FAAC EL24100 User Manual

Direct Burial Installation Instructions*

Loop should

be encased in

sand.

Soil
Loop
Sand

Figure 1

The ground stakes included with the loop are to help
hold the loop down while laying out a trench pattern.
When the loop is placed in the trench the ground stakes
are no longer necessary and should be discarded.

BD Loops cannot come in direct

contact with hot asphalt.

Call BD Loops for any questions

and to find a solution.

Preformed direct burial installation tips and directions

This is not a Saw-Cut Loop for all saw-cut applications use BD Loops preformed 3/16” saw-cut loop.

Installation in

Concrete

See Reverse side of this page.

(Pictures included)

Installation Under

Pavers

If the sub-base is concrete or
a slurry do not use this loop.
Saw-Cut in a loop instead.

Determine loop position and
footprint to include lead-in run to
gate operator. Be sure to use the
correct loop size.*

Dig a 2” wide by 3-4” deep
trench in the pattern of the loop
and lead-in. (See Figure 1)

Fill Trench with one inch of sand.

Place loop in trench and run
lead-in through ½” schedule 40
or 80 rigid PVC. Glue all PVC
joints with a a proper PVC

solvent cement.

Cover loop and lead-in PVC run
with 2½” of sand.

Harness Wire: Solder all connections

Basic loop layout guidelines to follow

Reverse and Exit Loops

 4ft from the gate/door.
 Swing gates require 3ft from its

complete open and closed position.

 2ft from each curb.
 4ft from every other loop.

Detection height is determined by approximately 2/3 of the short leg of the loop. Residential 4ft short leg (Detection of standard size

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Position and shape the loop on
sub-base. Be sure to use the
correct loop size.*

Pull lead-in through ½” schedule
40 or 80 rigid PVC. Glue all PVC
joints with a a proper PVC

solvent cement.

Dig a 2” wide by 3-4” deep trench
in the size and place of the loop
footprint and lead-in.

Fill the trench with one inch of
sand base.

Lay the loop and lead-in run in the
trench on top of sand base and
use supplied ground stakes to
secure the loop corners.

Cover loop and lead-in PVC run
with 2½” of sand.

Commercial 6ft short leg (Detect higher bed vehicles).

Installation under

Asphalt

vehicles only).

Installation in

Gravel Road

Position and shape the loop on
sub-base. Be sure to use the
correct loop size.*

Pull lead-in through ½” schedule
40 or 80 rigid PVC. Glue all PVC
joints with a a proper PVC

solvent cement.

Dig a 7” to 10” deep trench in the
size and place of the loop
footprint and lead-in.

Fill the trench with one inch of
sand base.

Lay the loop and lead-in run in the
trench on top of sand base and
use supplied ground stakes to
secure the loop corners.

Cover loop and lead-in PVC run
with 2½” of sand. Compact sand
around the loop then fill in with
road base.

Plug/Screw Connectors: Tint all connections

Shadow loops

 Loop lies under the swing path.
 3-4ft from the gates in its complete open

and closed position.

 0-2ft from the curb. (Single Swing Gate)

Installing BD Loops in Concrete Over Rebar

In the picture to the right notice how
the “Correct” loop is offset from the
rebar pattern. The loop is coming in
contact with the rebar as little as
possible.

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Visit BDLoops.com to download and
print Warning Signs and a Loop Sign

Off Form to help protect inductance

loops from the damage that a concrete
crew can cause during a concrete
pour.

When installing BD Loops over rebar make sure to follow these simple instructions:

 Determine loop position and lay loop on top of rebar (never below).
 Offset the loop from the rebar pattern (see picture below) then use supplied cable ties to secure

loop in place.

 Always run the lead-in underneath the rebar. (see picture below)
 Run the lead-in 6-8” under the concrete form.

 Run the lead-in in conduit (Schedule 40 or 80 recommended) making sure to glue all PVC joints

with a proper PVC solvent cement.

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