FAAC Estate Swing E-S 1600 Series User manual

Instruction Manual for the
Manufactured by
E-S 1600 / E-S 1602 Series

CE DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY OF MACHINES
(Directive 89/392/EEC, Annex II, Part B)
Manufacturer: FAAC S.p.A.
Address: Via Benini, 1 – 40069 Zola Predosa Bologna – Italy
Declares that: 409 A.K.A. Estate Swing (USA) mod operator
 Is built to be integrated into a machine or to be assembled with other machinery to create a machine under the provisions
of Directive 89/392/EEC, and subsequent amendments 91/368/EEC, 93/44/EEC.
 Conforms to the essential safety requirements of the following EEC directives:
o 73/23/EEC and subsequent amendment 93/68/EEC, 89/336/EEC and subsequent amendment 92/31/EEC and
93/68/EEC.
o And also declares the it is prohibited to put into service the machinery until the machine in which it will be
integrated or of which it will become a component has been identified and declared as conforming to the
conditions of Directive 89/392/EEC and subsequent amendments assimilated under national laws under DPR
#459 of July 24, 1996.
Bologna, January 1, 2002
Managing Director
A. Bassi
Warnings for the installer
General safety obligations
Abassi
1. Attention! To ensure the safety of people, it is important that you read all the following instructions. Incorrect installation or incorrect
use of the product could cause serious harm to people.
2. Carefully read the instructions before beginning to install the product.
3. Store these instructions for future reference.
4. This product was designed and built strictly for the use indicated in the documentation. Any other use, not expressly indicated here,
could compromise the good condition/operation of the product and/or be a source of danger.
5. FAAC declines all liability caused by improper use or use other than that for which automated system was intended.
6. Do not install the equipment in an explosive atmosphere; the presence of inflammable gas or fumes is a serious danger to safety.
7. The mechanical parts must conform to the provisions of Standards EN 12604 and EN 12605.
For non-EU countries, to obtain an adequate level of safety, the standards mentioned above must be observed, in addition to national
legal regulations.
8. FAAC is not responsible for failure to observe Good Technique in the construction of the closing elements to be motorized, of for any
deformation that may occur during use.
9. The installation must conform to Standards EN 12453 and EN 12445.
The safety level of the automated system must be C+D.
10. Before attempting any job on the system, cut out electrical power and disconnect the batteries.
11. The main power supply of the automated system must be fitted with an all-pole switch with contact opening distance of 3 mm or great-
er. Use of a 6A thermal breaker will all-pole circuit break is recommended.
12. Make sure that a differential switch with threshold of 0.03 A is fitted upstream of the system.
13. Make sure that the earthing system is perfectly constructed, and connect metal parts of the means of the closure to it.
14. The automated system is supplied with an intrinsic anti-crushing safety device consisting of a torque control. Nevertheless, its tripping
threshold must be checked as specified in the Standards indicated at point 10.
15. The safety devices (EN 12978 standard) protect any danger areas against mechanical movement risks, such as crushing, dragging, and
shearing.
16. Use of at least one indicator-light (e.g. FAACLIGHT 12VDC) is recommended for every system, as well as a warning sign adequately
secured to the frame structure, in addition to the devices mentioned at point “15”.
17. FAAC declines all liability as concerns safety and efficient operation of the automated system, is system components not produced by
FAAC are used.
18. For maintenance, strictly use original parts by FAAC.
19. Do not in any way modify the components of the automated system.
20. The installer shall supply all information concerning manual operation of the system in case of an emergency, and shall hand over to
the user the warnings handbook supplied with the product.
21. Do not allow children or adults to stay near the product while it is operating.
22. Keep remote controls or other pulse generators away from children, to prevent the automated system from being activated involuntari-
ly.
23. Transit through the leaves is allowed only when the gate is fully open.
24. The user must not attempt any kind of repair or direct action whatever and contact qualified personnel only.
25. Do not short-circuit the poles of the batteries and do not try to recharge the batteries with power supply units other than Master or Slave
cards.
26. Do not throw exhausted batteries into containers for other waste but dispose them in the appropriate containers to enable them to be
recycled.
27. Anything not expressly specified in these instructions is not permitted.

Estate Swing Summary of Functions
The Estate Swing is only to be used for vehicular swing 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 FAAC 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 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 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.
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.
This manual and its contents are produced by Web Direct Brands, Inc. and is based on the instructions
written by FAAC, International.

Table of Contents
The table of contents are listed to assist you locating a desired section. We do howev-
er strongly suggest studying every page of the instruction manual before attempting
installation.
SECTION:
 Review of specifications, warnings, and tools 1
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
 Installation 2
Manual Operation, Restoring Automation 2.1
READ FIRST: Determining Push or Pull to Open 2.2
IMPORTANT: Determining Setback—Pull to Open 2.3
Installation of Operator—Pull to Open 2.4-.7
IMPORTANT: Determining Setback—Push to Open 2.8
Installation of Operator—Push to Open 2.9-.12
Easy Wiring Under Driveway 2.13
For Your Convenience 2.14
 Wiring, Jumpers and Receiver 3
Wiring Operator Arm(s) - Pull to Open 3.1-.3
Wiring Operator Arm(s) - Push to Open 3.4-.5
Temporary Safety Jumpers and Dip Switch Settings 3.6
Power 3.7
 Limit Switches 4
Fine Tune Limit Switch - Pull to Open 4.1-.2
Fine Tuning Limit Switch - Push to Open 4.3

Table of Contents
Marks pages with opener or usage warnings. Although we have marked these as very
important warnings, please read the entire manual. Every step is important to the
correct installation of your gate opener.
The table of contents are listed to assist you locating a desired section. We do howev-
er strongly suggest studying every page of the instruction manual before attempting
installation.
SECTION:
 Diagnostics 5
First Run & Parameters 5.1-.2
Plug-in Receiver 5.3-.4
 Maintenance and Trouble Shooting
 Bracket Maintenance 6.1
 Troubleshooting 6.2-.5
 Accessories 7
Control Board Overview 7.1-.4
Accessories 7.5-.6

MODEL Estate Swing
Power Supply 115V AC/ 24V AC
Rated Absorbed Power (W) 70
Current (A) 3
Travel (in.) 11
Cycles per hour Continuous Duty / Aprox. 75
Operating Ambient Temp -4 to 131 F
Protection class IP44
Gate leaf max length (ft.) Up to 16
Gate leaf max weight (lbs.) Up to 800
Operator overall dimensions LxHxD(in.) See below
Operator Weight 18 lbs
Specifications
1.1

1.2
Estate Swing Parts List
B. Operator Arm with 45’ of 5 Conductor
Wire
G. Gate Mounting Bracket
H. Post Mounting Brackets
I. Connector Pins and C Rings, Terminal
Board Cover and Screws, Rear Fitting,
Water Tight Connectors
J. Mounting Hardware
1 - 3/8”x1 1/2” Hex bolts, washer, nut
1 - 5/16”x1 1/2” Hex bolt, washer, nut
2 - 3/8”x2” Carriage bolt, washers, nut
1 - 1/4”x2” Hex bolt, washers, nut
Slave Operator (If Applicable)
A. Control Box
B. Operator Arm with 7’ of 5 Conductor Wire and Key
C. Control Board
D. Transmitter
E. Receiver
F. Transformer
G. Gate Mounting Bracket
H. Post Mounting Brackets
I. Connector Pins and C Rings, Terminal Board Cover
and Screws, Rear Fitting, Water Tight Connectors
J. Mounting Hardware
1 - 3/8”x1 1/2” Hex bolts, washer, nut
1 - 5/16”x1 1/2” Hex bolt, washer, nut
2 - 3/8”x2” Carriage bolt, washers, nut
1 - 1/4”x2” Hex bolt, washers, nut
Master or Single Operator
G
HI
J

Standard System
Overview and Safety Zones
The system display to the below is a recom-
mended standard system. Other approved
accessories can be installed. Photo sensors
and a flashing light indicating gate move-
ment is recommended for safety purposes.
IMPORTANT
Preliminary Checks:
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 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.
1.3
1,2 Estate Swing Operator
3 Photocells (not included)
4 Control board
5 N/A
6 Push button opening device (not included)
7 Receiver extension (not included)
8 12Vdc flashing lamp (not included)
9 Positive stop
10 DC 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 unwanted
interference.

Tools Needed
 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
Other items that may be needed prior to commencing installation. Bolded items are necessary
to all applications.
 Start and stop post, bracket or door stop. Although the FAAC Estate swing 1600 features built
in limit switches some may choose to use 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 is deter mined by distance between tr ansfor mer
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.
 Protect all ingoing and outgoing wires with a surge suppressor. Consult your local dealer for
more information.
1.4

Manual Operation Mode
1) Slide lock cover forward.
2) Insert and turn provided key.
3) Flip release lever up.
4) Turn release lever 180 degrees to face the opposite direction. The operator shaft can now be
manually pushed or pulled in and out.
To exit manual mode, reverse the above steps.
2.1

The following section is instructions on
mounting your gate opener. Your gate can
be mounted one of two ways:
Pull-To-Open: With the gate opener on the inside of the
property, the gate will swing in towards the property. The
gate opener will be extended in the gate’s closed
position and as the opener retracts it PULLS the gate
open.
Instructions are pages 2.3 - 2.9
Push-To-Open: With the gate opener on the inside of the
property, the gate will swing out away from the property
towards the street. The gate opener will be
retracted in the gate’s closed position and as the opener
extends it PUSHES the gate open.
Instructions are pages 2.10 - 2.16
After deciding which method you will use
to automate your gate, make an X across
the pages of the installation method you
will not be using.
This will prevent mistakenly using the wrong instructions
for your installation as the two sections look very similar.
2.2

IMPORTANT: Determining Correct Setback
2.3
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.
To determine the position of the gate mounting
bracket (above is for the post mounting bracket) re-
fer to step 9 in the section “Installation of operator”
ABa
7.5” 7.5” 90o
7” 7” 100o
6.5” 6.5” 110o
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.

Installation of Operator—Pull-to-Open
2.4
2. Cut off the excess length
(if any) of the angled brack-
et using a hacksaw.
3. Position the angled brack-
et 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 us-
ing 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.
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.
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.

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 assem-
bled 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. Assemble the rear fitting to the operator as shown below.
7. Run the 5 wires from the arm(s) to the control board as seen in section 3.
8. Set the operator for manual operation. And extend the operator arm to a near full extended
position.
2.5

2.6
9. Extend the operator arm so the measurement between the center of the pivot hole on the rear
bracket and the center of the pivot hole in the front mounting measures 50 3/4 inches. After
finding the measurement relock your operator arm.
This is your closed mounting position.
10. Assemble the front gate mounting bracket as shown below. (bottom ring can be left off if
security is not a concern)
11. Attach the operator to the post mounting bracket using the supplied pins as shown below,
support the arm to prevent dropping and breakage of the rear fitting. (bottom ring can be left off if
security is not a concern)

2.7
12. Close the gate leaf. With the operator attached on the post side, move the end of the arm to
the gate and, keeping the gate operator in a perfectly horizontal position, determine the gate
mounting position. The arm should already be in it’s full closed length that was determined in
step 9.
13. Attach the gate mounting bracket us-
ing carriage bolts, nuts, and washers.
14. Release the gate operator once
more.
Manually test the gate by completely
opening and closing it, checking for hin-
drances.
Gate in Closed position

IMPORTANT: Determining Correct Setback
2.8
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.
ABa
7.5” 7.5” 90o
7” 7” 100o
6.5” 6.5” 110o
To determine the position of the gate mount-
ing bracket (above is for the post mounting
bracket) refer to step 9 in the section
“Installation of operator - PTO”
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 re-
quired 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.

Installation of Operator—Push-to-Open
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 posi-
tioning on the “L” shaped bracket. The hole on
the end of the angled bracket should be in the
setback position.
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.
2.9
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.
3. Position the angled brack-
et 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 us-
ing a 3/8” drill bit. Drill
through all three brackets
using a 5/16” drill bit in a
position behind the first
hole.
2. Cut off the excess length
(if any) of the angled brack-
et using a hacksaw.

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 assem-
bled 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. Assemble the rear fitting to the operator as shown below.
7. Run the 5
wires from the arm(s) to the control board as seen in section 3.
8. Set the operator for manual operation. And extend the operator arm slightly past the full
retracted position..
2.10

2.11
9. Extend the operator arm so the measurement between the center of the pivot hole on the rear
bracket and the center of the pivot hole in the front mounting measures 37 inches. After finding
the measurement relock your operator arm.
This is your closed mounting position.
10. Assemble the front gate mounting bracket as shown below. (bottom ring can be left off if se-
curity is not a concern)
11. Attach the operator to the post mounting bracket using the supplied pins as shown below,
support the arm to prevent dropping and breakage of the rear fitting. (bottom ring can be left off
if security is not a concern)