FAAC RAM3000 User Manual

FOR CLASS I, 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 ...………………………………………………………………... 4

General Specifications ………………………………………………………………………………….... 5

Installation Specifications ………………………………………………………………………………... 6
Hookup Electrical Power - Gate Travel Adjustment …………………………………………………...7

Standard Installation for Gates from 8' to 16' in Length ……………………………………………....7

Standard Installation for Gates from 16' to 22' in Length ……………………………………………..8

Space Required for Standard Gate in the Open Position ………………………………………….... 8

Compact Installation and Minimum Space Required ………………………………………………….9
Sensor Installation ………………………………………………………………………………………..10
Pushbutton Controls & Master/Slave Installation …………………………………………………….. 11
Dip Switch Configuration …………………………………………………………………………….12-13

Terminal Strip Connections ………………………………………………………………...............14-15

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

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

Exploded View Parts Diagram …………………………………………………………………….….... 18

Bill of Materials ………………………………………………………………………………………. 19-20

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

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

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

Ramset Optional 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.

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 ASAFE 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 ASSOCIA TED WITH THE
OPERA T OR AND INST ALLATION.

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

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

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Prior to installation, 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) Ahardwired 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. Awireless 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 - Avehicular 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

AMPERES

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

A3 wire, 120 VAC electrical circuit with a 15 amps independent circuit breaker for single operator and
a 20 amps for Master/Slave. Ideally, the electrical conduits should exit the concrete under the operator. Low
voltage control wires must be run in a separate conduit to the operator.

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

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WARNING:

Do not exceed the specifications.

RAM 3000 UL - RAM 3100 UL - RAM 3200 UL

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS:

RAM 3000 UL - 3100 UL - 3200 UL

MODEL: RAM 3000 UL RAM 3100 UL RAM 3200 UL

Max. Gate Length: 22 feet 22 feet 22 feet
Max. Gate Weight: 800 lbs. 1200 lbs. 1200 lbs.

Cycles: Continuous Continuous Continuous

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

Capacitor: HZ, protected S 1000AFC HZ, protected S 1000AFC HZ, protected S 1000AFC

Application: Commercial Commercial Com./Industrial

Finish and Gold/Zinc plated Gold/Zinc plated Gold/Zinc plated

Construction: 1/4" H.R. Metal 1/4" H.R. Metal 1/4" H.R. Metal

Continuous Duty 1/2 Hp 120 Vots. AC 3/4 Hp 120 Vots. AC 1 Hp 220 Vots. AC

Motor: 4.5 amp. 1625 rpm. 8.5 amp. 1625 rpm. 4.5 amp. 1625 rpm.

Power Failure

*By hand lever release or *By hand lever release or *By hand lever release or

Release: optional battery Back-up system. optional battery Back-up system. optional battery Back-up system.

Overall Dimensions: H: 28 1/2" - L: 23" - W: 18" H: 28 1/2" - L: 23" - W: 18" H: 28 1/2" - L: 23" - W: 18"

Gate Travel Speed: Approx. 90° opening in 20 sec. Approx. 90° opening in 20 sec. Approx. 90° opening in 20 sec.

Shipping Weight: 135 lbs. 150 lbs. 150 lbs.

Emergency Release:

*By Release Lever; remove cap, turn
release lever counterclockwise and push
gate open.

• OPTIONAL BATTERY BACK-UP SYSTEM.

• OPTIONAL POWER INVERTER.

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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

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STANDARD INSTALLATION FOR GATES FROM 8' TO 16' IN LENGTH

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Figure 3

Note: 15 amp wires connected to independent
breaker.

HOOKUP ELECTRICAL POWER

Figure 4

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

GATE TRAVEL ADJUSTMENT

Outlet
Leads

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