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SERIES
AUTOMATIC GATE OPERATOR
FOR VEHICULAR SWING GATES
INSTALLATION MANUAL
FOR THE PROFESSIONAL INSTALLER
Receiver
Post Bracket Assembly
Control Box with Battery
120 Volt Indoor
Warning Sign
Transformer
Gate Bracket
(surge protector GTO/PRO 2000
not supplied)
Power Cable
Closed Position Positive Stop Plate
Run 1000' (max.) of low
voltage wire to control
box from transformer.
(wire not included)
PVC conduit (not included) to protect wire from lawn mowers and weed eaters.
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GTO/PRO 2000 series automatic gate operators are intended for use with vehicular swing gates. These operators can be used in Class I, Class II and Class III applications. VEHICULAR GATE OPERATOR CLASS CATEGORIES Residential Vehicular Gate Operator-Class I: A vehicular gate operator (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 Operator-Class II: A vehicular gate operator (o
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Table of Contents Gate Operator Class Categories ----------------------------------------- inside front cover Units and Standards Conversion Chart --------------------------------- inside front cover IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ------------------------------------- page 1 Warning Signs and Labels ---------------------------------------------------------- page 7 Technical Specifications ------------------------------------------------------------- page 8 Single Gate Operator Parts List -------
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Because automatic gate operators produce high levels of force, all system designers, installers, and consumers have an obligation to know the potential hazards associated with improperly designed, installed, or maintained gate operator systems. Keep in mind that the gate operator 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 sa
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE SYSTEM DESIGNER WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury or death: 1. READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS. 2. This operator is intended for use only on vehicular gates. Pedestrians must be supplied with a separate walk-through gate (see Entrapment Protection illustration on page 6). 3. 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. 4. The gate
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS III. After Installation 1. Review ALL safety instructions with the consumer/end user. Explain the basic operation and safety systems of the entire gate operator system, including disconnecting the operator for manual operation of the gate. 2. Attach the warning signs (included) to each side of the gate to alert public of automatic gate operation. Take a photo of warning signs installed on gate. Record the date of the photo for your reference. 3. SAVE THESE INSTRUC
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Secondary Means of Protection Against Entrapment As specified by Underwriters Laboratories Inc. UL 325 (30A.1.1), automatic gate operators shall have provisions for, or be supplied with, at least one independent primary and one independent secondary means to protect against entrapment. GTO gate operators utilize Type A, an inherent entrapment sensing system, as the primary type of entrapment protection. The GTO/PRO 2000 series gate operators have provisions for th
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Consumer/End User WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury or death: 1. READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS. 2. Distribute and discuss copies of the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS with all persons authorized to use your gate. 3. Always keep people and objects away from the gate and its area of travel. NO ONE SHOULD CROSS THE PATH OF THE MOVING GATE. 4. Your automatic gate is not for pedestrian use. If pedestrian traffic is expected near the gate, a walk-through gate must
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Required Safety Precautions for Swing Gates Install Warning Signs Warning signs alert people of automatic gate operation and are required when installing the GTO/PRO 2000 series gate operator. Furthermore, a walk-through gate must be installed if pedestrian traffic is expected near the vehicle gate. We recommend the GTO Bulldog Pedestrian Gate Lock (see Accessory Catalog) for controlled access. Vehicle Gate Safety Edge Pedestrian Gate (recommended / not included)
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L I S IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Warning Signs and Labels These warning labels should be found at the locations specified below. If any of them are missing, immediately contact GTO for replacements. ! WARNING ! WARNING MOVING GATE Can Cause Injury or Death 1. 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. RB979 warning labels (2) installed on each side of operato
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Technical Specifications GTO/PRO 2000 Series Swing Gate Operators DRIVE • Low friction screw drive (linear actuator). • Temperature rating of motor -30 ºF (-34 ºC) to +160 ºF (71ºC). • Powered by a 12 Vdc motor; generates 650 ft. lb. of torque at 12 V. o • 110 degree opening time approximately 15 to 20 s. •Maximum push-pull tube stroke 24”. • Operator length with push-pull tube fully retracted is 39” (99 cm), mounting point to mounting point. • Limit switches are internal. POWER • System is po
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Installation of First (Single) Gate Operator Single Gate Operator Parts List Parts Gate Operator with 6 ft. Power Cable Post Pivot Brackets (2) Post Bracket Rear Mount Gate Bracket Closed Position Stop Plate Hardware (not to scale) 1 / " x 10" Carriage Bolt (2) 2 1 1 1 / " x / " Nylon Spacer (2) 1 3 4 dia 2 / " x 3 / " Bolt (2) 2 4 1 3 / " x 2 / " Bolt (3) 2 4 1 7 / "dia x 1 / " Metal Spacer (1) 2 16 3 1 / " x 1 / " Bolt (1) 8 2 1 / " Washer (6) 2 1 1 / " x 1 / " Clevis Pin (1) 2 4 1 / " Lock Nu
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Single Gate Operator Parts List Control Box and Electrical Components ! WARNING Moving Gate Can Cause Injury Or Death 1. 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 a separate entrance. RB3270 OTHER MATERIALS YOU MAY NEED BEFORE YOU START THE INSTALLATION: Depending on the type of gate and fence post, you may need some additional materials/hardware. Some of these
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Single Gate Operator Installation Pull-to-Open Single Gate (gate opens into the property) The diagram below is an example of a single leaf, pull-to-open installation on an ornamental iron gate. If you are installing a Push-to-Open (gate opens out from the property) system, see page 31. Or, if you are mounting the operator on a masonry column, please refer to page 36 before proceeding. Receiver Post Bracket Assembly Control Box with Battery 120 Volt Indoor Warning Sign Transformer Gate Bracke
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Installing The Post Bracket Assembly The position of the post bracket determines the leverage of the operator and the clearance between the operator and the 8” Wood Post gate. 6” Wood or Metal Post The post bracket is designed to work on a flat fence post. Fence posts must be at least 6” square in order to mount the post bracket. NOTE: The best method of attaching the post bracket to metal post is welding. Round wood posts (no smaller than 8” diameter) may be notched to create a flat surface for
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Step 4: Position the post bracket on the fence post with the mounting holes centered over the scribe line. The post bracket should be flush with the edge of the fence post closest to the gate (see illustration). Mark the position of post bracket holes on the fence post. Step 5: 1 Drill holes in fence post as marked using a / " drill 2 1 bit. Install the post bracket using the / " x 10" 2 1 carriage bolts, / " washers, and lock nuts (provided). 2 Step 6: Place the rounded ends of post pivot brack
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Connecting Operator to Post Bracket Assembly Step 7: Tap the rear mount onto the back of the operator. Align the 3 3 / " hole in the rear mount with / " hole in the back of the 8 8 3 operator and insert the / " bolt through the holes and 8 secure it with the lock nut. Rear Mount Step 8: Position rear mount between post pivot Post Pivot Brackets 1 brackets. Place / " washers between 2 rear mount and post pivot brackets. 1 Align / " hole in rear mount and 2 washers with holes in post pivot bracke
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Step 10: Open the gate to the desired position (at least 10º and no greater than 110º). Position the operator so that the gate bracket just rests against the gate. Check the clearance between the operator and the gate. The operator should only make contact with the gate at the gate bracket. However, there should not be too much clearance between the operator and the gate, or the operator will fully extend before it reaches the closed position. See illustra- tion at right for examples of clearan
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Installing the Open and Closed Position Stops The positive stops hold the gate firmly in the open and closed positions. The positive stops also form the boundaries of the gate operating arc and help stabilize the gate. Moreover, a stable gate helps to maintain the long life of your automatic gate opener system. To further enhance the stability and security of your gate, install the optional GTO Automatic Gate Lock (see Accessory Catalog). Step 13: With the gate still in the open position, mea
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Step 15: Hinge point Close the gate. Position the closed position stop plate on the end of the gate frame at mid-height. Extend the stop plate to make contact with the fence post at that position. Closed Position Install the closed position stop plate using appropriate Stop Plate hardware for the type of gate (U-bolts for tube or chain link gate, wood or lag screws for wood gates, The gate must open no more than 110° etc.). This hardware is not provided. Wood, metal or concrete Reattach the o
