FAAC 820 User manual

The 820/860 Slide Gate
Operator: Installation Manual
Contents
Important Safety Information........................................................................2
Technical Data ..............................................................................................4
Unpacking the Operator ................................................................................5
The 820/860 Slide Gate Operator..................................................................6
General Characteristics .............................................................................6
Operating Logic ........................................................................................7
Manual Release Mechanism..................................................................7
E1 (Semi-Automatic 1) Mode ...............................................................8
E2 (Semi-Automatic 2) Mode ...............................................................8
A1 (Automatic 1) Mode ........................................................................8
A2 (Automatic 2) Mode ........................................................................9
S1 (Security) Mode ...............................................................................9
S2 (Security Plus) Mode .......................................................................9
B Mode..................................................................................................9
C Mode..................................................................................................9
Installation Instructions...............................................................................11
Set the Forms for the Conduit and Concrete ..........................................11
Ground Mounting................................................................................11
Cantilevered Mounting........................................................................11
Mount the Operator on the Foundation Plate .........................................11
Chain Operator ....................................................................................11
Rack and Pinion Operator ...................................................................12
Connect the Electrical Power .................................................................14
Set the DIP Switches...............................................................................15
Operating Logic...................................................................................16
Pause Time ..........................................................................................16
Warning Light Operation ....................................................................17
Gate Orientation ..................................................................................17
Set the Limit Switches.............................................................................17
Define the Midpoint ............................................................................18
Set the Opened Limit...........................................................................19
Set the Closed Limit ............................................................................19
Relocating the Midpoint......................................................................19
Install Other Accessories.........................................................................20
Remove the Bleed Screw ........................................................................21
Adjust the Clutch of the Operator ...........................................................22
Maintenance ................................................................................................23
Troubleshooting ..........................................................................................24
Exploded View, 820/860 Mechanical Parts ................................................25
Exploded View, 820/860 Electronic Parts ..................................................26
FAAC International, Inc.
303 Lexington Avenue
Cheyenne, WY 82007
www.faacusa.com

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Important Safety Information
Both the installer and the owner and/or operator of
this system need to read and understand this
installation manual and the safety instructions
supplied with other components of the gate system.
This information should be retained by the owner
and/or operator of the gate.
WARNING! To reduce the risk of injury or death
1. READ AND FOLLOW ALL
INSTRUCTIONS.
2. Never let children operate or play with
gate controls. Keep the remote control
away from children.
3. Always keep people and objects away
from the gate. NO ONE SHOULD
CROSS THE PATH OF THE
MOVING GATE.
4. Test the gate operator monthly. The
gate MUST reverse on contact with a
rigid object or stop when an object
activates the non-contact sensors. After
adjusting the force or the limit of travel,
retest the gate operator. Failure to
adjust and retest the gate operator
properly can increase the risk of injury
or death.
5. Use the emergency release only when
the gate is not moving.
6. KEEP GATES PROPERLY
MAINTAINED. Read the owner’s
manual. Have a qualified service person
make repairs to gate hardware.
7. The entrance is for vehicles only.
Pedestrians must use separate entrance.
8. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
There are three kinds of safety issues involved with an
automatic gate operator: issues arising from the design
of the gate, from the installation of the gate and the
operator, and from the use of the gate operator. The
following information is designed to help you be sure
your gate and its operator are well-designed, installed
correctly, and used safely.
Gate Design
1. A gate is a potential traffic hazard, so it is im-
portant that you locate the gate far enough away
from the road to eliminate the potential of traffic
getting backed up. This distance is affected by the
size of the gate, how often it is used, and how fast
the gate operates.
2. The operator you choose to install on your gate
must be designed for the type and size of your gate
and for the frequency with which you use the
operator.
3. Your gate must be properly installed and must work
freely in both directions before the automatic
operator is installed.
4. An automatic operator should be installed on the
inside of the property/fence line. Do not install the
operator on the public side of the property/fence
line.
5. Pedestrians should not use a vehicular gate system.
Prevent such inappropriate use by installing
separate gates for pedestrians.
6. Exposed, reachable pinch points on a gate are
potentially hazardous and must be eliminated or
guarded.
7. Outward swinging gates with automatic operators
should not open into a public area.
8. The operating controls for an automatic gate must
be secured to prevent the unauthorized use of those
controls.
9. The controls for an automatic gate should be
located far enough from the gate so that a user
cannot accidentally touch the gate when operating
the controls.
10. An automatic gate operator should not be installed
on a gate if people can reach or extend their arms or
legs through the gate. Such gates should be guarded
or screened to prevent such access.
Installation
1. If you have any question about the safety of the
gate operating system, do not install this operator.
Consult the operator manufacturer.
2. The condition of the gate structure itself directly
affects the reliability and safety of the gate
operator.

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3. Only qualified personnel should install this
equipment. Failure to meet this requirement could
cause severe injury and/or death, for which the
manufacturer cannot be held responsible.
4. The installer must provide a main power switch that
meets all applicable safety regulations.
5. Clearly indicate on the gate with a minimum of 2
warning signs (visible from either side of the gate)
that indicate the following:
•The gate is automatic and could move at
any time, posing a serious risk of
entrapment.
•Children should not be allowed to operate
the gate or play in the gate area.
•The gate should be operated only when it
is visible to the operator and the when the
area is free of people and obstructions.
6. It is extremely unsafe to compensate for a damaged
gate by overtightening a clutch or increasing
hydraulic pressure.
7. Devices such as reversing edges and photocells
must be installed to provide better protection for
personal property and pedestrians. Install reversing
devices that are appropriate to the gate design and
gate application.
8. Before applying electrical power, be sure that the
voltage requirements of the equipment correspond
to your supply voltage. Refer to the label on your
operator system.
Use
1. Use this equipment only in the capacity for which it
was designed. Any use other than that stated should
be considered improper and therefore dangerous.
2. When using any electrical equipment, observe
some fundamental rules:
•Do not touch the equipment with damp or
humid hands or feet.
•Do not install or operate the equipment
with bare feet.
•Do not allow small children or incapable
persons to use the equipment.
3. If a gate system component malfunctions, turn off
the main power before making any attempt to repair
it.
4. Do not attempt to impede the movement of the
gate. You may injure yourself as a result.
5. This equipment may reach high temperatures
during operation; therefore, use caution when
touching the external housing of the operator.
6. Learn to use the manual release mechanism
according to the procedures found in this in-
stallation manual.
7. Before carrying out any cleaning or maintenance
operations, disconnect the equipment from the
electrical supply.
8. To guarantee the efficiency of this equipment, the
manufacturer recommends that qualified personnel
periodically check and maintain the equipment.
U.L. Class and FAAC Operator
Model Duty Cycle Typical Use
Class I: Residential Vehicular Gate Operator
402 746
422 750
412 760
630
Limited duty •Home use
•Small apartment building, for example, up to 4 units
in a building, with limited public access
Class II: Commercial/General Access Vehicular Gate Operator
400 640
620
Continuous duty •Apartment buildings
•Very public access
Class III: Industrial/Limited Access Vehicular Gate Operator
400 640
620
Continuous duty •No public access
Class IV: Restricted Access Vehicular Gate Operator
620 640 Continuous duty
•Prison rated security

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Technical Data
Parameter 820 860
Maximum motor run time at
72 deg F (24 deg C) 30%
Maximum gate leaf length
Z16 gear, ft (m) 33 (10) 33 (10)
Z20 gear, ft (m) 42 (13) 42 (13)
Z28 gear, ft (m) 59 (18) 59 (18)
Pulling forceb: At start up under
maximum load
Z16 gear, lb (kg) 45 (21) 85 (38)
Z20 gear, lb (kg) 35 (16) 65 (30)
Z28 gear, lb (kg) 25 (11) 45 (21)
Speed
Z16 gear, in./sec (cm/sec) 8 (20) 8 (20)
Z20 gear, in./sec (cm/sec) 10 (25) 10 (25)
Z28 gear, in./sec (cm/sec) 14 (35) 14 (35)
A/C (partial open) distance
Z16 gear, ft (m) 4 2/3 (1.4) 4 2/3 (1.4)
Z20 gear, ft (m) 5 1/4 (1.6) 5 1/4 (1.6)
Z28 gear, ft (m) 6 2/3 (2) 6 2/3 (2)
Drives available Chain or rack and pinion
Horsepower, hp ½ ¾
Power voltage required, VAC
(60 Hz)c
230 +6 or -10%c
Operator dimensions,
l ×w ×h, in. (cm)
9 ¼ ×5 ½ ×15
(23.5 ×14 ×38.2)
9 ¼ ×5 ½ ×15 ¾
(23.5 ×14 ×40.2)
Operator weight, lb (kg) 31 (14) 34 (15)
Oil type FAAC XD 220 or Shell/Tellus #15
Oil quantity, qt (l) 1 (0.9)
aMotor run time may vary if gate and operator are not installed properly.
b Measured at 220 volts and at 72 deg F (22 deg C). Increased or decreased voltage affects pulling forces
respectively.
cYour standard 220 VAC power source meets the specification for 230 VAC, +6 or -10%.

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Unpacking the Operator
When you receive your 820 or 860 Operator (see
Figure 1), complete the following steps.
Inspect the shipping box for physical damage such as
leaking oil or a torn carton. Then inspect the operator
after you remove it from the box. Notify the carrier
immediately if you note any damage because the
carrier must witness the damage before you can file a
claim.
As you unpack the box, insure that all the parts listed
are included.
Operator carton
1 Operator included with customer-ordered chain
drive or rack and pinion drive
1 Shrink wrapped package with the following:
2 Mounting washers
4 Leveling bolts
4 Nuts for leveling bolts
2 Larger nuts for mounting bolts
1 Manual Release Lever
S8 is ON S8 is OFF
(a) Chain drive
Figure 1. Dimensions of the 820/860 operators