Polaris Automatic Gate Operators 500 Single, 700 Single, 502 Dual, 702 Dual User Manual
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User Manual 500 & 700 Single
500/502 & 700/702 Dual
Warning: Before installing your Polaris
Automatic Gate operator (som etim e s 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.
Polaris 700/702
Polaris 500/502
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Document revision: 1.1
Table of Contents
Gate Operator Class Categories ........................................................................... 4
Warnings and Precautions .................................................................................... 5
Installing The Polaris Operator(s)
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Pull-to-Open Gate Operat or Mounting
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Push-to-O pen Gate Operator Mounting............................................................... 11
Post Mount Brackets
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13
Circuit Board Diagram
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16
Board Layout Des c ription ...................................................................................
16
Di p Sw i tc h e s ........................................................................................................
17
Wiring Operator
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Pull-to-Open L im it S e tting ................................................................................... 22
Push-to-Op e n Li m i t Se ttin g ................................................................................. 24
Primary/Secondary Gate Movement .................................................................... 26
Obstruction Sensitivity Set Up
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Auto Close Timer ................................................................................................. 28
Transmitter/Receiver ................................................................
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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: 877-313-8902
Fax: 800-830-3952
Email: ask@polarisgate.com
Web: ww w.p olarisgate.com
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WARNING OF RISKS, PURCHASER’S RESPONSIBILITIES, AND ASSUMPTION OF
CE RT A IN R ISK S :
The directio ns for installation and use of the Product must be followed carefully. It is
imp ossible to eliminate all risks inherently associated with use of the Product. The
effectiveness of the Polaris Automati c Gate Operator depend s on pro
per 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 m ade effective March 14, 2003, by Underw riters Laboratories, Inc.
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Gate Op erato r Class C ategories
Ga te o pe ra to r CLA S S C AT EGOR I E S *
The Polaris Autom ati c Gate Operator is intended for use with vehicular swing gates. The
operator can be used in Class I and Class II applications.
Residential V ehicular G ate Opener–Class I: A vehi cular 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 servicin g the general public.
Industrial/Limited Access Vehicular Gate Opener–Class III:
A vehicular ga te 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 Vehicular Gate Opener–C l a ss IV: A
vehicular g ate opener (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 unauthori zed access is prevented via supervision by security
personnel.
*Categories establi shed by Underw ri ters 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 numb er
(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: __________________
Custom er Servi ce
8:00am to 5:00pm, MST, Monday – Friday
Polaris Gate Operators
8617 Paseo Alameda NE
Albuquerque, NM 87113
Phone: 877-313-8902 Fax: 800-830-3952
Email: techsupport@polarisgate.com
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Warn ings an d Precau tion s
General Safety Information
The Pola ris A uto ma tic Gat e Oper ator is des ign ed to
pro vide for sa fe opera tio n. One of th e most imp ort ant
safet y feat ure s of the gate oper ator is obs tru ct ion
sen sing. Wh e n there is an obst ruc tio n that pre vent s
the gate from opening or closing, the gate will
imm ed iately re ver s e directio n and re turn to the f ull y
open or clo s e d pos ition. W hile in t he proce ss o f
return ing to th e fully op en or clo sed posit io n, if the
gate senses an additional obstruction the gate will
sto p imm e d iat e ly a nd so u nd an a larm. At th is point
the gate operator will need to be reset by turning the
power switch on the control box OFF for a minimum
of ten seco nds.
The Polaris gate operator includes an adjustment for
setting the sensitivity of the obstruction performance.
Refer to page 27 fo
r O bstruction Se nsitiv ity Set Up
details.
Vehicular gates are large heavy objects. Polaris
Automatic gate operators provide a convenient way
to open and clo se the ga tes. S ince th e gate syste m an d
its com pon ent s exert a high le vel of forc e to open and
close the gat e, they can be da nge rou s, cau sin g sever e
injur ies or dea th to you and ot her s.
Your saf et y and the safe ty of othe rs dep end on th e
insta ller of this sys te m to read, und er sta nd, and
follow the information and instructions in this
manual.
The P ola r is 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
again st ent rap me nt. The pr imar y me ans of
entr a p me nt pr o te c tion in th e Po la r is A uto m a tic
Gat e Op er at or is Typ e A, an in her en t m ean s of
entra pm ent pr ote ction. The sec on dar y mean s of
entr a p me nt pr o te c tion in th e Po la r is A uto m a tic Gate
Operator is Type B1, the provision for the connection
of a photo cell or othe r non con tac t senso r
The gate op era tor’ s bui lt-in means of entrapment
prote ct ion (T ype A) ma y not be sens itive e nou gh to
prevent bodily injury in some circumstances.
Secondary means of entrapment protection (Type
B1), su ch as a photo cell are su gge ste d for enh anc ed
safety.
Safety overview check list:
WARNING
– To reduc e the ris k of inj ury or death:
• S AVE T HESE INSTRUCT IONS
•
U se this oper ator on ly with s win g gate s.
• RE AD AND FOL LOW ALL INSTR UCT IONS.
• Ne ver let ch ildre n op erat e or play with ga te
controls.
• Keep the remote control away from children.
• Always keep people and objects away from the
gate.
• NO O NE SHO ULD CROS S T HE PATH OF
THE MOVING GATE.
• The e ntr anc e is for vehic les
only. Pedestrians
mu st use a separate ent ran ce.
• Remember that the Polaris Automatic Gate
Operator must only be installed on gate
systems meeting the requirements of the
application.
• Ensur e t ha t you are usin g the c or rect ga t e
operator f or t he typ e
a nd size
of gate, it s
frequenc y of us e a nd the class rating.
• Ensure that the gate and gate operator
installation comply with applicable
local codes.
• Cont act 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.
Entrapm ent areas for a proper pull-to-open installation
Entrapm ent A rea 1
Hing ed edge of the gate and the fence post
Entrapm ent A rea 2
Between the gate and the gate post
Entrapm ent A rea 3
The p ath o f th e g ate
Entrapm ent A rea 4
The space betw een the gate in the open position and
any object such as a wall, fence, tree, etc.
Entrapm ent A rea 5
Pin
ch points between the operator and gate or post
Area 2
Area 1
Area 3
Area 4
Area 5
Gate in open
position
Driveway
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Entrapment Alarm
(UL 325; 30.1)
In com pliance with UL 325 the Polaris
Automatic Gate Operator is designed to
stop and reverse direction within two
seconds of sensing an obstruction. In
additio n, th e P ola ri s A u tom a ti c G ate
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
Con tr ol . At tha t poi n t th e g ate re tu rn s 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.
Warning Signs and Labels
Required Safety Precautions for Gates
Warning signs alert people of automatic
gate operation. They are required when
insta lling the Po la ris Automatic Gate
Operator. If pedestrian s will be in the area,
install a walkthrough gate for their use.
Warning Signs
The warning signs must be installed on
both s i d es o f th e g a te.
These warning signs and decals must be
used. If any
were missing wh en the
gate operator was
purchased,
immediately contact Polaris Automatic
Gate Op erators for replacemen ts.
Figure 2
Warning signs (two enclosed) to be
installed on each side of the gate
(three to fi v e fe et a b ov e th e b otto m
of the g ate )
Figure 3
Install warning decals,
one on each side of gate
operator
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INST A LL ING TH E PO L AR IS 500 & 700 S W ING OPER AT O R
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. T e st th e sy ste m M ONT H L Y. Ch e ck to ma k e su r e that a ll a uto -reversi ng d evices includin g
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. Thi s is a VEH IL CL E GAT E ONLY. Ped estri an s must use a sepa rate e ntra nc e.
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. SAV E THE S E IN S TRUC T I ONS!
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 g ate 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 but similar to zone 1- the point where tw o biparting gate leafs meet
when cl osed.
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Bushings to be set
betw ee n b otto m
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" Pos ts
With the purch ase of a Polaris Opener System, you will receive the Amazing Gates Universal
Pull brackets and gate attach brack et(s).
The Am azin g Gates post attachment arm does not require drilling of the post to be installed.
You simply se t it in to the p osi tion and bolt it tight. The correct angle is preset.
3 1/2" Post Push to Open
3 1/2" Post Pull to Open
“AGA recommends using self
tapping screws on flat plates as
indicated after final setup is
compl ete. This will help to secure
the univ ersal bracket from
shifting”
“AGA recommends using self
tapping screws on flat plates as
indicated after final setup is
compl ete. This will help to secure
the univ ersal bracket from
shifting”
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