Estate Slide E-SL 450 Series User manual

Instruction Manual for the
E-SL 450 Series

Estate Slide Summery of Functions
The Estate Slide is only to be used for vehicular Slide gates in a Class I
setting.
Class I: A vehicular gate opener (or system) intended for use in a home of
one-to-four single family dwelling, or a garage or parking area associated
therewith.
The Estate Slide automated system was designed and built for controlling vehicle
access. Do not use for any other purpose.
The EstateSlide automated system automates residential Slide-leaf gates with
leaves of up to 18’ in length.
It consists of a locking electro-mechanical linear operator, powered by a 24V AC
transformer, coupled with control board that switches the voltage to DC to power
the motor. The MASTER card can be programmed and is used to set the follow-
ing: function logics, work times (by self-learning) and pause times, leaf speed, and
the sensitivity of the anti-crushing device.
The locking system will automatically lock when the motor is not operating. A re-
lease system enables the gate to be moved by hand in case of a system failure.
Keep this manual safely stored after
installation.
Serial Number__________________________
Date of Pur hase_______________________
Pla e of Pur hase______________________
Have this information on hand while handling all
service and warranty issues.

MODEL Estate Swing
Power Supply 24V AC/ 24V DC
Absorbed Power (W) 50
Absorbed Current (Amps) 10
Max Run Time 5.6 minutes
Operating ambient temperature 32 to 104 Deg F
Motor Rotational Speed 2000r/min
Gate leaf max length (ft.) Up to 14
Gate leaf max weight (lbs.) Up to 450
Type of Limit Switch Magnetic
Specifications
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Included:
2 Remotes
[A]
DIY Transformer
[B]
Rack
Motor
Battery
Limit magnet
[C]
Release keys
[D]
A
B
C
D

Standard System
Overview and Safety
Zones
The system display to the right is a
recommended standard system.
Other approved accessories can be
installed. Photo sensors and a flash-
ing light indicating gate movement
is recommended for safety purposes.
IMPORTANT
Preliminary Chec s:
To ensure safety and an efficiently operating automated system, make sure the following condi-
tions are observed.
• The gate and post must be suitable for being automated. Check that the structure is suffi-
ciently strong and rigid, and its dimensions and weights conform to those
indicated in section 1. In particular, wheel diameter must be in relation to the weight of the
gate to be automated. Dimensions and weight must match those indicated in the technical
specifications.
• Make sure the leaves move smoothly without any irregular friction during entire travel.
• The soil must permit sufficient stability for the expansion plugs securing the foundation
plate.
• Check if the upper guide and travel limit mechanical stops are installed.
We advise you to have any metalwork carried out before the automated system is installed.
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1 Estate Swing Operator
2Photocells (not included)
3Key operated pushbutton (not included)
4Flashing lamp (not included)
5Radio receiver (optional)
Notes: 1) Do not extend operator connection cables
2) When laying electrical cables, use
appropriate rigid and/or flexible tube
3) Do not run any wires in the same conduit as
110 AC power that may be in the area. This
will cause unwanted interference

Tools Needed
• Power Drill
• Crescent Wrench
• Metal Drill Bits
• Hacksaw
• Flat Head Screwdriver
• Phillips Head Screwdriver
• Tape Measure
• Level
• Wire Strippers
• C-clamps
Other items that may be needed prior to commencing installation.
• Cement, boards for a slab frame, and a trowel.
• Low voltage wire will be required to run power to your operator. See the power
page for specifications.
• If the gate is more than 144’ from an a/c power supply then an electrician will be
required to move a supply closer.
• Depending on the current base, you may need cement to form a level mounting
pad.
• A voltage meter may be necessary to run diagnostic checks.
• A digital camera will come in handy with technicians if any support is needed.
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Manual Operation
1. Key release the lever .
2. Lift the lever to disengage the gears.
3. The motor will not run again until the motor is relocked There is a magnetic sen-
sor that allows the motor to operate, be sure the magnet is lined up with the sen-
sor..

Installation of Motor
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Creating mounting slab
1. Determine the height of your concrete pad based upon how high the gate is from the ground
and where the rack will be mounted to the gate. The minimum distance from the bottom of
the rack to the ground is 4”.
2. Pour a concrete pad for your opener to bolt to. Levelness of the pad is important. For conven-
ience place a piece of conduit that runs up the center of the pad and the other end is easily ac-
cessible.
3. After the foundation has dried, use 7/16 concrete anchors attach the opener to the base.
NOTE: The gate opener can be placed on the left or right of the driveway, The diagram below
is for being placed on the left side of the driveway (if you are standing on the inside of the
property looking out)
Concrete Slab Tips: Creating a wood rectangle with no top is a good way to form a slab. After the
cement dries the wood can be knocked away. The slab must be secured to the ground below. Hav-
ing rebar pass into the slab works well.

If the height of the operator from the slab ever has to be adjusted, nuts can be inserted just on the threads
between the anchor and the bottom of the opener—the opener can be moved up the threading and the op-
erator can rest on the nuts.
Feed any wires up through the opener while installing the opener to the base.
1.
Manually take the leaf to its close position.
2. Lay the first piece of rack at the appropriate level and mark the hole position on the gate. Make a hole
and use nuts, bolts and washers to make a connection to the gate (not provided).
The holes in the rack are made oblong for adjustment after the holes are drilled. No special bolts are re-
quired for mounting, simply tightening the bolts will hold the rack secure.
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Securing the Operator
Rack Installation

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3. Move the gate manually, checking if the rack is resting on the pinion. Repeat at each hole.
4. Bring another rack element near the previous one, using a piece of rack (as shown below) to
synchronize the teeth of the two elements.
5. Move the gate manually and carry out the securing operations as far as the first element, pro-
ceeding until the gate is fully covered.
Notes on rack installation
• Make sure that during the gate travel, all the rack elements mesh correctly with the pinion.
• Do not, on any account, weld the rack elements either to the spacers or to each other.
• When you have finished installing the rack, adjust the distance between the pinion teeth and
the rack groove. Check if the distance is .06” (below) along the entire travel using the rack
slots.
• Manually check if the gate habitually reaches the travel limit mechanical stops and make sure
that there is no friction during gate travel.
• Do not use grease or other lubricants between rack and pinion.

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Auto Reclose, Left/Right mode, Force
The gate can be set to automatically reclose after a certain period of time or work like a garage door
opener; where it goes open and stays open until you press your remote to reclose it (OFF).
If auto reclose is on from the chart above adjust the time on the potentiometer (seen below)
Clockwise is a longer pause time.
The force of the motor is adjustable - Lowest means it will obstruct easier, highest means it will exert more force on an
object before obstructing.
Motor Side: Left indicates the motor is mounted on the left hand side of the driveway, right is if the motor is on the
right side of the driveway.
The side is determined if you are standing on the outside of the property looking in facing the opener.
Dip switches and auto-reclose time must be set with both transformer and
battery power off to take effect.

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DIY Power Connection
1. The provided 24V DC battery must be used, connect it to the pre-wired connector on the board
before plugging in your transformer.
2. The Estate Swing E-SL 450 comes with 1) 24V transformer. The transformer supplied has 2
wires to connect to the board. You may extend those wires and locate the transformer up to 1000’
away from the control board using 2 conductor stranded 16 gauge direct burial wire. Be
sure to splice appropriately for where the spice will be located (splice the wire extension where it
is protected from elements if possible.
3. Insert the two wires from the transformer into the
two TRAN terminals on the control board. Remove
the two blue wires from the PRO internal
transformer. The wires are not polarized, there is no
positive or negative.
Never run 110VAC power directly to the Estate Swing. This will destroy the Estate Swing
control board. Never connect the power wire with the transformer plugged in. Contact
between the two lead wires, even for a second, will destroy the transformer.
Transformers are only warranted if the internal fuse is not blown. If the fuse is blown an outside factor
(shorting, surge, water, etc) has caused the transformer not to function.
4. Plug the transformer into a 120 VAC outlet.
5. The transformer is not weather proof and must be kept in a covered area. Plug covers are
Professional Power Connection - Only For Licensed Electricians
For professional installers only, this unit also has a built in transformer. Qualified electricians can run 12VAC to the
transformer connection point on the side of the unit. Once this is install professionals should advise customers to not open
the gate opener cover.

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Temporary Safety Jumpers
For the highest level of safety, the Estate Swing systems are set up with Normally Closed safety
terminals. This means that in order for the gate opener to move these terminals must be closed
either through a safety device (recommended) or with jumpers. Temporary safety jumpers are in-
stalled in the factory
It is recommended not to use any accessories until setup and programming is complete.
NOTE: If not using safety devices the temporary safety jumper must remain in. In order for
the gate operator to move. Also in order for safety devices to function the safety jumpers
must be removed.
Troubleshooting tip:
If the gate will only open and will not close - the safety jumper is not making a connection
between the two terminals. Even with a jumper in place, sometimes metal or wire loses its
conductivity for various reasons. Please try to replace this jumper and see if the problem is
resolved.

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The ESTATE SLIDE operator is supplied with a magnetic limit switch and bracket to be secured
to the top of the rack, this commands gate movement to stop in the open position.
1. Move the gate to the closed position.
2. Attach the plate, as shown below (A), to the rack.
3. Be sure it is lined up with the magnet, as shown below (B), on the side of the operator. The
red limit light should come on when the magnet is lined up.
4. After the magnet is lined up, move the gate open for programming.
The open stop point will be learned by programming later in the manual
Travel Limit Installation for CLOSED position
(A)
Red part is magnet, face
toward the operator.
Sliver part is attached to
top of rack.
(B)
This is the limit detector, this should line up with the red mag-
net (A) in the OPEN position.

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Note: If your gate moves further open instead of closed: the motor side is incorrect.
• Remove battery and transformer power.
• Change dip switch number 3 to the opposite position it is currently on.
• Reapply power and begin programming again.
In this stage, your control board will memorize run time and where to stop in the open position.
Manually release and open the gate; then lock it into
gear. This position should be where you want the gate to
stop every time.
Using a screwdriver jump the pins on the lower right of
the board marked SET. LED1 will flash and the buzzer
will beep 3 times.
Press the CLOSE button. The gate will go closed and
stop on the limit magnet.
The gate will then move open, stopping in the original
open position and then go back closed again as a test cy-
cle. Programming is now done.

DR (Double Range) Receiver
The receiver is built into the board. It can have up to 6 remotes programmed into the
system. It has two types of openings that can be programmed in - Full Open/Close and
Pedestrian Open. Full opening is normal operation of the gate. Pedestrian opening will
partially open the gate and stop. The gate can then be closed again by using the full open/
close.
Warning: gate opener may run immediately when programming is finished - do not
program transmitters before programming run time.
Programming Full Open / Close Button:
1. Choose a button on the remote.
2. Press the LEARN button and the LEARN LED will light up.
3. Press and hold the button you have chosen for Full Open / Close on a remote until the
LEARN LED light goes out.
4. Repeat with other remotes.
Programming Pedestrian Open Button:
1. Choose a button on the remote.
2. Press the LEARN button TWICE and the LEARN LED will flash twice and then
light up.
3. Press and hold the button you have chosen for Full Open / Close on a remote until the
LEARN LED light goes out.
4. Repeat with other remotes.
Erasing All Transmitters: Press hold LEARN button until the LEARN LED flashes. You
will then have to reprogram all remotes back in.
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Setting Transmitters
Any of the four buttons under the slide cover
can be used for the above.
Typically:
Left top used for full open/close
Left bottom used for pedestrian.
Right top and bottom used for same as above
on a second ESL450 on property.

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Control Board Overview
Caution! Do not run 120V AC power direct to the board. This will cause permanent damage to both
boards and void your warrantee. Caution!
From left to right
• Hall: Counter that memorizes the open position of the gate.
• FUSE: Check if gate comes in contact with obstacle during motion or after electrical surge.
• MOTOR. The motor gets wired into this terminal. It is a DC motor and comes prewired.
• BATTERY: 24VDC - Battery provided with connector.
• LIGHT: This would power a 24VDC light during the motion of the gate.
• TRAN: Incoming 24VAC power from the supplied transformer. There is no polarity.
• PUSH/GND. Between the push and ground terminal you would put any entry or exit accessory input.
This would be keypads, push buttons, etc. It is a normally open circuit and when the circuit is closed
momentarily it makes the gate go into motion.
The receiver is prewired in these terminals but more devices can be added in parallel.
• OPEN/CLOSE/GND: OPEN and GRD is used for normally open devices you would like to only
open the gate from the closed position.
CLOSE and GND is used for normally open devices you would like to only close the gate from the
open position.
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Control Board Overview
Caution! Do not run 120V AC power direct to the board. This will cause permanent damage to both
boards and void your warrantee. Caution!
Continued:
• LIMIT/LH: Prewired - this is where the limit switch and clutch switch are wired. Do not move.
• GND/PHOTO: Photo with the ground would be for safety device inputs like a loop or photo eye. It
is a normally closed and when the circuit is broken the gate opener stops. If a safety device is not
being used in this terminal the operator must have a jumper ran from this terminal to the GND
terminal in order to operate.
Note: GDN has the negative power for the receiver pre-wired into it. You can add more wires
in parallel.
• V+: This is a very low 12VDC output only to be used with a photo cell - not for other accessories.
• +24V: This terminal puts out a constant 24V DC current for the receiver.
• PUSH BUTTON: Opens and Closes the gate.
• OPEN BUTTON: Opens the gate from the closed position.
• CLOSED BUTTON: Used for programming and testing.
• LEARN BUTTON: Used for programming remotes.

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Accessory manuals for most make and model accessories can be found
on the web at:
www.EstateSwing.com/accessories
The accessory manuals you have or find at the above address may be written to coincide with
that manufacturers model of gate opener. To determine correct terminals on your Estate Swing
operator, use the accessory terminal section of your Estate Swing manual. The following are
some common terms and abbreviations found in manuals:
Normally Open – abbr. N/O – Indicates a circuit that is left open during normal operation of
the gate operator. When a device closes this circuit it signals the operator to perform a function.
This circuit is the main circuit for entry devices. (i.e. keypads, exit wands, push buttons, etc.)
Normally Closed – abbr. N/C – Indicates that in order for the gate opener to be active this cir-
cuit must be closed. When a device opens this circuit it stops the motion of the gate operator.
This circuit is the main circuit for safety devices. (i.e. photo eyes, safety loops, etc.)
Common – abbr. COM – This is the matching terminal for both Normally Open and Normally
Closed circuits to be connected to. Accessory wiring that begins in a N/O or N/O terminal must
have a wire that ends in a Common terminal.
Ground – abbr. GND or GRD – Ground is sometimes also known as negative. Common termi-
nals are the same as Ground terminals. Ground can also be the negative spade of the battery if it
is being used in association with positive voltage.
If a device has both a N/O and a N/C wire, both are never used at the same time. Some devices
can be used as either an opening device or a safety device (i.e. gate crafters exit wand, NIR
photo eye, etc.) If being used as an opening device use the N/O and if being used as a safety
device use the N/C terminals.
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If you call in for technical support or warranty
support: before any control board or motor will be
permitted to be sent in for testing or warranty you will
be required to e-mail digital photos to the technician.
This is done in your best interest to save unnecessary shipping expenses and time lost. Many
times we can come up with solutions to issues by seeing pictures that relay information that is
impossible to relay through a phone conversation.
Below is an example of a control board picture that we will be looking for:
Warranty / Troubleshooting Notice