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LA400 & LA400-S MEDIUM DUTY SWING GATE OPERATOR OWNER'S MANUAL MeBtOoLaaxplrtC(giXooennLMatrl)ol Serial # Primary Arm Serial # Secondary Arm Serial # Control Box Installation Date The LA400 is intended for use with vehicular swing gates. The operator can be used in Class I, Class II and Class III applications. 2 YEAR WARRANTY Radio Receiver Built on Board 315 MHz
LA400 & LA400-S MEDIUM DUTY SWING GATE OPERATOR OWNER'S MANUAL MeBtOoLaaxplrtC(giXooennLMatrl)ol Serial # Primary Arm Serial # Secondary Arm Serial # Control Box Installation Date The LA400 is intended for use with vehicular swing gates. The operator can be used in Class I, Class II and Class III applications. 2 YEAR WARRANTY Radio Receiver Built on Board 315 MHz
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... the Gate Operator (Gate 1) to the Control Box Set the Bipart Delay (Model LA400-S Only) Connect the Gate Operator (Gate 2) to the Control Box (Model LA400-S Only) Junction Box (Model LA400-S Only) Connect Transformer to Control Board Earth Ground Rod Installation (Optional) Connect Batteries 1-6 1 2 3 4 5-6 7-8 7 7 8 8 9-21 ...to your gate operator unless you do not comply with the warnings that accompany it. IMPORTANT NOTE • BEFORE attempting to install, operate or maintain the operator, you must read and fully understand this Signal Word on the following pages, it will alert...
... the Gate Operator (Gate 1) to the Control Box Set the Bipart Delay (Model LA400-S Only) Connect the Gate Operator (Gate 2) to the Control Box (Model LA400-S Only) Junction Box (Model LA400-S Only) Connect Transformer to Control Board Earth Ground Rod Installation (Optional) Connect Batteries 1-6 1 2 3 4 5-6 7-8 7 7 8 8 9-21 ...to your gate operator unless you do not comply with the warnings that accompany it. IMPORTANT NOTE • BEFORE attempting to install, operate or maintain the operator, you must read and fully understand this Signal Word on the following pages, it will alert...
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SAFETY ACCESSORY SELECTION All UL325 compliant LiftMaster gate operators will accept external entrapment protection devices to protect people from motorized gate systems. UL325 requires that the installation must provide Type A inherent (built into the operator) entrapment sensing and at least one independent... in audio alarm. Type B2: Connections provided for a contact sensor. Examples include sirens, horns or buzzers. NOTE: UL requires that is installed on a single-family residence (UL325 Class I A vehicular gate operator (or system) intended for use in a home of contact with a...
SAFETY ACCESSORY SELECTION All UL325 compliant LiftMaster gate operators will accept external entrapment protection devices to protect people from motorized gate systems. UL325 requires that the installation must provide Type A inherent (built into the operator) entrapment sensing and at least one independent... in audio alarm. Type B2: Connections provided for a contact sensor. Examples include sirens, horns or buzzers. NOTE: UL requires that is installed on a single-family residence (UL325 Class I A vehicular gate operator (or system) intended for use in a home of contact with a...
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...public access areas. 7. The pedestrian access opening and closing to promote pedestrian usage. A minimum of two (2) WARNING SIGNS shall be installed in the lineof-sight of entrapment. For a gate operator utilizing a contact sensor such as when a vehicle trips the sensor while ...Rollers • Photoelectric Sensors • Screen Mesh • Vertical Posts • Instructional and Precautionary Signage 4. b. SAFETY » SAFETY INSTALLATION INFORMATION 1. Each gate system is only one on the inside and outside leading edge of travel , one that the gate covers in ...
...public access areas. 7. The pedestrian access opening and closing to promote pedestrian usage. A minimum of two (2) WARNING SIGNS shall be installed in the lineof-sight of entrapment. For a gate operator utilizing a contact sensor such as when a vehicle trips the sensor while ...Rollers • Photoelectric Sensors • Screen Mesh • Vertical Posts • Instructional and Precautionary Signage 4. b. SAFETY » SAFETY INSTALLATION INFORMATION 1. Each gate system is only one on the inside and outside leading edge of travel , one that the gate covers in ...
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... 3.2.2 Positive stops shall be required to limit travel to the designed fully open and 1.8 Gates shall be designed, constructed and installed such that their intended 1.4 The minimum height for barbed tape shall not be less than fully closed positions. fixed stationary object ... in the 4.1.1.1 and 4.1.1.2. 3.1 The following provisions shall apply to Class IV vehicular horizontal slide gates: 1.6 A gate latch shall not be installed on an automatically operated gate. 3.2.1 All weight bearing exposed rollers 8 feet (2.44 m), or less, above grade shall be guarded or covered...
... 3.2.2 Positive stops shall be required to limit travel to the designed fully open and 1.8 Gates shall be designed, constructed and installed such that their intended 1.4 The minimum height for barbed tape shall not be less than fully closed positions. fixed stationary object ... in the 4.1.1.1 and 4.1.1.2. 3.1 The following provisions shall apply to Class IV vehicular horizontal slide gates: 1.6 A gate latch shall not be installed on an automatically operated gate. 3.2.1 All weight bearing exposed rollers 8 feet (2.44 m), or less, above grade shall be guarded or covered...
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...; Permanently secure each warning sign in BOTH the open and close gate. • NEVER use only LiftMaster part #K74-30762 for disposal instructions. ADJUSTMENT Without a properly installed safety reversal system, persons (particularly small children) could be SERIOUSLY INJURED or KILLED by a closing gate...objects, such as posts. • A swinging gate shall NOT open into public access ways. SAFETY » IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION INSTALLATION To prevent SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH; one control (force or travel limits) is adjusted, the other underground utility lines, contact ...
...; Permanently secure each warning sign in BOTH the open and close gate. • NEVER use only LiftMaster part #K74-30762 for disposal instructions. ADJUSTMENT Without a properly installed safety reversal system, persons (particularly small children) could be SERIOUSLY INJURED or KILLED by a closing gate...objects, such as posts. • A swinging gate shall NOT open into public access ways. SAFETY » IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION INSTALLATION To prevent SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH; one control (force or travel limits) is adjusted, the other underground utility lines, contact ...
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... the emergency release ONLY when the gate is for replacement batteries. Pedestrians MUST use only LiftMaster part #K74-30762 for vehicles ONLY. For continued protection against fire and electrocution: • Disconnect power and battery BEFORE installing or servicing operator. To reduce the risk of travel, retest the gate operator. The gate..., DISCONNECT electrical power to persons use separate entrance. • Disconnect ALL power before performing ANY maintenance. • ALL maintenance MUST be performed by a LiftMaster professional. • SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
... the emergency release ONLY when the gate is for replacement batteries. Pedestrians MUST use only LiftMaster part #K74-30762 for vehicles ONLY. For continued protection against fire and electrocution: • Disconnect power and battery BEFORE installing or servicing operator. To reduce the risk of travel, retest the gate operator. The gate..., DISCONNECT electrical power to persons use separate entrance. • Disconnect ALL power before performing ANY maintenance. • ALL maintenance MUST be performed by a LiftMaster professional. • SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
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... (1) • Keys (2) 7 Six Conductor, 9 feet (2.7 m) • Warning Sign (2) • Battery (2) • Plug-in Transformer (1) LA400-S (SECOND GATE OPERATOR ARM) • Motor Cable - Six Conductor, 40 feet (12.2 m) • Junction Box - For Primary (Gate 1) and Secondary (Gate 2) installation the carton inventory is based on a Single Operator. IP56 (1) • Phillips Head Mounting Screws (4) •...
... (1) • Keys (2) 7 Six Conductor, 9 feet (2.7 m) • Warning Sign (2) • Battery (2) • Plug-in Transformer (1) LA400-S (SECOND GATE OPERATOR ARM) • Motor Cable - Six Conductor, 40 feet (12.2 m) • Junction Box - For Primary (Gate 1) and Secondary (Gate 2) installation the carton inventory is based on a Single Operator. IP56 (1) • Phillips Head Mounting Screws (4) •...
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...Hammer Phillips Head Screwdriver Wire Strippers (Optional) Welder (Optional) Wire Cutters (Optional) 8 INTRODUCTION » ADDITIONAL ITEMS NEEDED FOR INSTALLATION + TOOLS NEEDED ADDITIONAL ITEMS NEEDED FOR INSTALLATION PERMANENT FASTENERS FOR WARNING SIGN EARTH GROUND ROD (OPTIONAL) POWER WIRE: 120 VAC POWER WIRE (STRANDED COPPER WIRE) Wire Gauge ...VAC TRANSFORMER (STRANDED COPPER WIRE) Wire Gauge 14 500 feet (152 m) Wire Gauge 12 1000 feet (305 m) TOOLS NEEDED During assembly, installation and adjustment of the operator, instructions will call for tools as illustrated below.
...Hammer Phillips Head Screwdriver Wire Strippers (Optional) Welder (Optional) Wire Cutters (Optional) 8 INTRODUCTION » ADDITIONAL ITEMS NEEDED FOR INSTALLATION + TOOLS NEEDED ADDITIONAL ITEMS NEEDED FOR INSTALLATION PERMANENT FASTENERS FOR WARNING SIGN EARTH GROUND ROD (OPTIONAL) POWER WIRE: 120 VAC POWER WIRE (STRANDED COPPER WIRE) Wire Gauge ...VAC TRANSFORMER (STRANDED COPPER WIRE) Wire Gauge 14 500 feet (152 m) Wire Gauge 12 1000 feet (305 m) TOOLS NEEDED During assembly, installation and adjustment of the operator, instructions will call for tools as illustrated below.
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...Bracket PVC Conduit (not provided) to protect the low voltage wire from lawn mowers and string trimmers. 8 feet (2.4 m) Earth Ground Installation (Optional) 9 Care shall be located where the risk of nuisance tripping, such as when a vehicle trips the sensor while the gate is... still moving. INSTALLATION » OVERVIEW OF TYPICAL INSTALLATION LEFT-HAND GATE Warning Sign Antenna Control Box with Batteries Photoelectric Sensors 12 Gauge Wire PVC Conduit (not provided) to protect...
...Bracket PVC Conduit (not provided) to protect the low voltage wire from lawn mowers and string trimmers. 8 feet (2.4 m) Earth Ground Installation (Optional) 9 Care shall be located where the risk of nuisance tripping, such as when a vehicle trips the sensor while the gate is... still moving. INSTALLATION » OVERVIEW OF TYPICAL INSTALLATION LEFT-HAND GATE Warning Sign Antenna Control Box with Batteries Photoelectric Sensors 12 Gauge Wire PVC Conduit (not provided) to protect...
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...a vehicle trips the sensor while the gate is still moving. 10 Photoelectric Sensors 12 Gauge Wire 8 feet (2.4 m) Earth Ground Installation (Optional) NOTE: One or more non-contact sensors shall be exercised to protect the low voltage wire from lawn mowers and string trimmers.... INSTALLATION » OVERVIEW OF TYPICAL INSTALLATION DUAL GATE Warning Sign Hinge Antenna Post Bracket Gate Bracket Gate 1 Control Box with Batteries Operator Cable Gate 2 Junction Box...
...a vehicle trips the sensor while the gate is still moving. 10 Photoelectric Sensors 12 Gauge Wire 8 feet (2.4 m) Earth Ground Installation (Optional) NOTE: One or more non-contact sensors shall be exercised to protect the low voltage wire from lawn mowers and string trimmers.... INSTALLATION » OVERVIEW OF TYPICAL INSTALLATION DUAL GATE Warning Sign Hinge Antenna Post Bracket Gate Bracket Gate 1 Control Box with Batteries Operator Cable Gate 2 Junction Box...
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... mount locations OPTIONAL: = Gate post bracket mounting locations = Gate bracket mount locations 11 D MOUNTING OPTIONS Mounting locations vary depending on type and style of gate. INSTALLATION » CHECK YOUR GATE + MOUNTING OPTIONS CHECK YOUR GATE A B A Gate MUST be supported entirely by its hinges. B Remove ANY/ALL wheels from the bottom of...
... mount locations OPTIONAL: = Gate post bracket mounting locations = Gate bracket mount locations 11 D MOUNTING OPTIONS Mounting locations vary depending on type and style of gate. INSTALLATION » CHECK YOUR GATE + MOUNTING OPTIONS CHECK YOUR GATE A B A Gate MUST be supported entirely by its hinges. B Remove ANY/ALL wheels from the bottom of...
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...mode. NOTE: If the Pull-to work on a Left-Hand or a Right-Hand gate. 1 Review the gate types and select the type of installation you will damage the operator. 1 LEFT-HAND GATE RIGHT-HAND GATE Release Lever OR DETERMINE POSITION OF THE "OPTIONAL" PUSH-TO-OPEN BRACKET (NOT ...assembled to work on a Left-Hand or a Right-Hand gate. 1 Review the gate types and select the type of installation you will require. 1 LEFT-HAND GATE RIGHT-HAND GATE 12 INSTALLATION » MANUAL RELEASE + DETERMINE POSITION OF THE PULL-TO-OPEN BRACKET + DETERMINE POSITION OF THE "OPTIONAL" PUSH-TO-...
...mode. NOTE: If the Pull-to work on a Left-Hand or a Right-Hand gate. 1 Review the gate types and select the type of installation you will damage the operator. 1 LEFT-HAND GATE RIGHT-HAND GATE Release Lever OR DETERMINE POSITION OF THE "OPTIONAL" PUSH-TO-OPEN BRACKET (NOT ...assembled to work on a Left-Hand or a Right-Hand gate. 1 Review the gate types and select the type of installation you will require. 1 LEFT-HAND GATE RIGHT-HAND GATE 12 INSTALLATION » MANUAL RELEASE + DETERMINE POSITION OF THE PULL-TO-OPEN BRACKET + DETERMINE POSITION OF THE "OPTIONAL" PUSH-TO-...
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...) 1 Assemble gate post bracket by placing Pull-to-Open bracket on the following pages display a typical Left-Hand Gate installation. For Push-to-Open installations refer to instructions with washer, lock washer and nut. 1 2 HeexxBBolot l3t/38/"8" Extension PBurlla-tcok-Oepten Bracket PPoostsBtrBacrkaectket ... bracket assembly to operator using pins and hairpin clips. 1 Pin Post Bracket Assembly Hairpin Clip Pin 2 Gate Bracket Hairpin Clip 13 INSTALLATION » ASSEMBLE GATE POST BRACKET (PULL-TO-OPEN) + ATTACH BRACKETS TO GATE OPERATOR All the illustrations on top of post bracket...
...) 1 Assemble gate post bracket by placing Pull-to-Open bracket on the following pages display a typical Left-Hand Gate installation. For Push-to-Open installations refer to instructions with washer, lock washer and nut. 1 2 HeexxBBolot l3t/38/"8" Extension PBurlla-tcok-Oepten Bracket PPoostsBtrBacrkaectket ... bracket assembly to operator using pins and hairpin clips. 1 Pin Post Bracket Assembly Hairpin Clip Pin 2 Gate Bracket Hairpin Clip 13 INSTALLATION » ASSEMBLE GATE POST BRACKET (PULL-TO-OPEN) + ATTACH BRACKETS TO GATE OPERATOR All the illustrations on top of post bracket...
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... of the second measurement. 14 TOP VIEW Gate Post Gate Hinge Point 1 Gate 2 TOP VIEW Gate Post Gate Hinge Point 1 Gate 2 4 7" (18 cm) 7" (18 cm) 3 INSTALLATION » DETERMINE MOUNTING LOCATION + MEASURING AND MARKING FOR THE GATE BRACKET DETERMINE MOUNTING LOCATION The gate post bracket assembly can be mounted several places on...
... of the second measurement. 14 TOP VIEW Gate Post Gate Hinge Point 1 Gate 2 TOP VIEW Gate Post Gate Hinge Point 1 Gate 2 4 7" (18 cm) 7" (18 cm) 3 INSTALLATION » DETERMINE MOUNTING LOCATION + MEASURING AND MARKING FOR THE GATE BRACKET DETERMINE MOUNTING LOCATION The gate post bracket assembly can be mounted several places on...
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... secure with clamp. Temporarily secure gate post bracket with washer, lock washer and nut. 1 3 4 7" (18 cm) 7" (18 cm) Hex Bolt 3/8" 5 Washer Lock Washer Nut 15 INSTALLATION » POSITION GATE OPERATOR ON GATE POSITION GATE OPERATOR ON GATE NOTE: The post bracket assembly can be level. 2 3 Mark mounting holes on the gate...
... secure with clamp. Temporarily secure gate post bracket with washer, lock washer and nut. 1 3 4 7" (18 cm) 7" (18 cm) Hex Bolt 3/8" 5 Washer Lock Washer Nut 15 INSTALLATION » POSITION GATE OPERATOR ON GATE POSITION GATE OPERATOR ON GATE NOTE: The post bracket assembly can be level. 2 3 Mark mounting holes on the gate...
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Flat Washers 3 Hex Nuts Lock Washers 16 2 Carriage Bolts Welder (Optional) INSTALLATION » TEST GATE TRAVEL + SECURE POST BRACKET TO GATE POST TEST GATE TRAVEL NOTE: If gate does not open and close completely adjust the position ...
Flat Washers 3 Hex Nuts Lock Washers 16 2 Carriage Bolts Welder (Optional) INSTALLATION » TEST GATE TRAVEL + SECURE POST BRACKET TO GATE POST TEST GATE TRAVEL NOTE: If gate does not open and close completely adjust the position ...
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...for the gate bracket mounting hardware. 2 Secure the gate operator to verify that it opens and closes fully. Gate may require additional reinforcement be installed on both sides of the gate and in plain view. 1 Fasten warning signs to the next page. 17 Inside Property Moving Gate Can ...the gate or play in gate (or reinforcement, if necessary) that are large enough for vehicles only Pedestrians must be installed on the gate. 1 Drill holes in the gate area. INSTALLATION » SECURE GATE BRACKET TO GATE + WARNING SIGN PLACEMENT SECURE GATE BRACKET TO GATE The gate operator (arm) ...
...for the gate bracket mounting hardware. 2 Secure the gate operator to verify that it opens and closes fully. Gate may require additional reinforcement be installed on both sides of the gate and in plain view. 1 Fasten warning signs to the next page. 17 Inside Property Moving Gate Can ...the gate or play in gate (or reinforcement, if necessary) that are large enough for vehicles only Pedestrians must be installed on the gate. 1 Drill holes in the gate area. INSTALLATION » SECURE GATE BRACKET TO GATE + WARNING SIGN PLACEMENT SECURE GATE BRACKET TO GATE The gate operator (arm) ...
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... holes and knock out using a screwdriver and hammer. 7 Secure the control box to mounting surface using the appropriate hardware (not provided). C. 18 Wall C. Knock Outs B. INSTALLATION » STANDARD CONTROL BOX MOUNT THE CONTROL BOX The control box MUST be mounted within 5 feet (1.5 m) of the gate operator.
... holes and knock out using a screwdriver and hammer. 7 Secure the control box to mounting surface using the appropriate hardware (not provided). C. 18 Wall C. Knock Outs B. INSTALLATION » STANDARD CONTROL BOX MOUNT THE CONTROL BOX The control box MUST be mounted within 5 feet (1.5 m) of the gate operator.
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INSTALLATION » STANDARD CONTROL BOX INSTALL THE CONTROL BOARD NOTE: Make sure the battery leads are on the left side of the control box and not pinched. 1 Attach the antenna. 2 Reinstall the batteries, control board, alarm and reset button. 1 2 Coaxial Connector Reset Button Connections Alarm 19
INSTALLATION » STANDARD CONTROL BOX INSTALL THE CONTROL BOARD NOTE: Make sure the battery leads are on the left side of the control box and not pinched. 1 Attach the antenna. 2 Reinstall the batteries, control board, alarm and reset button. 1 2 Coaxial Connector Reset Button Connections Alarm 19