Lift-master MIRACLE 1 User Manual

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UL Listings and Instructions 2-5 Role of Specifiers and Designers 6 Role of Dealers, Installers and Trained Gate System Technicians 6 Role of End Users / Home Owners 7 Swing Gate Systems 7

Warnings and Precautions 8

“Open to the Inside” Mounting Specifications 9 “Open to the Outside” Mounting Specifications 10 Step-by-Step Operator Mounting Instructions 11-14

Removing the Control/Surge Suppressor Boards 15 Mounting the Control Box 15 Wiring 1 Operator to the Surge Suppressor Board 16 Wiring 2 Operators (Master/Slave) to the Surge Suppressor Board 17 Choosing Gate Movement Direction 18 Sensor Adjustment 18 Adjustable Timer 19 Earth Ground Rod Installation 19 Connecting Power Supply 20 Wiring Additional Inputs 21 Single Operator Loop Size and Placement 22 Master / Slave Loop Size and Placement 23 Loop Installation and Number of Wire Turns 24 Loop Detector Wiring 25 Photocell Installation 26 Single Control Board Description 27 Master / Slave Control Board Description 28 Surge Suppressor Board Description 29 Alarm / Maglock Control Board Connections 30 UL Audio Alarm 31 Burglar Alarm and Proximity Switch 31 “Gate Opening Inside” Installation of Maglock / Solenoid Relay 32 “Gate Opening Outside” Installation of Maglock / Solenoid Relay 33 Close Delay Option (Master / Slave Only) 34-35

Emergency Key Release 36

Troubleshooting 37-39 Optional Solar Power 40 Miracle 1 Accessories 41 Miracle 1 Parts Illustration 42 Miracle 1 Parts List / Maintenance 43 Features and Specifications 45 Quick Reference Surge Suppressor Wiring Diagram 46-47

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Release 3

04/03

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UL LISTINGS AND INSTRUCTIONSUL LISTINGS AND INSTRUCTIONSU L L I S T I N G S A N D I N S T R U C T I O N S

Install the gate operator only when:

The operator is appropriate for the construction and the usage Class of the gate.

All exposed pinch points are eliminated or guarded, and

Guarding is supplied for exposed rollers.

The operator is intended for installation only on gates used for vehicles. Pedestrians must be supplied with a separate access opening.

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.

The gate must be properly installed and work freely in both directions prior to the installation of the gate operator.

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 an operator after 2 sequential activations of the entrapment protection device or devices must be located in the line of sight of the gate outdoor. Easily accessible controls shall have a security feature to prevent unauthorized use.

All warning signs and placards must be installed where visible in the area of the gate. A minimum of two placards shall be installed. A placard is to be installed in the area of each side of the gate and be visible to person located on the side of the gate on which the placard is installed.

Installation Instructions Regarding the Gate Operator

UL LISTINGS AND INSTRUCTIONSUL LISTINGS AND INSTRUCTIONSU L L I S T I N G S A N D I N S T R U C T I O N S

For a gate operator utilizing a non-contact sensor such as a photo beam:

See instructions on the placement of non-contact sensor for each type of application.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

UL LISTINGS AND INSTRUCTIONSUL LISTINGS AND INSTRUCTIONSU L L I S T I N G S A N D I N S T R U C T I O N S

READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS.

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 A MOVING GATE!

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. Make sure the power for the gate operator is off.

KEEP GATES PROPERLY MAINTAINED. Read the manual. Have a qualified service person make repairs to the gate or gate hardware.

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

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

Important Safety Instructions

Warning -

To reduce the risk of injury or death:

UL LISTINGS AND INSTRUCTIONSUL LISTINGS AND INSTRUCTIONSU L L I S T I N G S A N D I N S T R U C T I O N S

Gate – A moving barrier such as a swinging, sliding, raising lowering, rolling, or like, barrier,

that is a stand-alone passage barrier or is that portion of a wall or fence system that controls entrance and/or egress by persons or vehicles and completes the perimeter of a defined area.

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.

Residential vehicular gate operator – Class I – A vehicular gate

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

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 multifamily housing unit (five or more single family units) hotel, garages, retail store or other building servicing the general public.

Commercial/General 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.

Specifiers and designers should design an automatic vehicular gate system to:

• Incorporate UL 325 compliant equipment.

• Utilize an operator suited for gate system type, size, frequency of use, location and user population (Refer to UL 325 for usage class definitions)

• Separate pedestrian access from vehicle access.

• Reduce or eliminate pinch points.

• Reduce risk of entrapment injuries by minimizing all gaps in the gate and enclosing the area of the travel of the gate.

• Secure controls from unauthorized use.

• Locate all controls out of reach from the gate.

• Allow the user full view of the gate when operating.

• Consider special populations, such as children or the elderly.

• Conspicuously display all warnings and instructions.

• Be consistent with DASMA’s Automatic Gate Opener System Safety Guide.

ROLE OF SPECIFIERS AND DESIGNERS

Installers, during the course of the installation proceedings for each job, should:

• Confirm that the gate operator being installed is appropriate for the application.

• Confirm that the gate is designed and built according to current published industry standards.

• Confirm that all appropriate features and accessory devices are being incorporated, including both primary and secondary entrapment protection devices.

• Make sure that the gate works freely before installing the operator.

• Repair or service worn or damaged gate hardware before installing the operator.

• Eliminate all gaps in the sliding gate below a 4 foot height that permit a 2 1/4 inch sphere to pass through any location, including the area of the adjacent fence covered when the gate is in the open position.

• Install the gate operator according to the manufacturer’s installation instructions.

• Adjust the operator clutch or load-sensing device to the minimum force setting that allows reliable gate operation.

• Install operator inside fence line (DO NOT install operator on public side of fence line)

• Install a proper electrical ground to a gate operator.

• Install keypad controls where users cannot touch, or reach through gate while operating controls.

• Install controls where user has full view of gate operation.

• Install all warning signs (In accordance with UL 325) on both sides of the gate to warn persons in the area of potential hazards associated with automatic vehicular gate operation.

•Test all features for proper functions before placing the automatic vehicular gate into service.

• Demonstrate the basic functions and safety features of the gate system to owners/end users/general contractors, including how to turn off power and how to operate the manual disconnect feature.

• Leave safety instructions, product literature, installation manual and maintenance manual with end user.

• Explain to the owners the importance of a service contract that includes a routine re-testing of the entire system including the entrapment protection devices, and explain the need for the owners to insure that this testing is performed routinely.

• Offer the owner/end user a maintenance contract, or contact them regularly to offer maintenance.

ROLE OF DEALERS, INSTALLERS AND

TRAINED GATE SYSTEM TECHNICIANS

End users should be made aware that they must:

• Contact a trained gate systems technician to maintain and repair the gate system (End users should never attempt to repair the gate)

• Retain and utilize the installation and maintenance manual and safety instructions.

• Routinely check all gate operator functions and gate movement.

• Discontinue use if safety systems operate improperly, the gate is damaged, or the gate is difficult to move.

• Never overtighten the operator clutch of load sensing device to compensate for a damaged or stiff operating gate.

• Prominently display and maintain warning signs on both sides of the gate.

• Keep all obstructions clear of the vicinity of the path of the gate system.

• Actively discourage pedestrian use of the vehicular gate operating system.

• Prevent anyone from playing near any part of the gate system.

• Never allow anyone to climb under, over or through a gate or the adjacent fence area.

• Never allow children to operate gate.

• Keep portable controls out of reach of children.

• Never allow anyone to install an operating control within reach of the gate.

• Never allow anyone to install a horizontal slide gate with exposed rollers or openings large enough to allow a sphere of 2 1/4 inches to pass through any portion of the gate below a 4 foot height, including the area of the adjacent fence covered when the gate is in the open position.

• Always be certain that the gate area is clear of pedestrians before operating the gate.

ROLE OF END USERS/HOME OWNER

• Entrapment Zone Hazard - Body parts may become entrapped between a gate and a stationary object

when the gate begins to move, which can result in serious injury or death. Pedestrians must stay clear of the gate path, and any area where gate motion is close to stationary objects.

• Pinch Points Hazard - The opening mechanism may have arms that can overlap with a scissoring

effect, which can result in serious injury. Pedestrians must stay clear of the opening mechanism at all times, particularly when gate is opening.

Be sure that warning signs are prominently displayed on both sides of the gate and any other place where danger exists.

SWING GATE SYSTEMS

WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONSWARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONSW A R N I N G S A N D P R E C A U T I O N S

Warning - To reduce the risk of injury to persons,

The Miracle-1 is for Vehicular Gate use ONLY!

DO NOT install on ANY pedestrian gates.DO NOT install on ANY pedestrian passageways or

doorways.

DO NOT install upside down.

DO NOT install next to

sprinklers or any area that may expose bottom of operator to water.

Caution - If the “Timer” is to be left in the “ON” position, then add a safety loop and center loop.

DO NOT install on a few pickets, they will bend.

Weld a reinforcement bar across entire gate.

DO NOT over-bend the

cord from the operator. Doing this will cause the wires to eventually break.

DO NOT install on uphill or downhill gates.

Be sure to read and follow all these important instructions before installation of the gate operator. Elite Access Systems, Inc. is not responsible for improper installation or failure to comply with local building and electrical codes.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING - To reduce the risk of severe 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 the moving gate in sight and away from people and objects until it is completely closed.

NO ONE SHOULD CROSS THE PATH OF THE MOVING GATE.

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

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

10.25"

90° / 105°

8.5"

7.75"

25.75"

Miracle

Closed

Posit

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Miracle

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Positio

Gate in Closed Position

Gate in Open Position

Out

PROCEDURE FOR INSTALLATION

Typical Masonry Column Setup

Typical Steel

Post Setup

Important:

Weld Re-Bar Behind Gate Hinges for Maximum Strength

Heavy Steel Plates for Reinforcement (Not Supplied)

Gate Hinge

Steel Re-Bar

10"

Minimum

Back Steel Bracket

(Reinforce if necessary)

Back Steel Bracket (Reinforce if necessary)

Gate Hinge

Indexing on central hole in the back steel bracket.

Indexing on mounting hole in the front steel bracket.

Top View

Post Setup

Heavy Steel Plate

Open To The Inside

Gate in Open Position

Gate in Closed Position

90° / 105°

7.75"

8.5"

25.75"

Out

PROCEDURE FOR INSTALLATION

Typical Masonry

Column Setup

Typical Steel

Post Setup

Top View

Post Setup

Indexing on central hole in the back steel bracket.

Indexing on mounting hole in the front steel bracket.

This Plate Not Supplied

Back Steel Bracket (Reinforce if necessary)

Heavy Steel Plates for Reinforcement (Not Supplied)

Heavy Steel Plate

Gate Hinge

Gate HingeGate Hinge

Miracle 1 in Open Position

Miracle

Closed

Posit

Important:

Weld Re-Bar Behind Gate Hinges for Maximum Strength

Steel Re-Bar

Gate Hinge

Heavy Steel Plate for Reinforcement (Not Supplied)

Open To The Outside

PROCEDURE FOR INSTALLATION

Step 3: Position the Miracle 1 horizontally level on the closed gate, where desired. For strength purposes, the

front steel bracket must be attached in an area that can withstand heavy forces. Additional reinforcement steel plates may be necessary for mounting.

Step 4: Position and level the operator brackets and reinforcement plates. (See next page). Tack weld brackets

and plates in position.

Step 1: Remove the 4 screws and lift the

operator cover off.

Step 2: Release the mechanical lock by turning the

key to the horizontal position.

If using a gate crossbar, weld bar across all pickets. Do not weld the crossbar on a few pickets, or they will bend.

The Miracle 1 can be mounted on top of the gate frame.

Important:

Tack weld the front steel bracket at the top of the crossbar, so the operator will not hit the crossbar when in motion.

Mounting Instructions

PROCEDURE FOR INSTALLATION

2.25" Vertical Height Difference

Step 4 (con't): The gate must be in the closed position. Make sure the operator is kept level while tack

welding the front and back steel brackets and reinforcement steel plates in position. After all tack welding is finished, remove the operator!

Caution: Welding the brackets with the operator attached to the gate may damage the operator.

Step 5: With the operator removed, completely weld around the brackets and plates on the gate.

Step 6: Remove the nut, bolt and bushing from

the back operator bracket. Place the metal bushing in the hole of the steel bracket that will be used. Secure operator with the nut and bolt (See Below).

Step 7: Remove the nut from the traveler carriage at

the front of the operator. Secure operator to the front bracket with the washer and nut (See Below).

Metal

Bushing

Tra veler Carriage

Front Bracket

Back

Bracket

Mounting Instructions

Refer to Step 7

Refer to Step 6

Important:

Washer Must be placed between traveler carriage and TOP of front bracket.

Important:

These nuts MUST be tight or unit will not work correctly!

Click!

PROCEDURE FOR INSTALLATION

Step 9: Lock the operator by turning the

key to the vertical position while pushing or pulling on the gate until you hear the key release click into place. The gate should not move after the operator has been locked. Completing this successfully finishes the basic mounting of the operator to the gate. The next steps are to make all electrical connections to the operator and control board.

Step 10: The following pages show the correct electrical procedures needed for the operator. After completing

all the electrical connections, continue to step 11 to complete the final adjustments on the operator.

Mounting Instructions

Step 8: Make sure that the operator is level or it will not function properly. An off-level installation may

cause the gate or operator to fail prematurely.

Push or Pull

Step 11: Adjust the travel distance of the gate with the limit switches. Loosen the 2 screws of each limit switch

armature. Slide to adjust. Position the outside limit switches of each armature to stop the gate in the “full open” and “full closed” positions. Re-tighten armature screws when gate positions are correct.

Step 12: Reinstall the operator cover with the 4 screws to complete

the installation.

Outside Limit Switch

Inside Limit Switch

Limit Switch Armature

Adjustment Screws

PROCEDURE FOR INSTALLATION

Adjusting the Limit Switches

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