Richmond GTR156 User manual

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Sliding Gate Opener User Manual
Model: GTR156
Gate in open position
Gate in closed position
WARNING
Instructions must be read before beginning installation. Please follow these instructions carefully, incorrect
installation could affect gate operation. If you require more information, please contact
Richmond Wheel & Castor Co on 1300 474 246
When mounting and positioning the motor ensure that the power cable is unplugged. The motor cover will need to
be removed to mount the motor to the mounting plate. Any changes to the settings of the gate motor can only be
made by a licensed electrician.
Please Note: This motor is AC 240V Power only and is not compatible with DC Battery Backup or Solar power.

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Contents:
Gate Opening Default Setting Information …………………….……………….…....4
General Safety…………………………………………………………………...….….….5
Parts List…………………………………………………….……………………….……..6
Technical Specifications…………………………………………………………………7
Motor Installation
Before you start………………………………………………………………….…8
Tools Required / Example Sliding Gate Setup…………….……………………9
Step 1 - Gate Preparation Before Adding Your Motor ……………….……….10
Step 2 –Motor Pad Footing………….…………………………………………..10
Step 3 - Motor Position Installation………….………………..…………………11
Step 4 –Removing Motor Cover for Mounting……………...………………....12
Step 5 –Drilling Holes for Anchor Bolts……………...………………....……...12
Step 6 –Fitting the Mounting Plate & Motor……………………………..…….13
Step 7 –Gear Rack & Motor Alignment………………………………………..14
Step 8 –Limit Travel Stops……………………………………………………...16
Step 9 –Powering the Motor…………………………………………………….18
Step 10 –Testing the Limit Travel Stops……………………….……………...19
Programming and Wiring
Control Board Diagrams……………………………………………………….…20
Dip Switch Adjustment……………………………………………………………22
Further Settings and Programming…………………………………………..…23
Connecting Infrared Photocells………………………………………………….26
Maintenance……………………………………………………………..………………..27
Troubleshooting…………………………………………………….……………………28
Pairing and Clearing Remotes…………………………………………………………29
Additional Drawings and Diagrams……………………………………………..……30

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Gate Opening Default Setting Information:
The gate motor will close the gate to the right-hand side as its default setting (refer to fig 1).
Before Installing: Test the motor by plugging it into a power source and pressing the remote. You will see the
motor cog turn.When it stops, press the remote again to see it turn in the opposite direction. This will give you an
understanding of the way in which the motor will move the gate.
Note: Ensure that the motor is unplugged before proceeding with installation. Please keep fingers away
from the motor cog whilst it is turning.
If your gate needs to open from the other direction (to the left, refer to fig 2) and, your motor is on the
right-hand side, a qualified electrician will need to switch the MOT1 and MOT2 wires on terminal J4
(refer to pages 20 and 21).
Any works done to the motor must be completed whilst the power is off, and the motor is unplugged
Left-Hand Opening:
Motor mounted on the
right-hand side
Press the first/top button on the remote.
Default operation:
Motor mounted on the
left-hand side
The motor cog will turn counter-
clockwise, moving the gate frame
forwards.
The gate will then move in the set
direction. Default: right-hand close.
Fig 1
Fig 2

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Thank you for choosing this sliding gate opener. Please read the manual carefully before
assembling and using it. Do not leave out the manual if you send this product to a third party.
This product complies with the recognised technical standards and safety regulations. Our
company has the right to change this manual without prior notice.
General Safety:
Warning: Incorrect or improper use of this product can cause damage to persons, animals or
properties.
•Please ensure that the input voltage used matches with the supply voltage of gate opener
(AC240V 50Hz).
•All modifications to wiring or electrics, and any adjustment or maintenance to 240VAC MUST
be done by a qualified electrician.
•To avoid damaging gas, power or other underground utility lines, contact the relevant authority
BEFORE digging.
•All potential hazards and exposed pinch points of the gate must be eliminated or guarded prior
to installation of this gate motor.
•Never mount any device that operates the gate motor where the user can reach over, under,
around or through the gate to operate the controls. These must be placed at least 1.8m from
any moving part of the moving gate.
•Ensure power plug is disconnected from the power socket during installation or maintenance.
•Keep remote control and other control devices out of children’s reach, in order to avoid
unintentional activation.
•Never allow anyone to hang onto the gate while moving.
•Please ensure a warning sign provided is fitted to the structure.
•To ensure safety, before installing the main motor, mount a Gate End Stop (GTR017) and a Gate
Stopper (GTR017 or GTR018) at each end of the rail to prevent the gate travellingoffthe track.
•If required, install infrared photocells (GTR051, sold separately) to detect obstructions and
prevent injury or damage.
•Instruct all users about the control systems provided and the manual opening operation in case
of emergency.
•Ensure that the power cable is connected to a RCD protected weatherproof power outlet
installed by a qualified electrician.
•Do not install the product in an explosive atmosphere or where there is any danger of flooding.
•This product was exclusively designed and manufactured for the use specified in the present
documentation. Any other use not specified in this documentation could damage the product
and be dangerous.
•Only use original parts for any maintenance or repair operation. Richmond Wheel & Castor Co
declines all responsibility with respect to the automation safety and correct operation when
other supplier’s components are used.
•Do not modify the automation components, unless explicitly authorised by Richmond Wheel &
Castor Co.
•The user must avoid any attempt to carry out any works or repairs on the motor, and should
always request the assistance of qualified personnel.
•This motor is suitable for use on one sliding gate only.
•Anything which is not expressly provided for in these instructions is not allowed and will void
warranty.
•Dispose of all packing materials (plastic, cardboard, polystyrene etc.) according to current
guidelines. Keep plastic bags and polystyrene out of children’s reach.
•Save these instructions for future use.

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Parts List:
No.
Picture
Name
Quantity
1
Main motor
1
2
Motor Mounting Plate
1
3
Manual release keys
2
4
Remote controls
(factory paired to motor)
2
5
Gate Warning Signage
1
6
In the accessories box
you will find the items
below:
1
6a
Limit travel stops
2
6b
Limit travel stop
mounting screw M6x18
4
6c
Masonry Anchor bolt
M12x100mm
( Drill bit size: M12 Masonry )
4
6d
Motor mounting set
screws, nuts, spring &
flat washers M10 x
50mm
4

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Technical Specifications:
Model
GTR156
Power supply
240VAC/50Hz
Motor power
400W
Gate moving speed
11-13m/min
Maximum weight of gate
1200Kg
Maximum length of gate
12m
Remote control distance
Up to 30m
Remote control mode
Single Button Mode
Limit switch
Spring Limit Switch
Noise
Up to 60dB
Working duty
S2 - 20min (20 minutes maximum continuous operation)
IP Rating
IP45
Maximum # Remote Controls
25
Remote Control Frequency
433.92 MHz
Working temperature
-20°C ~ +70°C
Package weight
15Kg

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Motor Installation:
Before you start:
•The GTR156 Sliding Gate Automation Kit is suitable for powering the opening and
closing motion of gates up to 1200kg in weight, up to a length of 12m.
•Gate motion is achieved by the rotating cog of the gate motor driving the gear rack
fitted to the moving gate.
•The gate motor itself must be fitted within private property, never externally to a property’s
boundary.
Power Supply: The GTR156 requires 1 x 10Amp AC240V 50Hz power supply (RCD Protected
Weatherproof PowerPoint). The GTR156 comes complete with a power lead and plug that is 1m long.
If you do not have a suitable RCD protected weatherproof power point within 1m of the gate motor you
will need to consult a licenced electrician.
Any works done to the motor must be completed whilst the power is off and the motor is
unplugged.
Any modifications/alterations/works to the 240V AC power components must only be
completed by a licensed electrician for your state/country.
Please Note:
Your weatherproof power outlet should be no more than 1m from the electric
gate motor.
If your weatherproof power outlet is more than 1m from the gate motor, you will
require a licensed electrician to fit a new power cable.
Any excess cable length should be cable tied and secured out of the way of
moving objects.

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For Installing Your Gate Motor, You Will Need:
•Power drill
•Tape measure
•Level
•12mm Masonry Drill Bit (for the 4 motor masonry anchor bolts)
•Socket and Spanner Set
•Phillips Head Screwdriver
Example Sliding Gate Setup:
If you require any gate hardware, contact Richmond Wheel & Castor Co or an authorised reseller.
Gate
Stopper
Gate Guide
Rollers
Gate End
Catch
Gate Track and
Track Wheels

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Please ensure that the motor power cable is not plugged in at any stage before Step 9
Step 1 - Gate Preparation Before Adding
Your Sliding Gate Motor:
•Ensure that the sliding gate is correctly installed.
•The gate is horizontal and level and the gate can glide back and forth smoothly
when moved by hand before installing the automatic gate opener.
•Wheels and guide rollers should rotate easily and be free from dirt/grime.
•Track should be flat, level and firmly affixed.
•Any misalignment in the gate will affect performance of the automatic gate
opener.
The gate should slide smoothly by hand before attempting to install the gate opener.
Step 2 - Motor Pad Footing (Minimum Requirement):
•The motor pad concrete footing requires an area of no less than 450mm long x
300mm wide and a minimum depth of 200mm (Standard requirement).
•Ensure surface is level and parallel to the driveway
Mounting Plate Dimensions:

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Step 3 - Motor Position Installation:
•Insert the key and open the manual release bar to put the motor into manual
mode, and check that the motor cog rotates freely by hand (As per Fig 16).
•Place the motor and motor mounting plate on the concrete pad.
•Make sure the distance between the gate motor cog and gear rack position are
aligned (see Fig 4)
•Mark all four outside corners of the mounting plate on the concrete pad using a
pencil, chalk or similar, to ensure the mounting plate is in the correct position
before drilling.
•Remove motor from the mounting plate.
Mark
corners
of the
mounting
plate with
a pencil,
chalk, or
similar.
Sliding Gate Frame
Fig 4
Fig 3

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Step 4 –Removing Motor Cover for Mounting:
•Unscrew the two motor cover screws located at each side of the motor cover.
•Remove the rubber grommet below the spring limit switch (as per fig 5).
Please Note: the rubber grommet must be fitted back onto the motor cover once the
cover has been re-fitted/replaced onto the base of the motor.
Step 5 - Drilling Holes for Anchor Bolts:
•Ensure the mounting plate is positioned within the marked corners.
•Proceed to mark the (4) positions for your anchor bolts ready for drilling (refer to
Fig 6).
•Remove Mounting plate.
•Using a M12 masonry drill bit, drill holes to a minimum depth of 120mm (Fig 7).
Mark anchor bolt positions
Fig 5
Fig 6
Fig 7

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Step 6 - Fitting Mounting Plate & Motor:
•Fit motor mounting plate back into place and fit and tighten anchor bolts (as per
figures 8 an 9).
•Fit motor back on mounting plate, ensuring the power cord is positioned into the
end slot of the mounting plate in the direction of the power point, making sure
there are no pinch points (as per Fig 10).
•Slide rubber grommet along the power cable and into the end slot of the mounting
plate (as per figures 11 and 12).
•Bolt motor to the mounting plate using the M10 x 50mm bolts with spring and flat
washers provided and tighten as required (as per figure 13).
Please ensure that the motor power cable is not plugged in at any stage before Step 9
Tighten bolts using
spanner or socket set
Fig 10
Fig 8
Fig 9
Fig 13
Fig 11
Fig 12
Insert the M10 x 50mm (Part 6d)
bolts, spring washers, and flat
washers provided through motor
housing and screw into welded
nut on the baseplate.
Hand-tighten set screws before
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Step 7 - Gear Rack & Motor Alignment:
•See Fig 16 for recommended gear rack mounting height.
•Insert the key and open the manual release bar to put the motor into manual
mode and check that the motor cog rotates freely by hand (as per Fig 16).
•Ensure that the gate drive cog has a minimum clearance of 1-2mm along the
entire length of gear rack fitted to the gate (as per Fig 14).
•Ensure motor cog and gear rack are correctly aligned. Under no circumstances
should the gate motor drive cog carry any weight of the gate. It is the task of the
gate castors or wheels to carry the weight of the gate (as per Fig 15).
•If the gate doesn’t slide freely by hand, adjust the height of the gear rack
accordingly until the full length of gate slides freely by hand.
At this stage of assembly, the cover is removed (not shown) and the power cable is still unplugged.
Gear rack correctly aligned at 90° to the
motor cog
Gear rack misaligned. Do not attempt to
use if misaligned.
Fig 14
Fig 16
Fig 15

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At this stage of final assembly, the cover is removed (not shown) and the power cable is
still unplugged.
Now that your gear rack and motor are aligned, and your gate is
sliding freely, fully tighten the motor mounting set screws (Part
6d) and reinstall motor cover and tighten screws provided.
Fig 17

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Step 8 - Limit Travel Stops:
Included in your gate motor kit are two limit
travel stops (Part 6a) which must be fitted to
the gear racks on your gate to ensure safe
operation.
The limit travel stops are designed to set the
desired opening and closing position of your
gate. These limit travel stops are designed to
come into contact with the spring limit switch.
Please note; gates can open and close in
different positions due to different weights of
gates, terrains, slopes (uphill or downhill). The
distance the gate will travel after contacting
the spring limit switch may vary.
Setting the Limit Travel Stops:
Closed Position
•Position gate 150-200mm back from
the gate end catch closed position.
This will help in making sure you do not
slam the gate into the end stop/catch
when setting the closed position under
power.
•Fit limit travel stop onto the top of gear
rack at the point where it meets the
spring limit switch on the motor.
•Tighten locking screws.
Open Position
•Position gate 150-200mm back from
the gate stopper open position. This will
help in making sure you do not slam the
gate into the end stop/catch when
setting the open position under power.
•Fit limit travel stop onto the top of gear
rack at the point where it meets the
spring limit switch on the motor.
•Tighten locking screws.
Test the spring limit travel stops by moving the gate manually until you hear a click,
making sure contact is made with the spring limit switch on the motor.
Fig 18
Fig 19
Fig 20

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The installation of spring limit switch block is shown in Figure 21
Fig 22
Fig 23
Fig 21
Please Note:
The warning
signage provided
(Part 5) must be
displayed on the
street facing side
of your automatic
gate at all times.

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Step 9 - Powering the Motor:
•Ensure that the outer cover has been fitted and fastened back onto the motor
housing.
•Before powering up the motor make sure the gate can travel by hand in manual
mode (key unlocked).
•The gate must be put in the open position before locking the key (key locked) in
readiness for automatic mode.
•Plug the power cord into an approved RCD protected weatherproof outlet.
•Remote controls (Part 4) included in this kit are factory paired ready for use.
Note:
•The default setting is closing to the right.
•If you want the gate to close to the left,
then you will need to change the direction of opening by switching the MOT1 and
MOT2 lines on the J4 terminal (as per fig 25).
•Soft start/soft stop function - The GTR156 is set by default to provide the soft
start/soft stop function. We recommend this default position is always maintained.
•This must be done when the power is off and unplugged. This must be done by a
licensed electrician.
Your motor is now set up for basic remote-control operation. To set further
functions and settings, see pages 18-26

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Step 10 –Testing the Limit Travel Stops:
Testing the closed position
•Ensure motor is plugged in as per step 9 and the gate is in the open position.
•Press remote (remotes included in kit are factory paired to the motor). The gate
will begin to close.
•The limit travel stop will hit the spring limit switch and the gate will stop.
•When the gate stops, measure the distance remaining between the gate and the
desired closed position.
•You have now determined the closed position of the gate when the travel limit
stop hits the spring limit switch.
•Adjust the limit travel stop from the measurement you have taken to get your
final gate closed position. The ideal closed final position for the gate frame is 10-
15mm from closed gate end catch (GTR019).
Testing the open position
•Press remote. The gate will begin to open.
•The limit travel stop will hit the spring limit switch and the gate will stop.
•When the gate stops, measure the distance remaining between the gate and the
desired open position.
•You have now determined the open position of the gate when the travel limit stop
hits the spring limit switch.
•Adjust the limit travel stops from the measurement you have taken to get your
final gate open position. The ideal open final position for the gate frame is 10-
15mm from the gate stopper (GTR017).
Fig 24

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Programming and Wiring:
Control board wiring diagram 01
Any works to the 240V AC must only be performed by a licensed electrician.
Ensure power is off before any modifications are made.
Fig 25