Controlled Products Systems Group RANGER - Manual (Page 3)

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INTRODUCTION
This operator is intended to be installed on vehicular Class I, II, III or IV gates as defined by UL 325.
Maximum gate load not to exceed 400 pounds and 13 feet in length.
PLEASE READ THIS ENTIRE MANUAL CAREFULLY PRIOR TO INSTALLATION.
The Ranger control board was designed with a current sense safety feature and we strongly recommend other
safety devices such as photo eyes to make each particular installation as safe as possible and reduce the risk of
personal injury and/or property damage.
Please read carefully and understand the Safety Section of this manual.
BATTERY REQUIRED FOR OPERATION (Battery not included)
Recommended battery type
Battery 12-volt, Group U-1; sealed (maintenance free); 33 amp hour minimum.
The Plug N Go harness has two 1/4” ring terminals to connect to bolt type battery post.
CAUTION: Do not install wet cell battery into control box; this type of battery usually
has removable caps used for service and will vent into control box.
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A l l r i g h t s r e s e r v e d . N o p a r t o f t h i s m a y b e r e p r o d u c e d b y a n y m e a n s
w i t h o u t t h e e x p r e s s e d w r i t t e n c o n s e n t o f t h e p u b l i s h e r .
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Cautions - Very Important
¾ Do not attempt to enter the gate area while the gate is moving. Wait until the gate comes
t o a c o m p l e t e s t o p .
¾ Operate the gate only when it is fully visible, free of persons or obstructions, and
p r o p e r l y a d j u s t e d .
¾ Do not allow children to play in the area of the gate. Do not allow anyone to ride on the
g a t e .
¾ Do not allow children to play with the remote control or any other activation device.
¾ Do not attempt to "beat the gate" while the gate is opening or closing. This is extremely
d a n g e r o u s .
¾ Test the current sense feature and all safety devices regularly to insure correct operation.
¾ Study the entire Safety Section (page 23-24), paying particularly close attention to the
E n t r a p me n t z o n e s o n p a g e 2 4 a n d b e a w a r e o f t h e s e a r e a s n o t o n l y d u r i n g u s e b u t a l s o
d u r i n g a n y a d j u s t m e n t s t o t h e u n i t .
¾ The USAutomatic battery charger is designed to operate with a +12 vdc battery, sealed
m a i n t e n a n c e f r e e t y p e G r o u p U - 1 b a t t e r y r e c o m m e n d e d . 3 3 a m p h o u r m i n i m u m .
¾ All control stations should be located at least 6 feet from any moving part of the gate or
o p e r a t o r .
¾ Do not ever install any control device where a user will be tempted to reach through the
g a t e o r f e n c e t o a c t i v a t e a g a t e .
¾ Do not attempt to completely seal the control box.