FAAC RSW12V User Manual

RSW12V

™

& RSW12VH

™

VEHICULAR SWING GATE OPERATOR

I N S T A L L A T I O N M A N U A L

SOLAR

SOLAR

CAPABLE

CAPABLE

SEE ACCESSORIES.

Your model may look different than the model illustrated in this manual.

STOP

THIS PRODUCT IS TO BE
INSTALLED AND SERVICED BY
A TRAINED GATE SYSTEMS
TECHNICIAN ONLY.

Visit www.liftmaster.com to
locate a professional installing
dealer in your area.

IMPORTANT NOTE: The gate operation may be
limited until the battery is fully charged.

UL325

compliant

This model is for use on vehicular
passage gates ONLY and not intended
for use on pedestrian passage gates.

This model is intended for use in
Class I and Class II vehicular swing
gate applications.

UL991

compliant

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SAFETY 1-7

Safety Symbol and Signal Word Review 1
UL325 Model Classifications 2
Safety Installation Information 3
Gate Construction Information 4
Required Safety Protection Devices 5
Important Safety Information 6-7

INTRODUCTION 8

Operator Specifications 8
Carton Inventory 8
Hardware Inventory 8

INSTALLATION 9-14

Site Preparation 9
Types of Installations 9
Standard Installation 10-11
Compact Installation Only 12-13
Standard and Compact Installation 14

WIRING 14-17

Earth Ground Rod 14
Power Wiring 15-16
Connect Batteries 16
Primary/Secondary Operators 17

PROGRAMMING 24

Remote Controls 24
Keyless Entry 24
Erase All Codes 24
Alternate Radio Receiver Installation 24

ADDITIONAL FEATURES 25-26

Timer-To-Close 25
Auto Open Jumper 25
Heater 25
Party Mode 25
Entrapment Protection Devices 26

OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE 27-28

Manual Disconnect 27
Reset Button 27
Remote Control 27
Sleep Mode 27
Maintenance 28
Battery 28

TROUBLESHOOTING 29-30

Diagnostic Error Codes Chart 29
Troubleshooting Chart 30-31
Wiring Diagram 32

ADJUSTMENT 18-23

Learn Limits 18-22
Force Adjustment 23
Test 23

SAFETY » SAFETY SYMBOL AND SIGNAL WORD REVIEW

When you see these Safety Symbols and Signal Words on the following pages, they
will alert you to the possibility of serious injury or death if you do not comply with
the warnings that accompany them. The hazard may come from something
mechanical or from electric shock. Read the warnings carefully.

When you see this Signal Word on the following pages, it will alert you to the
possibility of damage to your gate and/or the gate operator if you do not comply
with the cautionary statements that accompany it. Read them carefully.

IMPORTANT NOTE

• BEFORE attempting to install, operate or maintain the operator, you must read and
fully understand this manual and follow all safety instructions.

• DO NOT attempt repair or service of your gate operator unless you are an
Authorized Service Technician.

ACCESSORIES 33-34

WARRANTY BACK COVER

MECHANICAL

ELECTRICAL

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SAFETY » UL325 MODEL CLASSIFICATIONS

CLASS I – RESIDENTIAL VEHICULAR
GATE OPERATOR

A vehicular gate operator (or system) intended for use in a home of one-to four
single family dwellings, or a garage or parking area associated therewith.

CLASS II – COMMERCIAL/GENERAL ACCESS
VEHICULAR GATE OPERATOR

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) hotel,
garage, retail store or other building servicing the general public.

UL325 ENTRAPMENT PROTECTION REQUIREMENTS

This chart illustrates the entrapment protection requirements for the UL325 classes.

GATE OPERATOR ENTRAPMENT PROTECTION

UL325

Classification

Swing Gate Operator

Primary Type

Secondary Type

I

II

CLASS I CLASS II

A

B1 or B2

In order to complete a proper installation you must satisfy the entrapment
protection chart shown. That means that the installation must have one primary
means of entrapment protection and one independent secondary means of
entrapment protection. Both primary and secondary entrapment protection
methods must be designed, arranged or configured to protect against
entrapments in both the open and close directions of gate travel.

• Type A - Inherent (built into the operator) entrapment sensing
and at least one of the following as your secondary
entrapment protection:

• Type B1 - Non-contact sensors such as photoelectric sensors,

• Type B2 - Contact sensors such as gate edges

NOTE: UL requires that all installations must have warning signs placed in plain
view on both sides of the gate to warn pedestrians of the dangers of motorized gate
systems.

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SAFETY » SAFETY INSTALLATION INFORMATION

1. Vehicular gate systems provide convenience and security. Gate systems are

comprised of many component parts. The gate operator is only one
component. Each gate system is specifically designed for an individual
application.

2. Gate operating system designers, installers and users must take into account

the possible hazards associated with each individual application. Improperly
designed, installed or maintained systems can create risks for the user as well
as the bystander. Gate systems design and installation must reduce public
exposure to potential hazards.

3. A gate operator can create high levels of force in its function as a component

part of a gate system. Therefore, safety features must be incorporated into
every design. Specific safety features include:

• Gate Edges • Guards for Exposed Rollers

• Photoelectric Sensors • Screen Mesh

• Vertical Posts • Instructional and Precautionary Signage

4. Install the gate operator only when:

a. The operator is appropriate for the construction and the usage class of the

gate.

b. 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 inches (6 cm) 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.

c. All exposed pinch points are eliminated or guarded, and guarding is

supplied for exposed rollers.

5. The operator is intended for installation only on gates used for vehicles.

Pedestrians must be supplied with a separate access opening. The pedestrian
access opening shall be designed to promote pedestrian usage. Locate the gate
such that persons will not come in contact with the vehicular gate during the
entire path of travel of the vehicular gate.

6. 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.

7. The gate must be properly installed and work freely in both directions prior to

the installation of the gate operator.

8. Controls intended for user activation must be located at least 6 feet (1.8 m)
away from any moving part of the gate and where the user is prevented from
reaching over, under, around or through the gate to operate the controls.
Outdoor or easily accessible controls shall have a security feature to prevent
unauthorized use.

9. The Stop and/or Reset (if provided separately) must be located in the
line-of-sight of the gate. Activation of the reset control shall not cause the
operator to start.

10. A minimum of two (2) WARNING SIGNS shall be installed, one on each side of
the gate where easily visible.

11. For a gate operator utilizing a non-contact sensor:

a. Reference owner’s manual regarding placement of non-contact sensor for

each type of application.

b. 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.

c. 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.

12. For a gate operator utilizing a contact sensor such as an edge sensor:

a. One or more contact sensors shall be located 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.

b. One or more contact sensors shall be located at the bottom edge of a

vehicular vertical lift gate.

c. A hard wired contact sensor shall be located and its wiring arranged so the

communication between the sensor and the gate operator is not subject to
mechanical damage.

d. A wireless contact sensor such as the one that transmits radio frequency

(RF) signals to the 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.

e. One or more contact sensors shall be located on the inside and outside

leading edge of a swing gate. Additionally, if the bottom edge of a swing
gate is greater than 6 inches (152 mm) above the ground at any point in
its arc of travel, one or more contact sensors shall be located on the bottom
edge.

f. One or more contact sensors shall be located at the bottom edge of a

vertical barrier (arm).

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SAFETY » GATE CONSTRUCTION INFORMATION

Vehicular gates should be installed in accordance with ASTM F2200: Standard Specification for Automated Vehicular Gate Construction. For a copy, contact ASTM directly at
610-832-9585 or www.astm.org.

1. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

1.1 Gates shall be constructed in accordance with the provisions given for the
appropriate gate type listed, refer to ASTM F2200 for additional gate types.

1.2 Gates shall be designed, constructed and installed to not fall over more than
45 degrees from the vertical plane, when a gate is detached from the
supporting hardware.

1.3 Gates shall have smooth bottom edges, with vertical bottom edged
protrusions not exceeding 0.50 inches (12.7 mm) when other than the
exceptions listed in ASTM F2200.

1.4 The minimum height for barbed tape shall not be less than 8 feet (2.44 m)
above grade and for barbed wire shall not be less than 6 feet (1.83 m)
above grade.

3.1.4 Positive stops shall be required to limit travel to the designed fully open and
fully closed positions. These stops shall be installed at either the top of the
gate, or at the bottom of the gate where such stops shall horizontally or
vertically project no more than is required to perform their intended
function.

3.1.5 All gates shall be designed with sufficient lateral stability to assure that the
gate will enter a receiver guide, refer to ASTM F2200 for panel types.

3.2 The following provisions shall apply to Class IV vehicular horizontal slide
gates:

3.2.1 All weight bearing exposed rollers 8 feet (2.44 m), or less, above grade
shall be guarded or covered.

1.5 An existing gate latch shall be disabled when a manually operated gate is
retrofitted with a powered gate operator.

1.6 A gate latch shall not be installed on an automatically operated gate.

1.7 Protrusions shall not be permitted on any gate, refer to ASTM F2200 for
Exceptions.

1.8 Gates shall be designed, constructed and installed such that their movement
shall not be initiated by gravity when an automatic operator is disconnected.

1.9 A pedestrian gate shall not be incorporated into a vehicular gate panel or
that portion of the adjacent fence that the gate covers in the open position.

2. SPECIFIC APPLICATIONS

2.1 Any non-automated gate that is to be automated shall be upgraded to
conform to the provisions of this specification.

2.2 This specification shall not apply to gates generally used for pedestrian
access and to vehicular gates not to be automated.

2.3 Any existing automated gate, when the operator requires replacement, shall
be upgraded to conform to the provisions of this specification in effect at
that time.

3. VEHICULAR HORIZONTAL SLIDE GATES

3.1 The following provisions shall apply to Class I, Class II and Class III vehicular
horizontal slide gates:

3.1.1 All weight bearing exposed rollers 8 feet (2.44 m), or less, above grade
shall be guarded or covered.

3.1.2 All openings located between 48 inches (1.22 m) and 72 inches (1.83 m)
above grade shall be designed, guarded or screened to prevent a 4 inch
(102 mm) diameter sphere from passing through the openings anywhere in
the gate, and in that portion of the adjacent fence that covers in the open
position.

3.2.2 Positive stops shall be required to limit travel to the designed fully open and
fully closed positions. These stops shall be installed at either the top of the
gate, or at the bottom of the gate where such stops shall horizontally or
vertically project no more than is required to perform their intended
function.

4. VEHICULAR HORIZONTAL SWING GATES

4.1 The following provisions shall apply to Class 1, Class II and Class III vehicular
horizontal swing gates:

4.1.1 Gates shall be designed, constructed and installed so as not to create an
entrapment area between the gate and the supporting structure or other
fixed object when the gate moves toward the fully open position, subject to
the provisions in the 4.1.1.1 and 4.1.1.2.

4.1.1.1 The width of an object (such as a wall, pillar or column) covered by a swing
gate when in the open position shall not exceed 4 inches (102 mm),
measured from the centerline of the pivot point of the gate, refer to ASTM
F2200 for exception.

4.1.1.2 Except for the zone specified in Section 4.1.1.1, the distance between a
fixed object such as a wall, pillar or column, and a swing gate when in the
open position shall not be less than 16 inches (406 mm), refer to ASTM
F2200 for exception.

4.2 Class IV vehicular horizontal swing gates shall be designed, constructed and
installed in accordance with security related parameters specific to the
application in question.

3.1.3 A gap, measured in the horizontal plane parallel to the roadway, between a
fixed stationary object nearest the roadway, (such as a gate support post)
and the gate frame when the gate is in either the fully open position or the
fully closed position, shall not exceed 2 1/4 inches (57 mm), refer to ASTM
F2200 for Exception.

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SAFETY » REQUIRED SAFETY PROTECTION DEVICES

Safety Danger

Center

Loop

To prevent SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH from a moving gate:

• Entrapment protection devices MUST be installed to protect anyone who may
come near a moving gate.

• Locate entrapment protection devices to protect in BOTH the open and close gate
cycles.

Install photoelectric sensors and edge sensors to protect against any entrapment or
safety conditions encountered in your gate application.

The safety loops allow the gate to stay open when vehicles are obstructing the gate
path. Suggested for vehicles 14 feet (4.27 m) or longer. Safety loops are not
required safety devices but are recommended.

NON-CONTACT SENSORS

Use photoelectric sensor model 50-220.

• Locate entrapment protection devices to protect between moving gate and RIGID
objects, such as posts or walls.

Inside Property

Entrapment

Danger

CONTACT SENSORS (EDGE SENSORS)

Use edge sensor models G65MG0204, G65MG0205, G65MGR205, or G65MGS205
(2-wire, non-monitored).

Loop

Inside Safety

Center Loop

Danger

Entrapment

Safety Danger

Loop

Outside Safety

Outside Property

Outside Property

Outside Property

Loop

Outside Safety

Loop

Outside Safety

Center

Loop

Danger

Entrapment

Loop

Inside Safety

Inside Property

Edge sensor

for close cycle

Edge sensor for open cycle

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Danger

Entrapment

Center

Loop

Loop

Inside Safety

Inside Property

SAFETY » IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

INSTALLATION

To prevent SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH from a moving gate:

• Pinch points must be guarded at all times. Install enclosed-style gate tracks and
roller guards.

• Place screen mesh 4 feet (1.2 m) high on the gate to prevent access through
openings anywhere the gate may travel.

• Mount controls at least 6 feet (1.8 m) from the gate or ANY moving part of the
gate.

• Install Warning signs on EACH side of gate in PLAIN VIEW. Permanently secure
each Warning sign in a suitable manner using fastening holes.

• This operator is intended for vehicular use only. To prevent INJURY to
pedestrians, a separate pedestrian access should be supplied, visible from the
gate. Locate the pedestrian access where there is not a chance of INJURY at any
point during full movement of the gate.

• Contact sensors MUST be located at the leading and trailing edges, and post
mounted both inside and outside a horizontal slide gate. Non-contact sensors
such as photo eyes MUST be mounted across the gate opening and operate
during BOTH the open and close cycles.

• Entrapment protection devices MUST be installed to protect anyone who may
come near a moving gate.

• Locate entrapment protection devices to protect in BOTH the open and close
gate cycles.

• Locate entrapment protection devices to protect between moving gate and RIGID
objects, such as posts or walls.

• Too much force on gate will interfere with proper operation of safety reversal
system.

• NEVER increase force beyond minimum amount required to close gate.

• NEVER use force adjustments to compensate for a binding or sticking gate.

• If one control (force or travel limits) is adjusted, the other control may also
need adjustment.

• After ANY adjustments are made, the safety reversal system MUST be tested.
Gate MUST reverse on contact with a rigid object.

• DO NOT touch the heater when switch is on, heater may be hot.

• To AVOID damaging gas, power or other underground utility lines, contact
underground utility locating companies BEFORE digging more than 18 inches
(46 cm) deep.

• To prevent damage to the operator or gate, DO NOT drive the limit actuators on
the shaft past their normal positions.

WIRING

To reduce the risk of SEVERE INJURY or DEATH:

• ANY maintenance to the operator or in the area near the operator MUST NOT
be performed until disconnecting the electrical power and locking-out the power
via the operator power switch. Upon completion of maintenance the area MUST
be cleared and secured, at that time the unit may be returned to service.

• Disconnect power at the fuse box BEFORE proceeding. Operator MUST be
properly grounded and connected in accordance with national and local
electrical codes. NOTE: The operator should be on a separate fused line of

adequate capacity.

ADJUSTMENT

• ALWAYS wear protective gloves and eye protection when changing the battery
or working around the battery compartment.

• ALL electrical connections MUST be made by a qualified individual.

• DO NOT install ANY wiring or attempt to run the operator without consulting the
wiring diagram. We recommend that you install an optional reversing edge
BEFORE proceeding with the control station installation.

• ALL power wiring should be on a dedicated circuit and well protected. The
location of the power disconnect should be visible and clearly labeled.

• ALL power and control wiring MUST be run in separate conduit.

To reduce the risk of SEVERE INJURY or DEATH:

• Without a properly installed safety reversal system, persons (particularly small
children) could be SERIOUSLY INJURED or KILLED by a moving gate.

• Too much force on gate will interfere with proper operation of safety reversal
system.

• NEVER increase force beyond minimum amount required to close gate.

• NEVER use force adjustments to compensate for a binding or sticking gate.

• If one control (force or travel limits) is adjusted, the other control may also need
adjustment.

• After ANY adjustments are made, the safety reversal system MUST be tested.
Gate MUST reverse on contact with a rigid object.

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SAFETY » IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

ADDITIONAL FEATURES

To prevent SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH from a moving gate:

• Entrapment protection devices MUST be installed to protect anyone who may
come near a moving gate.

• Locate entrapment protection devices to protect in BOTH the open and close gate
cycles.

MAINTENANCE AND OPERATION

To reduce the risk of SEVERE INJURY or DEATH:

• READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS.

• ANY maintenance to the operator or in the area near the operator MUST NOT be
performed until disconnecting the electrical power and locking-out the power via
the operator power switch. Upon completion of maintenance the area MUST be
cleared and secured, at that time the unit may be returned to service.

• Disconnect power at the fuse box BEFORE proceeding. Operator MUST be
properly grounded and connected in accordance with national and local electrical
codes. NOTE: The operator should be on a separate fused line of adequate

capacity.

• NEVER let children operate or play with gate controls. Keep the remote control
away from children.

• ALWAYS keep people and objects away from the gate. NO ONE SHOULD CROSS
THE PATH OF THE MOVING GATE.

• Locate entrapment protection devices to protect between moving gate and RIGID
objects, such as posts or walls.

• Test the 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 force or the limit of travel, retest the gate operator. Failure to adjust and
retest the gate operator properly can increase the risk of INJURY or DEATH.

• Use the emergency release ONLY when the gate is not moving.

• KEEP GATES PROPERLY MAINTAINED. Read the owner’s manual. Have a qualified
service person make repairs to gate hardware.

• ALL maintenance MUST be performed by a LiftMaster professional.

• Activate gate or door ONLY when it can be seen clearly, is properly adjusted and
there are no obstructions to door travel.

• To reduce the risk of FIRE or INJURY to persons use ONLY LiftMaster part
29-NP712 for replacement batteries.

• SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

• ALWAYS wear protective gloves and eye protection when changing the battery
or working around the battery compartment.

TROUBLESHOOTING

To protect against fire and electrocution:

• DISCONNECT power and battery BEFORE installing or servicing operator.

For continued protection against fire:

• Replace ONLY with fuse of same type and rating.

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INTRODUCTION » OPERATOR SPECIFICATIONS + CARTON INVENTORY + HARDWARE INVENTORY

OPERATOR SPECIFICATIONS

This model is intended for use in vehicular swing gate applications:

Gate Classifications: CLASS I & II
Main Supply (Motor): 12 Vdc

Accessory Power: 12 V nominal Class II battery

voltage source is limited to:

•

• AC Cable 50 feet up to

• AC Cable 250 feet up to

Current Consumption: 5 Amps at 120 Vac
Battery Charger Supply: 13.5 Vac, 30 Va, Direct Plug in

Heater Draw (Optional): 325 watts
Main AC Supply: 120 Vac

DC Absorbed Power: 2 Amps

Solar Power Max: 12 V at 30 watts max.

Maximum Gate
Weight/Length: 400 lbs. / 16 ft. long

600 lbs. / 12 ft. long
700 lbs. / 10 ft. long
800 lbs. / 8 ft. long
1000 lbs. / 6 ft. long

Daily Cycle Rate using
transformer power: 250 cycles/day

Maximum Gate
Travel Range: 115 degrees
Temperature: -20°C to 40°C (-4°F to 104°F)

Control Board Fuse: 30 Amp (2)

Solar or AC Cable up to

50 feet - 500 mA

250 feet - 250 mA

1000 feet - 100 mA

NOTE: Increased accessory power drawn from
the operator will shorten the battery life.

Power Supply, Class II Compliant

without Heater

-40°C to 40°C (-40°F to 104°F)
with Heater

27.66"

12.2"

17"

SIDE VIEW

MOUNTING FOOTPRINT

FRONT VIEW

14"

17"

13.6"

13.6"

CARTON INVENTORY

• Operator

• Operator arm assembly

• Transformer

• Documentation Packet

• Battery 12 Vdc 7AH (1)

• Keys (2)

HARDWARE INVENTORY

• Warning Signs (2)

• Warranty Card

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INSTALLATION » SITE PREPARATION + TYPES OF INSTALLATIONS

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SITE PREPARATION

BEFORE installing the operator, be sure to check the following:

• Gate is constructed and installed according to ASTM F2200 standards

• Gate fits specifications of operator

• National and local building codes

• Earth ground rod

• UL approved conduit for low and high voltage

• Mounting considerations post or pad

• Operator placement

SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS:

• Warning signs

• Entrapment devices such as loops, contact sensors and non-contact sensors

TYPES OF INSTALLATIONS

IMPORTANT: There are many factors to consider when installing this gate operator, such as gate size and site layout. The following instructions and illustrations should be
used as a general guide so please note that your installation may be different.

STANDARD INSTALLATION
The illustration is an example of a standard installation.

Outside Property

COMPACT INSTALLATION
The illustration is an example of a compact installation. If the operator arm will hit

an obstruction when the gate is in the open position follow the directions for Compact
Installation (pages 12-14).

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Outside Safety

Center

Loop

Danger

Entrapment

Loop

Inside Safety

Inside Property

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INSTALLATION » STANDARD INSTALLATION

CONCRETE PAD AND OPERATOR ATTACHMENT

MOUNTING FOOTPRINT

14"

4 Concrete Anchors

1/2" x 3 1/2"

6" Above Ground

30" Below Ground

12.2"

NOTE: An alternative
to a concrete pad is to
post mount the
operator (refer to
accessories).

Concrete Pad

13.6"

17"

Post

28"

Concrete Pad

24"

SAMPLE STANDARD INSTALLATION

Hinge Center

OUT

IN

25"

Long Arm

10"

35.5"

26"

Short Arm

2"

14"

29.5"

28"

24"

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