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FAAC 746 ER CAT Installation Manual

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Summary of 746 ER CAT

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    746 compact slide gate operator: installation manual contents important safety information........................................................................2 technical data ..............................................................................................4 unpacking the operator .....

  • Page 2: Important Safety Information

    2 important safety information both the installer and the owner and/or operator of this system need to read and understand this installation manual and the safety instructions supplied with other components of the gate system. This information should be retained by the owner and/or operator of the g...

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    3 equipment. Failure to meet this requirement could cause severe injury and/or death, for which the manufacturer cannot be held responsible. 4. The installer must provide a main power switch that meets all applicable safety regulations. 5. Clearly indicate on the gate with a minimum of 2 warning sig...

  • Page 4: Technical Data

    4 technical data physical dimensions of the operator case length: 7 3/4 in. (195 mm) width: 5 1/2 in. (140 mm) height: 11 3/8 in. (290 mm) power voltage required* 230 vac, +6 or -10%, 60 hz* built-in control panel 746 mps, 220 vac ±10%, 50–60 hz absorbed power 300 watts amperage draw 1.5 amps horsep...

  • Page 5: Unpacking The Operator

    5 unpacking the operator complete the following steps to unpack the operator. 1. Before you remove the operator from the carton, check for any physical shipping damage, such as a torn shipping carton or leaking oil. Inspect the operator carefully after removing it from the carton. Notify the carrier...

  • Page 6: General Characteristics

    6 limit switch trigger limit switch plate limit switch 1 inductive limit switch 2 manual release assembly (old style; see fig. 2 for new style) 3 mounting brackets 4 pinion 5 vent screw 6 oil plug 7 746 mps control panel 8 clutch adjustment screw caution: the vent screw mustbe removed before you sta...

  • Page 7: Operating Logic

    7 warning! The anti-crush feature should not be considered adequate safety protection for pedestrians or property! Other additional reversing accessories, such as photocells and reversing edges, must be installed. If the electronic speed sensor detects any slowing down of the gate while it is openin...

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    8 logic e1 gate signal status open stop reversing closed opens* no effect no effect opening stops stops no effect opened closes* no effect no effect closing reverses* stops reverses* stopped closes. Opens if reversing device is triggered* no effect no effect logic e2 gate signal status open stop rev...

  • Page 9: Installation Instructions

    9 installation instructions setting the forms for the concrete mounting slab you need to lay out the concrete forms (see fig. 3) so that the top surface is level with the top of the bottom frame member of the gate. The depth of the concrete slab should be at least 18 in. (457 mm) below ground level ...

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    10 rack and pinion operator mounting the pinion: as shown in figure 7, place the operator on the foundation plate with the pinion facing the gate and with approximately 1-3/8 in. (35 mm) between the inside edge of the gate frame and the center of the drive pinion. While placing the operator on the f...

  • Page 11: Connecting The

    11 final welding: after spot welding all rack sections, move the gate from the fully closed to the fully open position several times. Make sure that the rack runs smoothly along the center of the pinion. If the rack and pinion operate smoothly, finish welding the spacers to the gate. Again, ensure s...

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    12 1. 746 operator 2. Photocells 3. 3-button switch 4. Warning lamp 5. Switch 6. Main power circuit breaker 7. Junction box figure 11. The gate layout for the 746 operator tr1, brake adjuster reset f2, 500 ma fuse f1, 5 a fuse tf1, transformer dip switches status leds limit switch connectors j2, low...

  • Page 13: Set The Dip Switches

    13 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 9 8 n l j5 m x j6 25 µf capacitor 220 vac ±10%, 50–60 hz faac lamp, 220 vac common n.O. Activating device n.C. Stop device n.C. Reversing device 0 vdc 30 vdc 0 vdc, pulsed radio receiver 1 2 3 blue figure 13. The wiring diagram for the 746 mps control panel set the dip switches warn...

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    14 settings for warning light preflashing function 5-sec preflashing dip switch 5 preflashing on no preflashing off setting up the limit switches warning! Turn the main power off before you make any electrical connections or set any switches on the control panel. The maximum travel of the gate when ...

  • Page 15: Adjusting The

    15 limit switch limit switch trigger limit switch plate mounted on the chain figure 16. Limit switch assembly on a chain installation watch the status leds. The point where the fca led on the control panel goes out is the triggering point of the limit switch. You need to continue moving the limit sw...

  • Page 16: Finishing The Installation

    16 the torque setting can be adjusted to suit individual requirements by estimating the force of the gate with your hand. The gate should always stop when coming up against a force of about 33 lb (15 kg). Finishing the installation to finish installing the control panel, be sure the motor is engaged...

  • Page 17: Troubleshooting

    17 troubleshooting warning! Turn the main power off before you make any electrical connections or set any switches inside the operator. If you have a problem installing the operator, check the problems and solutions listed below. Problem: the operator does not respond to the activating signal. Solut...

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    Limited warranty to the original purchaser only: faac international, inc., warrants, for twenty-four (24) months from the date of invoice, the gate operator systems and other related systems and equipment manufactured by faac s.P.A. And distributed by faac international, inc., to be free from defect...