Viper TC-9 Installation And Owner's Manual

VIPER TC-9

Residential Sliding Gate Opener

(Magnetic Limit Switch – Chain type)

Installation and Owner’s Manual

For Residential use only – Class 1

(A Vehicular gate operator intended for use in a single family dwelling)

Made in the U.S.A.

CAUTION: PLEASE READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY

GATEMOTORS INC.

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This Product meets and exceeds the requirements of UL 325, the standard which regulates
gate operator safety, as established and made effective March 1, 2000, by Underwriters Laboratories Inc.

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Table of Contents

Table of Contents................................................................................................................ 3

Safety Alert Symbols .......................................................................................................... 4

Description of your TC-9 Viper Gate Opener .................................................................... 5

FEATRUES .................................................................................................................... 5

SAFETY ......................................................................................................................... 5

SPECIFICATIONS......................................................................................................... 5

OPTION(S) ..................................................................................................................... 6

Packing List .................................................................................................................... 6

Tools you will need............................................................................................................. 7

Installation Instruction ........................................................................................................ 8

Concrete Pad ................................................................................................................... 8

Operator Base.............................................................................................................. 8

Electrical Preparation.................................................................................................. 9

Gate Operator Mechanical Installation ......................................................................... 10

Gate Operator Electrical Installation ............................................................................ 12

Radio Transmitter Controls............................................................................................... 15

Optional Equipment Installation Procedures .................................................................... 20

Adjustment and Maintenance ........................................................................................... 21

Having a Problem?............................................................................................................ 22

Figure 1, Platform Base Dimensions .................................................................................. 9

Figure 2, Viper TC-9 Configuration Diagram .................................................................. 16

Figure 3, Viper TC-9 Control Board Terminals, Indicators and Jumpers ........................ 17

Figure 4 Typical Gate Extension for TC-9 Operator ........................................................ 18

Figure 5 Viper TC-9 Electrical Connection...................................................................... 19

Table 1, Viper TC-9 Specification...................................................................................... 5

Table 2 Viper TC-9 Packing List........................................................................................ 6

Table 3 Required Tools for Installation .............................................................................. 7

Table 4, Security Code Factory Settings........................................................................... 15

Table 5, Security Code New Install .................................................................................. 15

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Safety Alert Symbols

Start here and read these important safety rules for the TC-9 Viper Gate Opener

These safety alert symbols mean CAUTION – Personal safety, property damage
or danger from electrical shock. Read these instructions carefully

Failure to comply with the following instructions may result in serious injury,
including death or property damage. The TC-9 Viper Gate Opener is designed

and tested to provide reasonably safe service if properly installed and operating
in accordance the instructions provided in this Installation Manual

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Electrical

Hazard

Caution

Caution

Caution

Electrical

Hazard

Installation and wiring must be in compliance with your local building and
electrical safety codes. Connect the power to the TC-9 Gate opener from a
properly grounded electrical outlet. If using electrical conduit to provide
power, be sure to attach the ground conductor to the TC-9 Frame and the
ground terminal on the circuit board.

Activate the opener only when the gate is in full view and free of
obstructions.
Do not allow children to operate the gate opener using any remote
transmitter or push button switch operators. Serious injury from closing
the gate may result from misuse of the opener.

Do not allow children to play near the gate opener. No one should enter or
leave through the gate while it is opening or closing.
Fasten the CAUTION LABEL near the TC-9 Gate Opener and push button
switch operators as a reminder of safe operating procedures.

Do not wear loose clothing, watches or rings while installing or servicing
the gate opener.
Keep your hands away from the gear box, chain and gate track rollers
during operation.
Do not use force to make adjustments or compensate for binding or
sticking gate operation.
Disconnect all electrical power before making repairs or removing the
cover on the TC-9 Opener

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Description of your TC-9 Viper Gate Opener

FEATURES

 Weather proof casing
 Reliable magnetic limit switches for accurate open and close gate positions.
 Self-locking gear motor in both o
 Two channel 300 mhz receiver.
 Auto-clos
 2 year limited warranty on motor
 1 year limited warranty on manual & electric parts

e (12.5,25, and 45 second delay)

SAFETY

Electric Safety monitor will stop and reverse gate to open position if it senses an
obstruction while gate is closing.

 Release-key to open gate manually in case of an emergency (ie: power failure, fire, etc.).
 Electronic anti-entrapment system, operable in both the open
 Enclosed chain cover for added protection.

pen and close positions.

and closing directions.

SPECIFICATIONS

Table 1, Viper TC-9 Specification

Motor Safety

Type Permanent split

capacitor,

Speed 1470 RPM Electronic Independent up/down

Volts 120 VAC ± 10% 60 Hz Electrical Motor overload

Current Less than 6 Amps Start Circuit 24 V push button or

Operating Temp.
Torque 15 N.m maximum

Drive Mechanism Dimension

Gears 1:30 Ratio Length (overall) N/A
Drive Chain gear type Ship Weight 58 lbs.
Length of Travel 35 ft max. by magnetic

Travel Rate 1 ft per second. Gate Size 35 ft. (Maximum)

-22/158F (-30/70C)

Limit Switch

Personal Push button remote,

auto reversal

force adjustment

protection

remote sensor.

Emergency Clutch release Key

Chain Length 20 ft. (supplied), ANSI

chain No. 41

Gate Weight (max.) 1200 lbs. (Maximum)

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TC-9

MODEL: TC-9

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COMPONENT

DESCRIPTION

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Base plate for control board

Large bracket for magnet (open limit)

Small bracket for magnet (close limit)

U – bolts

¾ h.p. Motor

Limit magnets

Control board

Capacitor

L – brackets

Plastic clip

Square U- bolts

Chain guard

Receiver

Chain bolts

Spare nuts & bolts bag

Mounting base

10 ft. chain

Limit switch sensor

Manual release keys

Shaft key

Cover

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MFR’S PART NO. QUANTITY

tc9cov1

tc9ub2

tc9mot3

tc9lm4

tc9cb5

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tc9rec12

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tc9nb16

tc9mb17

tc9ch18

tc9ls19

tc9keys20

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Tools you will need

During assembly and installation of your opener, the instructions will call for the use of
various tools shown below. Other tools may be required as needed for the installation of
the concrete pad and electrical connection.

Table 3 Required Tools for Installation

Screwdriver Tape Measure Electric Drill Level

File Wrenches Multimeter Pliers Allen Wrenches

Wire Strippers Wire Cutter Adjustable Wrench Socket Wrench