GTO GP-SL100 User manual

OWNER’S MANUAL
GP-SL100
Commercial Duty Slide Gate Operator
With Inherent UPS Battery Back-up System
GPSL100 rev - 09/14/07
Printed in China
This product meets and exceeds the requirements of UL 325 gate operator safety standards.
For more information on GTO/PRO’s full line of automatic gate openers and access controls visit our website at www.gtopro.com
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TWO 12VDC, U1, 230A BATTERIES ARE REQUIRED BUT NOT INCLUDED.
DO NOT Install This Operator Without Roller Guards, Safety Edges and Photo Beams!
APPROPRIATE ENTRY/EXIT DEVICES WILL BE REQUIRED - SEE YOUR DEALER.

VEHICULAR GATE OPERATOR CLASS CATEGORIES
Residential Vehicular Gate Operator–Class I: A vehicular gate operator (or system) intended for use
in a home of one-to-four single family dwelling, or a garage or parking area associated therewith.
Commercial/General AccessVehicular Gate Operator–Class II: A vehicular gate operator (or system)
intended for use in a commercial location or building such as a multifamily housing unit (ve or more
single family units), hotel, garages, retail store, or other building servicing the general public.
Industrial/Limited Access Vehicular Gate Operator–Class III: A vehicular gate operator (or system)
intended for use in an industrial location or building such as a factory or loading dock area or other
locations not intended to service the general public.
Restricted AccessVehicularGateOperator–Class IV: Avehiculargateoperator(or system)intendedfor
use in a guarded industrial location or building such as an airport security area or other restricted access
locations not servicing the general public, in which unauthorized access is prevented via supervision
by security personnel.
The GP-SL100 automatic gate operators are intended for use with vehicular slide gates. The operators
can be used in Class I, II, III, and IV applications.
Converting Metric Units to English Equivalents
When You Know Multiply By To Find Symbol
centimeters 0.3937 inches in. (or “)
meters 3.2808 feet ft. (or ‘)
kilograms 2.2046 pounds lb. (or #)
Converting English Units to Metric Equivalents
When You Know Multiply By To Find Symbol
inches 2.5400 centimeters cm
feet 0.3048 meters m
pounds 0.4535 kilograms kg
Temperature
deg. Celsius (ºC x 1.8) + 32 deg. Fahrenheit ºF
deg. Fahrenheit (ºF-32) / 1.8 deg. Celsius ºC
Conversion Chart
WARNING!
• READALLINSTRUCTIONSCOMPLETELYbeforeattemptinginstallationanduse;failure
to do so may result in serious injury or death!
• Thisunitmustonlybeinstalledbyanexperiencedtechnician!
• DANGER:HIGHVOLTAGE!Contactwithgateoperatorcircuitrycancauseserious
injuryordeath!Operatorpowermustbedisconnectedbeforeservicing!
• Thisgateoperatormayproduceahighlevelofforce.Stayclearoftheunitwhileitis
operating and exercise caution at all times.

Table of Contents
GateOperatorClassCategories ......................................................................................InsideCover
MetricConversionChart..........................................................................................................................InsideCover
SafetyInstructionsfortheGP-SL100SlideGateOperators .......................................................1
ImportantSafetyInstructionsfortheSystemDesigner.....................................................................................1
ImportantSafetyInstructionsfortheInstaller ......................................................................................................2
ImportantSafetyInstructionsSpecictoSecondaryMeansofProtectionAgainstEntrapment.......3
ImportantSafetyInstructionsfortheConsumer/EndUser..............................................................................4
RequiredSafetyPrecautionsforGates.....................................................................................................................5
Warning Labels ................................................................................................................................................................6
Technical Specications ..........................................................................................................................7
PartsIdentication.....................................................................................................................................8
InstallingtheGateOperator...................................................................................................................9
Preparation of the Gate..................................................................................................................................................9
OperatorInstallationOverview ..................................................................................................................................9
UsingtheMountingTemplate ............................................................................................................................... 10
MountingTemplate(nottoscale)......................................................................................................................... 11
RemovingtheOperatorHousing.......................................................................................................................... 12
MountingtheOperator ............................................................................................................................................ 12
ConnectingPowertotheOperator...................................................................................................................... 12
InstallingtheChain .................................................................................................................................................... 14
ControlBoardDescription ......................................................................................................................................... 15
Setting The Limits ......................................................................................................................................................... 16
Stall Force and Auto-Close Adjustments.............................................................................................................. 17
DIPSwitchSettings ...................................................................................................................................................... 18
InputConnections........................................................................................................................................................ 19
Accessory Terminal Connections............................................................................................................................. 20
OutputConnections .................................................................................................................................................... 21
Accessory Power Supply............................................................................................................................................. 22
PrisonModeOperationandWiringA3-ButtonStation.................................................................................. 23
ReinstallingtheOperatorHousing......................................................................................................................... 24
InstallingaDualSystem.........................................................................................................................25
DualGateLinkConnection........................................................................................................................................ 25
SettingDualGateSequence ................................................................................................................26
OverviewofaDualGateOperatorInstallation .............................................................................27
Maintenance ..............................................................................................................................................28
Troubleshooting Guide..........................................................................................................................29
WarrantyandRepairService...............................................................................................................32
InstallationChecklist............................................................................................................. Back Cover

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Important Safety Instructions
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE GPSL100 SLIDE GATE OPERATORS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS for the System Designer
WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury or death:
1. READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS.
2. Thisoperatorisintendedforuseonlyonvehiculargates.Pedestriansmustbesupplied withaseparate
walk-through gate (see Entrapment Protection on page 5).
3. When designing a system that will be entered from a highway or main thoroughfare, make sure the
system is placed far enough from the road to prevent trac congestion.
Because automatic gate operators produce high levels of force, all system designers, installers, and consumers
have an obligation to know the potential hazards associated with improperly designed, installed, or maintained
gate operator systems. Keep in mind that the gate operator is just one component of the total gate operating system.
Eachcomponentmustworkinunisontoprovidetheconsumerwithconvenience,security,andsafety.
This manual contains various safety precautions and warnings for the system designer, installer, and consumer.
Because therearemany possible applications of the gate operator, the safety precautionsandwarningscontained
in this manual cannot be completely exhaustive in nature. They do, however, provide an overview of the safe
design, installation, and use of this product. CAREFULLY READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS,
WARNINGS, AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS TO ENSURE THE SAFE SYSTEM DESIGN, INSTALLATION,
AND USE OF THIS PRODUCT.
The precautions and warnings in this manual are identied with these warning symbols.
This symbol identies the conditions that can result in serious injury or death from electrical shock.
This symbol identies the conditions that can result in damage to the operator or its components, serious
injury, or death.
BecauseGTOautomaticgateoperatorsareonlypartofthetotalgateoperatingsystem,itistheresponsibility
of the designer, installer, and purchaser to ensure the total system is safe for its intended use. Bypassing
safety devices or neglecting to use safety devices with the gate operator is NOT acceptable.

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Important Safety Instructions
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS For the Installer
WARNING–To reduce the risk of injury or death:
I. Before Installation
1. READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS.
2.  Verifythisoperatorisproperforthetypeandsizeofgate,anditsfrequencyofuse.
3. Makesurethatthegatehasbeenproperlyinstalledandslidesfreelyinbothdirections.Repairorreplace
all worn or damaged gate hardware prior to installation. A freely moving gate will require less force to
operate and will enhance the performance of the operator and safety devices used with the system.
4. All openings of a horizontal slide gate must be guarded or screened to prevent a 21/4 inch diameter
sphere from passing through openings anywhere in the gate.This screen (or guard) must also be installed
over the portion of adjacent fence that the gate covers in the open position (see page 5).
5. ThisgateoperatorisintendedforvehiculargatesONLY.Aseparateentranceorgatemustbeinstalled
for pedestrian use (see page 5). NO ONE SHOULD CROSS THE PATH OF A MOVING GATE.
II. During Installation
1. Installthegateoperatorontheinsideofthepropertyandfenceline.DONOTinstallanoperatoronthe
outside of the gate where the public has access to it.
2. Be careful with moving parts and avoid close proximity to areas where ngers or hands could
be pinched.
3. Determinethebestobstructionsensingsettingforthisinstallation.ThegateMUSTstopandreverse
on contact with an obstruction. 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
(see page 17).
4. Additionalsafetyequipmentsuchasphotobeams,safetyedgesandrollerguardsMUSTbeinstalled
to prevent bodily injury (see page 9).
5. Mountaccesscontrolsawayfromthegate(minimum distance is 10 feet). The user must have full view
of the gate but be unable to touch it while operating the controls.
6. Secure outdoor or easily accessed gate operator controls in order to prohibit unauthorized use of
the gate.
III. After Installation
1. ReviewALL safety instructions with the consumer/end user and explain the basic operation and safety
systems of the entire gate operator system.
2. Informtheconsumer/enduserthatservicingoftheoperatormustonlybedonebyan
experienced technician.
3. Attach the warning signs (included) to each side of the gate to alert public of automatic gate operation.
Takeaphotoofwarningsignsinstalledongate.Recordthedateofthephotoforyourreference.
4. SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS.Leave IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (included)
with consumer/end user.

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Important Safety Instructions
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Specic to Secondary
Means of Protection Against Entrapment
AsspeciedbyUnderwritersLaboratoriesInc.UL325(30A.1.1),automaticgateoperatorsshallhaveprovisions
for, or be supplied with, at least one independent primary and one independent secondary means to protect
againstentrapment.GTOgateoperatorsutilizeType A, an inherent entrapment sensing system, as the primary
type of entrapment protection. The GP-SL100 operators have provisions for the connection of Type B1, B2, or
Dprotection to be used as the secondary type of entrapment protection.
1.Forgateoperatorsutilizinganon-contactsensor(TypeB1)inaccordancewithUL325(51.8.4[h]):
 A. Refertothesensormanufacturer’s instructions on the placement of non-contact sensors for each type of
application.
B. Care shall be exercised to reduce the risk of nuisance tripping, such as when a vehicle trips the sensor
while the gate is still moving.
 C. Oneormorenon-contactsensorsshallbelocatedwheretheriskofentrapmentorobstructionexists,
such as the perimeter reachable by a moving gate or barrier.
2.Forgateoperatorsutilizingacontactsensor(TypeB2)inaccordancewithUL325(51.8.4[i]):
 A. Oneormorecontactsensorsshallbelocatedattheleadingedge,trailingedge,andpostmountedboth
inside and outside of a vehicular slide gate system.
B. A hard wired contact sensor shall be located and its wiring arranged so that the communication between
the sensor and the gate operator is not subjected to mechanical damage.
 C. Awirelesscontactsensorsuchasonethattransmitsradiofrequency(RF)signalstothegateoperator
for entrapment protection functions shall be located where the transmission of the signals are not
obstructed or impeded by building structures, natural landscaping or similar obstruction. A wireless
contact sensor shall function under the intended end-use conditions.
3. For gate operators utilizing an actuating device requiring continuous pressure to maintain opening or
closingmotionofthegate(TypeD)inaccordancewithUL325(51.8.4[e]):
A. The gate operator controls must be placed so that the user has full view of the gate area when the gate
is moving.
B. Warning signs (see page 6) shall be placed adjacent to the controls.
C. An automatic closing device (timer, loop sensor, etc.) shall not be employed.
 D. Nootheractivationdeviceshallbeconnected.
ENTRAPMENT ALARM (UL 325; 30A.1.1A)
The GP-SL100 operators are designed to stop and reverse for 2 seconds when the gate comes in contact
with an obstruction or when an object activates the non-contact sensors. Additionally, these operators
are equipped with an audio entrapment alarm which will function if the unit obstructs twice while
opening or closing. This alarm will sound for a period of 5 minutes or until the operator receives an
intended signal (e.g., transmitter signal) and the gate returns to a fully open or fully closed position.

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Important Safety Instructions
Important Safety Instructions fortheConsumer/EndUser
WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury or death:
1. READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS.
2. Distribute and discuss copies of the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS manual with all persons
authorized to use your gate. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
3. Always keep people and objects away from the gate and its area of travel.
NO ONE SHOULD CROSS THE PATH OF THE MOVING GATE.
4. Yourautomaticgateisnotforpedestrianuse.Ifpedestriantracisexpectednearthegate,awalk-
through gate must be installed for this purpose (see page 5).
5. Donotallowchildrenorpetsnearyourgate. Never let children operate or play with gate controls.
Keeptheremotecontrolsawayfromchildrenandunauthorizedusers;storecontrolswherechildrenand
unauthorized users do not have access to them.
6. Ifpushbuttonsorkeyswitchesareinstalled,theyshouldbewithinsightofthegate,yetlocatedfarenough
fromthegate(atleast10feet)sothegatecannotbetouchedwhileinoperation.Donotoperateany
control without watching the movement of the gate.
7. Donotactivateyourgateoperatorunlessyoucanseeitandcandeterminethatitsareaoftravelisclear
of people, pets, or other obstructions.
8. Ifyourgatehasopenrollers,besurethatrollerguardshavebeeninstalledtopreventhandsandngers
from being caught in the rollers (see page 5).
9. Itisyourresponsibilitytomakesurethattheinstallerpostedwarningsignsonbothsidesofyourgate.If
any of these signs or warning decals become damaged, illegible or missing, replace them immediately.
ContactyourinstallerorGTOforreplacements.
10. Verifythatelectricsafetyedgesensorsorphotoelectricsensorshavebeeninstalled(see page 5). These
safety devices should be tested monthly.
11. KEEPGATESPROPERLYMAINTAINED.Haveaqualiedservicepersonmakerepairstothegatehardware.
NEVER REMOVE THE OPERATOR HOUSING.
12. DANGER:HIGHVOLTAGE!Contactwith gateoperatorcircuitrycan cause seriousinjury ordeath! DO
NOT attempttoservicethisoperatoryourself;forservice,contactyourinstalleroranotherexperienced
technician.
13. Haveyourgateoperatortestedmonthlyandservicedregularlybyanexperiencedtechnician.Thegate
MUSTstopandreverseoncontactwithanobstructionorwhenanobjectactivatesthenon-contact
sensors.Ifthesefunctionsareobservedtooperateimproperly,discontinueuseandhaveoperatorserviced
immediately.

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Important Safety Instructions
Install Screen Guard Over Gate and Fence
Injuriesmayoccurwhenpeopleputtheirhands,arms,legs,etc.,throughopeningsinthegrillwhenthegateis
operated, trapping them between the grill and the fence post (or fence). All openings of a horizontal slide gate
must be guarded or screened to prevent a 21/4” diameter sphere from passing through openings anywhere in
the gate. This screen/guard must also be installed over the portion of adjacent fence that the gate covers in the
open position. Screening will prevent access through openings in areas where the gate travels.
Safety Edge Screen Mesh
Safety Edge Safety Edge
Roller guard to prevent
pinch point hazard.
Roller guard to prevent
pinch point hazard.
Safety Edge
Required Safety Precautions for Gates
Safety Edge Warning Sign Safety Edge
Roller Guard
Roller GuardPhoto Beam
Photo Beam
Pedestrian Gate
Moving Gate Can Cause
Injury Or Death
WARNING
!
Vehicle Gate
Operator
Roller Guards
Injuries occur when
hands become caught
between the gate and the
roller.Rollerguardsand
enclosed tracks must be
installed to prevent this
pinch point hazard.
Warning Signs
Thewarningsigns(with orange panel) must
be installed on both sides of the gate.
1. KEEP CLEAR! Gate may move at any time.
2. Do not allow children to operate gate or
play in gate area.
3. This gate is for vehicles only. Pedestrians
must use a separate entrance.
Moving Gate Can Cause
Injury Or Death
WARNING
!
Entrapment Protection
GTO’sinternalobstructionsettings,evenwhenproperlyadjusted,maynotbesensitiveenoughtopreventbodily
injury.Forthisreason,safetydevicessuchassafetyedgesandphotobeamsMUSTbeinstalled.Furthermore,
awalk-throughgatemustbeinstalledifpedestriantracisexpectednearthegate.WerecommendtheGTO
Bulldog Pedestrian Gate Lock (available as an accessory) for controlled access.

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Important Safety Instructions
Warning Labels
Thesewarningsignsandlabelsshouldbefoundatthelocationsspeciedbelow.Ifanyofthemaremissing,
immediately contact your installer for replacements.
1. KEEP CLEAR! Gate may move at any time.
2. Do not allow children to operate gate or
play in gate area.
3. This gate is for vehicles only. Pedestrians
must use a separate entrance.
Moving Gate Can Cause
Injury Or Death
WARNING
!
warning signs (2) to be installed on each side of the gate
(3–5 feet above the bottom of the gate)
warning label (1) installed on
operator housing
WARNING
!
• Fingers, hands, and
loose clothing may be
dragged into chain
sprockets.
• Fingers and hands can
be injured by rotating
sprockets.
• Keep hands, fingers,
and loose clothing
away from chain and
chain opening in
operator housing.
1800-543-GATE (4283) • www.gtopro.com
Maximum Gate: 1200 lb. (544.3 kg); 20 ft. (6.1 m)
Voltage: 110 Vac; Frequency: 60 Hz; Power: 300 W
Class I, II, III and IV Vehicular Slide Gate Operator.
Serial Number: XXXXXXXXXX
#xxxxxxx
Conforms to UL 325 STANDARDS
TO MANUALLY OPEN AND CLOSE THE GATE:
1. Turn control box power switch OFF.
2. Disconnect chain from gate brackets.
3. Pull opener open.
GP-SL100
GTO, Inc. Tallahassee, Florida USA
Disconnect operator ONLY when the power switch is OFF
and the gate is NOT moving.
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Product identication and manual operation
instruction label
(1) installed on cover.
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Technical Specications
Motor
•BrushlessDCmotor24VDC300watts
•½Horsepower
•Maximummotorcurrent20Amp
•2500RPM
•Openandclosetime1ft/sec
Gear Reducer
•AluminumCased25:1size50wormreducerwithballbearings.
•Permanentlylubricatedwithsyntheticgearoil–oilspecications5w-30,Mobil1recommended
Power
•120vac@60Hzwithinherent24vdcbatterybackup
•Batteriesarerequired–two12vdc,U1,230Aminimumcoldcrankampswiredtogetherinseries.
•100cyclesinbackuptypicalforminimumsizebattery.
•15ampcircuitbreakerondedicatedcircuit
•Onboard120vacoutletforaccessoriesthatpullnomorethan1ampofcurrent
Control
•Mirocontrollerbasedlogiccontrolboard
•Adjustableautoclose
•Independentobstructionsettings
•DiagnosticLED’s&AudibleAlarms
•Accessoryterminalscompatiblewithloopdetectors,photobeams,edgesensors,pushbuttons,cardreaders,exitwands,etc.
•RelayOutputs
•OnboardOpenandClosebuttons
•JogButtons
Construction
•HeavydutysteelframerotomoldedUVstabilizedHDPEcover
•RB207-20#41Chain,20ft(6.1m)
Operational Capacity
•Continuousdutyoperations
•Maxrating:32footopeningfor37footgate@1200lbs
•DualGatecompatibleusingtwoconductor22AWGshieldedwireratedfordirectburial.RecommendedBeldenWire®,
22 AWG, type 8761, 9461, 9451, 1266A or equivalent. 1-pair shielded with drain wire. Available at electrical supply store.
Dimensions
•HousingDimensions:height27in(68.7cm),depth18in(45.7cm),width15in(38cm),shippingweight:80-85lbs
•ConcretePadDimensions:18inx18in,(45.7cmx45.7cm).Consultlocalbuildingcodesfordepthbelow
ground level. Absolute minimum depth 18 in (45.7 cm) below ground level.
Operational Temperature:
•Incolderclimates(ambienttemperatureslessthan10degrees)GTOrecommendstheuseofathermostatically
controlled heating source (ceramic heating strips, etc.) on the batteries and gearbox assembly. Styles, types,
and power requirements of heating devices will vary by climate and region.
Warranty:
•Residential (7) years for mechanical parts, (5) years electronic components
•Commercial (5) years for mechanical parts, (3) years electronic components