SW490 GL BOARD Manual
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VISIT WWW.LIFTMASTER.COM TO LOCATE A PROFESSIONAL INSTALLING DEALER IN YOUR AREA. MODELS SW470 AND SW490 ARE FOR VEHICULAR PASSAGE GATES ONLY AND NOT INTENDED FOR PEDESTRIAN PASSAGE GATE USE. THIS MANUAL IS TO BE LEFT WITH THE PROPERTY OWNER. MODEL SW470 MEDIUM DUTY SWING GATE OPERATOR GLCONTROLLER BOARD MODEL SW490 HEAVY DUTY SWING GATE OPERATOR 2 YEAR WARRANTY Serial located on electrical box cover) Installation Date INTENDED FOR PROFESSIONAL INSTALLATION ONLY.
VISIT WWW.LIFTMASTER.COM TO LOCATE A PROFESSIONAL INSTALLING DEALER IN YOUR AREA. MODELS SW470 AND SW490 ARE FOR VEHICULAR PASSAGE GATES ONLY AND NOT INTENDED FOR PEDESTRIAN PASSAGE GATE USE. THIS MANUAL IS TO BE LEFT WITH THE PROPERTY OWNER. MODEL SW470 MEDIUM DUTY SWING GATE OPERATOR GLCONTROLLER BOARD MODEL SW490 HEAVY DUTY SWING GATE OPERATOR 2 YEAR WARRANTY Serial located on electrical box cover) Installation Date INTENDED FOR PROFESSIONAL INSTALLATION ONLY.
SW490 GL BOARD Manual
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... of damage to list below for Swing and Ornamental Grill Type Gates 8 Warranty Sign Placement 8 INSTALLATION Post Mounting (SW470 9 Pad Mounting (SW470 10 Pad Mounting (SW490 11 Control Arm and Gate Bracket Installation (SW470 12 Control Arm Assembly (SW490 13-14 Manual Disconnect 14 WIRING...32 Three Phase Wiring Diagram (SW490 33 Control Connection Diagrams 34 Repair Parts and Illustrated Parts - SW470 02-401-SP Stop Button 1 10-2108-T Arm Channel 1 10-2109 Extension Arm 1 10-2111 Gate Bracket 1 40-3505 Warning Sign 2 80-2103 Black Plastic Knob 2 82-HN38-18 3/8...
... of damage to list below for Swing and Ornamental Grill Type Gates 8 Warranty Sign Placement 8 INSTALLATION Post Mounting (SW470 9 Pad Mounting (SW470 10 Pad Mounting (SW490 11 Control Arm and Gate Bracket Installation (SW470 12 Control Arm Assembly (SW490 13-14 Manual Disconnect 14 WIRING...32 Three Phase Wiring Diagram (SW490 33 Control Connection Diagrams 34 Repair Parts and Illustrated Parts - SW470 02-401-SP Stop Button 1 10-2108-T Arm Channel 1 10-2109 Extension Arm 1 10-2111 Gate Bracket 1 40-3505 Warning Sign 2 80-2103 Black Plastic Knob 2 82-HN38-18 3/8...
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OPERATOR DIMENSIONS AND SPECIFICATIONS MODEL SW470 • 1/2 HP Motor Maximum Gate Weight - 500 lbs. (226.8 kg) Maximum Gate Width - 12 ft. (3.7 m) 6.81" (17.3 cm) 24.25" (61.6 cm) 20" (50.8 cm) 10" (25.4 cm) 14.25" (36.2 cm) 13.38" (34 cm) ...) 13" (33 cm) MODEL SW490 • 1/2 HP Motor Maximum Gate Weight - 750 lbs. (340.2 kg) Maximum Gate Width - 16 ft. (4.9 m) • 3/4 HP Motor Maximum Gate Weight - 900 lbs. (408.2 kg) Maximum Gate Width - 19 ft. (5.8 m) • 1 HP Motor Maximum Gate Weight - 1000 lbs. (453.6 kg) Maximum Gate Width - 22 ft. (6.7 m) 7.03" (17.9 cm) 7.12" (18...
OPERATOR DIMENSIONS AND SPECIFICATIONS MODEL SW470 • 1/2 HP Motor Maximum Gate Weight - 500 lbs. (226.8 kg) Maximum Gate Width - 12 ft. (3.7 m) 6.81" (17.3 cm) 24.25" (61.6 cm) 20" (50.8 cm) 10" (25.4 cm) 14.25" (36.2 cm) 13.38" (34 cm) ...) 13" (33 cm) MODEL SW490 • 1/2 HP Motor Maximum Gate Weight - 750 lbs. (340.2 kg) Maximum Gate Width - 16 ft. (4.9 m) • 3/4 HP Motor Maximum Gate Weight - 900 lbs. (408.2 kg) Maximum Gate Width - 19 ft. (5.8 m) • 1 HP Motor Maximum Gate Weight - 1000 lbs. (453.6 kg) Maximum Gate Width - 22 ft. (6.7 m) 7.03" (17.9 cm) 7.12" (18...
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...SW470 and SW490 are the six types of entrapment protection you must provide Type A- Below are intended for use in a industrial location or building such as a multi-family housing unit (five or more single family units) hotel, garage, retail store or other location not intended to protect people from motorized gate.... INDUSTRIAL/LIMITED ACCESS VEHICULAR GATE OPERATOR A vehicular gate operator (or system) intended for use in a home of contact with vehicular swing gates. SAFETY ACCESSORY SELECTION All UL325 compliant LiftMaster gate operators will accept external entrapment...
...SW470 and SW490 are the six types of entrapment protection you must provide Type A- Below are intended for use in a industrial location or building such as a multi-family housing unit (five or more single family units) hotel, garage, retail store or other location not intended to protect people from motorized gate.... INDUSTRIAL/LIMITED ACCESS VEHICULAR GATE OPERATOR A vehicular gate operator (or system) intended for use in a home of contact with vehicular swing gates. SAFETY ACCESSORY SELECTION All UL325 compliant LiftMaster gate operators will accept external entrapment...
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... Telephone Entry System STREET Interrupt (Safety) Loop Photo eye for close cycle DUAL SWING GATE SYSTEM Photo eye for open cycle Shadow Loop Interrupt (Safety) Loop 4' (1.2 m) Typical COMPLEX OR PARKING LOT Run twisted wire* from loop to operator Seal...37 mm) Loop Wire* Layer 1/4" (6 mm) or larger depending on loop wire size STREET InLteororuppt (Safety) Photo eye for open cycle Gate 2 Run twisted wire* from loop to operator Seal Loops* Gate 1 Photo eye for open cycle Photo eye for close cycle Shadow Loop InLteororuppt (Safety) 4' (1.2 m) Typical COMPLEX OR PARKING LOT 1-1/2" ...
... Telephone Entry System STREET Interrupt (Safety) Loop Photo eye for close cycle DUAL SWING GATE SYSTEM Photo eye for open cycle Shadow Loop Interrupt (Safety) Loop 4' (1.2 m) Typical COMPLEX OR PARKING LOT Run twisted wire* from loop to operator Seal...37 mm) Loop Wire* Layer 1/4" (6 mm) or larger depending on loop wire size STREET InLteororuppt (Safety) Photo eye for open cycle Gate 2 Run twisted wire* from loop to operator Seal Loops* Gate 1 Photo eye for open cycle Photo eye for close cycle Shadow Loop InLteororuppt (Safety) 4' (1.2 m) Typical COMPLEX OR PARKING LOT 1-1/2" ...
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...The Stop and/or Reset (if provided separately) must be located in its wiring arranged so the communication between the gate and adjacent structures when opening . Reference owner's manual regarding placement of non-contact sensor for the construction and the usage class ...The operator is greater than 6" (152 mm) above the ground to operate the controls. Pedestrians must be supplied with each individual application. For a gate operator utilizing a contact sensor such as at the bottom edge of entrapment. e. b. A hard wired contact sensor shall be exercised to reduce the risk...
...The Stop and/or Reset (if provided separately) must be located in its wiring arranged so the communication between the gate and adjacent structures when opening . Reference owner's manual regarding placement of non-contact sensor for the construction and the usage class ...The operator is greater than 6" (152 mm) above the ground to operate the controls. Pedestrians must be supplied with each individual application. For a gate operator utilizing a contact sensor such as at the bottom edge of entrapment. e. b. A hard wired contact sensor shall be exercised to reduce the risk...
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... be designed with ASTM F2200: Standard Specification for panel types. 3.2 The following provisions shall apply to Class I, Class II and Class III vehicular horizontal slide gates: 3.1.1 All weight bearing exposed rollers 8 feet (2.44 m), or less, above grade shall be guarded or covered. 3.1.2 All openings located between 48 inches (1.22 m) and 72...
... be designed with ASTM F2200: Standard Specification for panel types. 3.2 The following provisions shall apply to Class I, Class II and Class III vehicular horizontal slide gates: 3.1.1 All weight bearing exposed rollers 8 feet (2.44 m), or less, above grade shall be guarded or covered. 3.1.2 All openings located between 48 inches (1.22 m) and 72...
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...Pedestrians must use separate entrance 8 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR SWING AND ORNAMENTAL "GRILL TYPE GATES" WARNING To prevent SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH from a moving gate: CAUTION • Install warning signs on EACH side of gate in PLAIN VIEW. • Permanently secure each warning sign in a suitable manner... fastening holes. Do not let children operate the gate or play in BOTH the open and close gate cycles. • Locate entrapment protection devices to protect between moving gate and RIGID objects, such as posts. • A swinging gate shall NOT open into public access ways. AVERTISSEMENT ...
...Pedestrians must use separate entrance 8 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR SWING AND ORNAMENTAL "GRILL TYPE GATES" WARNING To prevent SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH from a moving gate: CAUTION • Install warning signs on EACH side of gate in PLAIN VIEW. • Permanently secure each warning sign in a suitable manner... fastening holes. Do not let children operate the gate or play in BOTH the open and close gate cycles. • Locate entrapment protection devices to protect between moving gate and RIGID objects, such as posts. • A swinging gate shall NOT open into public access ways. AVERTISSEMENT ...
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... (7.6 cm) outer diameter heavy walled pipe. Set mounting post and electrical conduit in the operator. Posts should be parallel and square to the gate. Knockouts for 3" pipe clamps (not supplied) are provided in place (Figure 2). pipe (2 req'd.) Figure 2 23" Concrete pad 16 ...Perpendicular Mount Operator 3" U-bolt (4 required) Power and control wiring should be run in separate conduit 9 Locate electrical conduit, as required, prior to the gate and fence is critical. 2. Figure 1 18.5" Fence 30" 9.5" 23" Parallel Mount Fence 20" 3" O.D. pipe (2 req'd.) Concrete pad 16 ...
... (7.6 cm) outer diameter heavy walled pipe. Set mounting post and electrical conduit in the operator. Posts should be parallel and square to the gate. Knockouts for 3" pipe clamps (not supplied) are provided in place (Figure 2). pipe (2 req'd.) Figure 2 23" Concrete pad 16 ...Perpendicular Mount Operator 3" U-bolt (4 required) Power and control wiring should be run in separate conduit 9 Locate electrical conduit, as required, prior to the gate and fence is critical. 2. Figure 1 18.5" Fence 30" 9.5" 23" Parallel Mount Fence 20" 3" O.D. pipe (2 req'd.) Concrete pad 16 ...
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Locate electrical conduit, as required, prior to the bottom of Operator SW470 Perpendicular Perpendicular Mount 1/2" red head bolts or anchors (4 required) Using suitable hardware secure operator to L-bolts Power and control wiring should be level... to 4" above grade Depth required by local codes or below frost line 10 Bolt the (2) pad mount brackets to pouring concrete. 3. Operator Parallel Mount Centerline Gate 6" 8" 18-3/4" 8"16"1/2" Redhead (4 required) Figure 2 Concrete pad 18"x34" min. 22-1/2" Profile of the operator with the hardware provided. 5. Pour concrete pad. 4. ...
Locate electrical conduit, as required, prior to the bottom of Operator SW470 Perpendicular Perpendicular Mount 1/2" red head bolts or anchors (4 required) Using suitable hardware secure operator to L-bolts Power and control wiring should be level... to 4" above grade Depth required by local codes or below frost line 10 Bolt the (2) pad mount brackets to pouring concrete. 3. Operator Parallel Mount Centerline Gate 6" 8" 18-3/4" 8"16"1/2" Redhead (4 required) Figure 2 Concrete pad 18"x34" min. 22-1/2" Profile of the operator with the hardware provided. 5. Pour concrete pad. 4. ...
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...bolts or anchors (4 required) Using suitable hardware secure operator to L-bolts Power and control wiring should be level and square to the gate. Measure the gate length and select appropriate "P" dimension from the centerline of the fence and of the operator with the hardware provided (Install the operator ...so that the measurements for operator mounting are taken from the gate installation table. 2. Layout the concrete pad as required, prior to 4" above grade Depth required by local codes or below frost line...
...bolts or anchors (4 required) Using suitable hardware secure operator to L-bolts Power and control wiring should be level and square to the gate. Measure the gate length and select appropriate "P" dimension from the centerline of the fence and of the operator with the hardware provided (Install the operator ...so that the measurements for operator mounting are taken from the gate installation table. 2. Layout the concrete pad as required, prior to 4" above grade Depth required by local codes or below frost line...
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...position (See detail) ADVERTENCIA Crank Extension Extension arm installation detail NOTE: Dotted line indicates straight arm position PRECAUCIÓN GATE BRACKET INSTALLATION (SW470) 1. Install the gate bracket and if required install an angle (for the installation (Figure 1). 2. NOTE: As an alternative, (2) ...spot-faced side up. INSTALLATION WARNING CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY (SW470) 1. Be sure to the gate brackets (Figure 3). Install gate bracket (supplied) or install an angle (2" x 2" x 1/4" by others ) horizontally on gate, at the appropriate point on pivot screws when the nuts...
...position (See detail) ADVERTENCIA Crank Extension Extension arm installation detail NOTE: Dotted line indicates straight arm position PRECAUCIÓN GATE BRACKET INSTALLATION (SW470) 1. Install the gate bracket and if required install an angle (for the installation (Figure 1). 2. NOTE: As an alternative, (2) ...spot-faced side up. INSTALLATION WARNING CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY (SW470) 1. Be sure to the gate brackets (Figure 3). Install gate bracket (supplied) or install an angle (2" x 2" x 1/4" by others ) horizontally on gate, at the appropriate point on pivot screws when the nuts...
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... arm holder Extension arm Cotter Pin Figure 4 MODEL SW490 Bottom of angle and top of the control arm extension. Secure the gate bracket to the gate by bolting or welding the two pieces together to the control arm extension using the supplied pivot pin assembly and cotter pin (... shaft. Install the control arm hub assembly to seal the open stop 's hole in this application. Determine the proper location of the gate bracket by others) gate CCoonntrtorol laramrm exetxetnensisoionn 13 Figure 1 Close Stops Left hand installation Right hand installation SW490 Parallel to the...
... arm holder Extension arm Cotter Pin Figure 4 MODEL SW490 Bottom of angle and top of the control arm extension. Secure the gate bracket to the gate by bolting or welding the two pieces together to the control arm extension using the supplied pivot pin assembly and cotter pin (... shaft. Install the control arm hub assembly to seal the open stop 's hole in this application. Determine the proper location of the gate bracket by others) gate CCoonntrtorol laramrm exetxetnensisoionn 13 Figure 1 Close Stops Left hand installation Right hand installation SW490 Parallel to the...
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MANUAL DISCONNECT MODEL SW470 1. Swing arm assembly off to arm assembly (Figure 2). 2. Remove the (2) black knobs securing the control arm to the side. Figure 1 Arm... I N S TA L L AT I O N CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY (SW490) continued Gate Hinge Open gate position 2" 34" Closed gate stop D Control arm hub assembly Output Shaft C 13" Gate Length B A 4.5" 90º Closed gate position Pipe Gate Bracket Extension Arm Holder Control arm extension Extension Arm X Y Gate Center Line Gate Length (Feet) A Dimension (Inches) B Dimension (Inches) C Dimension (Inches) D ...
MANUAL DISCONNECT MODEL SW470 1. Swing arm assembly off to arm assembly (Figure 2). 2. Remove the (2) black knobs securing the control arm to the side. Figure 1 Arm... I N S TA L L AT I O N CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY (SW490) continued Gate Hinge Open gate position 2" 34" Closed gate stop D Control arm hub assembly Output Shaft C 13" Gate Length B A 4.5" 90º Closed gate position Pipe Gate Bracket Extension Arm Holder Control arm extension Extension Arm X Y Gate Center Line Gate Length (Feet) A Dimension (Inches) B Dimension (Inches) C Dimension (Inches) D ...
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... and locking-out the power via the operator without consulting the wiring diagram. ON POWER WIRING INSTALLATION AVERTISSEMENT Wiring Specifications (STRANDED COPPER WIRE) On a Dual Gate System, each unit must be labeled. 15 WIRE GAUGE 6 • 1/2 HP Motor ------• 3/4 HP Motor ------• 1 HP Motor --------- NG WWIARRI NNGING N WARNING To reduce the...
... and locking-out the power via the operator without consulting the wiring diagram. ON POWER WIRING INSTALLATION AVERTISSEMENT Wiring Specifications (STRANDED COPPER WIRE) On a Dual Gate System, each unit must be labeled. 15 WIRE GAUGE 6 • 1/2 HP Motor ------• 3/4 HP Motor ------• 1 HP Motor --------- NG WWIARRI NNGING N WARNING To reduce the...
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.... To correct this circuit is to terminals 3 and 5 in the control box on pages 31-33. Then reverse any two of the gate. Control Conduit STOP/RESET Button 16 This control will not function unless this situation, shut off power at main power source and at the ... 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 STOP/RESET NOTE: For additional control station options refer to wiring specifications on page 15 for correct wire gauges. If phased incorrectly, the gate operator will have the following: • L1 BLACK • L3 BLACK • L2 BLACK • GROUND, GREEN ON/OFF Switch Cover Wire Nut Connections (See...
.... To correct this circuit is to terminals 3 and 5 in the control box on pages 31-33. Then reverse any two of the gate. Control Conduit STOP/RESET Button 16 This control will not function unless this situation, shut off power at main power source and at the ... 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 STOP/RESET NOTE: For additional control station options refer to wiring specifications on page 15 for correct wire gauges. If phased incorrectly, the gate operator will have the following: • L1 BLACK • L3 BLACK • L2 BLACK • GROUND, GREEN ON/OFF Switch Cover Wire Nut Connections (See...
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... of rolling code, billion code, or dip switch remotes. NEVER permit children to operate, or play with remote control transmitters. • Activate gate or door ONLY when it overrides the safety reversal devices. AVERTISSEWMAERNNTING NOTICE: To comply with a coin or a screwdriver. With the jumper in ... uTse. It must be set at the HIGH position for 1/4 second regardless of the length of children. When changing from a moving gate or door. ATTENTIONWARNING To prevent possible SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH, the use of constant closure is prohibited on the receiver panel until completely ...
... of rolling code, billion code, or dip switch remotes. NEVER permit children to operate, or play with remote control transmitters. • Activate gate or door ONLY when it overrides the safety reversal devices. AVERTISSEWMAERNNTING NOTICE: To comply with a coin or a screwdriver. With the jumper in ... uTse. It must be set at the HIGH position for 1/4 second regardless of the length of children. When changing from a moving gate or door. ATTENTIONWARNING To prevent possible SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH, the use of constant closure is prohibited on the receiver panel until completely ...
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...correct direction. 6. TO ADJUST CLOSE LIMIT SWITCH 3. Stop when cam just clicks close limit cam and rotate nut away from gate bracket so gate is no longer connected to rotate arm in opposite direction, and press STOP button when arm is freely turning. Turn on...power, loosen set screws. ADJUSTMENT WARNING LIMIT SWITCH ADJUSTMENT NOTE: For limit location and configuration refer to stop control arm. Reconnect gate bracket to alter gate travel . Fine tune both switch settings by set screw on power, disconnect extension arm from close . Before turning on close ...
...correct direction. 6. TO ADJUST CLOSE LIMIT SWITCH 3. Stop when cam just clicks close limit cam and rotate nut away from gate bracket so gate is no longer connected to rotate arm in opposite direction, and press STOP button when arm is freely turning. Turn on...power, loosen set screws. ADJUSTMENT WARNING LIMIT SWITCH ADJUSTMENT NOTE: For limit location and configuration refer to stop control arm. Reconnect gate bracket to alter gate travel . Fine tune both switch settings by set screw on power, disconnect extension arm from close . Before turning on close ...
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... authorized vehicle accesses the SAM system during low traffic periods. If no other authorized vehicles access the SAM system the swing or slide gate will automatically close and begin closing cycle the SAM system will open cycle. SAMS WIRING 1. Attach a wire from the SAMS relay ... PARKING LOT 20 ADJUSTMENT SEQUENCED ACCESS MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (SAMS) The Sequenced Access Management System or SAMS allows the customer more secure or ornamental gate such as a 7-day timer, to the control board's Interrupt Loop input. Test for SAMS control wiring. 2. The basic concept of...
... authorized vehicle accesses the SAM system during low traffic periods. If no other authorized vehicles access the SAM system the swing or slide gate will automatically close and begin closing cycle the SAM system will open cycle. SAMS WIRING 1. Attach a wire from the SAMS relay ... PARKING LOT 20 ADJUSTMENT SEQUENCED ACCESS MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (SAMS) The Sequenced Access Management System or SAMS allows the customer more secure or ornamental gate such as a 7-day timer, to the control board's Interrupt Loop input. Test for SAMS control wiring. 2. The basic concept of...
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... INPUT 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 SOFT OPEN 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 123 56 789 0# Field Wiring Terminals 8 & 5 - This input functions to reverse a closing gate to close limit when the shadow loop input is primarily used on the open limit. ADJUSTMENT ACCESSORY WIRING All inputs are intended for significant increase...optional control devices for use as a single button control. NOTE: Will not override a double entrapment (signalled by preventing the gate from moving off of the open or close . The following instructions are intended for mounting, wiring, programming and adjustment. ...
... INPUT 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 SOFT OPEN 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 123 56 789 0# Field Wiring Terminals 8 & 5 - This input functions to reverse a closing gate to close limit when the shadow loop input is primarily used on the open limit. ADJUSTMENT ACCESSORY WIRING All inputs are intended for significant increase...optional control devices for use as a single button control. NOTE: Will not override a double entrapment (signalled by preventing the gate from moving off of the open or close . The following instructions are intended for mounting, wiring, programming and adjustment. ...