Controlled Products Systems Group PATRSL - Manual (Page 5)

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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
General hand/tools such as wrenches [7/16, 3/4], tape measure, level, clamps, chain
cutter, etc. are required. Your particular installation may require a drill, welder or other
hardware not provided. Concrete pad mounting or post mounting by a qualified installer
is the recommended method of securing the operator.
BATTERY REQUIRED FOR OPERATION (NOT INCLUDED).
We recommend a 12-volt deep cycle gel or AGM battery (33-amp hour minimum). The
cable harness supplied with the operator is designed for bolt type battery post found on
most marine batteries.
IMPORTANT CAUTIONS:
1. Do not test or operate this unit without first ensuring that all hardware is correctly
installed, limit nuts are securely locked in place with the limit locking plate and all
objects are clear of sprockets and chain.
2. Do not perform any welding with the control board or the battery connected. Serious
damage to the control board and/or battery can occur if attempted .
3. Loose clothing can get caught in chain and sprockets resulting in bodily harm.
GATE QUALIFICATIONS/APPLICATIONS
GATE LENGTH/WEIGHT
This gate operator is rated for vehicular class I or class II slide gates up to 24 feet in
length and up to 600 pounds in weight as defined by UL-325. If your gate exceeds
either one of these limits, please consult a qualified technician or the factory for
alternative solutions.
Note: High quality rollers with bearings will allow your gate to operate with
minimal drag (minimal friction) and will decrease the load on the gate
operator. Many type of slide gate designs exist. Choose a design that will
decrease friction and required torque.
GATE CYCLES PER DAY
Cycles per day will vary depending on the installation. Factors to consider are expected
number of cycles per day accessories that are connected to the operator and length of
gate. The low current receiver which is standard equipment used in conjunction with
solar friendly accessories will maximize the number of cycles per day. Solar charged
systems should not exceed 15 complete open/close cycles per day without additional
solar panels. This gate operator, whether AC or Solar charged, should never be used in
applications, which exceed 100 complete open/close cycles per day. Holding the gate
open can decrease cycles during high cycle time periods. If more cycles are required, a
high traffic gate opener should be used. For help determining number of cycles possible
per day contact the factory for detailed information.