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CONTROLLER BOARD
GL
MODEL SL585
HEAVY DUTY SLIDE GATE OPERATOR
MODEL SL595
HEAVY DUTY, HARSH ENVIRONMENT
SLIDE GATE OPERATOR
2 YEAR WARRANTY
Serial # ________________________
(located on electrical box cover)
MODELS SL585 AND SL595 ARE FOR VEHICULAR
PASSAGE GATES ONLY AND ARE NOT INTENDED FOR
Installation Date __________________
PEDESTRIAN PASSAGE GATE USE
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TABLE OF CONTENTS OPERATOR SPECIFICATIONS IMPORTANT NOTES Carton Inventory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 • BEFORE attempting to install, operate or maintain the operator, Operator Dimensions and Horsepower Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 you MUST read and fully understand this manual and follow all UL325 Model Classifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 safety instructions. OPERATOR WARNINGS • DO NOT attempt repair or
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OPERATOR DIMENSIONS AND HORSEPOWER CHART MODEL SL585 28.9" • 1/2 HP Motor (73.4 cm) 17.2" Maximum Gate Speed – 11"/sec. (27.9 cm/sec.) 27.5" (43.7 cm) (69.9 cm) Maximum Gate Weight – 1000 lbs. (453.6 kg) Maximum Cantilever Gate Width – 25 ft. (7.6 m) Maximum Overhead Roller Gate Width – 45 ft. (13.7 m) Maximum V-Track Gate Width – 35 ft. (10.7 m) • 1 HP Motor Maximum Gate Speed – 11"/sec. (27.9 cm/sec.) 37.7" (95.8 cm) Maximum Gate Weight – 1600 lbs. (725.8 kg) Maximum Cantilever Gate Wid
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UL325 MODEL CL ASSIFICATIONS CLASS I – RESIDENTIAL VEHICULAR GATE OPERATOR A vehicular gate operator (or system) intended for use in a home of one-to four single family dwellings, or a garage or parking area associated therewith. CLASS II – COMMERCIAL/GENERAL ACCESS VEHICULAR GATE OPERATOR A vehicular gate operator (or system) intended for use in a commercial location or building such as a multi-family housing unit (five or more single family units) hotel, garage, retail store or other building
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SAFET Y INSTALL ATION INFORMATION 1. Vehicular gate systems provide convenience and security. Gate systems are comprised of many component parts. The gate operator is only one component. Each gate system is specifically designed for an individual application. 2. Gate operating system designers, installers and users must take into account the possible hazards associated with each individual application. Improperly designed, installed or maintained systems can create risks for the user as well as
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SUGGESTED ENTRAPMENT PROTECTION DEVICE LOCATIONS GATE SYSTEM (MASTER/SECOND SLIDE GATE) Open Edge Gate 1 Photo Eyes for Open Cycle Close Edge Run Twisted Wire from Loop to Operator STREET Seal Loops Interrupt (Safety) Loop Gate 2 1-1/2" (37 mm) 4' (1.2 m) Open Typical Edge Loop Wire Layer 4' (1.2 m) Interrupt Typical (Safety) 1/4" (6 mm) or Larger Loop Depending on Loop Wire Size 6' (1.8 m) 12' COMPLEX (3.7 m) 4' (1.2 m) Typical OR Photo Eyes for PARKING LO
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR OPEN ROLLER GATES Gate Edge on Fence Gate Edge on Post for Open Direction Gate Edge On Rear of Gate for Leading Edge of Gate Open Direction WARNING WARNING For Close Direction • Injuries occur when people get their hands or feet caught between the top or bottom of the gate and the gate roller. Photo Beam for Photo Beam CAUTION WARNING Close Direction for Open These potential pinch-points should be guarded against at all Unit Direction times. Enclosed style gate tracks ar
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WIRING WARNING WARNING CAUTION WARNING To reduce the risk of SEVERE INJURY or DEATH: • DO NOT install any wiring or attempt to run the operator without consulting the wiring diagram. We recommend that • ANY maintenance to the operator or in the area near the you Install an optional reversing edge BEFORE proceeding with operator MUST not be performed until disconnecting the the control station installation. electrical power and locking-out the power via the operator power switch. Upon completion
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INSTALL AT ION Figure 1 PAD MOUNTING (SL585 ONLY) RETRO-FIT INSTALLATION The operator is shipped from the factory with the lower mounting angles configured out (Figure 1). If you have pad constrictions, Angle Out either angle can be unbolted and reversed to ‘angle in’. NOTE: If you are replacing an SL580 and wish to use the same pad mounting hardware, the gate side mounting angle must be installed angle in. Angle In NEW INSTALLATION Figure 2 Rear of Gate CONCRETE PAD PREPARATION: or Back Frame 1
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POST MOUNTING (SL585 AND SL595) RETRO-FIT INSTALLATION Figure 1 The operators come from the factory configured to mount to an inside the frame post mount dimension of 26" (outside to outside of posts). The frame comes slotted to accommodate posts 24 1/8" to 26", outside to outside (Figure 1). NOTE: If you are replacing a SL580, the frame will require adjustment to 24 1/8". NEW INSTALLATION (FIGURES 2 AND 3) 1. Locate and anchor two posts made of 3" (7.6 cm) outer diameter heavy walled pipe. Post
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WARNING WARNING INSTALL GATE BRACKET AND DRIVE CHAIN Figure 1 CAUTION WARNING “Outside” To prevent damage to the operator or gate, DO NOT drive the Gate limit (nuts) actuators on the shaft past their normal positions. “Inside” 1. Mount gate brackets to the vertical front and rear posts of the gate (Figure 1). 2. Remove the operator cover or open access door. 2" (5.1 cm) U-bolts 3. Locate and engage the manual disconnect and lock it in place With Lock Washers and Nuts (refer to page 12). 4. Conn
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AVAILABLE CONDUIT ACCESS FOR THE ELECTRICAL BOX The accessory tray is equipped with several 1-1/2" pass though holes as well as 3/4" and 1" knock outs for conduit connectors. The electrical box is equipped with 3/4" and 1" knock outs for conduit connectors. ON/OFF SWITCH POWER WIRING NOTES: Before running power wiring refer to wiring specifications on page 8 for correct wire gauges. Secure all electrical power connections inside the disconnect switch electrical box. Refer to electrical wiring di
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ADJUSTMENT LIMIT SWITCH ADJUSTMENT WARNING WARNING NOTE: Make sure the limit nuts are positioned between the limit To reduce the risk of SEVERE INJURY or DEATH: switch actuators before proceeding with adjustments. • Disconnect power BEFORE performing ANY adjustments. 1. Remove control panel cover and locate the limit switch CAUTION WARNING assembly. 2. Disengage the unit’s manual disconnect (page 12), then manually open the gate to its full open position (Note direction RPM SENSOR (HALL EFFECT)
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INSTALL VENT PLUG 1. Remove fill plug from gear box. Fill Plug 2. Install vented plug provided with the hardware box. 3. Remove relief valve from the new vented plug. Drain Plug UL325 ENTRAPMENT PROTECTION PRIMARY ENTRAPMENT PROTECTION ADJUSTMENTS Force Control GL Control Board Force Control Set the force control pot such that the unit will complete a full Max cycle of gate travel but can be reversed off an obstruction without applying an unreasonable amount of force. On most operators this
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CLED PH CLED PH OPED PH OPED PH WARN WARN MAG MAG CLED PH CLED PH OPED PH OPED PH WARN WARN MAG MAG UL325 ENTRAPMENT PROTECTION (CONTINUED) EDGE/PHOTO OPEN EDGE/PHOTO CLOSE This switch (S2-3) selects edge or photo sensor for the gate This switch (S2-4) selects edge or photo sensor for the gate opening protection input. closing protection input. (Fact
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CLED PH CLED PH SAVE SAVE SAVE RT LT RT LT OPED PH OPED PH RT LT SW SL WARN WARN SW SL SW SL MAG MAG TTC TTC TTC SAVE CLED PH SAVE SAVE CLED PH RT LT RT LT RT LT OPED PH OPED PH SW
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FREQ FREQ ST P ST P ST P O O O CLOSE CLOSE CLOSE OPEN OPEN OPEN CONTROL CONNECTION DIAGRAMS Accessory Terminal Block Accessory Terminal Block 1 1 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 24Vac Accessory Power May Be Found On These Terminals R1 R2 R3 R4 24 Vac Soft Open Input (N.O) Control Board Close Override Control Input (N.O.) Hard Open Override Control Input (N.O) Stop/Reset Control Input (N.C.) SINGLE PHASE ELECTRICAL BOX Interrupt (Safety) Loop Input
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ACCESSORY WIRING All inputs are normally open and momentary, except the stop (N.C.). The following instructions are based upon UL325, and include recommendations for significant increase in safety. We strongly recommend that you follow the UL guidelines presented throughout the manual. Refer to instructions shipped with optional control devices for mounting, wiring, programming and adjustment. The LiftMaster Radio Receiver comes pre-wired to the operator • Remove the brass antenna from the acces
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ACCESSORY WIRING (CONTINUED) Hard Open Override Terminals 7 & 5 (Com) - Hard Open Override Control Input Control Input These terminals are intended for use only with the open control 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 of a 3-button station that is installed within line of sight of the gate. A momentary activation of this input will cause the gate to Com 34 5 7 8 8 N.O. open. Activation of this input for longer than three seconds will enable the control to be used as a constant pressure override device. This will
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SEQUENCED ACCESS MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (SAMS) The Sequenced Access Management System or SAMS allows the customer more control when managing vehicular entrances to areas such as apartment complexes, businesses and gated communities. The basic concept of the system is that traffic is controlled by two gates installed in tandem, a fast moving gate such as a barrier gate operator and a slower moving more secure or ornamental gate such as a single or pair of slide/swing gate operator. The design of this
