OcuGate User's Full Manual
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Please read and follow all warnings, precautions, and instructions before installation and use.
Perform periodic checks of the opener are required to ensure safe operation.
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The gate opener is intended for use with Class I vehicular swing gates. Class I denotes vehicular gate opener (or system) dwellings or a garage or parking area. You can install the gate opener only when the opener is appropriate for the construction and the usage class of the gate.
Gate opening system designers, installers, and users must consider the possible hazards associated with each application. Improperly designed, installed, or maintained systems can create risks for the user and bystander. Gate system design and installation must reduce public exposure to potential hazards. All exposed pinch points must be eliminated or guarded.
A gate opener can create high levels of force during regular operation. Therefore, safety features must be incorporated into every installation. Specific safety features include safety sensors.
The gate must be installed appropriately and work freely in both directions before the installation of the gate opener.
The gate must be installed in a location so that enough clearance is provided between the gate and adjacent structure when opening and closing to reduce the risk of entrapment. Swinging gates shall not extend into public access areas.
The opener is intended for use 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. The pedestrian access shall be located such that persons will not contact the moving vehicular gate.
Pedestrians should never cross the pathway of a moving gate. The gate opener is not acceptable for use on any pedestrian gate. Pedestrians must be supplied with separate pedestrian access.
For an installation using non-contact sensors (safety sensors), please look at the product manual on the placement of non-contact sensors (safety sensors) for each type of application.
Care shall be exercised to reduce the risk of nuisance tripping, such as when a vehicle trips the safety sensor while the gate is still moving.
One or more non-contact sensors (safety sensors) shall be located where the risk of entrapment or obstruction exists, such as the perimeter reachable by a moving gate or barrier.
Never mount any device that operates the gate opener where the user can reach over, under, around, or through the gate to operate the controls. Controls must be placed at least 6’ (1.8m) from any part of the moving gate.
Controls intended to reset an operator after two sequential activations of the entrapment protection device or devices must be located in the line of sight of the gate, or easily accessible controls shall have a security feature to prevent unauthorized use. Never allow anyone to hang on or ride the gate during the entire gate travel.
Each gate opener is provided with two safety warning placards. The placards are to be installed on the front and back of the gate where they are visible. The placards may be mounted using cable ties through the four holes on each placard. All warning signs and placards must be installed where visible in the gate area.
To AVOID damaging gas, power, or other underground utility lines, contact secretive utility locating companies BEFORE digging.
Do not permit children to play on or around the gate; keep all controls out of their reach.
NOTE:
OcuGate can be used for steel, wood, and vinyl driveway gates and is shaped as a panel, tube, and chain-link. While operating on solid surface gates is NOT recommended. Solid surface gates have a high resistance to the wind. If the wind is strong enough, the operator will obstruct and stop.
WARNING: Changes or modifications not expressly specified by this user manual, OcuGate, could void the warranty of this equipment.
Power Drill
Tape Measure
Open End Wrenches - 14# &17# or Adjustable Wrenches ·Wire Strippers
C-Clamps - small, medium, and large
Level
Hacksaw or Heavy Duty Bolt Cutters
Phillips Screwdriver
There are two installation types for the gate opener,Pull-to-Open and Push-to-Open.
In the Push-to-Open installation, the gate opens out from the property. A Push-To-Open Bracket (PSO part) is required for each gate.
NOTE: Ensure the gate does not open into public areas. One more person should help when installing.
The gate opener is mounted to the gate and to the gate post. Both round and square posts can be used because the Post Brackets are curved. When mounting the Post Brackets, use bolts long enough to pass through the entire post. M10 x 200 bolts are included. Concrete anchors are not provided.
When mounting the Post Brackets to wooden posts, a larger-size washer or metal plate should be used between the bolts and the wooden post to ensure the stability of the fastening hardware. If the post is smaller than 6" diameter or square, it should be made of metal and set in cement to ensure its stability.
Install the Opener on the Gate –for Pull to Open
The position of the post bracket is very important. The following illustrations and tables are required to determine the proper mounting position for the Post Bracket. The tables show the maximum opening angle of the gate for a given A and B. For example, if A is 16cm and B is 14cm, the maximum opening angle of the gate is 110°Pull-to-Open Installation — Gate in Closed position (Moving-Rod is extended)
1.Insert the bolts through the holes of post bracket and post pivot bracket as shown. Place washers and nuts on the bottom of the bolts and hand tighten.
2.Attach the gate bracket and post bracket assy. to the opener by inserting a clevis pin. Secure the clevis pins using the hairpin clips.
3.Open the release hole plug on the top of the gate opener, insert the release key, and turn the key 90° clockwise. This releases the motor and allows the push-pull rod to be manually extended and retracted. To restore normal operation, turn the key 90° counterclockwise.
4. With the opener fully retracted and with the gate in the fully open position (for Pull-to-Open installation), place the opener with the Post Bracket Assy. and Gate Bracket on the gate post and the gate. While holding the gate opener in the level position, temporarily secure it with two C-clamps.
Make sure there is a minimum clearance of 2.5cm between the gate and the opener and that the opener and the Post Pivot Bracket are not binding in both the gate-open and gate-closed positions. If there is not at least 2.5cm of clearance or if the opener and the Post Pivot Bracket are binding, rotate the Post Pivot Bracket and/or move the Post Bracket Assy. to obtain the minimum clearance and eliminate the binding.
6. Sign the bolt-hole point on the gate post and gate. Do this by placing a punch or a sign in the middle of each bolt slot on the post bracket and the gate bracket. It allows slight adjustments to the post bracket. Then remove the opener and brackets assy. by taking off the C-clamps.
7.Drill 10.5 mm diameter holes through
the post and the gate at the marked
locations.
8. Attach the post bracket assemblies to
the gate post by inserting M10 x 200 bolts through each post bracket assy. and the drilled holes in the gate post. Fasten each bolt with one ¢10 washer, one ¢10 lock washer, and one ¢10 nut.
9.Attach the gate brackets to each gate by inserting two M10 x 75 bolts through the gate brackets and the drilled holes in the gates. Fasten each bolt with one ¢10 lock washer, and one ¢10 nut.
Install the Opener on the Gate –for Pull to Open
The position of Post Bracket is very important. The following illustrations and tables are required to determine the proper mounting position for the Post Bracket. The tables show the maximum opening angle of the gate for a given A and B. For example, if A is 16cm and B is 14cm, the maximum opening angle of the gate is 110°Pull-to-Open Installation — Gate in Closed position (Moving-Rod is extended)
1.Insert the bolts through the holes of post bracket and post pivot bracket as shown. Place washers and nuts on the bottom of the bolts and hand tighten.
2.Attach the gate bracket and post bracket assy. to the opener by inserting a clevis pin. Secure the clevis pins using the hairpin clips.
3.Open the release hole plug on the top of the gate opener, insert the release key, and turn the key 90° clockwise. This releases the motor and allows the push-pull rod to be manually extended and retracted. To restore normal operation, turn the key 90° counterclockwise.
4. With the opener fully retracted and with the gate in the fully open position (for Pull-to-Open installation), place the opener with the Post Bracket Assy. and Gate Bracket on the gate post and the gate. While holding the gate opener in the level position, temporarily secure it with two C-clamps.
5.Make sure that there is a minimum clearance of 2.5cm between the gate and the opener and that the opener and the Post Pivot Bracket are not binding in both the gate-open and gate-closed positions. If there is not at least 2.5cm of clearance or if the opener and the Post Pivot Bracket are binding, rotate the Post Pivot Bracket and/or move the Post Bracket Assy. to obtain the minimum clearance and eliminate the binding.
6. Sign the bolt-hole point on the gate post and gate. Do this by placing a punch or a sign in the middle of each bolt slot on the post bracket and the gate bracket. It allows slight adjustments to the post bracket. Then remove the opener and brackets assy. by taking off the C-clamps.
7.Drill 10.5 mm diameter holes through
the post and the gate at the marked
locations.
8. Attach the post bracket assemblies to
the gate post by inserting M10 x 200 bolts through each post bracket assy. and the drilled holes in the gate post. Fasten each bolt with one ¢10 washer, one ¢10 lock washer, and one ¢10 nut.
9.Attach the gate brackets to each gate by inserting two M10 x 75 bolts through the gate brackets and the drilled holes in the gates. Fasten each bolt with one ¢10 lock washer, and one ¢10 nut.
10.Cut off any part of the bolts that extend beyond the tightened nuts.
11. With the opener fully retracted and with the gate in the fully open position (for Pull-to-Open installation), insert a clevis pin through the gate opener and the Post Pivot Bracket and insert another clevis pin through the gate opener and the Gate Bracket. Secure each clevis pin with a hairpin clip.
12.Open the release hole plug on the top of the gate opener, insert the release key, and turn the key 90° counterclockwise. This restores normal operation.
NOTE: The setting of the PULL/PUSH TO OPEN of the control board should be in accordance with the installation.
Install the Opener on the Gate –for Push to Open
The position of Post Bracket is very important. The following illustrations and tables are required to determine the proper mounting position for the Post Bracket. The tables show the maximum opening angle of the gate for a given A and B. For example, if A is 15cm and B is 12cm, the maximum opening angle of the gate is 110°Push-to-Open Installation — Gate in Closed position (Moving-Rod is retracted)
1.Insert the bolts through the holes of post bracket and PSO part (push to open bracket) as shown. Place washers and nuts on the bottom of the bolts and hand tighten.
2.Attach the gate bracket and post bracket assy. to the opener by inserting a clevis pin. Secure the clevis pins using the hairpin clips.
3.Open the release hole plug on the top of the gate opener, insert the release key, and turn the key 90° clockwise. This releases the motor and allows the push-pull rod to be manually extended and retracted. To restore normal operation, turn the key 90° counterclockwise.
4. With the opener fully retracted and with the gate in the fully closed position (for Push-to-Open installation), place the opener with the Post Bracket Assy. and Gate Bracket on the gate post and the gate. While holding the gate opener in the level position, temporarily secure it with two C-clamps.
5.Make sure that there is a minimum clearance of 2.5cm between the gate and the opener and that the opener and the PSO part are not binding in both the gate-open and gate-closed positions. If there is not at least 2.5cm of clearance or if the opener and the PSO part are binding, rotate the PSO part and/or move the Post Bracket Assy. to obtain the minimum clearance and eliminate the binding.
6. Sign the bolt-hole point on the gate post and gate. Do this by placing a punch or a sign in the middle of each bolt slot on the post bracket and the gate bracket. It allows slight adjustments to the post bracket. Then remove the opener and brackets assy. by taking off the C-clamps.
7.Drill 10.5 mm diameter holes through the post and the gate at the marked locations.
8.Attach the post bracket assemblies to the gate posts by inserting M10 x 200 bolts through each post bracket assy. and the drilled holes in the gate post. Fasten each bolt with one ¢10 washer, one ¢10 lock washer, and one ¢10 nut.
9.Attach the gate brackets to each gate by inserting two M10 x 75 bolts through the gate brackets and the drilled holes in the gates. Fasten each bolt with one ¢10 lock washer, and one ¢10 nut.
10.Cut off any part of the bolts that extend beyond the tightened nuts.
11.With the opener fully retracted and with the gate in the fully closed position (for Push-to-Open installation), insert a clevis pin through the gate opener and the Post Pivot Bracket and insert another clevis pin through the gate opener and the Gate Bracket. Secure each clevis pin with a hairpin clip.
12.Open the release hole plug on the top of the gate opener, insert the release key, and turn the key 90° counterclockwise. This restores normal operation.
NOTE: The setting of the PULL/PUSH TO OPEN of the control board should be in accordance with the installation.
Mounting of the Control Box
Note: Before adjusting the limit switch, refer to the chapter of “Install the Opener on the Gate”, and make sure that the rod is fully retracted wh
en the gate is in the fully open position (for Pull-to-Open installation), or in the fully closed position (for Push-to-Open installation). Make sure that currently the rod is fully retracted.
Note: The position of Limit Switch A was fixed in factory, do not adjust it again.
Turn on power to operate the gate opener, then the arm extends to close the gate.
If the arm closes over the desired closed position, press the remote control to stop the opener. Use a screwdriver to loosen the screw of the limit B, slightly slide the limit switch Binwards.
If the arm closes halfway and fails to get to the desired closed position, slightly slide the limit switch B outwards.
Please repeat the above steps, until the arm could arrive and automatically stop at the desired close position. Then tighten the screw firmly.
Limit setting is finished now.
Turn on power to operate the gate opener, then the arm extends to open the gate.
If the arm opens over the desired open position, press the remote control to stop the opener. Use a screwdriver to loosen the screw of the limit B, slightly slide the limit switch B inwards.
If the arm opens halfway and fails to get to the desired open position, slightly slide the limit switch B outwards.
Please repeat the above steps, until the arm could arrive and automatically stop at the desired open position. Then tighten the screw firmly.
Limit setting is finished now.
Thank you!
