Gto SL-1000 User Manual

AUTOMATIC GATE OPERATOR FOR VEHICULAR SLIDE GATESINSTALLATION MANUAL FOR THE PROFESSIONAL INSTALLER3121 Hartsfield Road • Tallahassee, Florida, USA 32

7IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSThese warning labels should be found at the locations specified below. If any of them are missing, immediatelycontact y

8These warning labels should be found at the locations specified below. If any of them are missing, immediatelycontact your installer for replacement

9DRIVE• Powered by a 12 V motor with integral case hardened steel gear reduction to 90 rpm. Generates 155 in. lb. of torque at 12V. Motor temperatur

10DRIVE• Powered by a 12 V motor with integral case hardened steel gear reduction to 90 rpm. Generates 310 in. lb. of torque at 12V. Motor temperatu

11PARTS IDENTIFICATION(4) 3/8”-16 x 2” diameter U-Boltsand (8) 3/8” Serrated Nuts (RB210)(2) Quick Release Pins (211IH)(2) Chain Master Links(RB208)(4

12SINGLE GATE OPERATOR INSTALLATIONOVERVIEW OF OPERATOR INSTALLATIONGATE PREPARATIONLevelPlumbConcreteConcreteBe sure the gate is properly installed a

13RECOMMENDED WIRING AND USE OF CONDUITCAUTIONAUTOMATIC GATESTAND CLEAR1-800-543-GATE®Separate PVC Conduits for power, receiver and control wiring.

14STEP 2Install chain brackets at each end of the gate on the inside(operator side) of the gate (see Overview Illustration, page.12). Position the top

15STEP 5After the concrete has hardened, remove the stringfrom the quick release pins. Attach the chain to onequick release pin with a master link (se

16POWERING THE SYSTEMMake sure the control box power switchis in the OFF position.ON-OFFOFFCONNECTING THE BATTERYINSTALLATION OF THE GTO TRANSFORMERST

Conversion ChartVEHICULAR GATE OPERATOR CLASS CATEGORIESResidential Vehicular Gate Operator-Class I: A vehicular gate operator (or system) intended fo

17Winter Ratings Watts Zone 1 Zone 2 Zone 3SL1000 10 4 8 13SL1000 15 6 12 20SL1000 20 8 16 26Dual SL1000 15 3 6 10Dual SL1000 20 4 8 13Requires 24 A

18STEP 11:Feed the low voltage wires upward through thestrain relief on the bottom of the control box (seeIllustration J). Pull 6" to 8" of

19STEP 12:Strip 3/16" off the ends of the low voltage wire andtwist tightly. These wire ends will be attached tothe control board at the 18VAC

20CONTROL BOARD SETTINGS1234ONOBSTRUCTSENS.PULL/PUSHSEQ1SNGL/DUALSEQ2LEARNDIP switchesMIN MAXThe four DIP switches on the control board match the oper

21POTENTIOMETERSThe three (3) potentiometers on the control board operate like a volume control on a radio. They control theauto close timer, inertia

222. SET THE TRANSMITTER DIP SWITCHESThere are nine (9) transmitter DIP switches; each of which can be placed in threedifferent positions (+, 0, –).

23MOUNTING THE RECEIVERUse the transmitter to check the range of the receiver before permanentlymounting it.Consider the following when mounting the r

24 Limit Nut BClosed position stop –if gate opens right to left.Open position stop –if gate opens left to right. Limit Nut AOpen posi

25CONNECTING SAFETY DEVICESThe GTO/PRO SL-1000 and SL-2000 series operators are equipped with built-in obstruction sensitivity. Theseoperators are de

26CONNECTING ACCESSORIESThe ACCESSORY terminal block is the connection point for accessories such as push buttons, safety loops,intercoms, etc. The A

TABLE OF CONTENTSGate Operator Class Categories -------------------------------------------------------- inside coverImportant Safety Instructions ---

27Mount the operator housing afterall installation procedures arecomplete. Slide operator housingover legs, align holes, and usescrews provided to att

28MAINTENANCEGATEHaving a well maintained gate will ensure that the operator runs smoothly and safely. Make sure gate is hunglevel and plumb. Check an

29TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDEMaintenance:• On all gates weighing 250 lb. or more, routinely grease the ball bearing rollers at least 4 times a year; grease

30The GTO, Inc. Technical Service Department is openMonday – Thursday 7:30 A.M. – 5:30 P.M.and Friday 8:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M. (Eastern Time)TELEPHONE (

31If the GTO gate operator system is not operating properly and you have not been able to solve the problem, pleasefollow the steps below:1. Check the

32INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE INSTALLATION OFA DUAL SLIDE GATE SYSTEMAUTOMATIC GATE OPERATORS®Use the SL-1200 with the SL-1000 and the SL-2200 withthe SL-200

33DUAL GATE SYSTEM INSTALLATION(2) Chain BracketsOperator Housing32’ Drive Chain Second Gate Operator(2) 2” square x 48” long legs60’ Power Cablew/ St

34PREPARING THE GATESInstall PVC conduit (not included) needed for power cables and low voltage wiring – see illustration below. ThePRO SL-1200 and SL

35 Limit Nut AOpen position stop –if gate opens right to left.Closed position stop –if gate opens left to right. Limit Nut BClosed po

36SETTING THE CONTROL BOARD FOR DUAL GATE INSTALLATIONSDIP SWITCHESThe Control Board DIP switches must be set to accommodate your particular type of i

1IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSBecause automatic gate operators produce high levels of force, all system designers, installers, and consumers havean ob

37FIRST OPERATOR OPENS FIRST,SECOND OPERATOR CLOSES FIRSTSEQ1 = OFF SEQ2 = ONIf SEQ1 is set to OFF, and SEQ2 is set to ON, theFIRST OPERATOR will

38GTO Entry Transmitter (RB741)The GTO Entry Transmitter, withadjustable code settings, is standardequipment with all GTO gate operatorsystems. Batt

39ACCESS-ORIESGTO Low Voltage Wire (RB509)The 16 gauge dual conductor, multi-stranded, direct burial low voltage wire is required to connect the contr

40Replacement BatteriesRB500 – The standard 12 volt, 7.0 ampere-hour, maintenance-free battery for all GTO/PRO gate operators.This is the only battery

INSTALLATION CHECK LISTThe installation of this operator conforms to CLASS __________.The installer verifies that (each item must be checked):___ Requ

2IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE SYSTEM DESIGNERWARNING: To reduce the risk of injury or death:1. READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS.2. This opera

3IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS6. Secure outdoor or easily accessed gate operator controls in order to prohibit unauthorized use of the gate.III. After

4IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSSECONDARY MEANS OF PROTECTION AGAINST ENTRAPMENTAs specified by Underwriters Laboratories Inc. UL 325 (31.1.1), automati

5IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSFOR THE CONSUMER/END USERWARNING: To reduce the risk of injury or death:1. READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS.2. Distribut

6IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSINSTALL SCREEN GUARD OVER GATE AND FENCEInjuries may occur when people place their hands, arms, legs, etc., through open