DoorKing 6500-480 User manual

115 VAC - 3.3 AMP HEATER AND FAN ASSEMBLY KIT DoorKing Part Number
6500-480
This kit is designed for 6500/6524 model gate operators for cold weather climates where temperatures routinely drop below
40°F (4°C). A built-in thermostat will automatically control the temperature inside operator housing.
120 Glasgow Avenue
Inglewood, California 90301 U.S.A.
DO NOT use the “high voltage wire size and distance requirements” table in the Installation/Owner’s manuals to determine the high
voltage AC input power wire size and distance requirements for the gate operator because of a much greater current draw when
using the heater. Use the table below to determine the wire size and distances for your chosen gate operator when a heater is
installed. The primary operator should have a “Dedicated” circuit breaker at the power source.
If the high voltage AC input power wiring is greater than the maximum distance shown, it is recommended that a service feeder be
installed. When large gauge wire is used, a separate junction box must be installed for the operator connection. Wire run distances
are based on NEC guidelines for copper wire allowing a maximum 3% voltage drop on the line. The calculated distance was then
further reduced by 10% to allow for other loses in the system. Never run low voltage rated wire insulation in the same conduit as
high voltage rated wire insulation.
115 VAC Input Power for the 6500/6524 Gate Operator with a Heater
Wire run distances are shown for ONE gate operator with heater. In bi-parting (dual) gate
applications, reduce the distance by one-half.
DO NOT USE THIS HEATER KIT IF THE 6500 OPERATOR IS POWERED FROM THE 2600-266 HIGH
VOLTAGE KIT, OR IF THE 6524 IS POWERED FROM A 230 VAC SOURCE. THIS HEATER KIT CAN
ONLY BE USED WITH OPERATORS POWERED DIRECTLY FROM A 115 VAC SOURCE.
1/2 HP
1 HP
8.7
115
115
180 300 450
110
120 200 300
13.0 70
High voltage AC input wire size and distance requirements for a 6500 with a heater.
Wire Size / Distance in Feet
Operator
and
Heater
Amps
Model Horsepower Volts 12 AWG 10 AWG 8 AWG 6 AWG

Installation of Heater
6500-480-E-3-19
DoorKing Part Number
6500-480
Copyright 2011 DoorKing, Inc. All rights reserved.
120 Glasgow Avenue
Inglewood, California 90301 U.S.A.
Kit Includes: Heater and Fan Assembly, mounting plate and mounting bracket, 3 bolts - lockwashers - nuts, 2 heater locknuts.
Heater Locknut
Run power wires
through chassis.
ON
OFF
Heater
and Fan
Assembly
Mounting Bracket
Mounting
Plate
Power Connection
Connect the heater power wires to primary/single
6500/6524 source 115 VAC.
To secondary
operator heater if
installed.
DANGER
HIGH VOLTAGE!
Heater Switch
Neutral Hot
115 VAC Models Only!
12
DANGER
HOT!
Note: Older model
6500s may need to
have chassis hole
drilled for this bolt.
Chassis
Shut off ALL power to operator
Note for Bi-Parting Dual Gate Operators:
Run two (AWG 16-600 volt insulation)
power wires from the primaryoperator
power terminal through the interconnection
cable conduit to power the secondary
operator’s heater. Do Not wire secondary
heater directly to the secondary operator’s
terminal or damage will occur.
ON - Normal setting. Automatically turns the heater and
fan ON when the temperature drops below 40°F (4°C) inside
the operator, and turns the heater and fan OFF when the
temperature rises above 55°F (13°C) inside the operator.
OFF - Turns the heater and fan off.
ON
OFF
Keep wires
away from
the heater
vent.
Power Wires
3 Bolts, Lockwashers
and Nuts