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OWNER'S MANUAL SL3000UL™ VEHICULAR SLIDE GATE OPERATOR THE SL3000UL™ IS FOR USE ON VEHICULAR PASSAGE GATES ONLY AND NOT INTENDED FOR USE ON PEDESTRIAN PASSAGE GATES. INTENDED FOR PROFESSIONAL INSTALLATION ONLY. UL325 UL991 compliant compliant
OWNER'S MANUAL SL3000UL™ VEHICULAR SLIDE GATE OPERATOR THE SL3000UL™ IS FOR USE ON VEHICULAR PASSAGE GATES ONLY AND NOT INTENDED FOR USE ON PEDESTRIAN PASSAGE GATES. INTENDED FOR PROFESSIONAL INSTALLATION ONLY. UL325 UL991 compliant compliant
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... alert you to the possibility of damage to your gate operator unless you are an Authorized Service Technician. ADVERTENCIA • DO NOT attempt repair or service of your gate and/or the gate ENGLISH operator if you do not comply with the cautionary statements ...may come from something ENCGAUTLIOINSH mechanical or from electric shock. AADDVVEERRTTEENNCCIAIA Installation Setups 9 Safety Catch Rollers and Gate Rail Stops 10 Mounting Operator 11 Chain Installation Types 12 Control Board Description 13 Surge Suppressor Terminal Connections 14 wiring Earth Ground Rod Installation...
... alert you to the possibility of damage to your gate operator unless you are an Authorized Service Technician. ADVERTENCIA • DO NOT attempt repair or service of your gate and/or the gate ENGLISH operator if you do not comply with the cautionary statements ...may come from something ENCGAUTLIOINSH mechanical or from electric shock. AADDVVEERRTTEENNCCIAIA Installation Setups 9 Safety Catch Rollers and Gate Rail Stops 10 Mounting Operator 11 Chain Installation Types 12 Control Board Description 13 Surge Suppressor Terminal Connections 14 wiring Earth Ground Rod Installation...
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...R V I E W Front View Heater Single Motor Models Back View Cover SL3000UL™ (Single Motor) 1/2 HP Motor, 120Vac, 4 Amp. Maximum Gate Weight - 1000 lbs. Maximum Gate Weight - 1000 lbs. SL3000ULH™ (Single Motor) 1/2 HP Motor, 120Vac, 4 Amp., Heater 3 Amp Maximum Gate Length - 37 ft. SL3000ULDCH™ (Single Motor) 1/2 HP Motor, DC2000...) Two-1/2 HP Motors, 120Vac, 4.7 Amp., Heater 3 Amp Maximum Gate Length - 37 ft. Maximum Gate Weight - 2000 lbs. Maximum Pull - 105 lbs. DC2000™ Back-Up All operators come with 2 warning placards and a warranty card. Heater Front View...
...R V I E W Front View Heater Single Motor Models Back View Cover SL3000UL™ (Single Motor) 1/2 HP Motor, 120Vac, 4 Amp. Maximum Gate Weight - 1000 lbs. Maximum Gate Weight - 1000 lbs. SL3000ULH™ (Single Motor) 1/2 HP Motor, 120Vac, 4 Amp., Heater 3 Amp Maximum Gate Length - 37 ft. SL3000ULDCH™ (Single Motor) 1/2 HP Motor, DC2000...) Two-1/2 HP Motors, 120Vac, 4.7 Amp., Heater 3 Amp Maximum Gate Length - 37 ft. Maximum Gate Weight - 2000 lbs. Maximum Pull - 105 lbs. DC2000™ Back-Up All operators come with 2 warning placards and a warranty card. Heater Front View...
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...in audio alarm. Contact sensors such as photo-eyes, • Type B2 - Gate Operator Entrapment Protection UL325 Slide Gate Operator Installation Classification Primary Type Secondary Type Class I ) you must satisfy the entrapment ...gate systems. 3 Class II - Class IV - Non-contact sensors such as gate edges or • Type D - Residential vehicular gate operator A vehicular gate operator (or system) intended for use in vehicular slide gate applications: Class I - Constant pressure control. • Type E - UL 3 2 5 M O D E L CL A SS I F I C A T I O N S The SL3000UL...
...in audio alarm. Contact sensors such as photo-eyes, • Type B2 - Gate Operator Entrapment Protection UL325 Slide Gate Operator Installation Classification Primary Type Secondary Type Class I ) you must satisfy the entrapment ...gate systems. 3 Class II - Class IV - Non-contact sensors such as gate edges or • Type D - Residential vehicular gate operator A vehicular gate operator (or system) intended for use in vehicular slide gate applications: Class I - Constant pressure control. • Type E - UL 3 2 5 M O D E L CL A SS I F I C A T I O N S The SL3000UL...
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..., one component. The operator is only one on gates used for an individual application. 2. Gate operating system designers, installers and users must be located on the bottom edge. For a gate operator utilizing a non-contact sensor: a. b. For a gate operator utilizing a contact sensor ...a 2 1/4" (6 cm) diameter sphere from the bottom of the gate to the installation of a vehicular horizontal slide gate. Locate the gate such that transmits radio frequency (RF) signals to the gate operator for exposed rollers. 5. c. e. O ne or more contact sensors ...
..., one component. The operator is only one on gates used for an individual application. 2. Gate operating system designers, installers and users must be located on the bottom edge. For a gate operator utilizing a non-contact sensor: a. b. For a gate operator utilizing a contact sensor ...a 2 1/4" (6 cm) diameter sphere from the bottom of the gate to the installation of a vehicular horizontal slide gate. Locate the gate such that transmits radio frequency (RF) signals to the gate operator for exposed rollers. 5. c. e. O ne or more contact sensors ...
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... following provisions shall apply to Class I O N Vehicular gates should be installed in accordance with a powered gate operator. 1.6 A gate latch shall not be installed on an automatically operated gate. 1.7 Protrusions shall not be permitted on any gate, refer to ASTM F2200 for Exceptions. 1.8 Gates shall be designed, constructed and installed such that their movement shall not be initiated by...
... following provisions shall apply to Class I O N Vehicular gates should be installed in accordance with a powered gate operator. 1.6 A gate latch shall not be installed on an automatically operated gate. 1.7 Protrusions shall not be permitted on any gate, refer to ASTM F2200 for Exceptions. 1.8 Gates shall be designed, constructed and installed such that their movement shall not be initiated by...
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... mount any gate operating device near a moving gate! WARNING SIGN PLACEMENT ADVERTENCIA WARNING To prevent SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH from a moving gate: • Entrapment protection devices MUST be installed to protect anyone to hang or ride on BOTH sides of a moving gate. •...protect between moving gate: Install Warning signs on the gate! ENGLISH Property owners MUST never allow anyone who may come near the gate's path! ADVERTENCIA WARNING PRECAUCIÓN CAUTION 6 S A F E T YWP RAERCNAIUNTGI O N S THE SL3000UL™ IS FOR USE ON VEHICULAR PASSAGE GATES ONLY AND ...
... mount any gate operating device near a moving gate! WARNING SIGN PLACEMENT ADVERTENCIA WARNING To prevent SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH from a moving gate: • Entrapment protection devices MUST be installed to protect anyone to hang or ride on BOTH sides of a moving gate. •...protect between moving gate: Install Warning signs on the gate! ENGLISH Property owners MUST never allow anyone who may come near the gate's path! ADVERTENCIA WARNING PRECAUCIÓN CAUTION 6 S A F E T YWP RAERCNAIUNTGI O N S THE SL3000UL™ IS FOR USE ON VEHICULAR PASSAGE GATES ONLY AND ...
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.... Suggested for vehicles 14 feet or longer. WARNING SUGG E S T E D s a f et y P R O T E C T I O N D E V I C E L O C A T I O N S WARNING To prevent SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH from a moving gate: • Entrapment protection devices MUST be installed on both ends of the gate rail prior to installation of the gate operator. InsiAde DLSoaofVepItnyEsidRe PTroEpeNrtyCIASee Loop Detector Wiring. ADVERTENCIA SPANISH Outside PrOouptesritfdyoSeLraSoCafoefpLettOyy SDEanCIngysPiecAdlreReDLSoaEoVfepICtnyEsAiRdeUTProCEpeINrÓtyCNIA...
.... Suggested for vehicles 14 feet or longer. WARNING SUGG E S T E D s a f et y P R O T E C T I O N D E V I C E L O C A T I O N S WARNING To prevent SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH from a moving gate: • Entrapment protection devices MUST be installed on both ends of the gate rail prior to installation of the gate operator. InsiAde DLSoaofVepItnyEsidRe PTroEpeNrtyCIASee Loop Detector Wiring. ADVERTENCIA SPANISH Outside PrOouptesritfdyoSeLraSoCafoefpLettOyy SDEanCIngysPiecAdlreReDLSoaEoVfepICtnyEsAiRdeUTProCEpeINrÓtyCNIA...
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.... See Loop Detector Wiring. SPANISH 8 WARNING SUGG E S T E D s a f et y P R O T E C T I O N D E V I C E L O C A T I O N S WARNING To prevent SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH from a moving gate: • Entrapment protection devices MUST be installed on both ends of the gate operator. This will assure that the gate does not derail while opening or closing fully. Suggested for open cycle on wall. Edge close...
.... See Loop Detector Wiring. SPANISH 8 WARNING SUGG E S T E D s a f et y P R O T E C T I O N D E V I C E L O C A T I O N S WARNING To prevent SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH from a moving gate: • Entrapment protection devices MUST be installed on both ends of the gate operator. This will assure that the gate does not derail while opening or closing fully. Suggested for open cycle on wall. Edge close...
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... while opening or closing fully. 10 This will cause the gate to hit the post in front of the gate operator. Closing Gate Closing Gate It is NOT recommended to install a stop at c h ro l l er s an d g ate rai l Stop s Safety Catch Rollers DO NOT use a Gate Catch Post. s a f et y c at least five inches from an obstructing...
... while opening or closing fully. 10 This will cause the gate to hit the post in front of the gate operator. Closing Gate Closing Gate It is NOT recommended to install a stop at c h ro l l er s an d g ate rai l Stop s Safety Catch Rollers DO NOT use a Gate Catch Post. s a f et y c at least five inches from an obstructing...
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CAUTION ENGLISH Low idler pulley position. Top View of Gate Top View of Gate Gate is mountePd RECAUCIÓN too close and not parallel to gate. Operator is 4 inches minimum distance away from it. SPANISH Over time, the gate's chain will stretch out and need to have safety covers on them. ADVERTENCIA c h ain d... i s tan c e an d h ei g h t on gate. Chain is too loose on...
CAUTION ENGLISH Low idler pulley position. Top View of Gate Top View of Gate Gate is mountePd RECAUCIÓN too close and not parallel to gate. Operator is 4 inches minimum distance away from it. SPANISH Over time, the gate's chain will stretch out and need to have safety covers on them. ADVERTENCIA c h ain d... i s tan c e an d h ei g h t on gate. Chain is too loose on...
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... proper type earth ground rod for proper depth. WARNING NOTE: The operator should be directed towards the gate operator. Local codes and conditions must be located within 3 feet from the gate operator. The ground wire must be reviewed for the ground wire. Check local... the wiring diagram. Although nothing can absorb the tremendous power ADVERTENCIA of a direct lightning strike, proper grounding can protect the gate operator in audio alarm or reset switch. Never splice two AADDVVEERRTTEENNCCIIAA wires for suitability of wire installation. 120Vac Power Wire 1/2 HP ...
... proper type earth ground rod for proper depth. WARNING NOTE: The operator should be directed towards the gate operator. Local codes and conditions must be located within 3 feet from the gate operator. The ground wire must be reviewed for the ground wire. Check local... the wiring diagram. Although nothing can absorb the tremendous power ADVERTENCIA of a direct lightning strike, proper grounding can protect the gate operator in audio alarm or reset switch. Never splice two AADDVVEERRTTEENNCCIIAA wires for suitability of wire installation. 120Vac Power Wire 1/2 HP ...
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... and HOLD to Close. 1234567 Manual Key Switch See Accessories Turn and HOLD key to operate. The entrapment protection devices connected to maintain gate safety when the DC2000™ is blocked, then the photoelectric sensor will stop all gate operation. 20 Manual 3-Button N.O. 3 N.O. 2 N.O. 1 Com 4 Com 4 Com 4 Push and HOLD a button to Open. Contact your...
... and HOLD to Close. 1234567 Manual Key Switch See Accessories Turn and HOLD key to operate. The entrapment protection devices connected to maintain gate safety when the DC2000™ is blocked, then the photoelectric sensor will stop all gate operation. 20 Manual 3-Button N.O. 3 N.O. 2 N.O. 1 Com 4 Com 4 Com 4 Push and HOLD a button to Open. Contact your...
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... and reverse. ADVERTENCIA PRECAUCI" N SPANISH Close Sensor on Gate 23 Close Sensor on Gate ADVERTENCIA Gate in BOTH the open and close gate cycles. • Locate entrapment protection devices to protect between moving gate and RIGID objects, such as posts or walls. WARNING ENTRAPMENT...To prevent SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH from a moving gate: • Locate entrapment protection devices to protect in Open Position Connect all edge sensors to the sensor connection. NOTE: When touched, these electrically activated edge sensors immediately signal the gate operator to test edges monthly.
... and reverse. ADVERTENCIA PRECAUCI" N SPANISH Close Sensor on Gate 23 Close Sensor on Gate ADVERTENCIA Gate in BOTH the open and close gate cycles. • Locate entrapment protection devices to protect between moving gate and RIGID objects, such as posts or walls. WARNING ENTRAPMENT...To prevent SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH from a moving gate: • Locate entrapment protection devices to protect in Open Position Connect all edge sensors to the sensor connection. NOTE: When touched, these electrically activated edge sensors immediately signal the gate operator to test edges monthly.
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... more loses power or photoelectric beam is closing, it will stop ALL information about photoelectric sensors. STRIKE OPEN RADIO RECEIVER GATE LOCKED EXIT LOOP SAFETY LOOP CENTER LOOP RESET MOTOR CLOSE STOP OPEN POWER OVERLOAD MADE IN USA SENSOR ALARM CENTER SAFETY... Danger Outside Property Entrapment Non-Contact Sensor Gate in BOTH the open until the obstruction is best to test photoelectric sensors monthly. Failsafe Photoelectric Sensors: If a failsafe photoelectric sensor is not working or Contact your local dealer for this Safety Option. gate operation. 24
... more loses power or photoelectric beam is closing, it will stop ALL information about photoelectric sensors. STRIKE OPEN RADIO RECEIVER GATE LOCKED EXIT LOOP SAFETY LOOP CENTER LOOP RESET MOTOR CLOSE STOP OPEN POWER OVERLOAD MADE IN USA SENSOR ALARM CENTER SAFETY... Danger Outside Property Entrapment Non-Contact Sensor Gate in BOTH the open until the obstruction is best to test photoelectric sensors monthly. Failsafe Photoelectric Sensors: If a failsafe photoelectric sensor is not working or Contact your local dealer for this Safety Option. gate operation. 24
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...servicing. moving repairs to adjust and retest the gate operator properly WARNSIaNvGe These Instructions. WARNING Keep the remote control away from children. 3. Always keep people and objects away from the gate. 6. Keep gates properly maintained. Read the owner's manual. Pedestrians ...taken at most motorcycle stores. 9. on the track. 8. force or the limit of travel, retest the gate operator. 9. ALL maintenance must 4. Test the gate operator monthly. MAINTENANCE: 1. Disconnect power before performing ANY activates the non-contact sensors. CAUTION 2. Make sure the...
...servicing. moving repairs to adjust and retest the gate operator properly WARNSIaNvGe These Instructions. WARNING Keep the remote control away from children. 3. Always keep people and objects away from the gate. 6. Keep gates properly maintained. Read the owner's manual. Pedestrians ...taken at most motorcycle stores. 9. on the track. 8. force or the limit of travel, retest the gate operator. 9. ALL maintenance must 4. Test the gate operator monthly. MAINTENANCE: 1. Disconnect power before performing ANY activates the non-contact sensors. CAUTION 2. Make sure the...
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... more broken axles or wheels. 32 The gate wheel is hitting a wall or vehicle. Pressing the reset switch will shut off an activated audio alarm and reset the operator to the gate and/or gate operator. I N R E S E T s w it c h When the gate operator's audio alarm has been tripped (see above...). Press the built-in the gate path. • Damage to function again. If the audio alarm ...
... more broken axles or wheels. 32 The gate wheel is hitting a wall or vehicle. Pressing the reset switch will shut off an activated audio alarm and reset the operator to the gate and/or gate operator. I N R E S E T s w it c h When the gate operator's audio alarm has been tripped (see above...). Press the built-in the gate path. • Damage to function again. If the audio alarm ...
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...motor. Probable Cause: Radio receiver's signal is not programmed correctly. Troubleshooting The Gate Will Not Operate with Remote: OFF OPEN LEFT ON OPEN RIGHT STRIKE RADIO OPEN RECEIVER GATE LOCKED The radio receiver LED on the same frequency as the radio receiver. Solution... surge suppressor. Solution: Measure the resistance between receiver and surge suppressor. 4. Solution: Cycle the power to gate operator. EXIT LOOP STRIKE OPEN RADIO RECEIVER GATE LOCKED SAFETY LOOP CENTER LOOP RESET MOTOR CLOSE STOP OPEN POWER OVERLOAD MADE IN USA Motor(s) need resetting when:...
...motor. Probable Cause: Radio receiver's signal is not programmed correctly. Troubleshooting The Gate Will Not Operate with Remote: OFF OPEN LEFT ON OPEN RIGHT STRIKE RADIO OPEN RECEIVER GATE LOCKED The radio receiver LED on the same frequency as the radio receiver. Solution... surge suppressor. Solution: Measure the resistance between receiver and surge suppressor. 4. Solution: Cycle the power to gate operator. EXIT LOOP STRIKE OPEN RADIO RECEIVER GATE LOCKED SAFETY LOOP CENTER LOOP RESET MOTOR CLOSE STOP OPEN POWER OVERLOAD MADE IN USA Motor(s) need resetting when:...
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... alarm by using an optional stop the alarm by using the built-in Loop detectors, change the setting for obstructions. 1. Decrease the sensitivity of the gate operator. Motor thermal fuse has popped-out (Rapid Flashing). 2. One limit switch is a normal response of the loop detector. Reverse sensor is extra sensitive. The loop...
... alarm by using an optional stop the alarm by using the built-in Loop detectors, change the setting for obstructions. 1. Decrease the sensitivity of the gate operator. Motor thermal fuse has popped-out (Rapid Flashing). 2. One limit switch is a normal response of the loop detector. Reverse sensor is extra sensitive. The loop...
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... typical maintenance on both sides of installation: 47 Installer Company Name, Address and Phone Number Date of gate(s). 11. Operator must be permanently mounted on operator. 14. Chain must not be grounded to be 4 inch Minimum from gate. Warning placards need to an earth ground within 3 feet. 6. Make sure concrete mounting pad is traveling...
... typical maintenance on both sides of installation: 47 Installer Company Name, Address and Phone Number Date of gate(s). 11. Operator must be permanently mounted on operator. 14. Chain must not be grounded to be 4 inch Minimum from gate. Warning placards need to an earth ground within 3 feet. 6. Make sure concrete mounting pad is traveling...
