FAAC RAM2000 User Manual

FOR CLASS II, III, IV VEHICULAR GATE OPERATORS

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Important Safety Requirements & Instructions …………………………………………….........…….………… 1

Responsibilities of Installers and Technicians ………………………………………………………….………… 2
Important Safety Requirements by UL Standards …………………………………….………………………… 3
Classes of Vehicular Gate Operators - Recommended Electrical Connection ……...……………..…………4
General Specifications

(RAM 2000 UL, RAM 2100 UL and RAM 2200 UL) ……………………....………………. 5

Installation Specifications / Sample Gate Hardware ………………………………………………..………… 6-7

Special Requirement and Safety Edge Sensor Placement ……………..…………………………....…………8

Photo Eye Sensor Placement and Safety Loop System Installation

(Begin) .…..…………………………….. 9

Safety Loop System Installation

(Continuation) ……………………………………………………….………….10

Pushbutton Controls - Hookup Electrical Power - Gate Travel Adjustment …..…………………...…………11
Dip Switch Configuration …………………………………………………………………………….…………12-13

Terminal Strip Connection for Optional Accessories………………………………...............…...…………14-15

Ramset "Intelligate" Control Board ………………………………………………………....………….………… 16

Wire Board Connections ………………………………………………………………………………...…………17

Exploded View…………………………………………………………….…....……………………..……………. 18

Bill of Materials ……………………………………………………………………………………….………… 19-20
Gate Entrance Safety Precautions …………………………………………………………………….………… 21

Troubleshooting Table ……………………………………………………………………………..........………… 22

Ramset Optional Accessories ………………………………………………………………………….………… 23

Important Information for The Homeowner………………………………..........…………………….………… 24

IMPORTANT SAFETY REQUIREMENTS & INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING To reduce the risk of injury or death:

1. READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS.

2. Never let children operate or play with gate controls.
Keep the remote control away from children.

3. Always keep people and objects away from the gate.

NO ONE SHOULD CROSS THE PATH OF THE MOVING
GATE.

4. Test the Vehicular Gate Operator monthly. The gate
MUST reverse on contact with a rigid object or stop
when an object activates the non-contact sensors.
After adjusting the limit of travel, retest the Vehicular
Gate Operator. Failure to adjust and retest the

Vehicular Gate Operator properly can increase the
risk of injury or death.

5. Use the Emergency Release only when power switch
or circuit breaker has been turned off. Using the Emer­gency Release during a power failure can be a
hazard if power is abruptly restored.

6. KEEP GATES PROPERLY MAINTAINED. Read the
Owner’s Manual. Have a qualified service person
make repairs to gate hardware.

7. The entrance is for vehicles only. Pedestrians must
use separate entrance.

8. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

006.03.27

WARNING:

Do not install this gate operator if you do not have experience or appropriate
training with gate operators.

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RESPONSIBILITIES OF INSTALLERS AND TECHNICIANS

INSTALLATION:

• READ AND UNDERSTAND THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL BEFORE ATTEMPTING
ANY INSTALLATION.

• DO NOT EXCEED THE EQUIPMENT SPECIFICATIONS.

• INSURE A SAFE AND PROPER INSTALLATION.

• INSTALL THIS EQUIPMENT IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE UL 325 SPECIFICATIONS.

• MAKE SURE TO ELIMINATE ANY PINCH POINTS EXISTING ON THE INSTALLATION.

(ie. ROLLERS, ARMS…etc.)

SAFETY DEVICES:

• REMOVE OR PROTECT ALL PINCH POINTS FROM GATE OPERATORS ARMS.

• MAKE SURE EVERY INSTALLATION HAS A MINIMUM OF ONE SAFETY DEVICE

(SUCH AS A PHOTOELECTRIC EYE OR LOOP DETECTOR).

• CHECK THE E.R.D. SENSITIVITY.

• MAKE SURE THAT ALL AREAS AROUND THE GATE ARE SAFE AND SECURE.
(SUCH AS THE FRONT, REAR, AND TRAVEL AREA).

COMMUNICATE WITH THE END-USER

• INSTRUCT THE END USER ON HOW TO SAFELY OPERATE ALL FUNCTIONS
OF THE OPERATOR.

• INSTRUCT THE END-USER ON HOW TO SAFELY USE THE EMERGENCY
RELEASE.

• CLEARLY LABEL AND IDENTIFY THE CIRCUIT BREAKER FOR THE OPERATOR.

• SHOW THE END-USER THE LOCATION OF THE CIRCUIT BREAKER FOR THE
OPERATOR.

• THOROUGHLY EXPLAIN ANY AND ALL WARRANTIES ASSOCIATED WITH THE
OPERATOR AND INSTALLATION.

• KEEP A COPY OF EACH MANUAL HANDY FOR FUTURE REFERENCES.

• PROVIDE THE END-USER WITH THE "HOME OWNERS MANUAL PACKET"
(INCLUDED WITH EVERY OPERATOR).

Prior to installation of a Ramset gate operator,
the following must be observed:
(per UL 325.51.8.4).

a)

Install the vehicular gate operator only when:

1) The Vehicular Gate Operator is appropriate
for the construction of the gate and the usage
class of the gate.

2) All openings of a horizontal slide gate are
guarded or screened from the bottom of the
gate to a minimum of 4 feet (1.2 m.) above
the ground to prevent a 2 1/4 inch (57.15 mm.)
diameter sphere from passing through the
openings anywhere in the gate, and in that
portion of the adjacent fence that the gate
covers in the open position.

3) All exposed pinch points are eliminated or
guarded.

4) Guarding is supplied for exposed rollers.

b) The Vehicular Gate Operator is intended for

installation only on gates used for vehicles.
Pedestrians must be supplied a separate
access opening.

c) The gate must be installed in a location so that

enough clearance is supplied between the gate
and adjacent structures when opening and clos­ing to reduce the risk of entrapment. Swinging
gates shall not open into public access areas.

d) The gate must be properly installed and work

freely in both directions prior to the installation of
the Vehicular Gate Operator. Do not over-tighten the
operator clutch to compensate for a damaged
gate.

e) Controls must be far enough from the gate so

that the user is prevented from coming in contact
with the gate while operating the controls.
Controls intended to be used to reset a Vehicular
Gate Operator after 2 sequential activations of
the entrapment protection device or devices
must be located in the line-of-sight of the gate.
Outdoor or easily accessible controls shall have
a security feature to prevent unauthorized use.

f) All warning signs and placards must be installed

where visible in the area of the gate.

g) For Vehicular Gate Operators utilizing a non-

contact sensor in accordance with 30A.1.1 Type
B1 non-contact sensor (photo electric sensor or
the equivalent).

1) See instructions on the placement of non­contact sensors for each type of application.

2) Care shall be exercised to reduce the risk of
nuisance tripping, such as when a vehicle,
trips the sensor while the gate is still
moving, and.

3) One or more non-contact sensors shall be
located where the risk of entrapment or
obstruction exists, such as the perimeter
reachable by a moving gate or barrier.

h) For a Vehicular Gate Operator utilizing a contact

sensor in accordance with 30A.1.1

1) One or more contact sensors shall be located
at the leading edge, trailing edge, and post­mounted both inside and outside of a vehicular
horizontal slide gate.

2) One or more contact sensors shall be located
at the bottom edge of a vehicular vertical lift
gate.

3) One or more contact sensors shall be located
at the pinch point of a vehicular vertical pivot
gate.

4) A hardwired contact sensor shall be located
and its wiring arranged so that the communi­cation between the sensor and the vehicular
gate operator is not subjected to mechanical
damage.

5) A wireless contact sensor such as one that
transmits radio frequency (RF) signals to the
vehicular gate operator for entrapment pro­tection functions shall be located where the
transmission of the signals are not obstructed
or impeded by building structures, natural
landscaping or similar obstruction. A wire­less contact sensor shall function under the
intended end-use conditions.

IMPORTANT SAFETY REQUIREMENTS BY UL STANDARDS

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CLASSES OF VEHICULAR GATE OPERATORS

Vehicular horizontal slide-gate operator (or system) - A vehicular gate operator (or system) that controls

a gate which slides in a horizontal direction that is intended for use for vehicular entrance or exit to a drive,
parking lot, or the like.

Vehicular swing-gate operator (or system) - A vehicular gate operator (or system) that controls a gate
which swings in an arc in a horizontal plane that is intended for use for vehicular entrance or exit to a drive,
parking lot or the like.

Residential vehicular gate operator-Class I - A vehicular gate operator (or system) intended for use at a
home of one-to four single family dwellings, or a garage or parking area associated there with.

Commercial/general access vehicular gate operator-Class II - 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), hotels, garages, retail stores, or other buildings serving the general public.

Industrial/limited access vehicular gate operator-Class III - A vehicular gate operator (or system) intended
for use in an industrial location or building such as a factory or loading dock area or other locations not
intended to service the general public.

Restricted access vehicular gate operator-Class IV - A vehicular gate operator (or system) intended for
use in a guarded industrial location or building such as an airport security area or other restricted access
locations not servicing the general public, in which unauthorized access is prevented via supervision by
security personnel.

RECOMMENDED WIRE GAUGE

INPUT POWER MOTOR HP RUN START

120V Single Phase 1/2 4.7 5.0

120V Single Phase 3/4 8.0 8.7

220 VAC Single Phase 1 4.7 5.0

AMPERE

MAXIMUM CONDUIT DISTANCE IN FEET

USING COPPER WIRE BY WIRE SIZE

14ga. 12ga. 10ga. 8ga.

up to 100' 100-350' 350-650' 800'

up to 50' 50-150' 150-250' 450'

up to 100' 100-350' 350-650' 800'

RECOMMENDED ELECTRICAL CONNECTION

For a single operator use a 3 wire, 120 VAC or 220 VAC electrical circuit with a 15 amp independent circuit
breaker. Loop wires and low voltage wires, should use separated conduit.

NOTE: Always consult and follow all local building and electrical codes prior to installation.

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GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS:

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*EMERGENCY RELEASE:

Pull down release disengages gate from motor so it can be

opened manually.

OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES:

BBS: Battery Back-up System.

RPI-120: Ramset Power Inverter. (on "RAM 2000 UL" only)

IMPORTANT:

Always shut power Off
before attempting to
use the emergency
release.

MODEL: RAM 2000 UL RAM 2100 UL RAM 2200 UL

Max. Gate Length: 20 feet 20 feet 20 feet

Max. Gate Weight: 450 lbs. 550 lbs. 550 lbs.

Cycles: Continuous Continuous Continuous

Aerovox 65µƒ, 240V, 50/60Hz. Aerovox 65µƒ, 240V, 50/60Hz. Aerovox 65µƒ, 240V, 50/60Hz.

Capacitor: protected S 1000AFC protected S 1000AFC protected S 1000AFC

Application: Commercial Commercial / Industrial Commercial / Industrial

Finish and

Construction: 10 Ga Gold/Zinc plated metal 10 Ga Gold/Zinc plated metal 10 Ga Gold/Zinc plated metal

Continuous Duty 1/2 Hp 120 VAC 4.5 amp. 3/4 Hp 120 VAC 8.5 amp. 1 Hp 220 VAC 4.5 amp.

Motor: 1625 rpm. 50/60Hz. 1625 rpm. 50/60Hz. 1625 rpm. 50/60Hz.

Operating Temperature: -10º F to 160º F -10º F to 160º F -10º F to 160º F

Gate Travel Speed: Approx. 90° opening in 14 sec Approx. 90° opening in 14 sec Approx. 90° opening in 14 sec

Power Failure *Pull down release and open manually. *Pull down release and open manually. *Pull down release and open manually.

Release: Optional battery back-up system/Inverter. Optional battery back-up system. Optional battery back-up system.

Chassis Base Dimension: W: 17" x L: 22 1/8" W: 17" x L: 22 1/8" W: 17" x L: 22 1/8"

Overall Dimensions: H: 10" - L: 143" - W: 13" H: 10" - L: 143" - W: 13" H: 10" - L: 143" - W: 13"

Shipping Weight: 125 lbs. 135 lbs. 135 lbs.

WARNING:

Do not exceed the specifications.

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INSTALLATION SPECIFICATIONS

1. CLEARANCES:

Gate must be level and balanced prior
to installing gate springs, hardware,
and Overhead Operator. Jambs must
be installed on left and right sides of
opening. Jambs must be plumbed and
securely attached to both sides of wall.

Between jamb and gate: 3/4" minimum.

Bottom of gate to driveway floor: 2"
minimum.

Top of gate to opening at top: 4" mini­mum.

Maximum Gate Dimensions:
20' Wide, 78" Minimum Tall.

Consult building and safety standards.

Figure 1

Figure 2

Mark centers
for Anchor Bolts
as shown in
Figure 2

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2. SAMPLE GATE HARDWARE:

3. HEAD BRACKET:

Install Head Bracket on the center
position of overall gate opening as
shown. Figure 4

Overhead Track must be centered
above gate and leveled from front
to back.
If Head Bracket is to be installed
onto concrete, use anchor bolts, if
metal, then weld.

Note:

Dimensions of
Installation of
gate hardware,
must be verified
with the gate
hardware
manufacturer.

Figure 3

4" clearance
between top

of gate and

opening

Figure 4