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E-S 500 / 502 Classic Series
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
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E-S 500 / 502 Classic Series Instruction Manual
Estate Swing Summary of Functions
The Estate Swing is only to be used for vehicular swing gates in a Class I setting.
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 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 resi-
dential swing-leaf gates with leaves of up to 16’ 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 operat-
ing. 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.
CLASS I:
For Your Assistance
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.

E-S 500 / 502 Classic Series Instruction Manual
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 of Mounting Brackets
Manual Operation, Restoring Automation 2.1
Pull to Open Illustration 2.2
IMPORTANT: Determining Setback—Pull to Open 2.3
Installation of Operator—Pull to Open 2.4-7
Push to Open Illustration 2.8
IMPORTANT: Determining Setback—Push to Open 2.9
Installation of Operator—Push to Open 2.10-13
Section 3: Gate Operator Mounting, Wiring Motors and Power
Mounting Gate Operator(s) 3.1
Check Usage of Stroke 3.2
Control Box & Running Wires 3.3
Easy Wiring Under Driveway 3.4
Removing Terminal Strips for Wiring 3.5
Wiring the Operator Arms(s) (Pull & Push to Open) 3.6-7
Temporary Safety Jumpers & Dip Switch Settings 3.8
Power 3.9
Section 4: Start Up and Operation
Find Limit Positions 4.1
First Run 4.2
Determine Run Time 4.3
Operating Parameters Customization 4.4
433 Plug-In Receiver 4.5-.6
Section 5: Maintenance, Troubleshooting, and Accessories
Maintenance 5.1
Troubleshooting 5.2-.4
Control Board Overview 5.5-.8
Accessories 5.9-.10

E-S 500 / 502 Classic Series Instruction Manual
SECTION 1:
Review of Specifications, Warnings,
and Tools

E-S 500 / 502 Classic Series Instruction Manual
Specifications
MODEL Estate Swing E-S 500 / 502
Power Supply 24V AC, 50VA to 120 VA
Backup Battery Voltage 24V DC
Current (A) 3
Travel (in.) 20
Cycles per hour 50% Duty Cycle / Aprox. 35
Operating Ambient Temperature -20 to 130 F
Protection Class IP44
Gate leaf max length (ft.) Up to 16
Gate leaf max weight (lbs.) Up to 1000
Operator Type Screw Drive
Operator Weight 18 lbs
Gate Weight / Length Ratio 6’ 8’ 10’ 12’ 14’ 16’
100 lbs X X X X X X
250 lbs X X X X X X
400 lbs X X X X
650 lbs X X X
800 lbs X X
1000 lbs 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.
1.1

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Estate Swing Parts List
1.2
A. Control Box with Control Board
B. Operator Arm with 42” of Wire
C. Key
D. Connector Pins and C Rings
E. Transformer
F. Post Mounting Brackets
G. Gate Mounting Bracket
H. Remote
I. 433 Receiver
Not Shown:
•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
Master or Single Operator Slave Operator (if applicable)
A. N/A
B. Operator Arm with 42” of Wire
C. Key
D. Connector Pins and C Rings
E. N/A
F. Post Mounting Brackets
G. Gate Mounting Bracket
H. N/A
I. N/A
Not Shown:
•Additional Wire
•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
B
C
D E
F
G
H
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Standard System Overview and Safety Zone
1.3
The system displayed below is a recommended standard system. Other approved accessories
can be installed. Photo sensors and a flashing light indicating gate movement is recommend-
ed for safety purposes.
1,2 Estate Swing Operator • 3 Photocells (not included) • 4 Control board • 5 N/A 6 Push but-
ton opening device (not included) • 7 Receiver extension (not included) • 8 24Vdc flashing
lamp (not included) • 9 Positive stop (not included) • 10 AC transformer
Notes: 1) When laying electrical cables, use appropriate rigid and/or flexible tube
2) Do not run any wires in the same conduit as 110 AC power that may be in
the area. This will cause danger of electrocution.
IMPORTANT: Preliminary Checks
To ensure safety and an efficiently operating automated system, make sure the follow-
ing 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 gates move smoothly without any irregular friction during entire travel.
• Make sure the hinges are in good condition. Ball bearing hinges are necessary for
gates weighing over 200 lbs. or over 10’ in length.
• Make sure the gate is plumb and level.
• The gate post must be secured in the ground with concrete. This will prevent alteration
of alignments and leveling during installation and during cycles.

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Tools Needed for Installation
1.4
• Power Drill
• Crescent Wrench
• Flat Head Screwdriver
• Hacksaw/Sawzall
• Phillips Head Screwdriver
• Small Flathead Screwdriver
• C-Ring Pliers
• Tape Measure
• Level
• Wire Strippers
• C-clamps
• 3/8”, 1/4”, 5/16” Drill Bits
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 500 / 502 features built in limit
switches it is highly recommended to have positive stops.
• 16 gauge, 2 conductor stranded direct burial low voltage wire will be required to run pow-
er to your operator. Length is determined by distance between transformer or solar 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 weather-
proof 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.
Protect all ingoing and outgoing wires with a surge suppressor.
Consult your local dealer for more information.
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SECTION 2:
Installation of Mounting Brackets

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Manual Operation
2.1
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.
Restoring Automation
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.

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IMPORTANT: Pull to Open Operation
2.2
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.

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IMPORTANT: Pull to Open Operation
2.3
Below are 2 common examples of setback mountings. These are not the only options for
mounting.
ABSum a
6” 8½” 14 110°
7½” 9” 16 ½ 100°
9½” 9½” 19 90°
Use one of the rows below:
There are 4 factors to keep in mind when finding the setback mounting:
1) The (A) measurement is perpendicular from the gate in the CLOSED position.
2) There must be clearance for your gate opener to attach to the gate in the closed position. This is most
commonly an issue on columns. Re-positioning of the hinges or Push-To-Open operation may be required
to achieve clearance.
3) The brackets do not and must not move after installation.
4) The "L" shape brackets can be mounted anywhere on the post or column. They can be mounted on a
separate post or fence as well. The only factor of importance is that when mounting of the brackets is
done the hole in the boomerang bracket that the gate opener mounts on matches the setback on this
page.
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 measure-
ments 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)
To determine the position of the gate
mounting bracket (above is for the post
mounting bracket) refer to step 13 in the
section “Installation of Operator”

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Installation of Operator —Pull-to-Open
2.4
1) Locate the set back template found in the
box to determine the proper setback. Create
a template out of the boomerang bracket by
tracing it on a piece of cardboard.
2) Find the proper setback for your operator
(from previous page). Hold the lower “L”
shaped bracket along with the boomerang
bracket template against the post near the
hinge. [See Fig. 1]
Mark how much of the boomerang bracket
you will trim off on the template. The hole on
the end of the boomerang bracket should be
in the setback position.
NOTE: The “L” shape brackets in our illustrations
are on the opposite side of the post as the
hinges. The “L” shape brackets in your situation
may be on the rear face of the post, this will be
determined by the relation of the setback to
the hinge location of your gate.
3) Trim boomerang bracket template, then
double check setback positioning.
Using the template, mark the boomerang
bracket for cutting. [See Fig. 2]
4) Cut off the excess length (if any) of the
boomerang bracket using a sawzall or hack-
saw.
Fig 1
Fig 2
Alternate Mounting Option

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Installation of Operator —Pull-to-Open
2.5
5) Utilizing a level, mark a line on the post
that is level with the bottom of the horizon-
tal cross member. [See Fig. 3]
6) Place the lower “L” shaped bracket so
the top of the bracket is aligned with the
mark on the post. Mark then drill and attach
the bracket using 3/8” carriage bolts. [See
Fig. 4]
Fig 3
Fig 4
Check “L” shaped bracket for levelness
before putting in the second bolt.

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Installation of Operator —Pull-to-Open
2.6
Before permanently attaching any brackets, be sure to test arm motion
and clearance.
7) Place the upper “L” shaped bracket and
the boomerang bracket on the lower “L”
shaped bracket. Position the brackets in the
setback that is being used.
8) With the 3 brackets clamped together,
mark then drill the upper “L” shaped brack-
et in place and attach it using 3/8” carriage
bolts. [See Fig. 5]
9) Drill through the center hole of the “L”
shaped set to penetrate the boomerang
bracket. Double check the setback on the
boomerang bracket.
10) Drill the set hole through all 3 brackets
using a 5/16” drill bit in an area behind the
first hole. Secure the hole with a 5/16” bolt
and the provided nuts and lock washers.
[See Fig. 6]
Fig 5
Fig 6
Continue on next page.

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Installation of Operator —Pull-to-Open
2.7
Before permanently attaching any brackets, be sure to test arm motion
and clearance.
13) WITH THE GATE IN THE CLOSED POSITION
measure 53” from the center of the hole on
the boomerang bracket to the center of
the hole on the gate bracket - this should
be the position of the gate bracket on the
closed gate. [See Fig. 7]
14) Additionally measure and mark the
gate mounting bracket so that it is vertically
centered on the horizontal bar.
15) To ensure that the gate mounting brack-
et is leveled, secure one side of the bracket,
check for levelness, and secure the other
side with provided carriage bolts, nuts, and
washers. [See Fig. 8]
Fig 7
Fig 8
53”

E-S 500 / 502 Classic Series Instruction Manual
IMPORTANT: Push-to-Open Operation
2.8
This operation is commonly used if your driveway slopes up after the gate, preventing
it from swinging in. This means the gate operator is mounted on the inside of the prop-
erty and pushes your gate out away from the property.

E-S 500 / 502 Classic Series Instruction Manual
IMPORTANT: Determining Correct Setback
2.9
Below are 2 common examples of setback mountings. These are not the only options for
mounting.
There are 4 factors to keep in mind when finding the setback mounting:
1) The (A) measurement is perpendicular from the gate in the CLOSED position.
2) There must be clearance for your gate opener to attach to the gate in the closed position.
This is most commonly an issue on columns. Re-positioning of the hinges or Push-To-Open oper-
ation may be required to achieve clearance.
3) The brackets do not and must not move after installation.
4) The "L" shape brackets can be mounted anywhere on the post or column. They can be
mounted on a separate post or fence as well. The only factor of importance is that when
mounting of the brackets is done the hole in the boomerang bracket that the gate opener
mounts on matches the setback on this page.
It is best to C-Clamp brackets on and test arm movement clearance before permanently at-
taching them.
To determine the position of the gate mounting bracket (above is for the post mounting
bracket) refer to step 13 in the section “Installation of operator - PTO”
ABSum a
6” 8 ½" 14 110°
7 ½" 9” 16 ½ 100°
9 ½" 9 ½" 19 90°
Use one of the rows below:
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. (variations significantly reduces the
length and weight capacity of the operator)