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Viking Access Systems Vehicular Gate Opener UL 991 manual

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    X - 9 vehicular gate operator installation instructions and safety information CLASS I, CLASS II, CLASS III and CLASS IV LISTED 18TC UL 325 UL 991 Viking Access Systems T 800.908.0884 • F 949.753.1640 631 Wald - Irvine, CA 92618 vikingaccess.com r evision BØ february 2007[...]

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    TECHNICAL SUPPOR T 1 800 908 0884 i P AR TS DIA GRAM P AR TS DIA GRAM 1 9 4 5 12 2 6 10 1 1 (2) 7 8 3 I tem Description P art No. 1 Cover , Plastic VAX9PC 2 Motor/Gear Unit VAX9 3 Chassis, Motor/Gear VAX9CH 4 Strain Relief VAX9ST 5 Arm Assembly , Articulated VAX9AA 6 Holder , Limit Switch 7 Limit Switch (2) VAX9LS 8 Cam, Limit Switch VAX9LCS 9 Term[...]

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    TECHNICAL SUPPOR T 1 800 908 0884 1 T ABLE OF CONTENTS T ABLE OF CONTENTS P arts Diagram/P arts List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .i Important Safety Information Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Important Installation Ins[...]

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    TECHNICAL SUPPOR T 1 800 908 0884 2 W ARNING - Not following these instructions may cause se vere injury or death to persons. IMPOR T ANT SAFETY INFORMA TION I MPOR T ANT SAFETY INFORMA TION IMPOR T ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS W ARNING – T o reduce the risk of severe injury or death: 1. READ AND FOLLO W ALL INSTRUCTIONS. 2. Never let children operate[...]

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    TECHNICAL SUPPOR T 1 800 908 0884 3 W ARNING - Not following these instructions may cause se vere injury or death to persons. IMPOR T ANT SAFETY INFORMA TION I MPOR T ANT SAFETY INFORMA TION 6. Controls intended for user activation must be located at least six feet (6’) away from any mov- ing part of the gate and where the user is prevented from [...]

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    TECHNICAL SUPPOR T 1 800 908 0884 4 W ARNING - Not following these instructions may cause se vere injury or death to persons. IMPOR T ANT SAFETY INFORMA TION I MPOR T ANT SAFETY INFORMA TION GENERAL SAFETY PRECA UTIONS The following precautions are an integral and essential part of the product and must be supplied to the user . Read them carefully [...]

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    TECHNICAL SUPPOR T 1 800 908 0884 5 5 UL325 Gate Operator Classification TERMINOLOGY T ERMINOLOGY GLOSSAR Y RESIDENTIAL VEHICULAR GA TE OPERA TOR CLASS I – A vehicular gate operator (or system) intended for use in a home of one-to four single family dwelling, or a garage or parking area associated therewith. COMMERCIAL/GENERAL A CCESS VEHICULAR G[...]

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    TECHNICAL SUPPOR T 1 800 908 0884 6 IMPOR T ANT SAFETY INFORMA TION I MPOR T ANT SAFETY INFORMA TION Gate in Open Position Photo Beam Unit Reflector Potential Entrapment Area (Shaded) Radio Station Mag. Lock Mag. Lock Safety Connector Open Commands Guard Station Master/Slave Brake UL Siren Radio Rec. UL Sensor OPEN RIGHT 24V BAT 24VA[...]

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    TECHNICAL SUPPOR T 1 800 908 0884 7 Radio Station Mag. Lock Mag. Lock Safety Connector Open Commands Guard Station Master/Slave Brake UL Siren Radio Rec. UL Sensor OPEN RIGHT 24V BAT 24VAC OPEN LEFT Safety Loop Center Loop Obstruction Sensor Charger Power Low Battery Motor Sensor Hold Open Timer Stop Overlap Delay Close Open[...]

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    TECHNICAL SUPPOR T 1 800 908 0884 8 Audible Alarm Reset Switch Installation W ARNING - Not following these instructions may cause se vere injury or death to persons. IMPOR T ANT SAFETY INFORMA TION I MPOR T ANT SAFETY INFORMA TION W arning Placard Installation Manual Stop Button 5' Minimum STOP Radio Station Mag. Lock Mag. Lock Safety[...]

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    TECHNICAL SUPPOR T 1 800 908 0884 9 IMPOR T ANT INST ALLA TION INFORMA TION I MPOR T ANT INST ALLA TION INFORMA TION Specifications This is NOT a pedestrian gate operator 14’ maximum gate length 600 pounds maximum gate weight Do NOT Install the gate operator to lift gates Locate Control Buttons: 1. Within sight of the gate, 2. At a minimum height[...]

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    TECHNICAL SUPPOR T 1 800 908 0884 10 PLAN OF INST ALLA TION - OPEN INSIDE P LAN OF INST ALLA TION - OPEN INSIDE Inside Outside Inside Outside Gate in Closed Position Gate in Closed Position 90 °  Opening A : 15-3/4" Max. C : 23-1/2" C : 19-1/2" F : 15-1/2" Min. Gate in Open Position F : 15-1/2" Min. ?[...]

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    TECHNICAL SUPPOR T 1 800 908 0884 11 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. Swinging gates shall not open into public access areas. PLAN OF INST ALLA TION – OPEN OUTSIDE P LAN OF INST ALLA TION – OPEN OUTSID[...]

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    TECHNICAL SUPPOR T 1 800 908 0884 12 16 STEP 1 Check the integrity of the gate structure and sufficiently sturdy such as pivot points are properly lubricated and surfaces are free of rust. a) Remove the Motor/Gear Assembly from its pa c ka g e. NOTE - The cover is not secured. b) Disassemble the geared motor from the mounting chassis. STEP 2 P osit[...]

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    TECHNICAL SUPPOR T 1 800 908 0884 13 17 STEP 6 With the cover off, perform the Manual Release procedure as shown at the bottom of page 7. The gate can now be moved manually . Ensure that the gate and gate operator move freely . Once it is determined the operator will work properly , remove the operator and complete the welding process. Check Operat[...]

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    TECHNICAL SUPPOR T 1 800 908 0884 14 18 STEP 8 A. Loosen the screws on the limit switch cams and position the cams to the desired locations. There are additional holes provided in case of a wide or tight angle of opening or closing. B. Move the gate manually and ensure that the limit switch gets actuated at the desired open and closed position. The[...]

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    O r a n g e Y e l l o w B l u e B l a c k B r o w n R e d To Limit Switches To Motor Wire Lead From Control Box TECHNICAL SUPPOR T 1 800 908 0884 15 The Limit Switches are wired as shown Limit Switch Connections NC N0 COM NC N0 COM Yellow Orange Brown Red Connect the lead wires as shown T o have the gate operator slow down prior to reaching i[...]

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    TECHNICAL SUPPOR T 1 800 908 0884 15 16 CONTROL BO X INST ALLA TION C ONTROL BO X INST ALLA TION 2. P osition the control box in the desired place and mark the mounting holes. Prepare the holes to receive the anchors/fasteners. 15" Standard 17" Industrial Depth: 6.5" Standard 6.5" Industrial 14" Standard 16"[...]

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    TECHNICAL SUPPOR T 1 800 908 0884 17 ELECTRICAL INST ALLA TION E LECTRICAL INST ALLA TION Tips for proper ground installation A good ground in a gate operator installation will minimize or prevent damage to the operator cause by natural events such as lightning strik es. The following will provide a guideline for proper grounding: 1. Use a ground r[...]

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    TECHNICAL SUPPOR T 1 800 908 0884 18 Connect the wires from the motor unit to the terminal block mounted next to the control board. Match wire colors to the terminal block. Single Unit Connections ELECTRICAL INST ALLA TION – SINGLE UNIT E LECTRICAL INST ALLA TION – SINGLE UNIT Match  Colors Connect the wire harness to the “OPEN RIGHT” co[...]

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    TECHNICAL SUPPOR T 1 800 908 0884 19 Using the connectors provided insert the wires from the motor units as shown in the diagram below . Insert the connectors in the proper receptacles on the Master/Slave Control Board. The ‘Slave’ gate opens first using the Overlap Delay (see page 28). If the gate opens in a clockwise direction, connect to the[...]

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    Inside Outside Exit Loop Inside Reopen Loop Center Loop Outside Reopen Loop Inside Outside 5' 5' 5' A A 5' Gate in Open Position Inside Reopen Loop Center Loop Outside Reopen Loop Exit Loop Make Even with Open Gate TECHNICAL SUPPOR T 1 800 908 0884 20 VEHICULAR LOOP DETECTOR INST ALLA TION V EHICULAR LOOP[...]

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    TECHNICAL SUPPOR T 1 800 908 0884 21 VEHICULAR LOOP DETECTOR INST ALLA TION V EHICULAR LOOP DETECTOR INST ALLA TION Twist Wire Outside the  Loop 6 Twists/Foot Until Its Connection  to the Loop Detector 1/8" to 1/4" Saw Slot Provide Additional Saw Cuts to Eliminate Sharp Corners Continuously Wind Wire in Loop Slot for the ?[...]

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    ACCESSOR Y CONNECTIONS A CCESSOR Y CONNECTIONS TECHNICAL SUPPOR T 1 800 908 0884 22 V ehicle loop detectors must be installed to decrease the possibility of vehicle entrapment on the gate (see page 20). The SECONDAR Y ENTRAPMENT PR OT EC TI ON like the edge sensor and the photoelectric beam MUST BE P ART OF EVER Y SINGLE INST ALLA TION to prevent p[...]

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    TECHNICAL SUPPOR T 1 800 908 0884 23 ACCESSOR Y CONNECTIONS A CCESSOR Y CONNECTIONS When connecting the Radio Receiver carefully verify the proper connections. The maximum voltage that the control board provides for external accessories is the maximum voltage of the battery , which is about 28 volts. In the event of an electrical short the board wi[...]

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    TECHNICAL SUPPOR T 1 800 908 0884 24 M M - - 2 2 ™ VIKING ELECTROMA GNETIC LOCK V IKING ELECTROMA GNETIC LOCK This Magnetic Lock is an OPTIONAL ACCESORY available from Vikin g A cces s Syst ems. Please order part number V A -MA G13. Mounting Plate/Juction Box (Weld to Post) M ounting Plate ( Weld to Gate) Set Screw (Locks Floating Plate Mounting [...]

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    TECHNICAL SUPPOR T 1 800 908 0884 25 24 The guard station provides control of the gate operator to open, stop and close the gate. All three switches must be Normally Open type of switch, and can share the same common (ground). Place the control switch bo x within sight of the gate, away from moving parts of the gate and out of reach of children. Gu[...]

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    TECHNICAL SUPPOR T 1 800 908 0884 26 25 Radio Station Mag. Lock Mag. Lock Safety Connector Open Commands Guard Station Master/Slave Brake UL Siren Radio Rec. UL Sensor OPEN RIGHT 24V BAT 24VAC OPEN LEFT Safety Loop Center Loop Obstruction Sensor Charger Power Low Battery Motor Sensor Hold Open Timer Stop Overlap Delay Close [...]

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    TECHNICAL SUPPOR T 1 800 908 0884 27 27[...]

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    TECHNICAL SUPPOR T 1 800 908 0884 28 28 SPECIAL FEA TURES S PECIAL FEA TURES Inside Outside Opens First Slave Unit Master Unit MAG LOCK Mag. Lock UL Siren Radio Rec. UL Sensor Safety Loop Charger Brake Fail Safe/Secure Slave Fail Safe/Secure Master Master Open Slave Open Master Slave Power Low Battery Slave Limit Open Limit Clo[...]

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    TECHNICAL SUPPOR T 1 800 908 0884 29 SOLAR P ANEL INST ALLA TION S OLAR P ANEL INST ALLA TION For Viking Vehicular Gate Oper ators STEP 1 Use a 24V solar panel or two solar panels of 12V in series with a total capacity of 40 W atts.. STEP 3 Replace the existing batteries with a battery pack of 33AHr or greater . STEP 2 Connect the solar panel cable[...]

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    TECHNICAL SUPPOR T 1 800 908 0884 30 (Installed) 1.563" 2.375" 3.187" 6.563" Hinge Pin (0.780" Diameter) Bronze Bushing Set Screw (Can be removed to add lubrication) H H - - 4 4 ™ VIKING HINGE V IKING HINGE Standard Features • Self-lubricating oil impregnated bronze bushing • Port for adding a Zirk fitting • 3000 lb[...]

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    TECHNICAL SUPPOR T 1 800 908 0884 31 29 Gate does not run – Motor Sensor indicator comes ON TROUBLESHOOTING T ROUBLESHOOTING Check all motor connections to be fully engaged. Refer to page 18 and 19. Ensure that the motor connections are: a) Properly connected; b) Tight enough and; c) Match color code. Refer to page 15. Check that all motor cable [...]

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    TECHNICAL SUPPOR T 1 800 908 0884 32 29 TROUBLESHOOTING T ROUBLESHOOTING Gate does not open or close Check all motor connections to be fully engaged. Refer to page 15. Check that limit switches are connected to the common and the normally close position refer to page 15. Check that the stop command is not active. Refer to page 8 and 25. Check that [...]

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    TECHNICAL SUPPOR T 1 800 908 0884 33 TROUBLESHOOTING T ROUBLESHOOTING Check that your external devices are working properly Check that your wires from your accessories are: a) Not shorting together b) Not shorting a power line c) Not shorting to metal or earth ground. Check the incoming high voltage power supply . Check the proper selection of powe[...]

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    X - 9 vehicular gate operator installation instructions and safety information CLASS I, CLASS II, CLASS III and CLASS IV LISTED 18TC UL 325 UL 991 Viking Access Systems T 800.908.0884 • F 949.753.1640 631 Wald - Irvine, CA 92618 vikingaccess.com U L325 and UL991 listed by Underwriter Laboratories (UL). Accessible manual release via key operated m[...]