Site Planning and OPeratOr inStallatiOn
The illustrations and instructions presented in this guide provide a quick
overview of the SlideSmart installation process. For more detailed steps,
refer to the SlideSmart DC Installation and Reference Manual.
IMPORTANT: When installing the operator, be sure to comply
with all local government regulations and codes, and read the
Important Safety Instructions found in the manual.
Key or Card reader
Mount access control
devices at least 6ft
(183cm) beyond gate.
Public Side
Be sure to place the
WARNING signs on both
sides of the gate. For your records, take a
photograph of the completed installation site.
attach Warning
SignS
Turn OFF AC power at the source
(circuit breaker panel) before
installing the operator. Follow facility Lock Out /
Tag Out procedures. Make sure both the
DC and AC power switches on the Control Box
are in the OFF position. Refer to step 8.
Pedestrian gate located
near the slide gate
Make sure a separate walkthrough entrance is available
and its pedestrian path is
clearly designated.
Maximum 2¼" (57mm)
width between vertical bars
Edge sensor
on trailing edge
Left Hand Gate
opening
Photo eye (entrapment protection shown in four locations
Physical stop – weld stops at both ends of V track
Non-pinch
rollers (4x)
SlideSmart DC operator
Target magnet on chain
SlideSmart OPeratOrS
SlideSmart dc 15
Duty cycle: continuous
Power, Single phase: Switch selectable
115 volts, 3 amps, 50/60 Hertz
230 volts, 1.5 amps, 50/60 Hertz
Motor: ½ hp
Maximum gate weight: 1500lbs (680kg)
Gate Speed: 1ft/s
Solar Model: SlideSmart DCS 15
NOTE: for SlideSmart DC Solar operates, refer to www.hysecurity.com
SlideSmart dc 10F
Duty cycle: continuous
Power, Single phase: Switch selectable
115 volts, 3 amps, 50/60 Hertz
230 volts, 1.5 amps, 50/60 Hertz
Motor: ½ hp
Maximum gate weight: 1000lbs (454kg)
Gate Speed: 2ft/s
Solar Model: SlideSmart DCS 10F
Earth ground
Edge
sensor
To comply with ASTM F2200, a screened wire mesh extends
to the top of the gate or to a minimum height of 6 ft. (183 cm)
if a 2¼" (57mm) or larger gap exists between the vertical bars.
Physical
stop
V track
Front edge of gate
Photo eye (4x)
Secure Side
Site OvervieW
Recommended Entrapment Protection shown
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OPeratOr & earth grOund inStallatiOn
cOncrete Pad dimenSiOnS
Gate to base mounts
Ideal distance = 5½" (14cm)
5½"
(14cm)
10.5"
(26.7cm)
1.6"
(4.1cm)
Concrete
pad
Area
cut out
for
conduit
6¼" x 12"
(17cm x 30.5cm)
10.4"
(26.4cm)
19" minimum
(48.3cm)
#40 Roller
(53.3cm)
GateChain,
21"
Grade
level
Slotted holes (4x) for
concrete anchors:
½ - 13 x 13½"
mOunt the OPeratOr
Chain to Gate
Ideal distance = 3¼" (8.25cm)
Min. distance = 2½" (5.7cm)
Chain
height
7¾"
(19.7cm)
Concrete pad
Side vieW
NOTE: Operator footprint with covers is
approximately 18" square (45.7cm).
Gate
SlideSmart DC
operator
Consult local
codes for
proper depth
Chain
3
(91.4cm)
Ground
wire
Concrete pad
(depth set per
local codes)
High voltage wires
Main AC power
Grounding rod depth at
10ft (3m) or per local code
Ground
lug
Cut-away
view
Conduit runs
2" (5cm) above
concrete pad
Minimum pad
height is 2" (5cm)
above grade level.
20.7"
(52.6cm)
Side cut-aWay vieW
ShOWS cOnduit
Placement &
grOunding
Grade level
Vehicle loop
control wires
Extra conduit
(Dual/Sequenced gate)
(Conduit may be shared with low voltage wires)
Low
voltage/Communication wires
NOTE: To reduce electrical interference, keep as much distance as possible
between the high voltage and low voltage conduits.
The potential for lightning discharge exists
National Electric Code (NEC) requires a separate earth ground
in addition to the required equipment ground. A local earth
ground also serves to protect the electronic controls.
with all gates, fences and gate operators.
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