Linear SLC Technical manual

The enclosed yellow Safety Precaution literature which accompanies this information is required reading
for all users of this system. It is also necessary to read the directives in this packet to familiarize yourself
with the proper operation of this equipment. If the information appears incomplete, contact your installing
dealer or the manufacturer for a complete packet or explanation before operating this equipment.
(OSCO toll-free number 1-800-333-1717)
• This automatic gate is for vehicular traffic only.
•Children must never be allowed to play on, near or around a motorized gate.
• Keep all control devices out of the reach of children.
•Never operate this system without being in sight of the full path of travel of the moving gate!
• Stand clear of the gate’s path of travel at all times. Gate may start without audible warnings. Consult
your installing dealer regarding audible/visual pre-start options.
• Never reach between, through or around the gate/fence to access the operator or any control device.
• Turn power off before operating the manual disconnect! A power on/off switch is inside the operator.
• There are no user-serviceable parts inside.
• Do not attempt to make repairs or adjustments to the operator. Call your dealer or a qualified service
technician to perform repairs.
• The gate must be maintained properly. If the operator shows signs of increased laboring while moving
the gate, or if the gate appears damaged, have it repaired immediately. TURN POWER OFF
AND DISCONNECT THE OPERATOR FROM THE GATE UNTIL THE PROBLEM HAS BEEN
CORRECTED.
• The operator should be tested monthly by a qualified service technician.
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IMPORTANT
SAFETYINFORMATION
AND WARNINGS
MODELS SLC • SLR • SLD
SLIDE GATE OPERATOR
OWNER’S INFORMATION

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GATEOBSTRUCTION
SENSINGINFORMATION
Thisoperator is equippedwith UL325 compliantcontrols. UL325 requiresthat each installationhave one primary,and at
leastonesecondaryobstruction-sensingdevice.OSCOoperatorsareequippedwithaprimarycurrentsensingdeviceand
contacts for connecting secondary obstruction sensing devices, contact sensor (edge sensor), or non-contact sensor
(photoelectric-type units).
Any number of access control devices can activate the gate operator. The primary obstruction sensing system and
secondary obstruction sensing devices are designed to detect possible entrapment. The installer is required to place
sufficient secondary devices to protect the possible pinch points. The installer determines proper location of secondary
obstructionsensing devices.
Whenthe primary orsecondarysensing devices sendasignal before thegatereaches its fullopen or closedpositionthe
gate will STOP and BACK UP. Another open or close command will activate the gate again. IF a second obstruction
signal issensed beforethe gatereaches its full open or closed positionthen thegate willSTOP, BACK UP and sounda
continuousALARM.
IMMEDIATEATTENTION IS REQUIRED WHENEVER THE CONTINUOUS OBSTRUCTION ALARMISSOUNDING!
Checkthegate for anyobstruction,clear the obstruction,andthenpush the EMERGENCYSTOP/RESETbutton located
on the front of the operator. By pushing the EMERGENCY STOP/RESET button, the gate is now back in operation and
awaitingthe nextcommand.
Contact your installing dealer or a qualified service technician to perform all adjustments that may become necessary.
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IMPORTANT
SAFETYINFORMATION
AND WARNINGS
MANUALDISCONNECT
In the event of power loss or mechanical failure, this slide
gate operator is equipped with a manual disconnect lever,
locatedon thetop ofthe frame of the operator.Seethe illus-
trationat right. Makesure to turnpower offbeforedisengag-
ing the operator. Never disengage the operator while it is
running!
To disengage the operator, pull the disconnect handle away
from the front of the operator until the disconnect latch en-
gages. The gate can then be pushed manually to open or
close.To re-engagetheoperator,pullthedisconnect latch to
the left until the disconnect handle snaps back into its origi-
nalposition.Once the operatorisre-engaged, youcanreap-
ply power. See the illustration at right for details.
TURN OFF POWER BEFORE OPERATING THE MANUAL DISCONNECT!