User manual GTO PRO-SW 1500

[. . . ] Installation Manual for the 1500 Automatic Gate Operator 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. [. . . ] The battery must be placed inside a weatherproof case and located within 6 feet of the operator arm. The 10 foot harness supplied connects the battery to the operator arm. · The battery charge is maintained by the 18 Volt transformer included or by using optional solar panel(s). The transformer or solar panel is connected to the operator arm control board using low voltage, 16 gauge, dual conductor, multi-stranded, direct burial wire (FM509) (see page 20 and the Accessory Catalog). · All low voltage wire used with the GTO/PRO SW 1500 must be 16 gauge dual conductor, multi-stranded, direct burial wire (see page 20 and the Accessory Catalog). If the transformer can be plugged only into an outside electrical outlet, a weatherproof cover or housing (available at local electrical supply stores) must be used. 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. NEVER USE TRANSFORMER AND SOLAR PANEL(S) AT THE SAME TIME ­ it willl damage the control board ­ Solar Panel and Gate Activity Chart The table and map illustrate the maximum number of gate cycles to expect per day in a particular area when using from 5 to 30 watts of solar charging power. 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 and will require additional solar panels. NOTE: A maximum of 30 watts of solar charging power can be connected to the GTO/PRO SW 1500. Consult Solar Panel Installation Instructions for further information. Single Gate Winter Ratings 12 v single gate (5 watts) solar charger 12 v single gate (10 watts) solar charger 12 v single gate (15 watts) solar charger 12 v single gate (20 watts) solar charger 12 v single gate (25 watts) solar charger 12 v single gate (30 watts) solar charger Zone 1 4 8 11 14 17 20 Zone 2 8 16 20 28 36 44 Zone 3 13 26 30 38 46 54 18 Connecting the Battery With the opener mounted in the upside down position remove the Control Board Access Panel on the bottom of the opener arm. Battery Harness Connector ON/OFF Control Board Access Cover Step 1 Battery Harness Connector Control Board ON/O FF 10 Foot Power Cable 20 ON/OFF Switch Receiver Wires Step 2 RED to POSITIVE BLACK to NEGATIVE Place the 12 Volt automotive or marine type battery and its weatherproof case within 6 feet of the fence post where the opener arm is mounted. Step 3 Attach the 10 foot battery harness wires provided, to the terminals of the battery. Take care to attach the BLACK wire to the NEGATIVE terminal and the RED wire to the POSITIVE terminal. Reverse connection will cause damage to the control board. Step 4 ON/ IMPORTANT: Make sure the power switch on the opener arm is in the OFF position. Run the plug end of the Wire Harness wire up to the opener arm and plug it into the battery harness connector coming from the control board. OFF Battery Harness Connector 10 foot Harness From Battery 20 ON/O FF 19 IMPORTANT: Deailed Wire Routing Diagrams ON/OFF Receiver Wire The battery harness wire has an in-line 20 Amp fuse that must be placed inside the opener when connecting the battery to the opener. The illustration to the right shows the best placement for the battery harness wire, connector and in-line fuse. ON/O FF Battery Harness Wire Battery Harness In-Line 20 Amp Fuse (included) Battery Harness Connectors 20 The wires from the battery harness, receiver, transformer or solar panel, and any accessories that have been installed must be routed down the sides of the opener and flatly out the strain relief slot in the back of the opener. It is IMPORTANT that the wires lay flat and run inside the routing pins at the back of the opener and out the strain relief slot without being pinched when the control board access cover is replaced. See the illustrations to the right and below. To avoid stripping screw holes - tightening screws by hand with a hand held screwdriver is recommended. MIghty Mule 350 Wire Routing ON/OFF ­o Routing Pin Neatly arrange all wires to lay flat as they come out of the opener. Strain Relief Slot If you have any questions please call GTO Technical Service at 1-800-543-1236. Battery Harness Wires Transformer Wires Receiver Wires Accessory Wires 20 Connecting the Transformer IMPORTANT: Never connect the transformer and a solar panel to the operator control board at the same time. If you are using SOLAR PANEL(S) to charge the operator battery, skip this section and go to "Connecting Solar Panel(s)" section on page 22. 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. IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT LOW VOLTAGE WIRE DO NOT use telephone wire or solid core wire. Unlike multi-stranded wire, these types of wire are inadequate for use with your gate operator system. Telephone wire and solid core wire do not deliver enough voltage for your gate operator to function and will cause the system to go into a condition known as "low voltage lockout. " NEVER splice wires together. [. . . ] 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). SOLAR PANEL (FM123), (FM122) 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). PIN LOCK (FM345) The Pin Lock substitutes for the clevis pin at the front end of the GTO/PRO® 1500 gate operator. [. . . ]