FAAC 104301 User Manual
S418
Swing Gate Operator
UL325 - UL991
FAAC International Inc.
Headquarter & East Coast Operations
5151 Sunbeam Road
Suites 9-11
Jacksonville, FL 32257
Tel. 866 925 3222
www.faacusa.com
FAAC International Inc.
West Coast Operations
357 South Acacia Avenue
Unit 357
Fullerton, CA 92831
Tel. 800 221 8278
CONTENTS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION 3
Important Safety Instructions 3
Important Installation Instructions 3
General Safety Precautions 4
UL325 Gate Operator Classications 5
Installing the Warning Signs 5
1. DESCRIPTION 6
1.1 DIMENSIONS 6
2. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 7
3. INSTALLATION 7
3.1 ELECTRICAL PREPARATIONS SETUP 7
3.2 PRELIMINARY CHECKS 7
3.3 INSTALLATION DIMENSIONS 7
3.4 INSTALLING THE OPERATOR 8
3.5 WIRING THE OPERATOR 10
3.6 MECHANICAL STOPS 10
4. AUTOMATED SYSTEM TEST 11
5. MANUAL OPERATION 11
5.1 RESTORING NORMAL OPERATION 12
6. MAINTENANCE 12
7. REPAIRS 12
10. S418 PARTS DIAGRAM 13
E024U CONTROL BOARD AND LIMITED WARRANTY A2 - A18
Read this instruction manual before you begin installing the product.
= Information regarding personal safety and proper maintanence of the product.
FAAC Model S418 - Rev: 02 - JUN 2012
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FAAC Model S418 Swing Gate Operator
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
Important Safety Instructions
WARNING - TO REDUCE THE RISK OF SEVERE
INJURY OR DEATH:
• READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS.
• Never let children operate or play with the gate
controls. Keep remote controls away from children.
• Always keep people and objects away from the
gate. NO ONE SHOULD CROSS THE PATH OF A
MOVING GATE.
• Test the gate operator monthly. The gate MUST
reverse on contact with a rigid object or when an
object activates a non-contact sensor. If necessary,
adjust the force or the limit of travel and then retest
the gate operator. Failure to properly adjust and retest
the gate operator can increase the risk of injury or
death.
• Use the manual release mechanism only when the
gate is not moving.
• KEEP GATE PROPERLY MAINTAINED. Have
a qualied service person make repairs to gate
hardware.
• The entrance is for vehicles only. Pedestrians must
use a separate entrance.
• SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
Important Installation Instructions
1. Install the gate operator only when the following
conditions have been met:
• The operator is appropriate for the type and usage
class of the gate.
• All openings of a horizontal slide gate have been
guarded or screened from the bottom of the gate to
a minimum of 4 feet (1.25 m) above the ground to
prevent a 2.25 inch (55 mm) diameter sphere from
passing through openings anywhere in the gate or
through that portion of the adjacent fence that the
gate covers when in the open position.
• All exposed pinch points are eliminated or guarded.
• Guarding is supplied for exposed rollers.
2. The operator is intended for installation on gates used
by vehicles only. Pedestrians must be provided with a
separate access opening.
3. To reduce the risk of entrapment when opening and
closing, the gate must be installed in a location that
allows adequate clearance between the gate and
adjacent structures. Swinging gates shall not open
outward into public access areas.
4. Before installing the gate operator, ensure that the gate
has been properly installed and that it swings freely in
both directions. Do not over-tighten the operator clutch
or pressure relief valve to compensate for a damaged
gate.
5. User controls must be installed at least 6 feet (1.83
m) away from any moving part of the gate and located
where the user is prevented from reaching over, under,
around or through the gate to operate the controls.
Controls located outdoors or those that are easily
accessible shall have security features to prevent
unauthorized use.
6. The Stop and/or Reset buttons must be located within
line-of-sight of the gate. Activation of the reset control
shall not cause the operator to start.
7. All warning signs and placards must be installed
and easily seen within visible proximity of the gate. A
minimum of one warning sign shall be installed on each
side of the gate.
8. For gate operators that utilize a non-contact sensor
(photo beam or the like):
• See instructions on the placement of non-contact
sensors for each type of application.
• Exercise care to reduce the risk of nuisance tripping,
such as when a vehicle trips the sensor while the
gate is still moving.
• Locate one or more non-contact sensors where the
risk of entrapment or obstruction exists, such as at
the reachable perimeter of a moving gate or barrier.
• Use only FAAC “Photobeam” photoelectric eyes to
comply with UL325.
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Important Installation Instructions (continued)
General Safety Precautions
9. For gate operators that utilize a contact sensor (edge
sensor or similar):
• Locate one or more contact sensors where the risk
of entrapment or obstruction exists, such as at the
leading edge, trailing edge, and post mounted both
inside and outside of a vehicular horizontal slide
gate
• Locate one or more contact sensors at the bottom
edge of a vehicular vertical lift gate.
• Locate one or more contact sensors at the bottom
edge of a vertical barrier (arm).
• Locate one or more contact sensors at the pinch
point of a vehicular vertical pivot gate.
• Locate hard-wired contact sensors and wiring so
that communication between sensor and gate
operator is not subjected to mechanical damage.
• Locate wireless contact sensors, such as those
that transmit radio frequency (RF) signals, where
the transmission of signals are not obstructed or
impeded by building structures, natural landscaping
or similar hindrances. Wireless contact sensors shall
function under their intended end-use conditions.
• Use only FAAC MSE MO, CN60 or M60 edge
sensors.
Gate Construction
Vehicular gates should be constructed and installed
in accordance with ASTM F2200: Standard Specication for Automated Vehicular Gate Construction.
For more information, contact ASTM at: www.astm.org
Installation
• If you have any questions or concerns regarding the
safety of the gate operating system, do not install the
operator and consult the manufacturer.
• The condition of the gate structure itself directly
affects the reliability and safety of the gate operator.
• Only qualied personnel should install this equipment.
Failure to meet this requirement could cause severe
injury and/or death, for which the manufacturer
cannot be held responsible.
• The installer must provide a main power switch that
meets all applicable safety regulations.
• It is extremely unsafe to compensate for a damaged
gate by increasing hydraulic pressure.
• Install devices such as reversing edges and photo
beams to provide better protection for personal
property and pedestrians. Install reversing devices
that are appropriate to the gate design and
application.
• Before applying electrical power, ensure that voltage
requirements of the equipment correspond to the
supply voltage. Refer to the label on your gate
operator system.
Usage
• Use this equipment only in the capacity for which it
was designed. Any use other than that stated should
be considered improper and therefore dangerous.
• The manufacturer cannot be held responsible
for damage caused by improper, erroneous or
unreasonable use.
• If a gate system component malfunctions, disconnect
the main power before attempting to repair it.
• Do not impede the movement of the gate, you may
injure yourself or damage the gate system as a result.
• This equipment may reach high thermal temperatures
during normal operation, therefore use caution when
touching the external housing of the gate operator.
• Use the manual release mechanism according to the
procedures presented in this manual.
• Before performing any cleaning or maintenance
operations, disconnect power to the equipment.
• All cleaning, maintenance or repair work must
performed by qualied personnel.
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FAAC Model S418 Swing Gate Operator
UL325 Gate Operator Classications
RESIDENTIAL VEHICULAR GATE OPERATOR CLASS I
A vehicular gate operator system intended for use in a single family dwelling, garage or associated parking area.
COMMERCIAL / GENERAL ACCESS VEHICULAR GATE OPERATOR CLASS II
A vehicular gate operator system intended for use in commercial locations or buildings such as multi-family housing
units (ve or more single family units), hotels, parking garages, retail stores or other buildings that service the general
public.
INDUSTRIAL / LIMITED ACCESS VEHICULAR GATE OPERATOR CLASS III
A vehicular gate operator system intended for use in industrial locations or buildings such as factories, loading docks
or other locations not intended to service the general public.
RESTRICTED ACCESS VEHICULAR GATE OPERATOR CLASS IV
A vehicular gate operator system intended for use in guarded industrial locations or buildings such as airport security
areas or other restricted access locations that do not service the general public, and in which unauthorized access is
prevented via supervision by security personnel.
Installing the Warning Signs
This FAAC swing gate operator is supplied
with two warning signs to alert people that a
possible hazard exists and that appropriate
actions should be taken to avoid the hazard or
to reduce exposure to it.
Permanently install one warning sign on each
side of the gate so they are fully visible to
trafc and pedestrians.
Use appropriate hardware such as metal
screws (not supplied) to permanently install
each warning sign.
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Model S418 Swing Gate Operator
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1. DESCRIPTION
The FAAC Model S418 automated system for swing-leaf gates is an electro-mechanical operator which transmits its
movement to the gate leaf by means of a worm-screw system.
The irreversible system guarantees mechanical locking of the leaf when the motor is not operating. An easy-to-use
release device permits movement of the leaf in case of malfunction or a power outage.
The adjustable rear bracket permits the operator to be installed on most existing gate applications.
• Correct operation is only guaranteed when using authorized FAAC accessories, safety devices and control
units.
• The S418 automated system has been designed and constructed to control vehicle access in residential
units. Any other use must be avoided.
1.1 DIMENSIONS
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Part Description Part Description
1 Operator 6 Power Cable
2 Release Device 7 Front Bracket
3 Mechanical Stop at Closing 8 Adjustable Rear Bracket
4 Mechanical Stop at Opening 9 Rear Fitting
5 Cable Cover
32 ½
13¾
Fig. 1
4¼
Dimensions in Inches
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Fig. 2
2. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Technical Specications S418
Power Supply (VDC) 24
Nominal Power (W) 35
Absorbed Current (A) 1.5
Maximum Thrust Force (lbf) 405
Stroke (inches) 13 3/4
Cycles per day at 68 °F (approx) 80
Class of operation Residential
Rod speed (inches/sec) 0.7
Maximum Size of Leaf (feet) 12
Ambient Operating Temperature (°F) -4 to 131
Operator Weight (lbs) 13.2
Protection Class IP54
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If you do not use the mechanical stops on opening and
closing, the operator stroke increases to 15 1/4 inches.
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3. INSTALLATION
3.1 ELECTRICAL SETUP
3.2 PRELIMINARY CHECKS
The structure of the gate directly inuences the reliability
and safety of the automated system. To ensure correct
operation, the structure of the existing gate, or that to be
tted, must have the following characteristics:
• The length of leaf must conform to what is shown in the
technical characteristics of the operator (Section 2).
• The structure of the leaves must be sturdy and rigid,
suitable for an automated system.
• There must be regular and uniform movement of the
leaves, with no friction or sticking along their entire
movement.
• Hinges must be suitably sturdy and in good condition.
It is recommended that any metalwork operations
should be performed prior to installing the automated
system.
3.3 INSTALLATION DIMENSIONS
Determine the assembly position of the operator, referring to
Figure 4 and relative table. It is a good idea at this stage to
choose whether or not you want to use the built in mechanical
positive stops; eliminating the mechanical stops increases the
working stroke of the operator and values A and B must be
changed.
Fig. 3
Part Description Cables
2 x AWG 14 (max 30’)
1 Operators
2 Control Unit 3 x AWG 14 (AC Power)
3 TX Photocells 4 x AWG 20
4 RX Photocells 2 x AWG 20
5 Key Selector 2 x AWG 20 (1 contact)
6 Flashing Lamp 2 x AWG 14
7 External Antenna Coaxial Cable
8 Mechanical Stops
When laying electrical cables, use conduits with adequate
rigidity and/or exibility.
To avoid any type of interference, always separate low-
voltage accessories and command connection wiring from
power supply cables, use separate sheaths.
FAAC Model S418 Swing Gate Operator
AWG 12 (max 50’)
AWG 10 (max 100’)
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A B C 1D 2Z 3L E
With both
stops
With open
stop
With no stops
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Working stroke of the operator.
2
Maximum value.
3
Minimum value.
6½ 6½ 13 3½ 3 27 4⅛
90°
6⅞ 6⅞ 13¾ 3½ 3⅛ 27 4⅛
110° 6 6 13⅜ 3⅛ 2¾ 27 4⅛
6⅞ 6½ 13⅜ 4 3 28 4⅛
90°
110° 6¼ 6¼ 14⅛ 3½ 2¾ 28 4⅛
90° 7 7 14⅛ 4 2¾ 28 4⅛
110° 6⅝ 6⅝ 15 4 2¾ 28 4⅛
7 7 14⅛ 4 3⅛ 28 4⅛
Fig. 4
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Dimensions in Inches
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If the size of the pillar or the position of the hinge does
not permit the proper installation of the operator, a niche
will have to be made in the pillar (as indicated in Figure 6)
in order not to change value A (Figure 4). The size of the
niche must be such as to permit an easy installation of the
operator, not limiting its rotation and allowing activation of
the manual release device.
Fig. 6
3.3.1 General Rules for Determining Installation Values
• To obtain opening of the leaf to 90°: A+B=C.
• To obtain opening of the leaf more than 90°: A+B<C.
• Lower A and B values produce higher peripheral leaf
speeds.
• Limit the difference between value A and value B to within
1½ inches, greater differences may cause variations in
speed during opening and closing gate movements.
• Maintain a Z value that keeps the operator from striking
the pillar.
• The mechanical stops intervene during the rst and nal
1½ inches of the stroke. Not utilizing the entire operator
stroke could limit the possible adjustments or reduce
them to zero.
3.4 INSTALLING THE OPERATOR
To correctly install the operator, follow the procedure below:
1. Secure the xed part of the rear bracket in the position
determined previously, using suitable assembly systems.
In the case of iron pillars, the bracket may be welded
directly to the pilaster, see Figures 8 and 9.
During assembly procedures, check that the bracket is
perfectly horizontal using a level.
The rear bracket is adjustable to different positions, which
limits modications necessary to satisfy installation values
A and B.
Figure 7 shows some of the positions that the bracket can
take; all the positions intermediate to those shown may be
obtained.
The positions chosen must permit the assembly of the
bracket using both securing screws.
4⅛
6½
4¼
3¼
4⅞
2
2⅞
Fig. 8
2½
Dimensions in Inches
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1½
2½
Fig. 7
Fig. 9
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2. Secure the rear bracket, as indicated in Figure
10, so as to follow the A and B values determined
previously.
2⅛
Fig. 10
3. Secure the rear fitting of the operator as
indicated in Figure 11.
Dimensions in Inches
1⅜
Dimensions in Inches
5. Secure the front bracket as indicated in Figure 14.
Fig. 12
Fig. 13
4. Check that the front fitting is in the position
indicated in Figure 12 (with the mechanical stop
at closing) or in Figure 13 (with no mechanical
stop at closing). If this cannot be accomplished,
the operator must be temporarily powered* in
order to bring the tting into position.
* A 12 VDC battery may be used.
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Fig. 11
Fig. 14
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