Viper TC-9 Installation instructions

VIPER TC-9
Residential Sliding Gate Opener
(Magnetic Limit Switch – Chain type)
Installation and Owner’s Manual
For Residential use only – Class 1
(A Vehicular gate operator intended for use in a single family dwelling)
Made in the U.S.A.
CAUTION: PLEASE READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY
GATEMOTORS INC.
PHONE: [phone]
Email: [email protected]
This Product meets and exceeds the requirements of UL 325, the standard which regulates
gate operator safety, as established and made effective March 1, 2000, by Underwriters Laboratories Inc.

TC-9 Viper ™ Gate System
Residential Sliding Gate Operator
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TC-9 Viper ™ Gate System
Residential Sliding Gate Operator
Table of Contents
Table of Contents................................................................................................................ 3
Safety Alert Symbols .......................................................................................................... 4
Description of your TC-9 Viper Gate Opener .................................................................... 5
FEATRUES .................................................................................................................... 5
SAFETY ......................................................................................................................... 5
SPECIFICATIONS......................................................................................................... 5
OPTION(S) ..................................................................................................................... 6
Packing List .................................................................................................................... 6
Tools you will need............................................................................................................. 7
Installation Instruction ........................................................................................................ 8
Concrete Pad ................................................................................................................... 8
Operator Base.............................................................................................................. 8
Electrical Preparation.................................................................................................. 9
Gate Operator Mechanical Installation ......................................................................... 10
Gate Operator Electrical Installation ............................................................................ 12
Radio Transmitter Controls............................................................................................... 15
Optional Equipment Installation Procedures .................................................................... 20
Adjustment and Maintenance ........................................................................................... 21
Having a Problem?............................................................................................................ 22
Figure 1, Platform Base Dimensions .................................................................................. 9
Figure 2, Viper TC-9 Configuration Diagram .................................................................. 16
Figure 3, Viper TC-9 Control Board Terminals, Indicators and Jumpers ........................ 17
Figure 4 Typical Gate Extension for TC-9 Operator ........................................................ 18
Figure 5 Viper TC-9 Electrical Connection...................................................................... 19
Table 1, Viper TC-9 Specification...................................................................................... 5
Table 2 Viper TC-9 Packing List........................................................................................ 6
Table 3 Required Tools for Installation .............................................................................. 7
Table 4, Security Code Factory Settings........................................................................... 15
Table 5, Security Code New Install .................................................................................. 15
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TC-9 Viper ™ Gate System
Residential Sliding Gate Operator
Safety Alert Symbols
Start here and read these important safety rules for the TC-9 Viper Gate Opener
These safety alert symbols mean CAUTION – Personal safety, property damage
or danger from electrical shock. Read these instructions carefully.
Failure to comply with the following instructions may result in serious injury,
including death or property damage. The TC-9 Viper Gate Opener is designed
and tested to provide reasonably safe service if properly installed and operating
in accordance the instructions provided in this Installation Manual
Electrical
Hazard
Installation and wiring must be in compliance with your local building and
electrical safety codes. Connect the power to the TC-9 Gate opener from a
properly grounded electrical outlet. If using electrical conduit to provide
power, be sure to attach the ground conductor to the TC-9 Frame and the
ground terminal on the circuit board.
Caution Activate the opener only when the gate is in full view and free of
obstructions.
Do not allow children to operate the gate opener using any remote
transmitter or push button switch operators. Serious injury from closing
the gate may result from misuse of the opener.
Caution Do not allow children to play near the gate opener. No one should enter or
leave through the gate while it is opening or closing.
Fasten the CAUTION LABEL near the TC-9 Gate Opener and push button
switch operators as a reminder of safe operating procedures.
Caution Do not wear loose clothing, watches or rings while installing or servicing
the gate opener.
Keep your hands away from the gear box, chain and gate track rollers
during operation.
Do not use force to make adjustments or compensate for binding or
sticking gate operation.
Electrical
Hazard
Disconnect all electrical power before making repairs or removing the
cover on the TC-9 Opener
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TC-9 Viper ™ Gate System
Residential Sliding Gate Operator
Description of your TC-9 Viper Gate Opener
FEATURES
Weather proof casing
Reliable magnetic limit switches for accurate open and close gate positions.
Self-locking gear motor in both open and close positions.
Two channel 300 mhz receiver.
Auto-close (12.5,25, and 45 second delay)
2 year limited warranty on motor
1 year limited warranty on manual & electric parts
SAFETY
Electric Safety monitor will stop and reverse gate to open position if it senses an
obstruction while gate is closing.
Release-key to open gate manually in case of an emergency (ie: power failure, fire, etc.).
Electronic anti-entrapment system, operable in both the open and closing directions.
Enclosed chain cover for added protection.
SPECIFICATIONS
Table 1, Viper TC-9 Specification
Motor Safety
Type Permanent split
capacitor,
Personal Push button remote,
auto reversal
Speed 1470 RPM Electronic Independent up/down
force adjustment
Volts 120 VAC ± 10% 60 Hz Electrical Motor overload
protection
Current Less than 6 Amps Start Circuit 24 V push button or
remote sensor.
Operating Temp. -22/158F (-30/70C) Emergency Clutch release Key
Torque 15 N.m maximum
Drive Mechanism Dimension
Gears 1:30 Ratio Length (overall) N/A
Drive Chain gear type Ship Weight 58 lbs.
Length of Travel 35 ft max. by magnetic
Limit Switch
Chain Length 20 ft. (supplied), ANSI
chain No. 41
Travel Rate 1 ft per second. Gate Size 35 ft. (Maximum)
Gate Weight (max.) 1200 lbs. (Maximum)
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TC-9
TC-9 Viper ™ Gate System
Residential Sliding Gate Operator
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MODEL:TC-9
COMPONENT
DESCRIPTION COMPONENT MANUFACTURER MFR’S PART NO. QUANTITY
1 Cover Viper Gate Systems
tc9cov1
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2 U – bolts Viper Gate Systems
tc9ub2 4
3 ¾ h.p. Motor Viper Gate Systems
tc9mot3 1
4 Limit magnets Viper Gate Systems
tc9lm4 2
5 Control board Viper Gate Systems
tc9cb5 1
6 Capacitor Viper Gate Systems
tc9cap6 1
7 L – brackets Viper Gate Systems
tc9lb7 2
8 Plastic clip Viper Gate Systems
tc9pc8 4
9 Square U- bolts Viper Gate Systems
tc9sub9 4
10 Base plate for control board Viper Gate Systems
tc9bp10
1
11 Chain guard Viper Gate Systems
tc9cg11 1
12 Receiver Viper Gate Systems
tc9rec12
1
13 Large bracket for magnet (open limit)
Viper Gate Systems
tc9lbol13 1
14 Small bracket for magnet (close limit)
Viper Gate Systems
tc9sbcl14 1
15 Chain bolts Viper Gate Systems
tc9cb15 2
16 Spare nuts & bolts bag Viper Gate Systems
tc9nb16 1
17 Mounting base Viper Gate Systems
tc9mb17 1
18 10 ft. chain Viper Gate Systems
tc9ch18 1
19 Limit switch sensor Viper Gate Systems
tc9ls19 1
20 Manual release keys Viper Gate Systems
tc9keys20 2
21 Shaft key Viper Gate Systems
tc9sk21 1
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TC-9 Viper ™ Gate System
Residential Sliding Gate Operator
Tools you will need
During assembly and installation of your opener, the instructions will call for the use of
various tools shown below. Other tools may be required as needed for the installation of
the concrete pad and electrical connection.
Table 3 Required Tools for Installation
Screwdriver Tape Measure Electric Drill Level
File Wrenches Multimeter Pliers Allen Wrenches
Wire Strippers Wire Cutter Adjustable Wrench Socket Wrench
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TC-9 Viper ™ Gate System
Residential Sliding Gate Operator
Installation Instruction
Concrete Pad
The concrete pad for the TC-9 operator should be approximately 24” x 12” x 18” deep.
This will insure a firm stable base to support the torque required in opening/closing the
gate. The pad may be installed at ground level, or up to 3” above the finished grade. Be
sure the base concrete pad is level. The pad should be positioned so it does not interfere
with the gate movement.
You can use the concrete anchors provided with the operator to secure the Platform Base
to the concrete pad. They consist of 3-¾” Anchor Bolts (4), Anchors, Washers and Nuts
(in the same bag with the Manual Clutch Release Key). Anchors must be set into the
concrete at the time of pouring, or you can use 5/16” Lead Sink anchors and lag screws
(not supplied) by drilling four holes into the concrete pad after it has set up.
Operator Base
Position the Viper TC-9 platform on top of the pad, then mark the hole positions (3” On-
Center) which will allow ±¾” of adjustment for proper alignment of the Operator with
the correct distance from the gate, See Figure 1, Platform Base Dimensions. This
alignment is very important so take care in measuring. The platform base should be not
less than 2-¼” from the gate, See Figure 2, Viper TC-9 Configuration Diagram. Again,
be sure the base is properly leveled. Use washers as shims under the platform to assist in
leveling the base.
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