Polaris Automatic Gate Operators 500 Series, 700 Series, POLARIS 700, 702, POLARIS 500 User Manual

User Manual 500 & 700

Polaris 700/702

Polaris 500/502

Warning: Before installing your Polaris
Automatic Gate operator (sometimes also
referred to as the “Product”), read this entire
Installation Manual for information about Product
safety matters and proper use of the Product.
Only use the Product for the purpose of
operating a driveway gate.

Document revision: 1.1

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Table of Contents

Gate Operator Class Categories .............................................................................. 4

Warnings and Precautions ........................................................................................ 5

Installing The Polaris Operator(s)............................................................................. 8

Pull-to-Open Gate Operator Mounting ..................................................................... 9

Push-to-Open Gate Operator Mounting ................................................................. 11

Post Mount Brackets ............................................................................................... 13

Circuit Board Diagram ............................................................................................. 16

Board Layout Description ....................................................................................... 16

Dip Switches ............................................................................................................. 17

Wiring Operator ........................................................................................................ 18

Pull-to-Open Limit Setting ....................................................................................... 22

Push-to-Open Limit Setting ..................................................................................... 24

Primary/Secondary Gate Movement ....................................................................... 26

Obstruction Sensitivity Set Up ............................................................................... 27

Auto Close Timer ..................................................................................................... 28

Transmitter/Receiver ............................................................................................... 29

Accessory Hook Up Diagram .................................................................................. 30

Exit Wand Hook Up Diagram ................................................................................... 33

Photo Eyes Hook Up Diagram ................................................................................ 34

Emergency Disconnect ........................................................................................... 36

Technical Specifications ......................................................................................... 37

Parts List and Illustrations ...................................................................................... 38

Troubleshooting/Maintenance ................................................................................ 40

List of Accessories .................................................................................................. 42

Warranty ................................................................................................................... 43

Polaris Automatic Gate Operators
8617 Paseo Alameda NE
Albuquerque, NM 87113
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
Web: www.polarisgate.com

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WARNING OF RISKS, PURCHASER’S RESPONSIBIL ITIES, AND ASSUMPTION OF
CERTAIN RISKS:
The directions for installation and use of the Product must be followed carefully. It is
impossible to eliminate all risks inherently associated with use of the Product. The
effectiveness of the Polaris Automatic Gate Operator depends on proper installation and
the manner of use or application, all of which are beyond the control of Polaris Professional
Products or the seller. All such risks are assumed by the purchaser, and by the purchaser’s
installation and use of the Product.

The Polaris Automatic Gate Operator is for use on driveway gates only. The Product meets
or exceeds the requirements of UL 325, the standard that regulates gate operator safety, as
established and made effective March 14, 2003, by Underwriters Laboratories, Inc.

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Gate Operator Class Categories

Gate operator CLASS CATEGORIES*

The Polaris Automatic Gate Operator is intended for use with vehicular swing gates. The
operator can be used in Class I and Class II applications.

Residential Vehicular Gate Opener–Class I: A vehicular gate opener (or system) intended
for use in a home of one-to-four single family dwelling, or a garage or parking area
associated therewith.

Light Commercial/General Access Vehicular Gate Opener Class II: A vehicular gate
opener (or system) intended for use in a commercial location or building such as a
multifamily housing unit (five or less single family units), hotel, garages, retail store or
other building servicing the general public.

Industrial/Limited Access Vehicular Gate Opener–Class III:
A vehicular gate opener (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 Vehicul ar Gate Opener–Class IV: A
vehicular gate opener (or system) intended for use in a guarded industrial location or
building such as an airport securi ty area or other restricted access locations not servicing
the general public, in which unauthorized access is prevented via supervision by security
personnel.

*Categories established by Underwriters Laboratories for vehicle gate operators

Polaris is a high end residential gate operator. Also suited for light commercial
applications. Not advised for continuous duty.

GATE OPERATOR CLASS CATEGORIES
FOR YOUR RECORDS
Please record the serial number
(found on the control box cover)
and purchase information below.
Keep this with your proof of purchase
(receipts) in case your product is lost, stolen
or requires service.
Serial number: _______________________
Purchase date: ____________________

Retailer/store name: __________________
Customer Service
8:00am to 5:00pm, MST, Monday – Friday
Polaris Gate Operators
8617 Paseo Alameda NE
Albuquerque, NM 87113
Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

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Warnings and Precautions

General Safety Information

The Polaris Automatic Gate Operator is designed to
provide for safe operation. One of the most important
safety features of the gate operator is obstruction
sensing. When there is an obstruction that prevents
the gate from opening or closing, the gate will
immediately reverse direc ti on and return to the ful ly
open or closed position. While in the process of
returning to the fully open or closed position, if the
gate senses an additional obstruction the gate will
stop immediately and sound an alarm. At this point
the gate operator will need to be reset by turning the
power switch on the control box OFF for a minimum
of ten seconds.
The Polaris gate operator in clude s an adjustment for
setting the sensitivity of the obstruction performance.
Refer to page 27 for Obstruction Sensitivity Set Up
details.
Vehicular gates are large heavy objects. Polaris
Automatic gate operators provide a convenient way
to open and close the gates. Since the gate system and
its components exert a high level of force to open and
close the gate, they can be dangerous, causing severe
injuries or death to you and others.
Your safety and the safety of others depend on the
installer of this system to read, understand, and
follow the information and instructions in this
manual.
The Polaris Automatic Gate Operator is designed to
comply with UL 325, the safety standard covering
automatic gate opening systems. UL 325 requires that
gate opening systems have provisions for, or be
supplied with, at least one independent primary and
one independent secondary means of protection
against entrapment. The prim ary means of
entrapment protection in the Polaris Automatic
Gate Operator is Type A, an inherent means of
entrapment protection. The secondary means of
entrapment protection in the Polaris Automatic Gate
Operator is Type B1, the provision for the connection
of a photo cell or other non contact sensor

The gate operator’s built-in means of entrapment
protection (Type A) may not be sensitive enough to
prevent bodily injury in some circumstances.
Secondary means of entrapment protection (Type
B1), such as a photo cell are suggested for enhanced
safety.

Safety overview checklist:

WARNING – To reduce the risk of injury or death:

• SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

• Use this operator only with swing gates.

• 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 THE MOVING GATE.

• The entrance is for vehicles only.

Pedestrians must use a separate entrance.

• Remember that the Polaris Automatic Gate

Operator must only be installed on gate
systems meeting the requirements of the
application.

• Ensure that you are using the correct gate

operator for the type and size of gate, its
frequency of use and the class rating.

• Ensure that the gate and gate operator

installation comply with applicable
local codes.

• Contact local fire and law enforcement

to arrange emergency access
procedures.

• Keep people, animals, and property

away from the gate area. Do not let
children play in or near the gate area.

• Use caution with moving parts to avoid

injuring fingers or hands.

• Consider installing contact sensors, or

non-contact sensors to provide
additional safety and protection against
entrapment.

• Never activate the gate operator until

you ensure that the area is clear of
people, pets, or other obstructions.

• Watch the gate until it stops.

• 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.

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Protection against Entrapment

Important! Study the figure below and keep safety foremost at all times.
Entrapment areas for a proper pull-to-open installation

Entrapment Area 1
Hinged edge of the gate and the fence post

Entrapment Area 2
Between the gate and the gate post

Entrapment Area 3
The path of the gate

Entrapment Area 4
The space between the gate in the open position and
any object such as a wall, fence, tree, etc.

Entrapment Area 5
Pinch points between the operator and gate or post

Area 5

Area 4

Gate in open
position

Area 1

Area 3

Driveway

Area 2

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Entrapment Alarm

(UL 325; 30.1)
In compliance with UL 325 the Polaris
Automatic Gate Operator is designed to
stop and reverse direction within two
seconds of sensing an obstruction . In
addition, the Polaris Automatic Gate
Operator activates an audible alarm if the
unit incurs an obstruction twice while
opening or closing. This alarm sounds for
five minutes, or until the operator receives
a renewed, intended input from a
hardwired control such as the Push Button
Control. At that point the gate returns to a
fully open or fully closed position. Turning
the power switch on the control box OFF
for ten seconds and back ON also
deactivates the alarm.

Figure 2
Warning signs (two enclosed) to be
installed on each side of the gate
(three to five feet above the bottom
of the gate)

Warning Signs and Labels

Required Safety Precautions for Gates
Warning signs alert people of automatic
gate operation. They are required when
installing the Polaris Automatic Gate
Operator. If pedestrians will be in the area,
install a walkthrough gate for their use.

Warning Signs
The warning signs must be installed on
both sides of the gate.

These warning signs and decals must be
used. If any
were missing when th e gate operator was
purchased,
immediately contact Polaris Automatic
Gate Operators for replacements.

Figure 3

Install warning decals,
one on each side of gate
operator

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INSTALLING THE POLARIS 500 & 700 SWING OPERATOR

WARNINGS---------------------

1. Read and follow all instructions.

2. NEVER let children operate the gate or play with the controls.

3. Keep people and objects away from the gate and its immediate areas, both open and closed.

4. After the limit adjustments are made, all auto reversing controls including the current
sensing circuit built into the Polaris must be checked. They must be working and set to proper
sensitivity. Failure to adjust and retest the gate system increases the chance of injury or
death.

5. Test the system MONTHLY. Check to make sure that all auto-reversing d evices including
the current sensing circuit are working and set to the proper sensitivity.

6.Verify that the emergency (manual) release pin connected to the gate leaf can be easily
removed. This check should only be made with the battery disconnected to prevent the gate
from moving during the test.

7. This is a VEHILCLE GATE ONLY. Pedestrians must use a separate entrance.

8. NEVER install any control device on the outside of the Polaris cabinet or in such a way that
someone can reach through the gate to activate it.

9. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!

CAUTIONS-----------------------

1. NEVER operate the gate unless you can see it.

2. Do not enter the gate area while the gate is in motion.

3. Do not allow children near the gate and do not allow anyone to ride on the gate.

4. Do not attempt to drive through the gate opening while the gate is in motion.
ENTRAPMENT ZONES---------------------

Zone 1- Leading edge of the gate and catch-post
Zone 2- Area between gate and hinge post.
Zone 3- The gate path or "arc of the swing"
Zone 4- The area between the gate in its' open position and any obstruction like a fence,
building, landscaping feature, etc...
Zone 5- Not shown below bu t similar to zone 1- the point where two biparting gate leafs meet
when closed.

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Bushings to be set
between bottom
side of actuator
rod ends and
mounting bracket

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Amazing Gates Post Mount Brackets Pull and Push Arm
with Amazing Gates 3 1/2" Posts

With the purchase of a Polaris Opener System, you will receive the Amazing Gates Universal
Pull brackets and gate attach bracket(s).

The Amazing Gates post attachment arm does not require drilling of the post to be installed.
You simply set it into the position and bolt it tight. The correct angle is preset.

3 1/2" Post Pull to Open

3 1/2" Post Push to Open

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