Estate Swing Classic Series User manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL
ESTATESWING.COM
E-S 300 / 302 Classic Series
―WARNING―
Read all instructions before beginning installation
or use of this gate opener.
This operator excerts a high level of force.
Excercise caution at all times and stay clear of the
system during operation.
USER DRIVEN MANUAL*
Any feedback, changes, or advice we are glad
to hear it. Please contact us at
[e-mail]
*Estate Swing’s unique user driven manuals are constantly updated by installers and homeowners like yourself. We improve by hearing and applying your feedback.

Estate Swing Summary of Functions
The Estate Swing is only to be used for vehicular swing gates in a Class I setting.
The Estate Swing automated system was designed and built for controlling
vehicle access. Do not use for any other purpose.
The external automation with an electro-mechanical non-reversing linear arm
automates residential swing-leaf gates with leaves of up to 12’ in length. It
consists of an irreversible electro-mechanical operator with built in opening
and closing limits and utilizes a worm screw system. The irreversible system
ensures the gate is mechanical locked when the motor is not operating. A
lock still needs to be installed if security or high winds are a concern. A manual
release makes it possible to move the gate in the event of a power-cut or
fault.
E-S 300 / 302 Classic Series Instruction Manual
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.
Class I:
Keep this manual safely stored after installation
Serial Number ________________________________
Date of Purchase _____________________________
Place of Purchase ____________________________
Have this information on hand while handling all service
and warranty issues.
For Your Assistance

Table of Contents
The table of contents are listed to assist you locating a desired section. We do
however strongly suggest studying every page of the instruction manual before
attempting installation.
Section 1: Review of Specifications, Warnings, and Tools
Specifications of the Estate Swing and Components 1.1
Parts List 1.2
System Overview & Preliminary Checks 1.3
Tools Needed for Installation 1.4
Section 2: Installation
Manual Operation, Restoring Automation 2.1
IMPORTANT: Determining Setback—Pull to Open 2.2
Installation of Operator—Pull to Open 2.4-.5
IMPORTANT: Determining Setback—Push to Open 2.6
Installation of Operator—Push to Open 2.7-.8
Section 3: Wiring, Jumpers and Receiver
Removing Terminal Strips for Wiring 3.1
Wiring of Operator Arm(s) (Pull & Push to Open) 3.2
Installing Receiver and Setting Transmitters 3.3
Temporary Safety Jumpers & Dip Switch Settings 3.4
Power 3.5
Section 4: Programming the Operator
Adjust limit switches and determine run time 4.1-2
Operating Parameters Settings 4.3
Section 5: Troubleshooting & Accessories
Troubleshooting 5.1-.3
Control Board Overview 5.4-.7
Accessories 5.8
E-S 300 / 302 Classic Series Instruction Manual

Specifications
E-S 300 / 302 Classic Series Instruction Manual
1.1
MODEL Estate Swing E-S300/302
Power Supply 24V AC, 50VA to 120VA
Backup Battery Voltage 24V DC
Current (A) 3
Travel (in.) 13
Cycles per hour 50% Duty Cycle / Aprox. 35
Operating Ambient Temp -20 to 130 F
Protection class IP44
Gate leaf max length (ft.) Up to 12
Gate leaf max weight (lbs.) Up to 600
Operator Type Screw Drive
Operator Weight 14 lbs
Gate Weight/Length Ratio 6' 8' 10' 12'
100lbs X X X X
200lbs X X X X
300lbs X X X X
400lbs XXX
500lbs X X
600lbs X
The above chart represents the maximum weight and length combinations that
this gate opener can handle. The lengths and weights are either for a single gate
or for a single leaf of a dual gate.

Estate Swing Parts List
E-S 300 / 302 Classic Series Instruction Manual
1.2
Master or Single Operator Slave Operator (if applicable)
A. Control Box with Control Board and
Receiver
B. Operator Arm with 7’ of Wire
C. Key
D. Transmitter
E. Transformer
F. Gate Mounting Bracket
G. Post Mounting Brackets
H. Connector Pins and C Rings
I. Mounting Hardware
1 - 3/8”x1 3/8” Hex bolts, washer, nut
1 - 5/16”x 1 3/8” Hex bolt, washer, nut
2 - 3/8”x 2” Carriage bolt, washers, nut
1 - 1/4” x 2” Hex bolt, washers, nut
A. N/A
B. Operator Arm with 7’ of Wire
C. Key
D. N/A
E. N/A
F. Gate Mounting Bracket
G. Post Mounting Brackets
H. Connector Pins and C Rings
I. Mounting Hardware
1 - 3/8”x1 3/8” Hex bolts, washer, nut
1 - 5/16”x 1 3/8” Hex bolt, washer, nut
2 - 3/8”x 2” Carriage bolt, washers, nut
1 - 1/4” x 2” Hex bolt, washers, nut
Not Shown: Additional Wire

Standard System Overview and Safety Zones
IMPORTANT: Preliminary Checks
E-S 300 / 302 Classic Series Instruction Manual
1.3
The system display to the below is a recommended standard system. Other approved
accessories can be installed. Photo sensors and a flashing light indicating gate
movement is recommended for safety purposes.
1,2 Estate Swing Operator • 3 Photocells (not included) • 4Control board • 5N/A
6Push button opening device (not included) •7 Receiver extension (not included) • 8
24Vdc flashing lamp (not included) • 9Positive stop (not included) • 10 AC transformer
To ensure safety and an efficiently operating automated system, make sure the
following conditions are observed.
• The gate and post must be suitable for being automated. Check that the structure
is sufficiently strong and rigid, and its dimensions and weights conform to those
indicated on page 1.
• Make sure the leaves move smoothly without any irregular friction during entire
travel.
• Make sure the hinges are in good condition. Ball bearing hinges are ideal for gates
weighing over 200 lbs. or over 10’ in length.
• Make sure the gate is plumb and level.
• The fence post must be secured in the ground with concrete. This will prevent
alteration of alignments and leveling during installation and during cycles.
Notes: 1) When laying electrical cables, use appropriate rigid and/or flexible tube
2) Do not run any wires in the same conduit as110 AC power that may be in the
area. This will cause danger of electrocution.

Tools Needed for Installation
E-S 300 / 302 Classic Series Instruction Manual
1.4
Other items may be needed prior to commencing installation. BOLDED items are
necessary to all applications.
• Positive post, bracket or door stop. Although the Estate Swing 300 features built in
limit switches it is highly recommended to have positive stops.
• 16, 14 or 12 gauge, 2 conductor stranded direct burial low voltage wire will be
required to run power to your operator. Length and gauge are determined by
distance between transformer power supply and the control box.
•4 - 3/8” Carriage Bolts will be needed to connect the 2 “L” shaped brackets to the
post. Length will be determined by the size of your posts.
• A metal support bracket may be needed to achieve the appropriate desired
setback. The metal support bracket will be bolted or welded to your post to give a
larger amount of space to mount the provided mounting bracket.
• A voltage meter and digital camera may be necessary to run diagnostic checks.
• If your transformer is going to be plugged into an outdoor outlet you will need to
weatherproof that outlet and transformer. Electrical boxes or plug covers can be
obtained from a local hardware store to accommodate both the plug and
transformer.
• Hardware to attach the control box to a post or fence.
• Watertight connectors for running wires into the control box.
• Power Drill
• Crescent Wrench
• Flat Head Screwdriver
• Hacksaw
• Phillips Head
• Screwdriver
• C-Ring Pliers
• Tape Measure
• Level
• Wire Strippers
• C-clamps
• 3/8”, 1/4”, 5/16” Drill Bits

Manual Operation
Restoring Automation
E-S 300 / 302 Classic Series Instruction Manual
2.1
To maintain the proper performance of your
emergency release - please perform the
following service for your motor once per year.
1. Remove the emergency release cap
2. Spray some WD-40 or other spray lubricant
into the release lock.
3. Allow the lubricant to soak in.
4. Apply a liberal dab of petroleum based jelly
or wheel bearing grease to coat the release
lock.
5. Put the cap securely back in place.
1) Lift lock cover cap off.
2) Insert and turn provided key.
3) The operator can now be pull or
push open.
4) Replace lock cover to protect
lock from water and debris.
To exit manual mode, repeat the
above steps.

IMPORTANT: Determining Correct Setback
E-S 300 / 302 Classic Series Instruction Manual
2.2
PULL TO OPEN - Standard operation. This means the gate operator is mounted on the
inside of the property and pulls your gate in towards the property. If you are going to use
push to open operation “X” out the next 3 pages and use the push to open section
instructions.
To the right are 3 common
examples of setback mountings.
These are not the only options for
mounting.
There a 3 factors to keep in mind when
finding the setback mounting:
1) The measurements must be correct
from the center of the hinge of the gate
to the center of the hole on the mounting
bracket.
2) There must be clearance for your
opener to attach to your gate in the
closed position.
3) The brackets do not move or pivot
after mounting, if you can achieve the
setback and clearance then bracket
position is inconsequential.
It is best to C-Clamp brackets on and test
arm movement clearance before
permanently attaching them.
Variations to the ideal setback can be
made, so long as the total is less than the
combined measurements for the desired
opening arc and the motor body is more
than 2 inches away from the gate in both
the open and closed position. (setback
variations significantly reduces the length
and weight capacity of the operator)
A B Sum
a
4 ¾" 5 ¼" 10
110°
5 ¼" 5 ¼" 10 1/2 100°
5 ½" 5 ½" 11 90°
To determine the position of the gate
mounting bracket (above is for the post
mounting bracket) refer to step 6 in the
section “Installation of operator”

Installation of Operator—Pull-to-Open
E-S 300 / 302 Classic Series Instruction Manual
2.4
1. Find the proper set back for your operator (from
previous page). Do this by holding the bottom “L”
shaped bracket against the post. Marking its
horizontal positioning on the post using a vertical
line up from the middle of the bracket. Also mark
your angled bracket for positioning on the “L”
shaped bracket. The hole on the end of the
angled bracket should be in the setback position.
2. Cut off the excess length (if any) of the
angled bracket using a hacksaw.
3. Position the angled bracket between the
two “L” shaped brackets in the same
position as when the setback was found.
Clamp the 3 brackets together. Drill through
the angled bracket using the pre-drilled
holes in the “L” shaped brackets using a
3/8” drill bit. Drill through all three brackets
using a 5/16” drill bit in a position behind the
first
hole.
4. Insert a 3/8” x 1” bolt in the center hole
and a 5/16” bolt in the rear hole. Secure
them using the provided nuts and lock
washers.
HINT: Trace the bracket on cardboard and
use the cardboard to make a template.
BEFORE PERMANENTLY ATTACHING ANY BRACKETS, BE
SURE TO TEST ARM MOTION AND CLEARANCE.

Installation of Operator—Pull-to-Open
E-S 300 / 302 Classic Series Instruction Manual
2.5
5. Temporarily position the gate side mounting bracket. (horizontal
position does not matter, vertical position on the gate is the position
you are matching to the post bracket.) Position your assembled gate
mounting along the previously drawn vertical line and level the
angled piece with the horizontal piece of the gate mounting bracket
using a level. Mark your holes, drill and attach the brackets using 4)
3/8” carriage bolts.
6. WITH THE GATE IN THE CLOSED POSITION measure 38” from the
center hole of the “boomerang” shaped bracket to the center hole
of the gate bracket – this should be the position of the gate bracket
on the closed gate.
7. Attach the gate mounting bracket using carriage bolts, nuts, and
washers.
Gate Side Bracket

IMPORTANT: Determining Correct Setback
E-S 300 / 302 Classic Series Instruction Manual
2.6
PUSH TO OPEN - This operation is commonly used if you driveway slopes up after the
gate, preventing it from swinging in. This means the gate operator is mounted on the
inside of the property and pushes your gate out away from the property.
To the right are 2 common
examples of setback mountings.
These are not the only options for
mounting.
There a 3 factors to keep in mind when
finding the setback mounting:
1) The measurements must be correct
from the center of the hinge of the gate
to the center of the hole on the mounting
bracket.
2) There must be clearance for you
opener to attach to your gate in the
open position.
3) The brackets do not move or pivot
after mounting, if you can achieve the
setback and clearance then bracket
position is inconsequential.
It is best to C-Clamp brackets on and test
arm movement clearance before
permanently attaching them.
To determine the position of the gate
mounting bracket (above is for the post
mounting bracket) refer to step 6 in the
section “Installation of operator - PTO”
A B Sum
a
4 ¾" 5 ¼" 10
110°
5 ¼" 5 ¼" 10 1/2 100°
5 ½" 5 ½" 11 90°
Variations to the ideal setback can be made, so long as the total is less than the combined
measurements for the desired opening arc and the motor body is more than 2 inches away from the
gate in both the open and closed position. (setback variations significantly reduces the length and
weight capacity of the operator)

Installation of Operator—Push-to-Open
E-S 300 / 302 Classic Series Instruction Manual
2.7
1. Find the proper set back for your operator (from
previous page). Do this by holding the bottom “L”
shaped bracket against the post. Marking its
horizontal positioning on the post using a vertical
line up from the middle of the bracket. Also mark
your angled bracket for positioning on the “L”
shaped bracket. The hole on the end of the
angled bracket should be in the setback position.
2. Cut off the excess length (if any) of the
angled bracket using a hacksaw.
3. Position the angled bracket between the
two “L” shaped brackets in the same position
as when the setback was found. Clamp the 3
brackets together. Drill through the angled
bracket using the pre-drilled holes in the “L”
shaped brackets using a 3/8” drill bit. Drill
through all three brackets using a 5/16” drill bit
in a position behind the first hole.
4. Insert a 3/8” x 1” bolt in the center hole
and a 5/16” bolt in the rear hole. Secure
them using the provided nuts and lock
washers.
HINT: Trace the bracket on cardboard and
use the cardboard to make a template.
BEFORE PERMANENTLY ATTACHING ANY BRACKETS, BE
SURE TO TEST ARM MOTION AND CLEARANCE.

Installation of Operator—Push-to-Open
E-S 300 / 302 Classic Series Instruction Manual
2.8
5. Temporarily position the gate side mounting bracket. (horizontal
position does not matter, vertical position on the gate is the position
you are matching to the post bracket.) Position your assembled gate
mounting along the previously drawn vertical line and level the
angled piece with the horizontal piece of the gate mounting bracket
using a level. Mark your holes, drill and attach the brackets using 4)
3/8” carriage bolts.
6. WITH THE GATE IN THE OPEN POSITION measure 38” from the center
hole of the “boomerang” shaped bracket to the center hole of the
gate bracket – this should be the position of the gate bracket on the
closed gate.
7. Attach the gate mounting bracket using carriage bolts, nuts, and
washers.
Gate Side Bracket

For Your Convenience
E-S 300 / 302 Classic Series Instruction Manual
3.1
The green terminal strips on the control board are easily removed
for wiring. Simply pull straight out on the terminal strip to remove it
from the board. It will slide right off. Slide it back on when you are
finished with your wiring connections.
Take the terminal block off of the
control board to insert wires. Hold with
screw terminals facing upward.
Turn the screw counter-clockwise to
open the terminal and clockwise to
close the terminal.
The terminals come closed. Be sure
not to mistake this for open and insert
the wires below the terminal clamp.
This will lack the conductivity to
complete the circuit.
!
Be sure you are placing your wires
in the terminal block correctly.

Wiring the Operator Arm(s)
E-S 300 / 302 Classic Series Instruction Manual
3.2
For a dual gate use the provided wire to connect the secondary
motor to the control board.
Feed the wires through the white wire caps at the bottom of the
board. If gaps exist in the rubber wire cap after feeding the wires
through, seal with silicone.
!
It is important to choose the
correct operation type
Pull to Open
(Opening in towards
property)
Push to Open
(Opening out towards
the street)

Installing and Setting Transmitters and Receivers
E-S 300 / 302 Classic Series Instruction Manual
3.3
Receiver: Plug the receiver into the control board with the dip
switches of the receiver facing the inside of the
control board.
Dip
Switches:
There is no programming, simply match the 9 dip
switch positions of the receiver to the 9 dip switch
positions in the remote located under the battery lid.
!
Tip: If interferance is occuring, change dip switches to
another random position on both remote and reciever.

Temporary Safety Jumpers & Dip Switch Settings
E-S 300 / 302 Classic Series Instruction Manual
3.4
If you are not using a safety
device like a photo eye or safety
loop the Photocell terminal must
remain jumped to the GND
terminal.
If you are using a SINGLE gate
installation the LIMIT 2 terminals
must remain jumped together.
For a DUAL gate jumpers must be
removed from limit terminals and
limit switch wires inserted.
!
IMPORTANT: We recommend before turning the gate
opener on for the first time to have dip switch 1 OFF. If
the dip switch is set to on, the gate will autoreclose
after turning it on without any intentional activation on
your part.
ON: Auto-close on (the gate will re-close
from the open position after a time set in
the programming section)
OFF: Auto-Close off
ON: Dual gate opener (2 motors)
OFF: Single gate opener (1 motor)
1.
2.
Dip Switches—To change either dip switch you must turn the
power off before changing the setting.

Power
E-S 300 / 302 Classic Series Instruction Manual
3.5
The Estate Swing E-S 300 comes with 1) 24V transformer. The transformer supplied
has 2 screw terminals to connect to. You may locate the transformer up to 200’
away from the control board using 16 gauge, 2 conductor stranded direct burial
low voltage wire. Do not use solid core wire.
Insert the two wires from the transformer into the two TRAN terminals on the
control board. The wires are not polarized, there is no positive or negative. Do NOT
SPLICE THE POWER CABLE WIRE.
Plug the transformer into a 110 V AC outlet.
The transformer is not weather proof and must be kept in a covered area. Plug
covers are available from your dealer, contact 1-800-640-GATE for a dealer in
your area.
Two 12V DC batteries (Max 5 a/h per battery) may be run in series as backup to
the 24V transformer power. Running two 12V batteries in series creates a 24V
system, you cannot run them in parallel (see diagram above)
When you install new batteries - manually open the gate and allow the batteries
to charge for 12 hours through the system before using the gate opener.
!
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.

Find Limit Positions
E-S 300 / 302 Classic Series Instruction Manual
4.1
1. Manually release the gate and move the gate to the desired closed
position.
2. Take a metal washer and drag it along the side of the grey shaft until it is
attracted by the internal magnet.
3. Move the limit switch on the bottom to line up with the washer.
Underneath the arm there are slides secured with Philip head screws. After
loosening the screws the switches will be able to slide. (picture of limits on
next page)
4. Move the gate to the open
position and repeat with the open
limit switch (as you open the gate
you can leave the washer on the
side and it will move along with the
magnet).
Example of washer and magnet in closed
position (open for push-to-open)
Example of washer and magnet in open position
(closed for push-to-open)