Lifetime RSL12UL User manual

RESIDENTIAL DC
VEHICULAR SLIDE GATE OPERATOR
INSTALLATION MANUAL
LiftMaster
300 Windsor Drive
Oak Brook, IL 60523
Model RSL12UL
• THIS PRODUCT IS TO BE INSTALLED AND
SERVICED BY A TRAINED GATE SYSTEMS
TECHNICIAN ONLY.
• This model is for use on vehicular passage
gates ONLY and not intended for use on
pedestrian passage gates.
• This model is intended for use in Class I and II
vehicular slide gate applications.
• Visit LiftMaster.com to locate a professional
installing dealer in your area.
• This gate operator is compatible with MyQ®
and Security+ 2.0®accessories.
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SAFETY 2
Safety Symbol and Signal Word Review................................................2
Usage Class ...........................................................................................3
UL325 Entrapment Protection Requirements ........................................3
Safety Installation Information...............................................................4
Gate Construction Information...............................................................5
INTRODUCTION 6
Carton Inventory ....................................................................................6
Operator Specifications..........................................................................7
Site Preparation .....................................................................................8
INSTALLATION 9
Types of Installations.............................................................................9
Step 1 Determine Location for Operator..............................................10
Step 2 Install the Operator...................................................................11
Step 3 Attach the Chain .......................................................................12
Step 4 Install Entrapment Protection ...................................................13
Step 5 Earth Ground Rod.....................................................................15
Step 6 Power Wiring............................................................................15
Step 7 Dual gate setup.........................................................................18
Step 8 Install the cover........................................................................20
ADJUSTMENT 21
Limit and Force Adjustment.................................................................21
Obstruction Test ..................................................................................22
PROGRAMMING 23
Remote Controls (Not Provided) .........................................................23
LiftMaster Internet Gateway (not provided) .........................................24
Erase All Codes....................................................................................24
Erase limits ..........................................................................................24
Constant Pressure Override (CPO) ......................................................24
Gate hold open feature.........................................................................24
To Remove and Erase Monitored Entrapment Protection Devices.......24
OPERATION 25
Control board overview........................................................................25
Reset Switch........................................................................................26
Manual Disconnect ..............................................................................26
Operator alarm.....................................................................................26
Remote control ....................................................................................26
ACCESSORY WIRING 27
External control devices.......................................................................27
Locks ...................................................................................................28
Miscellaneous wiring ...........................................................................28
MAINTENANCE 29
Important Safety Instructions ..............................................................29
Maintenance Chart...............................................................................29
Batteries...............................................................................................30
Drive Train ...........................................................................................30
TROUBLESHOOTING 31
Diagnostic Codes.................................................................................31
Diagnostic Codes Table .......................................................................32
Control Board LEDs .............................................................................34
Troubleshooting Chart .........................................................................35
APPENDIX 37
Dual gate settings ................................................................................37
Step 6 Solar Panel(s)...........................................................................38
Limit setup with a remote control........................................................42
WIRING DIAGRAM 43
REPAIR PARTS 44
ACCESSORIES 45
WARRANTY 47
WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including lead, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer or birth defects
or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
When you see these Safety Symbols and Signal Words on the following pages, they will alert
you to the possibility of Serious Injury or Death if you do not comply with the warnings that
accompany them. The hazard may come from something mechanical or from electric shock.
Read the warnings carefully.
When you see this Signal Word on the following pages, it will alert you to the possibility of
damage to your gate and/or the gate operator if you do not comply with the cautionary
statements that accompany it. Read them carefully.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
• BEFORE attempting to install, operate or maintain the operator, you must read and fully
understand this manual and follow all safety instructions.
• DO NOT attempt repair or service of your gate operator unless you are an Authorized
Service Technician.
MECHANICAL
ELECTRICAL
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SAFETY
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Usage Class
Class I - Residential Vehicular Gate Operator
A vehicular gate operator (or system) intended for use in garages or
parking areas associated with a residence of one-to four single families.
Class II - Commercial/General Access Vehicular
Gate
A vehicular gate operator (or system) intended for use in a commercial
location or building such as a multi-family housing unit (five or more
single family units), hotel, garages, retail store, or other buildings
accessible by or servicing the general public.
Class III - Industrial/Limited Access Vehicular
Gate
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 accessible by or intended to service the general public.
Class IV - Restricted Access Vehicular Gate
Operator
A vehicular gate operator (or system) intended for 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.
UL325 Entrapment Protection Requirements
lAminimum of two independent* monitored entrapment protection
devices are required to be installed at each entrapment zone
lEvery installation is unique. It is the responsibility of the installer to
install external monitored entrapment protection devices in each
entrapment zone
lThis vehicular slide gate operator will operate only after installation
of a minimum of two independent* monitored entrapment protection
devices in each direction; two in the open direction and two in the
close direction.
lEntrapment protection device types include inherent (built into the
operator), monitored external photoelectric sensors or monitored
external edge sensors
lThis operator is provided with an inherent entrapment protection
device built into the operator that serves as one of the two
independent devices
* Independent - the same type of device shall NOT be used for both
entrapment protection devices.
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
To reduce the risk of INJURY or DEATH:
lREAD AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS.
lNEVER let children operate or play with gate controls. Keep the
remote control away from children.
lALWAYS keep people and objects away from the gate. NO ONE
SHOULD CROSS THE PATH OF THE MOVING GATE.
lTest the gate operator monthly. The gate MUST reverse on contact
with an object or reverse when an object activates the noncontact
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.
lUse the emergency release ONLY when the gate is not moving.
lKEEP GATES PROPERLY MAINTAINED. Read the owner’s manual.
Have a qualified service person make repairs to gate hardware.
lThe entrance is for vehicles ONLY. Pedestrians MUST use separate
entrance.
lSAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS.
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Safety Installation Information
1. Vehicular gate systems provide convenience and security. Gate systems
are comprised of many component parts. The gate operator is only one
component. Each gate system is specifically designed for an individual
application.
2. Gate operating system designers, installers and users must take into
account the possible hazards associated with each individual
application. Improperly designed, installed or maintained systems can
create risks for the user as well as the bystander. Gate systems design
and installation must reduce public exposure to potential hazards.
3. A gate operator can create high levels of force in its function as a
component part of a gate system. Therefore, safety features must be
incorporated into every design. Specific safety features include:
lEdges Sensors (contact)
lGuards for Exposed Rollers
lPhotoelectric Sensors
lScreen Mesh
lVertical Posts
lInstructional and Precautionary Signage
4. Install the gate operator only when:
a. The operator is appropriate for the construction and the usage
class of the gate.
b. All openings of a horizontal slide gate are guarded or screened
from the bottom of the gate to a minimum of 6 feet (1.8 m) above
the ground to prevent a 2-1/4 inches (6 cm) diameter sphere from
passing through the openings anywhere in the gate, and in that
portion of the adjacent fence that the gate covers in the open
position.
c. All exposed pinch points are eliminated or guarded, and guarding
is supplied for exposed rollers.
5. The operator is intended for installation only on gates used for
vehicles. Pedestrians must be supplied with a separate access opening.
The pedestrian access opening shall be designed to promote pedestrian
usage. Locate the gate such that persons will not come in contact with
the vehicular gate during the entire path of travel of the vehicular gate.
6. The gate must be installed in a location so that enough clearance is
supplied between the gate and adjacent structures when opening and
closing to reduce the risk of entrapment.
7. The gate must be properly installed and work freely in both directions
prior to the installation of the gate operator.
8. Permanently mounted access controls intended for users to activate,
must be located at least 6 feet (1.8m) away from any moving part of
the gate and where the user is prevented from reaching over, under,
around or through the gate to operate the controls. Outdoor or easily
accessible controls shall have a security feature to prevent unauthorized
use. Exception: Emergency access controls only accessible by
authorized personnel (e.g. fire, police) may be placed at any location in
the line-of-sight of the gate.
9. The Stop and/or Reset (if provided separately) must be located in the
line-of-sight of the gate. Activation of the reset control shall not cause
the operator to start.
10. A minimum of two (2) WARNING SIGNS shall be installed in the area
of the gate. Each placard is to be visible by persons located on the side
of the gate on which the placard is installed.
11. For a gate operator utilizing a non-contact sensor:
a. Reference owner’s manual regarding placement of non-contact
sensor for each type of application. See Install Entrapment
Protection section.
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.
12. For a gate operator utilizing a contact sensor such as an edge sensor:
a. One or more contact sensors shall be located where the risk of
entrapment or obstruction exists, such as at the leading edge,
trailing edge and post mounted both inside and outside of a
vehicular horizontal slide gate.
b. A hard wired contact sensor shall be located and its wiring
arranged so the communication between the sensor and the gate
operator is not subject to mechanical damage.
c. A wireless device 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 device shall function under the
intended end-use conditions.
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Gate Construction Information
Vehicular gates should be installed in accordance with ASTM F2200: Standard Specification for Automated Vehicular Gate Construction. For a copy,
contact ASTM directly at 610-832-9585 or www.astm.org.
1. General Requirements
1.1 Gates shall be constructed in accordance with the provisions
given for the appropriate gate type listed, refer to ASTM F2200
for additional gate types.
1.2 Gates shall be designed, constructed and installed to not fall
over more than 45 degrees from the vertical plane, when a
gate is detached from the supporting hardware.
1.3 Gates shall have smooth bottom edges, with vertical bottom
edged protrusions not exceeding 0.50inches (12.7 mm) when
other than the exceptions listed in ASTM F2200.
1.4 The minimum height for barbed tape shall not be less than 8
feet (2.44m) above grade and for barbed wire shall not be
less than 6 feet (1.83m) above grade.
1.5 An existing gate latch shall be disabled when a manually
operated gate is retrofitted with a powered gate operator.
1.6 A gate latch shall not be installed on an automatically operated
gate.
1.7 Protrusions shall not be permitted on any gate, refer to ASTM
F2200 for Exceptions.
1.8 Gates shall be designed, constructed and installed such that
their movement shall not be initiated by gravity when an
automatic operator is disconnected, in accordance with the
following.
1.8.1 Vehicular horizontal slide gate. Shall not result in continuous,
unimpeded movement in either lineal direction of its travel.
1.9 For pedestrian access in the vicinity of an automated vehicular
gate, a separate pedestrian gate shall be provided. The
pedestrian gate shall be installed in a location such that a
pedestrian shall not come in contact with a moving vehicular
access gate. A pedestrian gate shall not be incorporated into
an automated vehicular gate panel.
2. Specific Applications
2.1 Any non-automated gate that is to be automated shall be
upgraded to conform to the provisions of this specification.
2.2 This specification shall not apply to gates generally used for
pedestrian access and to vehicular gates not to be automated.
2.3 When the gate operator requires replacement, the existing gate
shall be upgraded to conform to the provisions of this
specification.
2.4 When the gate of an automated gate system requires
replacement, the new gate shall conform to the provisions of
this specification.
3. Vehicular Horizontal Slide Gates
3.1 The following provisions shall apply to Class I, Class II and Class III
vehicular horizontal slide gates:
3.1.1 All weight bearing exposed rollers 8feet (2.44m), or less, above
grade shall be guarded or covered.
3.1.2 All openings shall be designed, guarded, or screened from the
bottom of the gate to the top of the gate or a minimum of 6 ft.
(1.83m) above grade, whichever is less, to prevent a 2 1⁄4in.
(57mm) diameter sphere from passing through the openings
anywhere in the gate, and in that portion of the adjacent fence that the
gate covers in the open position. The gate panel shall include the
entire section of the moving gate,including any back frame or
counterbalance portion of the gate.
3.1.3 A gap, measured in the horizontal plane parallel to the roadway,
between a fixed stationary object nearest the roadway, (such as a gate
support post) and the gate frame when the gate is in either the fully
open position or the fully closed position, shall not exceed 2
1/4inches (57mm). Exception: All other fixed stationary objects
greater than 16 in. (406 mm) from the gate frame shall not be
required to comply with this section.
3.1.4 Positive stops shall be required to limit travel to the designed fully
open and fully closed positions. These stops shall be installed at
either the top of the gate, or at the bottom of the gate where such
stops shall horizontally or vertically project no more than is required
to perform their intended function.
3.1.5 All gates shall be designed with sufficient lateral stability to assure
that the gate will enter a receiver guide, refer to ASTM F2200 for
panel types.
3.2 The following provisions shall apply to Class IV vehicular horizontal
slide gates:
3.2.1 All weight bearing exposed rollers 8feet (2.44m), or less, above
grade shall be guarded or covered.
3.2.2 Positive stops shall be required to limit travel to the designed fully
open and fully closed positions. These stops shall be installed at
either the top of the gate, or at the bottom of the gate where such
stops shall horizontally or vertically project no more than is required
to perform their intended function.
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Carton Inventory
NOT SHOWN: Documentation Packet, Chain #41 - 30 feet, Eye Bolt Kit
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Operator Specifications
Usage Classification Class I & II
Main AC Supply 120 Vac, .5 Amps (6.5 Amps including Accessory Outlets)
System Operating Voltage 12 Vdc Battery Run / Battery Backup
Accessory Power 12 Vdc, 500mA max. for ON + SW (switched)
Solar Power Max 12 Vdc at 30 watts max.
Maximum Gate Weight 800 lbs (363.6 kg)
Minimum Gate Travel Distance 25 feet (7.62 m)
Maximum Gate Travel Distance 50 feet (15.24 m)
Maximum Gate Travel Speed 12 inches/second
Maximum Daily Cycle Rate 120 cycles/day
Maximum Duty Cycle Continuous
Operating Temperature Without Heater: -20°C to 60°C (-4°F to 140°F)
With Optional Heater: -40°C to 60°C (-40°F to 140°F)
Expansion Board Optional
External Entrapment Protection Device Inputs (non-contact
and/or contact)
Main board - up to 2 close entrapment protection devices and 1 open entrapment
protection device.
Expansion board - up to 3 entrapment protection devices configurable to either close or
open and up to 4 edge sensors using wireless edge sensor kit model LMWEKITU .
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Site Preparation
Check the national and local building codes BEFORE installation.
Conduit and Concrete Pad
Trench and install conduit. Before trenching, contact underground
utility locating companies. Conduit must be UL approved for low
and high voltage. Consider the operator placement BEFORE
installing the pad or post.
Safety
Entrapment protection devices are required to protect against any entrapment or
safety conditions encountered in your gate application. Install a warning sign
(two provided) on the inside and outside of the property, where easily visible.
Gate
Gate must be constructed and installed according to ASTM F2200
standards (refer to page 4). Gate must fit specifications of operator
(refer to specifications).
Additional Accessories
The vehicle loops allow the gate to stay open when vehicles are obstructing the
gate path. Suggested for vehicles 14 feet (4.27 m) or longer. Vehicle loops are
not required but are recommended. Before installing your Access Control
Device(s) be sure to complete a site survey and determine the best device for
your site needs.
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lTo AVOID damaging gas, power or other underground utility lines,
contact underground utility locating companies BEFORE digging more
than 18 inches (46 cm) deep.
lALWAYS wear protective gloves and eye protection when changing
the battery or working around the battery compartment.
Types of Installations
Standard Installation Rear Installation
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Step 1 Determine Location for Operator
Check the national and local building codes before installation.
Standard Installation
1. The gate operator should be installed near the front roller of the gate. Lay out the concrete pad.
2. Install the electrical conduit.
3. Pour a concrete pad (reinforced concrete is recommended).
Rear Installation
1. The gate operator should be installed near the back of the gate in the OPEN position. Lay out the concrete pad.
2. Install the electrical conduit.
3. Pour a concrete pad (reinforced concrete is recommended).
INSTALLATION