Amazing Gates AG2000 User manual
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Amazing Gates AG2000
Sliding Gate Opener
Installation Manual
9-25-2020
Thank you for purchasing the Amazing Gates AG2000 sliding gate opener.
Please read this manual completely before installation and follow all safety
precautions. This product complies with the recognized technical
standards and safety regulations.
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GENERAL SAFETY
WARNING! Incorrect installation or improper use of this
product can cause damage to people, animals or property.
This equipment is similar to other gate or door equipment and meets or exceeds Underwriters Laboratory
Standard 325 (UL 325). However, gate equipment has hazards associated with its use and therefore by
installing this product the installer and user accept full responsibility for following and noting the installation
and safety instructions. Failure to follow installation and safety instructions can result in hazards developing
due to improper assembly. You agree to properly install this product and that if you fail to do so Amazing Gates
of America, LLC (“AGA”) shall in no event be liable for direct, indirect, incidental, special or consequential
damages or loss of profits whether based in contract tort or any other legal theory during the course of the
warranty or at any time thereafter. The installer and/or user agree to assume responsibility for all liability and
use of this product releasing Amazing Gates of America, LLC from any and all liability. If you are not in
agreement with this disclaimer or do not feel capable of properly following all installation and safety
instructions you may return this product for full replacement value.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY AND COMPLETELY before attempting to install and use this automatic
gate operator.
This gate operator produces a high level of force.
Stay clear of the unit while it is operating and exercise caution at all times.
All automatic gate operators are intended for use on vehicular gates only.
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.
• Discard packing materials (plastic, cardboard, polystyrene etc.) according to the provisions set out by current
standards. Keep nylon or polystyrene bags out of children’s reach.
• This product was exclusively designed and manufactured for the use specified in the present
documentation. Any other use not specified in this documentation could damage the product and be
dangerous.
• The factory declines all responsibility for any consequences resulting from improper use of the product, or
use which is different from that expected and specified in this manual.
• Do not install the product in an explosive atmosphere.
• The factory declines all responsibility for any consequences resulting from failure to observe good technical
practices when constructing gates as well as from any deformation of the gate which might occur during use.
• Disconnect the electrical power supply before carrying out any work on the installation. Also disconnect
any back-up batteries, if included.
• Check that a differential switch with a 0.03A threshold is fitted just before the power supply mains.
• Check that grounding is carried out correctly: connect gates and system components to a ground terminal.
• Fit all the safety devices (photo beams, safety edges, etc.) which are needed to protect the area from any
danger caused by squashing, conveying and shearing.
• Display a warning sign at the gate.
• The factory declines all responsibility with respect to the automation safety and correct operation when
other supplier’s components are used.
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• Only use original parts for any maintenance or repair operation.
• Do not modify the automation components, unless explicitly authorized by the factory.
• Instruct the product user about the control systems provided and the manual opening operation in case of
emergency.
• Keep children away from automatic gates.
• Keep remote transmitters or other control devices out of children’s reach, in order to avoid unintentional
automatic activation.
• Repairs should be made by qualified personnel only.
• Anything which is not expressly provided for in this manual is not allowed.
• Installation must be carried out using the safety devices and controls prescribed by the UL 325 standard.
Class Rating
The Amazing Gates 2000 Slide Operator is intended for use with vehicular slide gates in single family
residential applications. The operator is system certified to be in compliance with UL 325, current edition, as
of publication date.
Vehicular Gate Operator Class Categories:
Residential Vehicular Gate Operator—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 Access Vehicular Gate Operator—Class II: A vehicular gate operator (or system)
intended for use in a commercial location or building such as a multifamily housing unit (five or more single
family units), hotel, garages, retail store, or other building servicing the general public.
Industrial/Limited Access Vehicular Gate Operator–Class III: A vehicular gate operator (or system)
intended for use in an industrial location or building such as a factory or loading dock area or other locations
not intended to service the general public.
Restricted Access Vehicular Gate Operator–Class IV: A vehicular gate operator (or system) intended for
use in a guarded industrial location or building such as an airport security area or other restricted access
locations not servicing the general public, in which unauthorized access is prevented via supervision by
security personnel.
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Technical Specifications & Features
Specifications:
•Motor: 24VDC
•Absorbed motor power: 370W
•Gate moving speed: 7.9“/second
•Max gate weight: 1100 lbs
•Max torque: 18.44 ft lb/f
•Environmental conditions: From 5°F to 104°F
•Protection class: IP44
•Dimensions: 11-1/2” x 7.5” x 19.5” (L*W*H)
Features:
•Easy to install and low maintenance
•Quick selection for gate open/close direction
•Get the desired chain tension by adjusting the chain bolts
•Home-link compatible technology
•Emergency release key in case of power failure
•Stop/Reverse in case of obstruction during gate opening/closing
•Built in adjustable auto-close
•Reliable inner mechanical limit switch for easy and accurate setting
•Can be equipped with wide range accessories
Important Safety Instructions
Safety Instructions for Installation
A. Install the gate opener only when:
1) The opener is appropriate for the construction of the gate and the usage Class of the gate.
2) All openings of a horizontal slide gate are guarded or screened from the bottom of the gate to a minimum of 4
feet (1.22 m) above the ground to prevent a 2-1/4 inch (57.2 mm) diameter sphere from passing through the
openings anywhere in the gate, and in that portion of the adjacent fence that the gate covers in the open
position, 3) All exposed pinch points are eliminated or guarded.
4) Guarding is supplied for exposed rollers.
B. The opener is intended for installation 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.
Locate the gate such that persons will not come in contact with the vehicular gate during the entire path of travel
of the vehicular gate.
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C. The gate must be installed in a location so that enough clearance is supplied between the gate and adjacent
structure-es when opening and closing to reduce the risk of entrapment.
D. The gate must be properly installed and work freely in both directions prior to the installation of the gate opener.
Do not over-tighten the opener clutch or pressure relief valve to compensate for a damaged gate.
E. For gate openers utilizing Type D protection:
1) The gate opener controls must be placed so that the user has full view of the gate area when the gate is moving.
2) The placard provided marked in letters at least 1/4-in (6.4-mm) high with the word ″WARNING″ and the
following statement or the equivalent: “ Moving Gate Has the Potential of Inflicting Injury or Death – Do Not
Start Gate Unless Path is Clear” shall be placed adjacent to the controls,
3) An automatic closing device (such as a timer, loop sensor, or similar device) shall not be employed.
4) No other activation device shall be connected.
F. Controls intended for user activation must be located at least ten feet away from any moving part of the
gate and where the user is prevented from reaching over, under, around or through the gate to operate the
controls. Outdoor or easily accessible controls shall have a security feature to prevent unauthorized use.
G.The Stop and/or Reset button must be located in the line-of-sight of the gate. Activation of the reset control shall
not cause the opener to start.
H. A minimum of two (2) WARNING SIGNS shall be installed, one on each side of the gate where easily visible.
1) See instructions on the placement of non-contact sensors for each Type of application,
2) Care shall be exercised to reduce the risk of nuisance tripping, such as when a vehicle trips the sensor while the
gate is still moving in the opening direction.
3) One or more non-contact sensors shall be located where the risk of entrapment or obstruction exists, such as
the perimeter reachable by a moving gate or barrier.
I. For a gate opener utilizing a contact sensor in accordance with Usage Class:
1) One or more contact sensors shall be located where the risk of entrapment or obstruction exists, such as at the
leading edge, trailing edge, and post-mounted both inside and outside of a vehicular horizontal slide gate.
2) One or more contact sensors shall be located at the bottom edge of a vehicular vertical lift gate.
3) One or more contact sensors shall be located at the pinch point of a vehicular vertical pivot gate.
4) A hardwired contact sensor shall be located and its wiring arranged so that the communication between the
sensor and the gate opener is not subjected to mechanical damage.
5) A wireless contact sensor such as one that transmits radio frequency (RF) signals to the gate opener for
entrapment protection functions shall be located where the transmission of the signals are not obstructed or
impeded by building structures, natural landscaping or similar obstruction. A wireless contact sensor shall
function under the intended end-use conditions.
6) One or more contact sensors shall be located on the inside and outside leading edge of a sliding gate.
Additionally, if the bottom edge of a sliding gate is greater than 6 inches (152 mm) above the ground at any point in
its arc of travel, one or more contact sensors shall be located on the bottom edge.
Caution
➢Be sure that the opener is installed in a level and paralleled position and is properly secured.
➢Improper installation could result in property damage, severe injury, and/or death.
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➢Before starting installation, ensure that there is no point of friction during the entire movement of the gate
and there is no danger of derailment.
➢Ensure that the Warning Signs are present.
Installation Overview
Power Considerations
The recommended power for this gate operator system is 110-120V AC. The integrated
transformer steps the power down to 24Vdc to operate the control panel and operator arms.
Please make sure to shut off the power before installation or maintenance. The
installation of the 110V AC power supply cable to the Control Box should be done by a
qualified professional electrician.
Alternatively, this system can be powered by batteries charged with a 24V solar panel. Two 12Vdc batteries
must be wired IN SERIES to provide 24Vdc.
Battery backup is not required. In the event of a power failure there is a manual release lever on the box cover
which allows the gates to be opened manually. Turn the key and pull the lever to move the gate manually.
Battery backup may be added by installing two 12v 7ah batteries, wired in series to produce 24Vdc.
The cables for the safety photo beam, exit wand, wired keypad and wired intercom are not required to be placed
in conduit but it is highly recommended to do so in order to protect them and to be able to more easily replace
them.
It is highly recommended to ground the system with a grounding rod. Attach the grounding wire to the GND
connection on the control board.
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Installation procedures
1. The default limit setting is for the gate in the closed position. Before installation, please make
sure gate is closed.
2. Prepare one or more conduits for the electrical cables. Cable conduits have to pass through
the hole in the base plate.
3. Put the base plate on the concrete pad but don’t bolt it down yet. This is only a temporary
step. Further adjustment will be required when installing the chain.
4. Make the chain go through the chain box. Attach the chain to the gate frame with the chain
bolts and chain brackets. (Bolts and brackets supplied in package.)
5. Mount the chain box to the base plate by using screws and washers, don’t make the four
screws too tight.
6. Move the opener to the proper position. Attach the opener to a concrete platform with 4
expansion bolts supplied in the package.
Manual Operation
The opener comes with a manual release in case of emergency
➢Insert the manual release key into the release lock, then turn the key clockwise 90 degrees
➢Pull out the release lock part way. Now the gear and shaft are disengaged
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Installation of the Chain
1. Start with the gate in the closed position
2. The package contains 20 feet of #40 chain.
3. Place one of the ends of the chain section on the top of the gear temporarily. Install the chain, connecting
one section at a time and make sure it is level. Mark the chain’s mounting holes on the gate before
fastening the screws onto the gate
4. Fit the chain with self-threading screws. Please keep 1/16-inch space between the chain and the gear to
keep the weight of the gate from affecting the opener
Installation of the Limit Poles
The two magnetic limit poles mount on the gate. The magnets tell the operator where to stop the gate.
THERE ARE TWO WAYS THE GATE CAN OPEN: To the RIGHT or to the LEFT, From the INSIDE Looking
OUT.
From the INSIDE looking OUT, IF the gate Slides OPEN to the LEFT:
- The BLUE North Limit Pole Magnet is to the Left and the RED South Limit Pole Magnet is to the Right.
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- The Operator is on the LEFT side of the driveway, from the inside looking out
- When the gate is OPEN, the RED South Limit Pole Magnet lines up with the operator.
- When the gate is CLOSED, the BLUE North Pole Magnet lines up with the operator.
From the INSIDE looking OUT, IF the gate Slides OPEN to the RIGHT:
- The RED North Limit Pole Magnet is to the LEFT and the BLUE South Limit Pole Magnet is to the RIGHT
- The Operator is on the RIGHT side of the driveway, from the inside looking out
- When the gate is OPEN, the RED South Limit Pole Magnet lines up with the operator.
- When the gate is CLOSED, the BLUE North Limit Pole Magnet lines up with the operator.
Control Board Wiring
Diagram 6
15 & 16. Motor Terminals: Use for connecting the 24VDC motor.
MOTOR POLARITY: There are TWO ways to wire the motor.
◼SLIDE TO RIGHT: From the INSIDE Looking Out, the gate slides open to the RIGHT
The Operator is installed on the RIGHT side of driveway
The BLACK Wire to the motor connects to Terminal 16
The RED Wire to the motor connects to Terminal 15
◼SLIDE TO LEFT: From the INSIDE Looking Out, the gate slides open to the LEFT
The Operator is installed on the LEFT side of driveway from the Inside looking Out
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The RED Wire to the motor connects to Terminal 16
The BLACK Wire to the motor connects to Terminal 15
NOTE: When it is operating and wired correctly, when the gate is opening, the blue indicator
LED lights up and when the gate is closing, the red indicator LED lights up. The Infrared,
Swipe, Start and Ped functions will only work when the gate is going in the correct direction.
17 & 18. 24V Terminal:Used for connecting the 24VAC transformer which brings power to the
system
Diagram 16
Connect terminal ⑰ to one of the wires from the transformer
Connect terminal ⑱ to the other wire from the transformer
The two red wires from transformer are for connecting the 120VAC power supply
Ground the chassis with a grounding rod or with a third wire back to ground.
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