FAAC 10441811 User Manual
415 L LS 24V
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
1. DESCRIPTION 6
2. DIMENSIONS 6
3. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 7
4. INSTALLATION 7
Important Safety Instructions 3
Important Installation Instructions 3
General Safety Precautions 4
UL325 Gate Operator Classications 5
Installing the Warning Signs 5
4.1 Electrical Set-up (Standard System) 7
4.2 Preliminary Checks 7
4.3 Installation Dimensions 8
4.4 Installing the Operator 9
4.5 Wiring the Operator 10
4.6 Adjusting the Limit Switches 11
4.7. Start-up 12
5. MANUAL OPERATION 12
6. MAINTENANCE 13
7. REPAIRS 13
8. 415 L LS PARTS DIAGRAM 14
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.
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FAAC Model 415 L LS 24V 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 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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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 415 L LS 24V Swing Gate Operator
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4¼
1. DESCRIPTION
The FAAC 415 is an automatic gate operator for swinging
gate leafs. The 415 Operator is useful in residential applications and can accommodate gate leafs up to 14 ft long. The
self-contained 415 Operator consists of an electric motor
that drives a worm screw housed in an aluminum casing.
The locking provided by the 415 Operator (in the fully
opened and fully closed positions) is a service device rather
than a security device.
Also, for the protection and proper operation of the 415 Operator, each operator has built in limit switches, so positive
stops are not needed.
Fig. 1
The 415 Operator automated system was designed and built
for controlling vehicle access. Avoid any other use what so
ever.
NOTES:
• Use suitable conduit to lay electric cables.
• To avoid any kind of interference, always use individual
sheaths to separate low-voltage accessories and control
cables from 115V~ power supply cables.
2. DIMENSIONS
Pos. Description
Built-in security and anti-crushing measures of the 415
Operator include built in reverse on contact and a torque
adjustment that controls the force transmitted to the gate leaf
through the 415 Operator.
The Manual Release mechanism is a key accessed device
that disengages (or engages) the cylinder on the 415 Operator. When the drive is disengaged, you can manually open
and close the gate leaf by hand.
Such manual operation of the gate is necessary during
installation and useful during prolonged power failures. The
torque of the 415 Operator is set using the Control Panel.
Reversing devices (such as inductive loops and photocells)
should be installed to provide non-contact reversing operation.
1 Operator
2 Release Device
3 Rod
4 Front Bracket
5 Rear Bracket
6 Rear Fitting
7 Rear Fitting Pin
8 Terminal Board Cover
* Measurements in Inches
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Fig. 2
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3. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
SPECIFICATION 415 L LS 24V
Power Supply 24 VDC
Power (W) 70
Current (A) 3
Thrust (lbf) 630
Effective Stroke (inches) 15
Rod Extension Speed (inches/sec) 0.5
Max Leaf Length (feet) 15
Cycle per hour at 68˚F (approx) 75
4.2 Preliminary Checks
The condition of the gate structure directly affects the reliability and safety of the automated system. Before installing the
415 Operator, prepare the gate for the operator by performing
the following:
• Make sure that the gate structure is solidly built. Add rein-
forcing crosspieces to the gate leaves if necessary.
• Make sure that the gate moves smoothly on its hinges
without excessive friction by swinging it opened and
closed by hand. If necessary, lubricate all the gate’s
moving parts.
Positive stops are not needed with the 415 operator, the built
limit switches can be used to limit the rod travel
Class or Operation Residential
Ambient Operating Temperature
-4 to +131
Range (˚F)
Operator Weight (lbs) 17.5
Protection Class IP 54
4. INSTALLATION
4.1 Electrical Set-up (Standard System)
4.3 Installation Dimensions
Determine the mounting position of the operator with
reference to Fig. 4.
Ensure that the distance between the open leaf and any
obstacles (walls, fences etc.) is greater than the dimensions
of the operator.
Pos. Description Cables
1 Operators 2 x AWG 14 (max 30’)
AWG 12 (max 50’)
AWG 10 (max 100’)
1 Limit Switches 3 x AWG 20
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-operated Switch 2 x AWG 20
6 Flashing Lamp 2 x AWG 14
7 Receiver 3 x AWG 20
8 Mechanical Stops -
FAAC Model 415 L LS 24V Swing Gate Operator
Fig. 3
Fig. 4
MODEL 415 L LS 24V
90° 110°
A 7⅝ 6⅝
B 7⅝ 6⅝
(1)
D
(2)
Z
L 50¾ 50¾
(2)
E
5 4⅜
2¾ 2¾
1¾
(1)
max. dimension
(2)
min. dimension
* Dimensions
in Inches
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Guidelines for Determining Installation Dimensions
• For 90° leaf openings: A+B=L
• For leaf openings exceeding 90°: A+B<L
• Smaller A and B dimensions provide higher periph-
eral leaf speed.
• Limit the difference between A and B dimensions to
less than 1.5 inches. Greater differences may cause
speed variations during gate opening and closing
movements.
• Maintain a Z dimension that ensures that the operator
does not strike the pillar.
• In LS models, limit switches are triggered during the
rst and last 1.25 inches of gate travel. Therefore
select A and B dimensions that utilize the entire operator travel. Short travel ranges can restrict or cancel the
limit switch adjustment range.
If pillar dimensions or hinge position do not allow installation of the operator, cut a niche into the pillar (as shown in
Fig. 5) in order to maintain the A dimension as determined.
The dimensions of the niche should enable easy installation, rotation and operation of the release device.
Fig. 6
Fig. 5
4.4. Installing the Operator
1. Fix the rear bracket in the position you previously determined in Section 4.3.1.
• For iron pillars, carefully weld the bracket directly onto
the pillar (Fig. 6).
• For masonry pillars, use a suitable plate (optional) for
which to attach the unit (Fig. 7). Make use of a suitable
fastening system. Then carefully weld the bracket to the
plate.
While fastening the bracket, use a level to ensure that it
is perfectly horizontal.
Fig. 7
2. Assemble and attach the rear tting to the operator (Fig.
8).
3. Set the 415 Operator to manual operation (see Section 6).
4. Completely extend the rod until it reaches the limit stop
(Fig. 9, Ref. 1).
Fig. 8
5. Re-lock the operator (see Section 6.1).
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Fig. 9
6. Turn the rod one half revolution clockwise (Fig. 9, Ref. 2).
7. Assemble the front bracket as shown in Fig. 10.
8. Fix the operator to the rear bracket by means of the supplied pins as shown in Fig. 11.
Fig. 12
Fig. 10
Attention: allow the bracket to cool before fastening the
operator to it.
9. Close the leaf and, while keeping the operator perfectly
horizontal, determine the fastening point of the front
bracket (Fig.12).
10. Temporarily x the front bracket with two welding spots
(Fig.12).
Fig. 11
Note: if the gate structure does not allow a xed bracket
fastening it is necessary to create a sturdy supporting
base in the gate structure.
11. Release the operator (see Section 6) and manually check
that the gate moves regularly without friction or hindrances. Ensure that it opens completely and stops at the
mechanical travel stops.
12. Perform the necessary corrective measures and repeat
from Step 11.
13. Temporarily release the operator from the front bracket
and permenantly weld the bracket.
If the leaf structure prevents the bracket from being welded,
screw it to the leaf with adequate securing hardware.
Note: Grease all fastening pins of the ttings.
4.5. Wiring the Operator
IMPORTANT : Use the supplied cable or a similar UL approved cable for outdoor use.
A terminal block is available in the lower part of the operator
to connect the motor and the limit switches
Motor Wiring Instructions:
1. Open one of the predrilled holes in the supplied cover (Fig.13).
2. Fit the supplied cable
gland.
3. Connect the motor (refer
to Fig.14 and accompanying table)
Fig. 13
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