Liftmaster R900 User Manual

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Role of Specifiers and Designers Role of Dealers, Installers and Trained Gate System Technicians Role of End Users / Home Owners Swing Gate Systems Warnings and Precautions Safely Operating Gate Configuration and Specifications Concrete Pad and Gate Attachment Standard Installation Compact Installation Gate Arm Installation Gate Movement Direction Adjustment of Output Shaft Earth Ground Rod DC Power Supply Connection “Optional” Solar Panel Surge Suppressor Terminal Input Connections Adjusting Gate Traveling Distance Timer Adjustment Reversing Sensor Warning Placard Placement

Emergency Release

Safety Device Wiring “Optional” Input Board Maglock Wiring Connection Optional 12 VDC Photo Beam Wiring 3-Push Button Wiring Connection 3-Push Button Wiring Master / Second Single Operator Loop Size and Placement Master / Second Loop Size and Placement Loop Installation and Number of Wire Turns Wiring Loop Detector to Operator Master and Second Operators with Timer Master and Second Operators without Timer Control Board Functions Control Board LED Descriptions Troubleshooting How to Reset Breaker Switch / How to Check Fuses Gate will not close! / Gate will not open! If you hear a “BEEP” sound (Audio Alarm) Robo Swing Parts Illustrations, Robo Swing Parts List Maintenance Elite Robo Swing Accessories Owners Checklist of Installation

ROLE OF SPECIFIERS AND DESIGNERS

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

• Utilize an operator suited for gate system type, size, frequency of use, location and user population.

• 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.

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

ROLE OF DEALERS, INSTALLERS AND

TRAINED GATE SYSTEM TECHNICIANS

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.

• 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.

• 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 END USERS/HOME OWNER

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 of 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.

• 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.

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

gate.

SWING GATE SYSTEMS

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

tionary 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.

WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS

IMPORTANT!

Instructions regarding

Robo Swing Installation.

A) Install the gate operator only when all exposed pinch points are eliminated

or guarded.

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

Pedestrians must be supplied with 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 gate operator.

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.

WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS

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

1) See instructions on the placement of non-contact sensor 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.

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.

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

1) A hardwired 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.

2) 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.

3) 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.

WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS

IMPORTANT SAFETY 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 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.

4. Use the emergency release only when the gate is not moving. Make

sure the power for the gate operator is off.

5. KEEP GATES PROPERLY MAINTAINED. Read the manual. Have a

qualified service person make repairs to the gate or gate hardware.

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

entrance.

7. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

SAFELY OPERATING GATE

The Robo Swing is for Single Home Applications

DO NOT Use for Apartment or Condominium Applications.

Property owners must never let pedestrians cross the path of a moving gate!

Property owners must never mount any gate operating device accessible through the gate!

Property owners must never let anyone hang or ride on the gate!

CONFIGURATION AND SPECIFICATIONS

Recommended Gate Setup Configuration

Gate Attachment Bar Must Go Completely Across the Gate for Full Strength

Warning Placards Permanently mounted on Both Sides of Gate

4" Max. Width

CAUTION

Robo Swing Specifications:

Gate Speed – 15 - 17 seconds per 90 cycle Maximum Gate Length – 16 feet Maximum Gate Weight – 400 pounds Maximum Cycles – 250 cycles per day with Elite's Plug-In Transformer. (Gate size 16 ft x 6 ft)

– Solar power cycles per day varies, Contact Chamberlain Elite for more Information – Battery back-up cycles (50 cycles total)

AC Power Supply – 25 Vdc 1.6 Amp Plug-In Transformer (Part # A POW-1) AC Power Supply Wire – 14 gauge or greater landscape lighting cable rated for direct burial and

300 watts at maximum length of 1000 ft

DC Power Supply – Built-in, back-up for AC or Solar power failure only Solar Power – Optional (Part # SOLAR 3)

Be sure to read and follow all Chamberlain Elite's instructions before installing and operating any Chamberlain Elite product. Always disconnect the gate operator's power source before repairs are attempted. Chamberlain Elite Access Systems, Inc. is not responsible for improper installation or failure to comply with local building codes.

All “Pinch Points” MUST have protective safety devices.

Edge Sensors

CONCRETE PAD AND GATE ATTACHMENT

Out

Post

Concrete Pad

Above

Ground

Below

Ground

Short Arm

Long Arm

Hinge Center

14"

24"

35.5"

46"

28"

25"

10"

29.5"

30"

28"

24"

Concrete Fastener

1/2" x 3 1/2"

Sample Standard Installation

1.5A - 250V

STANDARD INSTALLATION

10"

Out

Long Arm

Out

*Refer to Note

Concrete Pad

Hinge Center

Sample Standard Installation is Shown on Previous Page.

Short Arm

DistanceDistance

Caution: If the gate is longer than 18 feet, follow Chart A : A-2.

Suggestion: The dimension between the gate and the concrete pad is always 10 inches less than the dimension D.

Example: D = 42", if the dimension between the gate and the concrete pad is 32".

34.5"

44"

45"

44.75"

41"

34.75"

36.5"

37"

35.75"

39"

29.5"

32.5"

30.5"

29.5"

27.5"

35"

42"

40"

37"

32"

28.5"

14"

43"

32"

40"

43"

44"

41"

ABC

Chart B

DistanceDistance

46"

46.75"

47.25"

47"

42.5"

35.5"

37"

37.25"

35"

33"

29.5"

33.5"

31.5"

30"

29.5"

26.5"

35"

42"

40"

37"

32"

28.5"

11"

45"

37"

41"

45"

41"

ABC

Chart A

DistanceDistance

D minus 10"

*Note - If this dimension is between 20 and 32 inches, compact installation is necessary. (Refer to Page 11)

Dimension (A) thru (E) are from the center of one pivot point to the center of another pivot point.

Wall

20"

Minimum

Width

COMPACT INSTALLATION

4"22"

4" 20"

24"

36"

10"

Long Arm

Cut Cut

Short Arm

Cut

Follow the exact measurements, then cut the standard arm to meet the shorter measurements.

Compact Installation Only!

DO NOT Use These Measurements for a Standard Installation.

Gate ClosedGate Open

Hinge Center

33"

25.5"

23"

20"

32"

26.5"

It is necessary to protect against the entrapment that could occur with this type of installation.

(See page 22, Photo Beam Entrapment Protection)

GATE ARM INSTALLATION

Incorrect

Installation

Correct

Installation

Weld Completely Around the Rectangular Tubes

........then weld the shorter arm.

Weld the longer arm..........

Once the gate arm measurements are calculated:

weld the bracket on the gate.

OVERLOAD

POWER

CHARGE OK

BATTERY LOW

OPEN RELAY

CLOSE RELAY

TIMER

OFF

OPEN TO RIGHT

Socket 1

Socket 2

CENTRAL CONTROL

SYSTEM ON

DC OPERATOR v 5M

MADE IN USA

ALARM

SENSOR

REVERSE SENSOR

HEAVY

GATE

FIRE DEPT

STRIKE OPEN

SAFETY LOOP

EXIT LOOP

RADIO REC

CHARGING

POWER

BOARD POWER

CHECK FUSE

OPEN

STOP

GATE MOVEMENT DIRECTION

Plug in the motor harness wires to the left (Socket 1) if your gate, from the inside of the property, opens to the left. Plug into the right (Socket 2) if the gate opens to the right.

Socket 1

Open to Left

Open to Right

Socket 2

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Liftmaster R900 User Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS

ROLE OF SPECIFIERS AND DESIGNERS

ROLE OF END USERS/HOME OWNER

SWING GATE SYSTEMS

WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS

SAFELY OPERATING GATE

CONFIGURATION AND SPECIFICATIONS

CONCRETE PAD AND GATE ATTACHMENT

STANDARD INSTALLATION

COMPACT INSTALLATION

GATE ARM INSTALLATION

GATE MOVEMENT DIRECTION