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Zareba G550 Installation Manual

Summary of G550

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    Smart systems for access control automatic gate opener installation manual model g550 for single gates part #7001623.001 rev. 2.

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    G550 automatic gate opener installation manual 2 gate opener class categories* the zareba automatic gate opener is intended for use with vehicular swing gates. The opener can be used in class i, class ii, class iii and class iv applications. Residential vehicular gate opener–class i: a vehicular gat...

  • Page 3: Read This First

    3 smart systems for access control read this first warning of risks, purchaser’s responsibilities, 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 the use of the pro...

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    G550 automatic gate opener installation manual 4 table of contents an introduction to automatic gate openers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 5 important safety information general safety information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

  • Page 5: An Introduction To

    5 smart systems for access control thank you for purchasing the zareba automatic gate opener. Your zareba automatic gate opener is designed for years of trouble free performance. It will provide you with a comfortable, safe, hassle-free way to access your property. The zareba automatic gate opener i...

  • Page 6: Important Safety

    G550 automatic gate opener installation manual 6 important safety information general safety information vehicular gates are large heavy objects. Automatic gate openers 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 ...

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    7 smart systems for access control protection against entrapment (fig. 1 and 2) important! Study figures 1 and 2, 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 ...

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    G550 automatic gate opener installation manual 8 protection against entrapment the zareba automatic gate opener is designed to com- ply with ul 325, the safety standard covering automatic gate opening systems. Ul 325 requires that gate open- ing sytems shall have an inherent entrapment sensing syste...

  • Page 9

    9 smart systems for access control contact sensors (safety edges) (fig. 6) contact sensors are also referred to as “safety edges.” activating a properly installed contact sensor while the gate is moving causes the gate to stop and reverse with- in two seconds. Contact sensors must be mounted in comp...

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    G550 automatic gate opener installation manual 10 non-contact sensor connection (fig. 8) connect one of the non-contact sensor dry contact out- put wires to the common (com) terminal and the other to the safety terminal on the gate opener control board. Contact sensor input connection (fig. 7) conne...

  • Page 11: Pre-Installation

    11 smart systems for access control other items you may need for installation • low-voltage wire. This is needed to run from the transformer to the control box. You’ll need enough to cover the distance between the transformer power supply and the control box. See powering information on page 34 and ...

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    G550 automatic gate opener installation manual 12 clevis pin clip (2) (7001224.001) 2” mounting screw (5) (7001225.001) 3/8” x 1-1/4” clevis pin (2) (7001223.001) 5/16” washer (1) (7001228.001) 3/8” washer (10) (7001226.001) 5/16” nut (1) (7001230.001) 3/8” nut (10)(7001229.001) 3/8” x 8” bolt (6) (...

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    13 smart systems for access control transformer gate opener (actuator) control box closed-position stop plate gate bracket post bracket installed gate opener over view.

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    G550 automatic gate opener installation manual 14 g550 cir cuit board layout 4 8 6 1 5 7 3 2 led’ s status charging 1 3 2 potientiometers stall for ce adjustment buttons learn code set limit 4 6 5 fuses 15 amp fuse connectors buzzer connection rf board connection 8 7.

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    15 smart systems for access control technical specifications system power • the system is powered by a 12 vdc, 7.2 ah, sealed, rechargeable lead-acid battery. • the battery is charged by a 120 to 18 vac step-down transformer which supplies power to an integrated 1 amp charger on the zareba gate open...

  • Page 16: Installation

    G550 automatic gate opener installation manual 16 overview this section begins with installation instructions for gates that open into the property or “pull-to-open” gates. Note: gate opener is mounted inside the gate/prop- erty. A pull-to-open gate will open toward you if you are standing inside th...

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    17 smart systems for access control gate reinforcement methods (fig. 11) important: use wood or metal reinforcement plates or pipes (not included) when mounting the gate bracket to thin-walled tube gates or panel gates. Identify the correct mounting positions of the gate bracket and the post mount b...

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    G550 automatic gate opener installation manual 18 step 2 (fig. 13a and 13b) note: gate opener (actuator) must be in the fully retracted position before attaching the gate bracket and the post mount bracket assembly. Attach the gate bracket and the post mount bracket assembly to the gate opener (actu...

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    19 smart systems for access control step 4 (fig. 15) determine the optimum position of the pivot bracket on the post mount bracket assembly by ensuring a mini- mum 2” clearance exists between the gate and the gate opener (actuator) in both the gate-open and gate-closed positions. To ensure the 2” cl...

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    G550 automatic gate opener installation manual 20 step 7 (fig. 17) attach the post mount bracket assembly to the gate post by inserting six 3/8” x 8” carriage bolts though the post mount bracket assembly and the drilled holes in the gate post. Fasten each carriage bolt with one 3/8” washer, one 3/8”...

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    21 smart systems for access control step 8 (fig. 18) attach the gate bracket to the gate by inserting four 3/8” x 3” carriage bolts through the gate bracket and the drilled holes in the gate. Fasten each carriage bolt with one 3/8” washer, one 3/8” lock wash- er, and one 3/8” hex nut. Installing the...

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    G550 automatic gate opener installation manual 22 installation of the gate opener (actuator) step 10 (fig. 20) attach the gate opener (actuator) to the securely fas- tened gate bracket and post mount bracket assembly by using the two clevis pins. Insert one clevis pin through the gate opener (actuat...

  • Page 23

    23 smart systems for access control power connection between control box and opener (actuator) battery installation note: the battery that accompanies the zareba automatic gate opener will already be installed in either the left or right battery compartment. The extra battery compartment accommodate...

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    G550 automatic gate opener installation manual 24 connect battery power to the control box (fig. 23) note: ensure the control box power switch is in the off position. The control box power switch is located on the bottom of the control box. Step 13 (fig. 24) with the control box power switch in the ...

  • Page 25

    25 smart systems for access control step 15 (fig. 26) connect the color-coded gate opener (actuator) wires to the terminal block located on the bottom of the con- trol board marked opener 1 (single). Do this by insert- ing the wires into the terminal block and tightening the set screw in the termina...

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    G550 automatic gate opener installation manual 26 step 2 (fig. 29a and 29b) note: gate opener (actuator) must be in the fully retracted or closed position before attaching the gate bracket and the post mount bracket assembly. Attach the gate bracket and the post mount bracket assembly to the gate op...

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    27 smart systems for access control step 3 (fig. 30) start with the gate in the closed position and with the gate opener (actuator) in its retracted (closed) position. Then place the gate opener (actuator) with the gate bracket and post bracket assembly onto the gate post and the gate. Position the ...

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    G550 automatic gate opener installation manual 28 brick, masonry, or rock column installation (fig. 32) in a pull-to-open installation, spacing requirements may prevent mounting the gate opener (actuator) on a col- umn. If this is the case, the gate may have to be profes- sionally re-hung on a post ...

  • Page 29: Control Box Setting

    29 smart systems for access control note: double-mode dip switch settings will not be used with a single gate and should always remain in the off position. Note: your zareba automatic gate opener receiver is compatible with built-in vehicle transmitter systems, such as homelink. Refer to your vehicl...

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    G550 automatic gate opener installation manual 30 step 3 (fig. 36) remove the control box cover by removing the four screws. When the cover is off, you will see the learn button located on the circuit board. Step 4 press and hold the learn code button for approxi- mately two seconds or until the gre...

  • Page 31

    31 smart systems for access control push-to-open open limit setting step 1 turn the power on to energize the system. Step 2 make sure the gate is in the fully closed position. Press the transmitter button and the gate will begin to open. Be prepared to stop the gate using a transmitter when the desi...

  • Page 32

    G550 automatic gate opener installation manual 32 obstruction sensitivity set up (fig. 37) important: for safety reasons the obstruction setting or stall force on the zareba automatic gate opener con- trol board comes from the factory set at minimum, turned all the way counter-clockwise. In many gat...

  • Page 33

    33 smart systems for access control accessory installation (fig. 38) before installing accessories to the control board, set the control box power switch to the off position. Accessories from zareba include instructions detailing how to connect them to the control box. Please refer to those instruct...

  • Page 34: Operation

    G550 automatic gate opener installation manual 34 powering information installing the transformer note: before plugging the transformer into ac power, make sure all wires are connected to the circuit board. • the transformer provided is for indoor use only. If used in an outside outlet, the transfor...

  • Page 35

    35 smart systems for access control step 5 (fig. 42) plug the transformer into the electrical outlet. An ac surge protector (not included) is recommended. Replace the control box cover and secure with four screws. Important information about gate opener operation: during normal operation your gate o...

  • Page 36

    G550 automatic gate opener installation manual 36 manual operation of gate caution: the gate will move freely and uncontrolled when the gate opener (actuator) is removed from the gate. Only disconnect the gate opener (actuator) when the control box power switch is off and the gate is not moving. Dis...

  • Page 37: Maintenance And

    37 smart systems for access control maintenance and troubleshooting guide preventive maintenance • using a clean, dry cloth, wipe the gate opener shaft, then apply a silicone spray. The silicone spray will re- duce friction in extreme temperature ranges and help your gate opener (actuator) operate s...

  • Page 38

    G550 automatic gate opener installation manual 38 an alarm sounds and the gate does not move in the direction that it should. 1. The gate opener is in a condition that requires it to self-correct and return to a “zero” position. Refer to the important information about gate opener operation section ...

  • Page 39: Warranty And Repair

    39 smart systems for access control 4) carefully pack the defective product or product part in a sturdy shipping carton, include (i) a letter detailing the complaint, (ii) a daytime phone number where you can be reached, (iii) your name and address for any return, (iv) your sales receipt/proof of pu...

  • Page 40: Gate Opener Accessories

    G550 automatic gate opener installation manual 40 solar powered battery charger (gsp5: 5-watt; gsp10: 10-watt). The solar panel charges the 12 volt battery when ac power is not available, or is more than 1,000 feet away. Push-button control (gb1). Opens the gate with a push of a button located in a ...

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    41 smart systems for access control gate opener accessory order form prices and shipping subject to change without notice. *shipping & handling (ground): under $50: $8.00 note: for air freight shipping, $50 to $100: $11.00 contact the factory for cost $100 to $200: $14.00 $200 to $300: $17.00 over $...