FAAC RAM30 User Manual

FOR CLASS I 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 ………………………………………………………………………………….... 5

Installation Specifications ………………………………………………………………………………... 6
Hookup Electrical Power - Gate Travel Adjustment …………………………………………………...7
Standard Installation in Closed and Opened Position ……………………………………………..…. 8
Compact Installation in Closed and Opened Position …………………………………………………9
Sensor Installation ………………………………………………………………………………………..10
Pushbutton Controls & Master/Slave Installation …………………………………………………….. 11
Dip Switch Configuration …………………………………………………………………………….12-13

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

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

Wire Board Connections ………………………………………………………………………………...17
Exploded View ……………………………………………………………………………………….…... 18
Bill of Materials ………………………………………………………………………………………. 19-20

Troubleshooting Table …………………………………………………………………………….......... 21

Gate Entrance Safety Precautions ……………………………………………………………………. 22

Important Information for The Homeowner………………………………..........……………………. 23

Optional Ramset Accessories …………………………………………………………………………. 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 GA TES 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.

006.04.24

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).

IMPORTANT SAFETY REQUIREMENTS BY UL STANDARDS

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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.

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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 sys-
tem) 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

AMPERE

MAXIMUM CONDUIT DISTANCE IN FEET

USING COPPER WIRE BY WIRE SIZE

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

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

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

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!

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WARNING:

Do not exceed the specifications.

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GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS:

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Maximum Gate Size & Weight: 12' @ 400 lbs.
Gate Traveling Speed:Approx. 90º opening in 16 sec.
Cycles: 30 per hour. / Shipping: 75 lbs.
Application: Residential.

POWER FAILURE RELEASE:.

Heavy Duty Torque-limiter:

Absorbs high impacts on gates to minimize
damage on gear reducer.

Heavy Duty Worm Gear:

Lubricated by oil bath gives smooth and quiet
operation.

Electric Motor:

1/2 hp 120 VAC 5.2 amp 1625 rpm 50/60Hz
continuous duty with high speed ball bearings
and resettable overload button.

Capacitor:

Aerovox 65µƒ 240V 50/60Hz protected
S 1000AFC.

Ramset "Intelligate" Control Board

It is controlled by a programmable microprocessor
that reds and precisely executes all functions.

Heavy Duty Pillow Block Assembly:

High speed sealed ball bearings.

Limit Switches:

For accurate gate stop settings.

Chassis: 3/16" Hot rolled metal. Cold/zinc plated to inhibit corrosion.
Cover: High-impact resistant charcoal grey polyethylene.

20"

131/2"

131/2"

IMPORTANT:

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

1. Remove knob from top cap 2. Loose knob from clamp arm.

4. Carefully lift off the clamp

release and arm.

5. Push gate open.

3. Slightly bend the arms at
the elbow and secure the gate
from free-movement to relieve the
pressure on the operator from the
gate.

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INSTALLATION SPECIFICATIONS

CONCRETE PAD CONSTRUCTION:

Dimensions given for the pad are based on soil
bearing shear of 2000 P.S.F. These figures may
have to be adjusted depending on local soil
conditions.

1. Construct form for mounting pad according to
dimensions shown in Figure 1 and 2.

2. Locate mounting pad according to dimensions
given in illustration.

3. Level top edge of form.

4. Set reinforcing bars and wire mesh.

5. Allow pad to cure for 48 hours, and remove
forms.

6. Note: conduits 6" above concrete pad.

Figure 2

Figure 1

STANDARD INSTALLATION
Gates from: 4' to 12' [ 23" ]

COMPACT INSTALLATION

Gates up to 10' [ 17" ]

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HOOKUP ELECTRICAL POWER

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Gate travel is adjusted by loosening the
limit Cams and positioning them until
proper gate travel has been achieved.

GATE TRAVEL ADJUSTMENT

Outlet
Leads

Cam

Slams

Limit

Switches

NOTE: Hookup your electrical 15 amp wires

direct to outlet.