Amazing Gates Polaris 500 Instruction Manual

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INSTALLINGTHE AGA 500-700
GATE
Amazing Gates strongly recommends the use, AT LEAST, of two sets of photo eye controls (A and B below) to prevent the
gate from closing on a person, pet, vehicle or inanimate object. Photo eyes A and B are only active when the gate is standing
open or during the closing cycle. When the beam of either set is broken, the gate will not close, or if it is already closing it will
stop and reopen. Photo eyes labeled "C" are recommended if you have an entrapment issue when gate is fully open. "C"
should be wired to stop the gate during the OPEN cycle. Photo eyes come in pairs, there is a sending unit and a
receiving/controller unit.
THE CONFIGURATION SHOWN BELOW IS OUR RECOMMENDATION
PHOTO EYES
PHOTO EYE--RECEIVING UNIT A
PHOTO EYE--RECEIVING UNIT B
Best features of photo-eyes are:
1. Ease of installation compared
to inductive loops.
2. Prevention- unlike sensor edges,
photo eyes are aimed at preventing
contact rather than waiting for a
strike to send the operator a signal.
3. Unlike inductive loops, photo eyes sense people
and pets as well as vehicles
PHOTO EYE--SENDING UNIT A
SENDING UNIT B
PHOTO EYE--RECEIVING UNIT C
PHOTO EYE--SENDING UNIT C
ENTRAPMENT REMEDIES------------------
GATE
SENSOR EDGES
Amazing Gates also recommends the use of sensor edges wherever pinch points are anticipated. The
most common spot for a sensor is on the leading edge of the gate so there is no pinch point at the
catch post when the gate closes comletely.
THE CONFIGURATION SHOWN BELOW IS OUR RECOMMENDATION
SENSOR EDGE A
SENSOR EDGE A prevents a pinch here.
It is also active while the gate is closing
in case of a strike somewhere during
the travel of the gate.
SENSOR EDGE B prevents a
pinch here when gate is open
It is recommended at this point that you examine the instruction manual by
Rutland for this Gate Operator. This manual comes in the GTO carton.
11-24-08

IR-3000G PHOTO EYE
The IR-3000G photo-eye has two parts: the TRANSMITTER and the RECEIVER. The TRANS-
MITTER has 2 screw terminals labeled plus and minus. The RECEIVER has 5 terminals, DO NOT use
terminal no. 4. To connect the units to the gate operator circuit board see the drawing below. Use a
direct-burial control wire like "sprinkler wire" available at most home improvement stores.
PAIRED WITH AGA GATE OPERATORS
TRANSMITTERS
CLOSED GATE
OPEN GATE
Here are two configur-
ations for using two sets
of photo- eyes as "auto-
reversing" controls. 3' to 4'
landscaping timbers make
good mounting posts. Set
the photo-eyes about 16"
above grade. To test,
disconnect wires 3 & 5 in
RECEIVER unit, make sure
units are powered and aligned
then break the beam. You
should hear a small click in
the RECEIVER module.
After re-connecting 3 & 5
to gate operator, test again.
2-16-09
OPEN GATE
RECEIVERS
CLOSED GATE
AGA 500 - 700
CIRCUIT BOARD
18VAC SOLAR
BATTERY
+
RED BLK BLU BRN
OPENER 1 OPENER 2
12 V ACCESSORY
ORG ORG YEL YEL GATE LOCK
I N O U T I N O U T
NO NO COM COM
NO NO C PWR
CYCLE SET LIMIT LEARN CODE PWR SAVE
COM
SAFETY
LOOP
LOOP
SHADOW
COM
+12 VDC
RECVR
RADIO
COM
LOOP
EXIT
COM
OPEN
CLOSE
STOP
+12 VDC
COM
FIRE
COM
CYCLE
EDGE
COM
STALL CLOSE
FORCE TIMER
1 2 34 7 865
3421
OBSTR
TIMER ON
EXIT OK
CHARGING
STATUS
BATT +
BATT -
SWITCH
RED BLACK
RED BLK BLU BRN
TO COM ON
TOP TERM. BLOCK
TO SAFETY LOOP
ON TOP TERM. BLOCK
BEAM
BEAM
BEAM
Use these instructions in combination
with the IR- 3000G instructions that
come with the photo eye.
COM
SHADOW
LOOP
COM
LOOP
SAFETY
+12 VDC
COM
FIRE
COM
RECEIVER
TRANSMITTER
1 2
2 3 4 5 1
TRANSMITTERS
RECEIVERS
BEAM
POWER
OUTPUT
SAFETY
CONTROL
+-
+-
POS
NEG
OR
COM
POS
NEG
OR
COM
3-M brand "suitcase connectors" work well
for these splices. Easy to use and
available at most auto parts stores and
home improvement centers
MAKE SPLICES
INSIDE CABINET

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AMAZING GATES
POST MOUNT BRACKET
PULL ARM
With the purchase of a Full Gate System (Gate, post & swing
operator) you will receive the Amazing Gates pre-assembled
pull or push arm, if this is the case you will not use the
hardware brackets that automatically come inside the operator
box for mounting the operator to the posts.
The Amazing gates post attachment arm does not require
drilling of the post to be installed. You simply set into position
and bolt it tight. The angle in pre set.
Remember:
If you have the Full Gate System (Gate,
post & swing operator) you will not use the
hardware brackets that automatically
come inside the operator.

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DETAIL INSTALL WITH POST
With the purchase of a Full Gate System (Gate, post &
swing operator) you will receive the Amazing Gates pre-
assembled pull or push arm, if this is the case you will not
use the hardware that automatically comes inside the
operator box for mounting the operator to the posts.
The Amazing gates post attachment arm does not require
drilling of the post to be installed. You simply set into
position and bolt it tight. The angle in pre set.
AMAZING GATES
POST MOUNT BRACKET
PUSH ARM
Remember:
If you have the Full Gate System (Gate, post & swing
operator) you will not use the hardware brackets that
automatically come with the operator.

Amazing Gates of America
Instructions for attaching finials
Encircle inside the base of the finial (spear, ball or flat cap) with a
continuous bead of silicone. Note: Only a small amount of
silicone is needed. Excess may form at the base when fitted over
the picket. The excess can be removed by wiping with a damp
cloth.
The finials should fit snug over the pickets. If a finial does not
readily fit over the picket, drive the finial on using a rubber mallet.
*CAUTION* the finials are made of aluminum; therefore make
sure to use only a light amount of force. If you continue to have
problems fitting the finial onto the picket, lightly sand down the
powder coat finish at the top of the picket. Continue to lightly
sand until the finial fits.
If these methods do not resolve the problem, please contact our
Customer Service Department at: 800-234-3952.