieved Once the desired OPEN position has been achieved proceed to step 3 33 Step 3 With the first gate in the desired open position Program the open limit setting by setting the number 4 DIP switch on the DUAL MODES switches to the OFF position if the MASTER gate opened first or the ON position if the SLAVE gate opened first then PRESS amp HOLD the SET LIMIT button on the control board for 5 seconds Step 4 Press the transmitter button and allow the gates to return to the closed position YOUR FIRST GATE S OPEN POSITION LIMIT IS NOW PROGRA
19. the wind If the wind is strong enough the operator will obstruct and stop The GTO PRO SW2502 Operator accommodates extra transmitters digital keypads solar panels push buttons automatic gate locks and other access control products These optional accessories see the enclosed GTO PRO Accessory Catalog are available The GTO PRO SW2502 Operator features adjustable obstruction sensing This safety feature makes the gate stop and reverse direction within 2 seconds when it comes in contact with an obstruction MIN is the factory setting meaning the gate will exert the minimum force on an obstruction before it stops and reverses direction The GTO PRO SW2502 Operator also has an adjustable auto close feature After the gate reaches the fully open position it can be set to remain open up to 120 seconds before automatically closing Pressing the transmitter button at any time after the gate opens fully will cause it to close immediately OFF is the factory setting meaning the gate will stay open until you press the transmitter or keypad etc again Please call GTO PRO at 800 543 GATE 4283 or 850 575 0176 for more information about our GTO PRO professional line of gate operators and accessories Our Sales Department will be glad to give you the name and phone number of a GTO PRO dealer near you iii IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS A Because automatic gate openers produce high levels of force consumers need to know the potent
20. 500 Series Conforms to UL 325 STANDARDS D Maximum Gate 500 Ib 226 7 kg 16 ft 4 8 m c us Voltage 12 Vdc Frequency 0 Hz Power 25 W LISTEO Class Il Ill and IV Vehicular Swing Gate Operator 00000 Serial Number XXXXXXXXXX TO MANUALLY OPEN AND CLOSE THE GATE 1 Turn control box power switch OFF 2 Disconnect front or rear mount from gate bracket 3 Pull opener away from front or rear mount Disconnect operator ONLY when the control box power switch is OFF and the gate is NOT moving GTO Inc Tallahassee Florida USA Moving Gate Can Cause Q Injury Or Death _ Product identification and manual operation instruction KEEP CLEAR Gate may move at any time label 1 installed on control box cover Do not allow children to operate gate or play in gate area This gate is for vehicles only Pedestrians must use a separate entrance Warning signs 2 enclosed to be installed on each side of the gate 3 5 feet above the bottom of the gate 1 800 543 GATE gt AWARNING Bin MOVING GATE Can Cause Injury or Death l www gtopro com KEEP CLEAR Gate may move at any time 2 Do not allow children to operate gate or play in gate area 3 This gate is for vehicles only Pedestrians must use separate entrance Logo and warning labels 2 installed on each side of opener housing Dual Gate Opener Parts List Opener and Mounting Hardware lt lt m th Customer Support Card 1 Gate
21. IE Dual Automatic Gate Operators A WARNING A This equipment is similar to other gate or door equipment and meets or exceeds Underwriters Laboratory Standard 325 UL 325 However gate equipment has hazards associated with its use and therefore by installing this product the installer and user accept full responsibility for following and noting the installation and safety instructions Failure to follow installation and safety instructions can result in hazards developing due to improper assembly You agree to properly install this product and that if you fail to do so GTO Inc shall in no event be liable for direct indirect incidental special or consequential damages or loss of profits whether based in contract tort or any other legal theory during the course of the warranty or at any time thereafter The installer and or user agree to assume responsibility for all liability and use of this product releasing GTO Inc from any and all liability If you are not in agreement with this disclaimer or do not feel capable of properly following all installation and safety instructions you may return this product for full replacement value READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY AND COMPLETELY before attempting to install and use this automatic gate opener This gate opener produces a high level of force Stay clear of the unit while it is operating and exercise caution at all times All automatic gate operators are intended for use on vehicular gat
22. MMED Step 5 Activate your openers again by pressing the entry transmitter button Your gates should now be moving from the closed positions toward their open positions The first gate will stop at the spot you just programmed and the second gate will continue to open until you press the transmitter button again Press the transmitter button when the second gate reaches the desired open position This step may be repeated until desired open position is achieved Once the desired OPEN position has been achieved proceed to step 6 Step 6 With the second gate in the desired open position Program the open limit setting by setting the number 4 DIP switch on the DUAL MODES switches to the ON position if the MASTER gate opened first or the OFF position if the SLAVE gate opened first then PRESS amp HOLD the SET LIMIT button on the control Set Limit Button board for 5 seconds Dual Mode DIP Switches Step 7 Press the transmitter button and allow the gates to return to the closed position BOTH YOUR MASTER AND SLAVE GATE S OPEN POSITION LIMITS ARE NOW PROGRAMMED TESTING YOUR OPEN LIMIT SETTING Press your entry transmitter and allow your gates to open If OPEN positions are not correct or need to be changed you will need to CLEAR your OPEN LIMIT settings and follow steps one 1 to seven 7 again CLEARING THE PROGRAMMED OPEN LIMIT SETTING If you make a mistake and set the limit at the wrong position press your transmit
23. ONTROL BOX ON Your GTO PRO has two Limit Settings 1 OPEN Limit setting Gate in the OPEN POSITION FACTORY SET NOT ADJUSTABLE The open limit setting is the fully open position 2 CLOSED Limit setting Gate in the CLOSED POSITION To achieve optimum closed position you are required to complete the following SEVEN STEPS Step 1 Confirm that the power switch is in the ON position and the gates are in the OPEN POSITIONS Step 2 renee your openers by pressing the entry transmitter button Your gates should now be moving from the fully open positions toward their closing position Prepare to STOP gate that reaches the desired closed position first by pressing the entry transmitter button again This step may be repeated until desired close position is achieved Once the desired CLOSED position has been achieved proceed to step 3 Step 3 With the gate that closed first in the desired closed position program the closed limit setting by setting the number 4 DIP switch on the DUAL MODES switches to the OFF position if the MASTER gate closed first or the ON position if the SLAVE gate closed first then PRESS amp HOLD the SET LIMIT button on the control board for 5 seconds Step 4 Press the transmitter button and allow the gates to return to the fully open position YOUR FIRST GATE S CLOSED POSITION LIMIT IS NOW PROGRAMMED Step 5 pease your openers again by pressing the entry transmitter button Your gates should now be movin
24. PLUG THE TRANSFORMER Low Voltage Wire lt Power Cable from INTO AN OUTLET DURING THIS STEP THE from Transformer Opener Arm TRANSFORMER MUST ONLY BE PLUGGED INTO AN OUTLET DURING STEP 7 PVC Pipe REDEE gt Step 5 ca MERNI Strip 3 16 off the ends of the low voltage wire Low Voltage Wire and twist tightly Attach these ends to the 18VAC from AC Transformer terminals located on the POWER IN terminal block see illustration at right Be certain not to let the exposed wires touch each other LNO AY134 YV10S ON Noone N Insert one transformer wire into an 18VAC terminal Insert the other transformer wire into the remaining 18VAC terminal The transformer wires can be connected to the 18VAC terminals regardless of color Tighten set screws against exposed end of wires A dab of household petroleum jelly on each terminal will help prevent corrosion 22 Step 7 Plug the transformer into the electrical outlet Use of a surge protector with the transformer is strongly recommended HINT Keep a few mothballs in the control box to discourage insects from entering it and damaging the control board 23 Step 6 Strip 1 2 of insulation from the ends of the low voltage wire Attach these stripped ends to the transformer terminals A dab of household petroleum jelly on each terminal will help prevent corrosion Make sure the exposed wires do not touc
25. VER H E Connect one of the CLOSE EDGE contact sensor wires to the COMMON COM terminal and the other to the CLOSE EDGE terminal on the GTO PRO SW2502 control board Activation of a contact sensor while the gate is in motion ___ Wire from Contact Sensor will cause the gate to stop and reverse within two 2 open safety edge seconds ee Wire from Contact Sensor close safety edge 29 Non Contact Sensors photo beams If not installing a non contact sensor skip to next section PLEASE NOTE Non contact sensors are not included with the GTO PRO SW2502 The GTO PRO SW2502 can also accept Safety input from normal ly open dry contact output devices such as safety beams connected to the SAFETY input terminal Refer to the sensor manufacturer s instructions for information about installing these devices on a vehicular gate STALL FORCE Make sure the power to the opener is turned off before connecting safety device wiring to the terminal blocks Unplugging the transformer does not turn power to the opener OFF GRN BLK RED as 0 28 58 RECEIVER Non Contact Sensor Connection Connect one of the non contact sensor dry contact output wires to the COMMON COM terminal and the other to the SAFETY terminal on the GTO PRO SW2502 control board This input is ONLY monitored when the gate is closing Activating the non contact sensor obstructing the safety beam path
26. accept accessory devices with normally open dry contact output Contact Sensors safety edges If not installing a contact sensor skip to next section PLEASE NOTE Contact sensors are not included with the GTO PRO SW2502 The GTO PRO SW2502 is equipped with built in obstruction sensitivity The opener is designed to stop and reverse the gate within 2 seconds when it comes in contact with an obstruction However obstruction sensitivity although functioning properly may not be sensitive enough to prevent bodily injury in some circumstances To augment your protection against entrapment GTO recommends using some form of additional safety device When installed contact sensors must be mounted in compliance with UL 325 Underwriters Laboratories safety standard for gate openers Review page 5 for infor mation about mounting requirements for safety edges contact sensors Refer to the sensor manufacturer s instructions for information about installing these devices on a vehicular gate Make sure the power switch to the opener is turned off before connecting safety device wiring to the terminal blocks Unplugging the transformer does not turn power to the opener OFF STALL FORCE Contact Sensor Input Connection Connect one of the OPEN EDGE contact sensor wires to the COMMON COM terminal and the other to the OPEN EDGE terminal on the GTO PRO SW2502 control board z a By zy ORN BLK RED aS 39 33 a RECEI
27. apment Zones for a proper Pull To Open installation Zone leading edge of the gate and the fence post Zone 2 between the gate and the gate post Zone 3 the path of the gate Zone 4 the space between the gate in the open position and any object such as a wall fence tree etc Zone 5 pinch points between the opener and gate or post II During Installation 1 Install the gate opener on the inside of the property and fence line DO NOT install an opener on the outside of the gate where the public has access to it 2 Be careful with moving parts and avoid close proximity to areas where fingers or hands could be pinched 3 Devices such as contact sensors safety edges and non contact sensors photo beams provide additional protection against entrapment 4 If push buttons or key switches are installed they should be within sight of the gate yet located at least 10 feet from any moving part of the gate see diagram below Never install any control device where a user will be tempted to reach through the gate to activate the gate opener 5 Do not activate your gate opener unless you can see it and can determine that its area of travel is clear of people pets or other obstructions Watch the gate through its entire movement 6 Secure outdoor or easily accessed gate opener controls in order to prohibit unauthorized use of the gate Pull To Open Application Q Q IA Moving Gate Ton Mo
28. bly if necessary Post Bracket Assembly bolted to fence post J Level Opener f i 1 i Gate Bracket bolted 7 to gate cross member Clevis Pin Bushing and Hairpin Clip Clevis Pin Bushing and Hairpin Clip Fence Post Gate In Open Position Installing the Second Opener Step 12 Install the second opener on the remaining gate leaf by repeating Step 3 through Step 11 starting on page 13 After you have mounted the second opener proceed to Installing the Positive Stops on the next page 16 Installation of the Closed Position Stops The GTO PRO Gate Openers firmly hold the gates in the closed position using positive stops The positive stops help stabilize the gate leaves in the closed position To further enhance stability and security we strongly recommended using an optional GTO PRO Automatic Gate Lock see Accessory Catalog with your dual gate IMPORTANT You need to determine cea tifa alc ata tins which side of the driveway you will mount the MASTER GATE 2 SLAVE GATE control box From this point on the gate and gate opener on the same side as the control box re V will be referred to as the MASTER gate and Svop Farga gate opener The gate and gate opener on the eae ee ae opposite side of the driveway from the control up to 110 max up to 110 max box will be referred to as the SLAVE gate and gate opener Step 1 Attach the horizontal closed posi
29. ch as on a sloping driveway or where space prevents gate s from opening inward pulled open Order two PTO brackets for conversion of a dual swing gate installation gt Column Mount Lock Receiver 433IH For mounting the Automatic Gate Lock on brick columns walls or for other applications with limited space between gate and post le Replacement Transformer RB570 _ Standard 18 volt AC transformer for maintaining the battery included with the GTO PRO SW 2502 gate operator yy This is the only transformer approved for use with all UL325 GTO PRO gate operator systems Garage Door Receiver RB709 The Garage Door Receiver allows you to use the same GTO PRO entry transmitter see Dual and Triple Transmitters to operate your gate operator and your garage door operator Compatible with most garage door operators Dual amp Triple Button Transmitters RB742 amp RB743 lt The Dual RB742 amp Triple RB743 Button Transmitters are for remote control of multiple separate gate operators and or gate operator s and garage door operator s see Garage Door Receiver 9 Volt battery included ZN GTO PRO PROFESSIONAL ACCESS SYSTEMS If you have a question about any special order item just call 1 800 543 GATE The contents of all material available on this installation manual are copyrighted by GTO Inc GTO unless otherwise indicated All rights are reserved by GTO and content may not be reproduced downloade
30. cks Unplugging the transformer does not turn power to the opener OFF Accessory Input Connection Connect one of the accessory wires to the COMMON COM u a ak terminal and the other to the CYCLE CLOSE terminal on the S9 ES 38 98 Eel RECEIVER GTO PRO SW2502 control board A f Each activation of the accessory will cause the gate to cycle as follows OPEN gt STOP gt CLOSE gt STOP Wire from Accessory Se push button key pad etc 31 Determining The Mounting Position of The Post Bracket Assembly Swinging gates shall not open into public access areas A Push to Open gate opens out from the property A Push to Open Bracket is required for this type of installation see Accessory Catalog If you have a pull to open gate gate opens into the property return to page 13 step 3 In a PUSH TO OPEN installation the openers are installed while the gates are in the closed position Step 1 With the gates closed adjust the post bracket assembly and the gate bracket until the opener is level While holding the opener level use C clamps to temporarily keep the post bracket assembly and gate bracket in their respective positions on the fence post and gate Gate in the Open Position Pinch Area gray 2 minimum Gate in the Closed Position Pinch Area gray 3 8 x 2 Bolt k Post Bracket Push To Open Bracket x optional accessory dD D K 9 lt
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32. d security Solenoid driven with a steel housing Unlocks and locks automatically as gates open and close Used with GTO PRO DC swing gate operating systems for maximum stability and security Comes with a keyed manual release Recommended for gates over 8 ft long Ideal for animal enclosures or high wind areas Wireless Entry Intercom Keypad FM136 Allows owner to screen guest at the gate before allowing access to the property Keypad also allows owner to give up to 25 programmable entry codes to family friends or approved delivery personnel Codes can be permanent of temporary Can be wireless or hard wired up to 1000 feet 39 Replacement Battery RB500 Standard 12 volt 7 0 amp hour maintenance free battery for the GTO PRO SW 2000 GTO PRO SW 2502 GTO PRO SW 3000 GTO PRO SW 4000 gate operator systems This is the only battery approved for use with the GTO PRO gate operator systems Life expectancy is 3 5 years Low Voltage Wire RB509 The 16 gauge multi stranded dual conductor Low Voltage Wire is for connecting the AC powered transformer or the Solar Panel to the control board Also used for the connection of accessories such as locks keypads push buttons and other wired control devices This specially designed wire is UV treated PVC coated and ready for direct burial Available in 1000 rolls or special lengths Push to Open Bracket 347 IH Required when GTO PRO SW 2502 gate operator s must push the gate open su
33. eath Loosen sealing nut on strain relief hub at bottom of control box Insert power cable into control box through strain relief Thread approximately 6 of the power cable into the control box and retighten sealing nut until the power cable locks into place me K a i i Sealing Nut Use mounting holes and screws provided to mount control box to a secure surface BLACK wire to NEGATIVE terminal RED wire to POSITIVE terminal 12 Volt Battery included Battery wires for optional second battery Space for optional second 12 Volt battery see Accessory Catalog Strain Relief Operator Power Cable Connecting Opener Power Cables MASTER Operator Step 4 Insert the stripped power cable wires into the appropriate terminals on the MASTER operator terminal block The green wire should be inserted into the GRN terminal the blue wire into BLU the orange wire into ORG black wire into BLK and the red wire into the RED terminal gt n 4 m D 2 p wn 2 2 3 g a 8 8 8 Tighten the set screws against the end of the wires A dab of petroleum jelly on each terminal will help prevent corrosion Power Cable from the Operator Correct Pea Wire Block Wire Block Wire Block mm 000000 83A13934 oaa X18 NYO SLAVE Operator Step 5 Review the Installation Overview illustration on page 11
34. ersion Chart inside cover PLEASE READ THIS FIRST page iii Important Safety Instructions page 1 Disconnecting the Opener page 1 Important Safety Instructions for the Consumer page 2 Secondary Means of Protection Against Entrapment page 5 Required Safety Precautions for Gates page 6 Warning Signs and Labels page 7 Installation 202 02 220 222 22 eee en ne page 8 Parts List page 8 Technical Specifications page 10 Installation Overview page 11 Installation of the Mounting Hardware page 12 Mounting the First Opener page 16 Installing the Second Opener page 16 Installation of the Closed Position Stops page 17 Mounting t
35. es a radio frequency in the 318 MHz range The RF LED flickers when the remote transmitter or the wireless keypad is activated Electronic noise that produces a 318 MHz signal will cause the RF LED to flicker An electric motor running is one example When the RF LED flickers the receiver chip U8 and the antenna receiver are working properly AC Power Green LED 1 The AC Power LED stays on whenever the transformer is putting out voltage to the circuit board If the AC Power LED is off there is no power from the transformer 2 The AC Power LED does not come on when the battery is charged by solar panel without the transformer or when the transformer is unplugged Red LED 1 2 The Red LED comes on whenever the battery is fully charged Any time power is drained from the battery to operate the gate the light goes off until the battery is fully charged again Under normal operations the light will cycle on and off indicating the charging circuit is keeping the battery charged If the AC Power LED is on and 1 Ethe Red LED is on and the unit is not working a The fuse could be blown The unit will give one short beep when the remote is pressed or when an accessory is used b The battery is not connected or there is a loose connection Check the wires that connect to the battery and where they connect to the circuit board from the battery The unit will give one short beep when the remote is pressed or when an accessory is used
36. es only and should never be used by pedestrians This product meets and exceeds the requirements of UL 325 the standard which regulates gate opener safety as established and made effective March 1 2000 by Underwriters Laboratories Inc INC GATES THAT OPEN GTO PRO 3121 Hartsfield Road Tallahassee Florida USA 32303 Telephone GTO PRO Sales 1 800 543 GATE 4283 or 850 575 0176 e Fax 850 575 8912 or GTO PRO Technical Service 1 800 543 1236 or 850 575 4144 Fax 850 575 8950 www gtopro com R2502INST 2002 GTO Inc rev 04 05 06 The GTO PRO SW 2502 Gate Opener is intended for use with vehicular swing gates The opener can be used in Class I Class II Class III and Class IV applications VEHICULAR GATE OPENER CLASS CATEGORIES Residential Vehicular Gate Opener Class I A vehicular gate opener or system intended for use in a home of one to four single family dwelling or a garage or parking area associated therewith Commercial General Access Vehicular Gate Opener Class II A vehicular gate opener or system intended for use in a commercial location or building such as a multifamily housing unit five or more single family units hotel garages retail store or other building servicing the general public Industrial Limited Access Vehicular Gate Opener Class III A vehicular gate opener or system intended for use in an industrial location or building such as a factory or loading dock area or other l
37. g from the fully open positions toward their closing position The first gate will stop at the spot you just programmed and the second gate will continue to close until you press the transmitter button again The optimum CLOSED POSITION for the second gate is when it closes firmly without excess tension against the first gate This step may be repeated until desired close position is achieved Once the desired CLOSED position has been achieved proceed to step 6 Step 6 With the second gate in the desired closed position Program the closed limit setting by setting the number 4 DIP switch on the DUAL MODES switches to the ON position if the MASTER gate closed first or the OFF position if the SLAVE gate closed first then PRESS amp HOLD the SET LIMIT button on the control board for 5 seconds Set Limit Button Dual Mode DIP Switches 26 Step 7 Press the transmitter button and allow the gates to return to the fully open position BOTH YOUR MASTER AND SLAVE GATE S CLOSED POSITION LIMITS ARE NOW PROGRAMMED TESTING YOUR CLOSED LIMIT SETTING Press your entry transmitter and allow your gates to close If CLOSED positions are not correct or need to be changed you will need to CLEAR your CLOSED LIMIT settings and follow Steps 1 7 again CLEARING PROGRAMMED CLOSED LIMIT SETTING If you make a mistake and set the limit at the wrong position press your transmitter to return the gates to their fully opened positions then pre
38. h each other Transformer az S O m O aZ a lu S az SD CONTROL BOARD SETTINGS DIP Switches NOTE Leave DIP Switch 3 in the OFF position untill installation is complete to prevent gate from automatically closing during installation Main DIP Switch Settings MODES DIP Switch 1 Soft Start Stop The Soft Start Stop feature slowly starts the gate as it begins to open and slows the gate as it comes to the closed position This saves wear and tear on the gate and gate opener system DIP Switch 2 Warning Buzzer The Warning Buzzer alerts you when the gate opener is beginning to either open or close the gate It sounds for the first 2 seconds in each direction It also sounds a warning when the gate obstructs two times in one cycle Switching this to OFF only disables the open and close warning not the obstruction warning DIP Switch 3 Auto Close With the Auto Close switch in the OFF position the gate will remain open until it receives another signal from an activation device such as a transmitter keypad or push button control With the Auto Close switch in the ON position the gate opener will automatically close the gate if the gate is in it s open limit position The time the gate will remain open is determined using DIP Switches 6 and 7 DIP Switch 4 Push Pull to Open If your gate opens into the property the DIP Switch is set to OFF factory If your gate opens out from the property t
39. he Control Box page 19 Connecting the Opener Power Cables page 20 Powering the System page 21 Solar Chart page 21 Connecting the Transformer page 21 Control Board Settings page 24 Obstruction Sensitivity page 25 Main DIP Switches page 26 Dual Mode DIP Switches page 27 Setting Closed Position Limits page 28 Setting Your Personal Transmitter Code page 27 Installing the Receiver page 28 Connecting Additional Safety Devices page 29 Connecting Accessories page 31 Push to Open Installation page 32 Setting Open Position Limits page 33 Maintenance
40. he DIP Switch must be set to the ON position NOTE if you have a Push to Open gate application you will need a Push to Open bracket see Push to Open Instructions on page 30 DIP Switch 5 B2 D1 Mode This DIP Switch must remain in the OFF position unless the gate opener is going to be used by a guard or gate attendant who can only open the gate when constant pressure is applied to a push button control device DIP Switches 6 and 7 The combination of these two switches determines the amount of time the gate will remain open when DIP Switch 3 is set in the ON position DIP 6 DIP 7 Delay Time for Auto Close 15 seconds 30 seconds 60 seconds 120 seconds factory preset ON DI mode constant pressure to operate gate OFF _ B2 mode momentary contact to operate gate DIP 4 ON Push to open operation OFE _ Pull to open operation DIP 3 ON Auto close enabled OFF _ Auto close disabled DIP 2 ON _ Buzzer warning enabled OFF__ Buzzer warning disabled DIP 1 ON __ Soft start enabled OFF__ Soft start disabled Factory preset IMPORTANT CONTROL BOARD SETTINGS CONTROL BOARD DIP SWITCH 1 is factory preset in the ON position and MUST remain in the ON position Changing this setting can damage your gate gate opener and possibly void your warranty 24 Dual Gate DIP Switch Settings DUAL MODES DIP Switches 1 and 2 Factory Set OFF OFF The combination of DIP S
41. ial hazards associated with improperly designed installed and maintained automated gate opener systems Keep in mind that the gate opener is just one component of the total gate operating system Each component must work in unison to provide the consumer with convenience security and safety This manual contains various safety precautions and warnings for the consumer Because there are many possible applications of the gate opener the safety precautions and warnings contained in this manual cannot be completely exhaustive in nature They do however provide an overview of the safe design installation and use of this product CAREFULLY READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS WARNINGS AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS TO ENSURE THE SAFE SYSTEM DESIGN INSTALLATION AND USE OF THIS PRODUCT Precautions and warnings in this manual are identified with this A warning symbol The symbol identifies conditions that can result in damage to the opener or its components serious injury or death Because GTO PRO automatic gate openers are only part of the total gate operating system it is the responsibility of the consumer to ensure that the total system is safe for its intended use To Manually Open and Close the Gate Follow the Procedure Below A CAUTION The gate will move freely and uncontrolled when the gate operator is removed from the gate ONLY disconnect the operator when the operator power switch is OFF and the gate is NOT moving P Fr
42. ile opening or closing OPERATIONAL CAPACITY The Gate Capacity Chart shows approximate cycles per day you can expect from the GTO PRO SW 2502 Automatic Gate Operator when powered with a transformer Actual cycles may vary slightly depending upon the type and condi tion of gate and installation IMPORTANT BALL BEAR GTO PRO SW2502 Dual Gate Capacity Cycle Chart ING HINGES SHOULD Estimated number of daily cycles based on use with a transformer and one 1 12 Volt battery BE USED ONALL GATES Number of Cycles Per Day WEIGHING OVER 250 Lbs 500 Ibs 400 Ibs 300 Ibs 200 Ibs 150 Ibs 100 Ibs 50 Ibs Gate Weight Gate Length To determine the number of cycles the gate opener will perform using solar panels please see the specifications listed on page 19 or call 800 543 1236 or 850 575 4144 for more information An operation cycle is one full opening and closing of the gate These specifications are subject to change without notice 10 Installation Overview Pull to Open Gates Gate Opens into the Property The diagram shown below is an example of a pull to open installation on a chain link fence and dual gates Mounting the openers on a masonry column requires special procedures see Column Installation Information on page 38 if you intend to mount the openers on columns Furthermore if you have push to open gates you will need to purchase two 2 push to open brackets see Accessory Catal
43. ion is impossible due to traffic hazards terrain etc another option is to re hang the gate You may hang it on a post either in the center of the column or at the back corner or move the gate to the back corner of the columns Cc The most difficult solution is to cut a notch in the column to accommodate the opener and power cable This job is NOT for the inexperienced A Column Mount Example i A B can not exceed 14 inches Pivot Bracket gt fi _ Example If A is 2 then B can not exceed 12 Column 38 PROFESSIONAL ACCESS SYSTEMS Solar Panel FM123 FM122 The Solar Panel is a 10 watt solar powered battery charger for use with the all GTO PRO DC gate operator systems Particularly suited for remote installations each Solar Panel comes with tubular steel support mounting clips wire connectors and 8 ft of low voltage wire see Low Voltage Wire for additional wire The GTO PRO control board has clearly labeled terminal connections for easy installation of the Solar Panel Installation in some regions of the world will require multiple solar panels for adequate charging power Solar Panel FM122 is a 5 watt solar powered battery charger with all the same features as FM123 Push Button Control RB101 Unlit doorbell button for remote entry or exit control Wires directly to the control board and uses 16 gauge multi stranded dual conductor low voltage wire sold separately 1 Pin Lock
44. l board memory 0000000 O D000 00000 g 83413934 aad X8 NYO Learn Transmitter Button 27 Obstruction Sensitivity Potentiometer IMPORTANT For safety reasons the obstruction setting or Stall Force on the GTO PRO control board comes from tl MIN minimum In many gate installations this sett be adjusted to overcome the weight and size of the g TThe Stall Force potentiometer on the control boarc volume control on a radio It controls the obstructio a ares b MODES Kol tes the amount of force the opener will apply to an obsti ANEEINI automatically stops and reverses direction for appro OF seconds TRANSMITTER o oo a oo STALL FORCE Use a small slotted screwdriver to turn the arrow in the center of the potentiometer Adjust the sen sitivity from the MINIMUM position where the gate operates without obstructing from its own weight or the wind conditions in your area GRN BLK RED NOTE You may need to increase the RECEIVER stall force in cold weather due to increased resistance from gate hinges ALWAYS KEEP SAFETY AT THE TOP OF YOUR LIST WHEN ADJUSTING OR SERVICING YOUR AUTOMATIC GATE OPENER Installing the Receiver Use the transmitter to check the range of the receiver before permanently mounting it Consider the following when mounting the receiver e Standard receiver cable length is 10 feet receivers with a longer cable are availab
45. le as special order items call the GTO Sales Department NEVER splice receiver cable Run the cable through PVC conduit to protect it from damage DO NOT run cable through metal conduit because the receiver signal range will be decreased DO NOT run cable in conduit containing ac wiring DO NOT mount receiver on a metal fence or post doing so will decrease signal range The receiver range can vary from 50 to 100 feet depending upon weather topography and external interference DO NOT mount upside down FCC Regulation This device complies with FCC rules Part 15 Operation is subject to the following conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference 2 This device must accept an interference that may cause undesired operation Transmitter distance may vary due to circumstances beyond our control NOTE The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or TV interference caused by unauthorized modifications to this equipment Such modifications could void the Connecting Additional Safety Devices Although GTO strongly recommends the use of additional safety devices we do not endorse any specific brand names Only use products that are certified and listed to be in compliance with any applicable UL standards United Laboratories and national and regional safety codes Call GTO Sales at 1 800 543 4283 for information on compatible products for your specific application The GTO PRO SW2502 will ONLY
46. lled tube gates or wood to reinforce panel gates as shown These reinforcement methods will prevent damage to the opener and gate when the opener is installed Recommended Reinforcement Examples Steel Pipe Cut in Half zi not supplied ce J Gate Bracket i Gate Bracket Pal 1 x 6 Wood Reinforcement Thin Walled Tube Gate Wood or Metal Reinforcement not supplied 12 Determining the Mounting Position of the Post Bracket Assembly and the Gate Bracket Step 3 Insert the 3 8 x 2 bolt through the center hole of the post brackets and post pivot bracket as shown Fasten a 3 8 lock washer 3 8 washer and 3 8 nut on the end of the bolt DO NOT overtighten the nut because the post pivot bracket will have to be adjusted later NOTE The following steps are intended for pull to open gate installations If you are mounting your opener on a push to open gate ge oat Draoket e g a gate on a sloped driveway Post Pivot Bracket you will need to purchase a Push To Open bracket see Accessory catalog Also see Push to Open Installation beginning on page 30 3 8 x 2 Bolt a O18 Washer 3 8 Lock Wash ock Washe e lt 3 8 Nut Step 4 Attach post bracket assembly and gate bracket to the opener with the clevis pins and bushings Secure the clevis pins with hairpin clips 2 a x 9 Ny lt p KO x O S a p Y O w Clevis Pin Front Mount Rear Mount q Wee
47. lowing the path where the wire will be laid After you have measured how much ON OFF Switch wire is needed cut the wire to the appropriate length 21 IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT LOW VOLTAGE WIRE The only wire acceptable for use with GTO products is 16 gauge multi stranded low voltage PVC sheathed wire This particular gauge enables the transformer to provide an adequate charge through the control board to the battery at distances up to 1000 ft DO NOT use telephone wire or solid core wire Unlike multi stranded wire these types of wire are inadequate for use with your gate opener system Telephone wire and solid core wire do not deliver enough voltage for your gate opener to function and will cause the system to go into a condition known as low voltage lockout NEVER splice wires together Splicing permits corrosion and seriously degrades the wire s ability to carry an adequate current Step 3 Lay the measured length of low voltage wire in a trench following a path the selected electrical outlet to the control box Wires coming up from th ground should be run through PVC conduit to protect them from lawn m blades weed eaters and grazing animals Be sure to bury the wire laid i1 trench Step 4 Feed the low voltage wires upward through the strain relief opening on t lower left of the control box Pull 6 to 8 of wire into the control box ar tighten the strain relief screw to secure the wires A WARNING DO NOT
48. ltage If the battery is fully charged the voltage should be between 12 5 vdc to 13 5 vdc Any voltage reading below 12vdc is low The battery could be dead or disconnected at battery or board The transformer or solar panel is powering the board with the charge voltage Disconnect the transformer or solar panel to see if the board still powers up The fuse is blown Replace the fuse On the Mighty Mule 500 502 PRO SW2500 2502 PRO SW3000 3200 and PRO SW4000 4200 the board is giving a limit switch error Check the connections on the power cable If this does not work check the terminal voltages on the circuit board that is supplied to the limit switch The voltage across the orange and green and the brown and green should be 5 vdc without the arm connected If the board is good the arm will need repair ed Mule 500 502 PRO SW2500 2502 PRO SW3000 3200 and PRO SW4000 4200 The battery could be very low at about 10 vdc Flip the power switch off and back on to see if it will clear the alarm If the alarm is not cleared check to make sure that there is power at the outlet There could be a tripped breaker or GFI The transformer could be unplugged The transformer could be blown If there is no charge power from the transformer the green light will be off The board has sensed an obstruction two times in a row If the alarm clears by switching the power off and on the board is sensing an obstruction o Something on or about the gate is ca
49. ocations not intended to service the general public Restricted Access Vehicular Gate Opener Class IV A vehicular gate opener 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 Conversion Chart Converting Metric Units to English Equivalents When You Know Multiply By To Find Symbol centimeters 0 3937 inches in or meters 3 2808 feet ft or kilograms 2 2046 pounds Ib or Converting English Units to Metric Equivalents When You Know Multiply By To Find Symbol inches 2 5400 centimeters cm feet 0 3048 meters m pounds 0 4535 kilograms kg Converting Temperature deg Celsius C x 1 8 32 deg Fahrenheit deg Fahrenheit F 32 1 8 deg Celsius FOR YOUR RECORDS Please record the product serial number located on the control box cover and the date and place of purchase in the spaces provided below Refer to this information when calling GTO for service or assistance with your automatic gate opener Serial Number Date of Purchase Place of Purchase Remember to keep all receipts for proof of purchase 3J9NJ4343JY JUNLNA UOJ SNOILINAULSNI 3SAHL did Table of Contents Gate Opener Class Categories inside cover Units and Standards Conv
50. og to properly configure your system See Push to Open Installation on page 32 before proceeding Gate Swings Evenly and Freely Hung Firmly and Plumb Receiver DA BT AT AN b AS _ REO A LAZ SZ surge protector J not supplied Run 1000 max of low PVC conduit not included voltage wire to control to protect second opener Concrete Poured box from transformer power cable and low voltage wire Around Gate Post wire not included from lawn mowers and weed eaters Preparation of the Gate Step 1 The gates must be plumb level and swing freely on x Horizontal Cross Member their hinges Wheels must not be attached to the gates SR sl EEEIEE O EIEEEI The gates must move throughout their arc without ans men Raaen ees aie SY R SANSAT 292a sees binding or dragging on the ground Note that gates 5 See RREI over 250 lb should have ball bearing hinges with grease RKKKK KE ERRER fing es Sees eR a gecmmmmmooenmmnmoeeenes Step 2 The fence posts must be secured in the ground with concrete so they will minimize twist or flex when the A a openers are activated We recommend you position the X eee Re Bes openers near the centerline of the gates to keep the gates SKRK See ORES S 2903 KS isting ing iti i Se PS Secstact Satateceronateceronate from twisting and flexing The addition of horizontal eet S oeeo Rezan or vertical cross members if they are not already in a 9i Is RRS Ld
51. ons for or be supplied with at least one independent secondary means to protect against entrapment The GTO PRO utilizes Type A an inherent i e built in entrapment sensing system as the primary type of entrapment protection Also the GTO PRO has provisions for the connection of Type B2 protection to be used as the secondary type of entrapment protection if desired 1 For gate operators utilizing a contact sensor e g safety edge sensor Type B2 in accordance with UL 325 51 8 4 i A One or more contact sensors shall be located at the leading edge bottom edge and post edge both inside and outside of a vehicular swing gate system B A hard wired contact sensor shall be located and its wiring arranged so that the communication between the sensor and the gate opener is not subjected to mechanical damage C A wireless contact sensor such as one that transmits radio frequency RF signals to the gate opener 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 Leading Edge Contact Sensor on both sides of the gate lt S SSS one K OA x SK sete S S 6 x SN lt lt OX aon x KR x xxx ON i SSIR RRL RSLS x RERS RRR RRL SSN RSPR
52. ont or Rear Mount Disconnecting the operator 1 Turn operator power switch OFF 2 Remove hairpin clip clevis pin and bushing from the front mounting point Clevis Pin 3 Remove the operator from the mount The gate can be opened and closed manually Gate Bracket when the operator is disconnected IMPORTANT NEVER allow operator arm to hang by a lt the front mount it will break from the arm weight Bushing 2 CAUTION Because the GTO PRO gate operator is p battery powered disconnect the operator ONLY when the Hairpin Clip power switch on the operator is turned OFF Unplugging the transformer does not turn power to the operator OFF NOTE Substitute a Pin Lock for the clevis pin on the front mount of each gate opener to prevent unauthorized removal of the opener from the gate see Accessory Catalog IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS A For The Consumer WARNING To reduce the risk of injury or death 1 READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS Failure to meet the requirements set forth in the instruction manual could cause severe injury and or death for which the manufacturer cannot be held responsible 2 When designing a system that will be entered from a highway or main thoroughfare make sure the system is placed far enough from the road to prevent traffic congestion 3 The gate must be installed in a location that provides adequate clearance between it and adjacent structures when opening and
53. r gate opener is necessary the Service Department will assign a Return Goods Authorization RGA number to you for warranty repair 4 Securely pack the component s authorized for return to the factory Write the RGA number issued to you on the outside of the package in LARGE BOLD PRINT Ship the package s freight prepaid to GTO PRO 3121 Hartsfield Road Tallahassee Florida USA 32303 NOTE Products returned to GTO PRO without a Return Goods Authorization RGA number in LARGE BOLD PRINT on the outside of the package WILL NOT be accepted Also items returned to GTO PRO freight collect WILL NOT be accepted The GTO Inc Technical a Departmen is open Monday Friday 8 00 A M 5 00 P M Eastern Time 1 800 543 1236 FAX 850 575 8950 e mail techsupport gtoinc com 37 Column Installation Information IF THIS OPENER WILL BE USED WITH GATES THAT ARE MOUNTED ON MASONRY BRICK OR ROCK etc COLUMNS READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY BEFORE PROCEEDING A The simplest solution is to install the opener in a push to open configuration requires Push To Open Bracket see Accessory Catalog The minimum clearance is easier to achieve and clearance is no longer a problem since the opener will be pushing the gate away from the column instead of pulling it toward the column It is recommended that you place a steel plate between the opener mounting brackets and masonry surface for additional strength B If a push to open installat
54. ry every 3 5 years 8 To operate this equipment safely YOU must know how to disconnect the opener for manual gate operation see page 1 If you have read the instructions and still do not understand how to disconnect the opener contact the GTO PRO Service Department 9 Disconnect the opener ONLY when the power is TURNED OFF and the gate is NOT moving 10 Make arrangements with local fire and law enforcement for emergency access 11 Distribute and discuss copies of the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS section of this manual with all persons authorized to use your gate 12 IMPORTANT Save these safety instructions Make sure everyone who is using or will be around the gate and gate opener are aware of the dangers associated with automated gates In the event you sell the property with the gate opener or sell the gate opener provide a copy of these safety instructions to the new owner Should you lose or misplace this manual a copy can be obtained by downloading one from the GTO PRO web site www gtopro com by contacting GTO Inc at 3121 Hartsfield Road Tallahassee Florida 32303 or by calling 1 800 543 4283 and requesting a duplicate copy One will be provided to you free of charge IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS A Secondary Means of Protection Against Entrapment As specified by Gate Operator Safety Standard UL 325 30A 1 1 automatic gate openers shall have an inherent entrapment sensing system and shall have provisi
55. s of solar charging power to trickle charge the battery See the Accessory Catalog If your fence post is made of wood and is less than 6 in diameter or 6 square see page 12 If your fence post is larger than 6 in diameter you will need threaded rods or carriage bolts longer than 8 See page 15 PVC conduit If you have thin walled tube or panel gates see Recommended Reinforcement Examples on page 12 Depending on the type of gate a horizontal cross member or mounting plate may be needed to mount the front of the opener and gate bracket to the gate See page 11 step 2 page 15 step 10 Surge protection for transformer Some types of installations require U Bolts If the gate is a push to open refer to page 36 Additional washer or a metal plate may be needeed for wooden post 9 Technical Specifications GTO PRO 2502 GATE OPERATOR DRIVE Low friction screw drive linear actuator rated for 5 F to 160 F 28 C to 71 C Powered by a 12 V motor with integral case hardened steel gear reducer Motor speed reduced to 260 rpm Generates 680 ft Ib of torque at 12 V Maximum opening arc of 110 Approximate opening time 90 20 seconds depending on weight of gate POWER The system is powered by a 12 Vdc 7 0 Ah sealed rechargeable lead acid battery Battery charge is maintained by a 120 Vac input 18 Vac output transformer rectified to 14 5 Vdc 40 VA through the GTO PRO control board One 1 blade style con
56. ss and hold the SET LIMIT button for 10 seconds This will clear the memory for the closed limit positions Follow Steps 1 7 again Setting Your Personal Transmitter Code All GTO transmitters are set to a standard code at the factory and are ready to operate your GTO PRO Gate Opener For your safety and security however we strongly recommend that you replace the factory setting with your own personal code Follow the directions below 1 Remove the Transmitter Cover On the back of the transmitter use a small phillips head screw driver to remove the two screws on the sides of the visor clip and separate the front cover from the transmitter With the front cover removed the battery and the DIP switches will be exposed To set a new code use a small screwdriver to move the switches 2 Set the transmitter DIP Switches There are nine 9 transmitter DIP switches each can be placed in three different positions 0 DO NOT set all the switches in the same position such as all all 0 or all Once the DIP switches have been set to a personal code replace front cover WARNING No other adjustments should be made inside the transmitter 3 Teach the New Code to Control Board Memory A Press and hold transmitter button B Press and hold the LEARN TRANSMITTER button on the control board for 5 seconds C Release LEARN TRANSMITTER button D Release transmitter button The new code is stored in contro
57. te Lock recommended not included Contact Sensor Pedestrian Gate Warning Sign recommended not included Warning Sign A m ia XX NIELS ri i S 5 2 RK KX OS 2S RS 2 999 Vehicular Gate amp A nore gel R oo ISIS KLLK S xe 00 SNA 5 4 Contact Sensor Contact Sensor Contact Sensor recommended not included recommended not included recommended not included e Entrapment Protection GTO PRO SW2502 inherent obstruction settings even when properly adjusted may not be sensitive enough to prevent bodily injury in some circumstances For this reason safety devices such as safety edge sensors or photoelectric sensors which stop and reverse gate direction upon sensing an obstruction are suggested for enhanced protection against entrapment e e Warning Signs The warning signs at right must be installed on both sides of the gates see page 7 for details Moving Gate Can Cause Injury Or Death KEEP CLEAR Gate may move at any time Do not allow children to operate gate or play in gate area This gate is for vehicles only Pedestrians must use a separate entrance 4y IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS A AWARNING These warning labels should be found at the locations specified below If any of them are missing immediately contact GTO for replacements GTO DC 2
58. ter to return the gates to their closed positions then press and hold the SET LIMIT button for 10 seconds This will clear the memory for the open limit positions Follow steps one 1 to seven 7 again Maintenance e On all gates weighing 250 lb or more routinely grease the ball bearing hinges at least 4 times a year more frequently if the gates are near a coastal area e Keeping a few mothballs in the control box will discourage insects from entering it and damaging the control board e Clean the push pull tube with a soft dry cloth and apply silicone spray to it at least once per month e While oxidation is a normal part of weathering of equipment that is exposed to the elements we recommend you apply silicone spray the front and rear mounts to minimize this effect 34 Troubleshooting Guide If your gate opener does not function properly after it is installed use this guide before calling the GTO PRO Service Department Audible Alarm Indications Symptom 1 Gives one short beep and no operations when you press the remote 2 Gives a three second tone second of silence and then another three second tone repeatedly 3 Gives a constant tone Diagnosis There is a power problem with the Mighty Mule 500 502 PRO SW2500 2502 PRO SW3000 3200 and PRO SW4000 4200 1 2 3 The battery could have a dead cell in it The battery could be low Disconnect the transformer or solar panel and check the battery vo
59. tion stop plate to the Closed Position Stop Plate mounted MASTER gate leaf horizontally on metal post with U bolts Detach the gate operators from the gates and move the gates to their closed position ustration A Using appropriate hardware for your type of gate U bolts for tube or chain link screw or bolts for wood or metal attach the closed position stop plate horizontally about mid height on the MASTER gate frame Do not tighten it completely at this time Slide the stop plate toward the t SLAVE Gate Frame MASTER Gate Frame gt frame of the SLAVE gate leaf until they touch lustration Va O gt FRONT VIEW g g OO B Once you have moved the stop plate to the correct position tighten its hardware completely Q Q Illustration B a TOP VIEW NOTE The optional ground stop post is used to provide a secure point for the SLAVE gate to close against If you will be using the GTO PRO Horizontal Gate Lock accessory with your gate opener system the closed position ground stop is REQUIRED as shown in Steps 2 and 3 on the next page Step 2 Install a low profile ground stop not provided beneath the Gigeea Position Stop Flate mounted SLAVE gate stop plate on the gate leaf that CLOSES FIRST rh i O SIDE VIEW Cc Q q oer Position Stop Plate The ground stop needs to be positioned near the end of the gate as shown in lustration A and may be made of metal or concrete and should be
60. trol board fuse is rated for 25 A NOTE The transformer should not be directly connected to any battery Do not replace fuses with higher ampere rated fuses doing so will void your warranty and may damage your control board Battery charge is maintained by a GTO PRO Solar Panel Charger float voltage of 14 5 Vdc output is from a 193 8 x 81 2 silicon alloy panel Generates a minimum of 5 W at 300 mA A gated diode on the control board prevents bat tery discharge CONTROL GTO PRO microprocessor based control board is set for single leaf pull to open gate installations DIP switches can be adjusted to accommodate an optional kit for push to open gates see Accessory Catalog Control board has temperature compensated circuits A circuit on the control board regulates charging Sleep draw is 40 mA active draw is 2 to5 A Auto memorization of digital transmitter code GTO PRO remote mounted RF receiver tuned to 318 MHz Opener length with push pull tube fully retracted is 40 4 mounting point to mounting point Adjustable auto close timer and obstruction sensitivity Power terminal block accommodates a transformer or solar panels DIP switches simplify setup of gate opener Accessory terminal block is fully compatible with push button controls digital keypads safety loops etc Control board allows connection of safety edge sensors and photoelectric sensors Audio entrapment alarm sounds if unit encounters an obstruction twice wh
61. using the arm to push too hard to open or close the gate Look for something in the path of the gate or something unlevel out of plumb or that is binding or pinching o This can be due to a low battery when the unit is charged with a solar panel Test the charging circuit and the solar panel in direct sunlight o Ifthe alarm will clear by switching the power off and on the board is sensing an obstruction Disconnect the arm from the gate If it is still obstructing increase the Stall Force Max it out if you have to However do not leave the Stall Force at this setting when connected to the gate If the arm is in the middle of its cycle it extends a couple of inches retracts a couple of inches and the tube does not hit the limit switch when retracted the rev counter in the arm is bad 35 Diagnostic LEDs Status Clear LED 1 2 3 The Status LED blinks once whenever there is a change in any of the control inputs This includes changes to any of the seven position DIP switches on the board the Set Limit Button or the Learn Transmitter button is pressed the limit switch in the arm is activated or any of the six accessory inputs cycle close safety exit open etc are used The Status LED flashes when the board learns a new limit Use these lights to determine if the circuit board is receiving inputs from the control inputs or the accessories RF Yellow LED 4 The RF LED flickers whenever the antenna receiver receiv
62. ving Gate Area E Area a 4 1 XN N LA 4 S 4 XN Ea N ae Driveway ion NEVER INSTALL any control device within gray area 4X IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS A HI After Installation 1 Attach the warning signs included to each side of the gate to alert the public of automatic gate operation It is your responsibility to post warning signs on both sides of your gate If any of these signs or warning decals become damaged illegible or missing replace them immediately Contact GTO PRO for free replacements 2 The gate is automatic and could move at any time posing a serious risk of entrapment No one should be in contact with the gate when it is moving or stationary 3 Do not attempt to drive into the gate area while the gate is moving wait until the gate comes to a complete stop 4 Do not attempt to beat the gate while the gate is closing This is extremely dangerous 5 Do not allow children or pets near your gate Never let children operate or play with gate controls Keep the remote controls away from children and unauthorized users store controls where children and unauthorized users do not have access to them 6 KEEP GATES PROPERLY MAINTAINED Always turn power to opener OFF before performing any maintenance Clean the push pull tube with a soft dry cloth and apply silicone spray to it at least once per month 7 Service the gate and gate opener regularly Grease hinges and replace the batte
63. witches 1 and 2 will determine the sequence dual gates will open and close DIP Switch 3 Additional Delay Factory Set OFF To add 4 seconds to the standard 4 seconds a total of 8 seconds delay sequence delay switch to ON DIP Switch 4 Used to set MASTER and SLAVE gate closed position limits next section 4 ON when setting closed limit for SLAVE gate 4 OFF when setting closed limit for MASTER gate L9StHtEZ L 1 OFF amp 2 OFF Factory setting Set Limit Button se A oa Dual Mode DIP Switches Only operation 1 ON 2 OFF MASTER gate starts to open 2 seconds and 3 OFF before SLAVE gate SLAVE gate starts to close 4 seconds before MASTER gate 1 ON 2 OFF DUAL MASTER gate starts to open 2 seconds and 3 ON MODES before SLAVE gate SLAVE gate starts to close 8 seconds before MASTER gate 1 OFF 2 ON MASTER and SLAVE gates open and 3 OFF simultaneously SLAVE gate starts to close 4 seconds before MASTER gate 1 OFF 2 ON MASTER and SLAVE gates open and 3 ON simultaneously SLAVE gate starts to close 8 seconds before MASTER gate 4 OFF to set or CLEAR MASTER Position Limit 4 ON to set or CLEAR SLAVE Position Limit 25 Setting the Closed Position Limits TURN C

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