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Zareba G752 Installation Manual
Summary of G752
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Automatic gate opener installation manual model g752 for double gates pa rt # 7 00 12 82 .0 01 r ev .A.
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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 gate o...
Page 3: Read This First
3 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 product. The effectiveness of the za...
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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: Important Safety
You may obtain additional copies of this manual from our web site at www.Zarebasystems.Com, or contact zareba systems at: 906 5th ave. E, ellendale, mn 56026, 1-800-272-9877. Important safety information general safety information vehicular gates are large heavy objects. Automatic gate openers provi...
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Automatic gate opener • installation manual • ensure that the gate and gate opener installation com- ply 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 pla...
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Entrapment alarm (ul 325; 30.1) in compliance with ul 325 the zareba automatic gate opener is designed to stop and reverse direction within two seconds of sensing an obstruction. In addition, the zareba opener activates an audible alarm if the unit incurs an obstruction twice while opening or closin...
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Automatic gate opener • installation manual 8 additional safety devices the zareba automatic gate opener features built-in obstruction sensitivity. The opener is designed to stop and reverse the gate within two seconds of contact with an obstruction. However, the gate opener’s built-in obstruction s...
Page 9: Pre-Installation
9 non-contact sensors (photoelectric beams) non-contact sensors, also called photoelectric beams, enhance safety by monitoring the path of the safety beam when the gate is closing. Obstructing the safety beam path activates the non-contact sensor, which reverses the gate to the fully open position. ...
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Automatic gate opener • installation manual 10 clevis pin clip (4) (7001224.001) 2” mounting screw (10) (7001225.001) 3/8” x 1-1/4” clevis pin (4) (7001223.001) 5/16” washer (2) (7001228.001) 3/8” washer (20) (7001226.001) 5/16” nut (2) (7001230.001) 3/8” nut (20)(7001229.001) 3/8” x 8” bolt (12) (7...
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Automatic gate opener • installation manual 12 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 zareb...
Page 13: Installation
13 overview this section begins with installation instructions for gates that open into the property or “pull-to-open” gates. To mount the opener on a brick, masonry, or rock col- umn, refer to page 24. If you have a push-to-open gate, you must use a push- to-open bracket (sold separately). See push...
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Automatic gate opener • installation manual 14 step 2 (fig. 13a & 13b) note: gate openers (actuators) should be in the 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 openers (...
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15 step 3 (fig. 14) with the gates in their desired open posi- tions (from 0° to 130° from the gate’s closed position) and with the gate open- ers (actuators) in their retracted (closed) positions , place the gate opener (actua- tor) with the gate bracket and post mount bracket assembly on to the ga...
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Automatic gate opener • installation manual 16 secure the gate bracket and the post mount bracket assembly to the gate and the gate post step 5 mark the bolt-hole locations on the gate and the gate post. Do this by placing a punch or a mark in the mid- dle of each bolt slot on the gate bracket and t...
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Step 8 (fig. 18) attach the gate brackets to each gate by inserting four 3/8” x 3” carriage bolts through the gate brackets and the drilled holes in the gates. Fasten each carriage bolt with one 3/8” washer, one 3/8” lock wash- er, and one 3/8” hex nut. Installing the gate stop plate note: mounting ...
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Automatic gate opener • installation manual 18 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 (actuator)...
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19 step 13 (fig. 23) connect the color coded rf receiver wires to the termi- nal block located on the bottom of the control board marked receiver by inserting the wires into the termi- nal block and tightening the set screw in the terminal block. Connect the red rf receiver wire to the receiver red ...
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Automatic gate opener • installation manual 20 step 17 (fig. 28) 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 ...
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21 step 18 insert the second gate opener (actuator) cable through the second strain relief housing and into the control box. Feed the gate opener (actuator) cable into the con- trol box (fig. 29). Note: protect the second gate opener cable (40’ foot cable) in a pvc conduit pipe that is buried under ...
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Automatic gate opener • installation manual 22 push-to-open installation caution! Ensure the gate does not open into public areas and does not interfere with traffic or cause traffic hazards. In a push-to-open installation, the gate opener (actua- tor) is installed while the gate is in the closed po...
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23 gate in closed position gate in open position pinch areas 2” min. 2” min. Figure 35 note: ensure the gate opener (actuator) and the push-to-open bracket do not bind in the gate- open and gate-closed positions. Step 3 (fig. 34) start with the gate in the closed position and with the gate opener (a...
Page 24: Control Box Setting
Automatic gate opener • installation manual 24 brick, masonry, or rock column installation spacing requirements may prevent mounting the gate opener (actuator) on a column (see fig. 36). If this is the case, the gate may have to be professionally re-hung on a post next to the column. When mounting t...
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25 dual dip switch settings and descriptions (fig. 38a) dip switch 1 and 2 – gate sequence the default position for both dip switch 1 and 2 is off. The sequence of how the dual gates will close is deter- mined by how these two switches are configured. Dip switch 3 – gate closing delay the default se...
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Automatic gate opener • installation manual 26 setting the transmitter code note: all zareba automatic gate opener transmitters and receivers use a standard code set at the factory. It is recommended that you set your own personal code for safety and security. Step 1 (fig. 39) remove the battery acc...
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27 step 5 replace the battery access cover. Step 6 check to see that the dip switch settings match by pressing the transmitter button. If the gate moves, the dip switch settings match. If the gate does not move, adjust the transmitter dip switch settings to match the rf receiver dip switch set- ting...
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Automatic gate opener • installation manual 28 push-to-open open limit setting step 1 turn the power on to energize the system. Step 2 make sure both gates are in the fully closed position. Press the transmitter button and the gates will begin to open. Be prepared to stop the gates when the desired ...
Page 29: Operation
29 note: you may need to increase the stall force in cold weather due to increased resistance from gate hinges. Work safely when adjusting or servicing your automatic gate opener. Accessory installation before installing accessories to the control board, set the control box power switch to the off p...
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Automatic gate opener • installation manual 30 step 4 (fig. 46) attach the other ends of the wire to the transformer terminals. Step 5 (fig. 47) plug the transformer into the electrical outlet. An ac surge protector (not included) is recommended. Manual operation of gate caution: the gate will move ...
Page 31: Maintenance And
31 the gate stops without reaching the fully closed position. 1. Verify the gate frame is not experiencing an obstruc- tion, and the gate hinges are not binding. 2. The stall force may be too sensitive. Increase the force by turning the potentiometer about five degrees in a clockwise direction. Clos...
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Automatic gate opener • installation manual 32 4. Follow the instructions for setting the closed limit. If the gate continues to stop without reaching the fully opened position proceed to step 5. 5. Open the control box cover, and: a) observe if the green “status” led light is blinking once per seco...
Page 33: Warranty And Repair
33 warranty and repair information if your zareba automatic gate opener is not operating properly, please follow all troubleshooting procedures in the maintenance and troubleshooting guide (page 31). If you are unable to solve the problem, call zareba systems at 1-800-272-9877, or visit the automati...
Page 34: Gate Opener Accessories
Automatic gate opener • installation manual 34 solar powered battery charger (gsp1). The solar panel charges the 12 volt battery when ac power is not available, or is more than 1,000 feet away. Cycles are limited by the number of panels installed and the geographic location of gate opener installati...
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35 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 $300: contact factory **residents ...