Page 2 - Table of Contents; WARNING
LRA Linear Residential Actuator Installation Guide - 2 - 228158 Revision X13 2-3-2009 Table of Contents Pre-installation Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Before You Begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...
Page 3 - Pre-installation Information; Always Check the Gate’s Action; Safety Information and Warnings; Regulatory Warnings; THE FOLLOWING FORMATS ARE USED FOR SAFETY NOTES; IMPORTANT INSTALLATION SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS; TO REDUCE THE RISK OF SEVERE INJURY OR DEATH
LRA Linear Residential Actuator Installation Guide - 1 - 228158 Revision X13 2-3-2009 Pre-installation Information Before You Begin... Before unpacking, inspect the carton for exterior damage . If you find damage, advise the delivery carrier of a potential claim . Inspect your package carefully . Yo...
Page 4 - Linear Actuator Operator Overview; AC Power Wiring; MODEL LRA POWER WIRING; The distance shown in the table above is measured in feet from the; DC Control and Accessory Wiring; Control wiring must be run in a separate conduit from power wiring.; Control Box Mounting; When installing the cable connecting the operator to the; USE COPPER WIRE ONLY!; GATE CLOSED; Figure 1. Linear Actuator Operation
LRA Linear Residential Actuator Installation Guide - 2 - 228158 Revision X13 2-3-2009 Linear Actuator Operator Overview The Model LRA Residential Linear Actuator is designed to open and close a light-duty residential swing gate . The operator can be used in left-hand or right-hand swing gate install...
Page 5 - Gate Layout Illustration
LRA Linear Residential Actuator Installation Guide - 3 - 228158 Revision X13 2-3-2009 Gate Layout Illustration EN TR Y G AT E FU LL Y C LO SE D G AT E FU LL Y O PE N LE AV E SL AC K IN C AB LE T O AL LO W F O R G AT E SW IN G 1/ 2 G AT E H EI G H T C O N TR O L BO X C O N TR O L BO X G AT E TO P VI ...
Page 6 - Mounting Bracket Installation; Depending on the gate design, an additional reinforcing; Post Bracket Installation; When installing the post bracket on a round post or masonry; Gate Bracket Installation; Alternate method to locate the gate bracket:; Figure 3. Post Bracket Installation; The gate must be installed in a location so that enough
LRA Linear Residential Actuator Installation Guide - 4 - 228158 Revision X13 2-3-2009 Mounting Bracket Installation Examine Figure 2 for details of the required mounting locations for the two brackets . The brackets must be mounted at the correct locations to allow the operator to open the gate at a...
Page 7 - Operator Setup; Operator Mounting; Install the washer and clip-ring on the traveler shaft.; Controller Connection; Connect the interface cable to Terminals 1-5 on the Controller (see; AC Power Connection; Do not splice the ground wire. Use a single piece of solid; TRAVELER; Figure 5. Mounting the Operator; Figure 7. Power and Ground Connections; ALL AC ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS TO THE POWER SOURCE AND
LRA Linear Residential Actuator Installation Guide - 5 - 228158 Revision X13 2-3-2009 Operator Setup Operator Mounting The operator mounts on the post bracket pin and into the gate bracket bushing . Refer to Figure 5 . With the gate closed, carefully position the operator over the mounting 1. bracke...
Page 8 - Limit Switch Adjustment; decreases; Manual Disconnect; Figure 8. Open Limit Switch; CAUTION; Be careful not to damage the limit switch wires while adjusting; Figure 11. Manual Disconnect
LRA Linear Residential Actuator Installation Guide - 6 - 228158 Revision X13 2-3-2009 Operator Setup (Continued) Limit Switch Adjustment The open and close limit switches are adjustable by sliding them on the operator’s frame . Sliding either switch closer to the center of the operator decreases the...
Page 9 - Controller Features; Figure 12. Controller Features
LRA Linear Residential Actuator Installation Guide - 7 - 228158 Revision X13 2-3-2009 Controller Features SHADOW/RESET PROGRAMMING BUTTONS POWER INDICATORS DISPLAY WHIP ANTENNA OPERATION BUTTONS OPERATION AND PROGRAMMING INDICATORS ANTENNA CONNECTOR MOTOR BOARD COVER INPUT POWER TERMINALS ACCESSORY ...
Page 10 - Indicator Descriptions; APEX FUNCTION DISPLAY INDICATIONS
LRA Linear Residential Actuator Installation Guide - 8 - 228158 Revision X13 2-3-2009 Indicator Descriptions INDICATOR DEFINITION INDICATION WHEN LIT DURING NORMAL OPERATION INDICATION WHEN LIT DURING PROGRAMMING OPERATION PROGRAMMING 24 VOLT INPUT POWER LOW VOLTAGE AC POWER IS PRESENT 24 VOLT DC AC...
Page 11 - Terminal Descriptions; TERMINAL
LRA Linear Residential Actuator Installation Guide - 9 - 228158 Revision X13 2-3-2009 Terminal Descriptions TERMINAL GROUP FUNCTION AC N 24 VOLT INPUT FACTORY CONNECTED TO 24 VAC FROM TRANSFORMER OR 24 VDC FROM CONTINUOUS DUTY DC SUPPLY. ACDC - ACCESSORY POWER PROVIDES 24 VOLT DC POWER FOR ACCESSORI...
Page 12 - Operator Accessory Connections; Figure 13. Operator Accessory Connections
LRA Linear Residential Actuator Installation Guide - 10 - 228158 Revision X13 2-3-2009 Operator Accessory Connections 3-BUTTON STATION KEYSWITCH FIRE ACCESS SWITCH SINGLE-CHANNEL RADIO RECEIVER WIRELESS GATE EDGE SENSOR MGT TRANSMITTER PHOTOEYE FOR REVERSE PHOTOEYE FOR OPEN OBSTRUCTION TELEPHONE ENT...
Page 13 - Basic Controller Programming; The Mid-travel Stop feature is disabled when dual gate
LRA Linear Residential Actuator Installation Guide - 11 - 228158 Revision X13 2-3-2009 Basic Controller Programming Programming Overview The Controller can be programmed with various options for the operator. The programming fields are defined as “functions” that have “options”. To make setup easier...
Page 14 - Run Alarm and Pre-start Alarm; Run Alarm Off and Pre-start Alarm Off; Maximum Open Direction Current Setting; OPEN; button to fully open the gate.; Maximum Close Direction Current Setting; while this function is; CLOSE; button to close the gate.; RUN ALARM
LRA Linear Residential Actuator Installation Guide - 12 - 228158 Revision X13 2-3-2009 Basic Controller Programming (Cont.) Run Alarm and Pre-start Alarm The factory default is Run Alarm on and a 3-second Pre-start Alarm. The operator’s beeper will sound 3 seconds before the operator starts. The opt...
Page 15 - Advanced Controller Programming; Entering Advanced Programming Mode; input terminal so successive inputs; SINGLE; input can be set to cause the gate to OPEN; Stagger Mode; This function is used in dual gate installations only.; COMM LINK; Stagger Delay Time; This function is used in dual gate installations only.; The factory
LRA Linear Residential Actuator Installation Guide - 13 - 228158 Revision X13 2-3-2009 Advanced Controller Programming Entering Advanced Programming Mode To access and program the Advanced Programming functions, for each programming session, Advanced Programming must be enabled. After exiting progra...
Page 16 - Auxiliary Relay Mode; Power Failure Mode; This function is only used with DC battery backup.; Fail Safe and Fail Secure are disabled if Stagger Mode is; REVERSE
LRA Linear Residential Actuator Installation Guide - 14 - 228158 Revision X13 2-3-2009 Advanced Controller Programming (Cont.) Auxiliary Relay Mode The Auxiliary Relay has normally open and normally closed contacts. The factory setting disables the Auxiliary Relay. The relay can be set for: Maglock:...
Page 17 - Soft Start/Stop Duration; Changing the; Reset Cycle Count; button for 2 seconds; Maintenance Alert Trigger; The Controller has a; Mid-travel Stop Position; if the Fire Department input is triggered, if the; Motor Type Selection; DURATION
LRA Linear Residential Actuator Installation Guide - 15 - 228158 Revision X13 2-3-2009 Advanced Controller Programming (Cont.) Soft Start/Stop Duration This function causes the operator to start and stop the DC motor slowly reducing gate wear and tear (at the full open or closed positions only). The...
Page 18 - ANTENNA
LRA Linear Residential Actuator Installation Guide - 16 - 228158 Revision X13 2-3-2009 Advanced Controller Programming (Cont.) Radio Enable The Controller contains a built-in MegaCode ® radio receiver to allow activation from up to 40 access control transmitters and two Model MGT (gate edge) transmi...
Page 19 - Loop Layout Illustration; MINIMU
LRA Linear Residential Actuator Installation Guide - 17 - 228158 Revision X13 2-3-2009 Loop Layout Illustration 2" 3/8" 4 FT . MINIMU M USE RELIEF CUT S AT CORNER S TWIST WIRE FROM END OF LOOPS BACK TO OPERATOR AT LEAST SIX TIMES PE R FOOT 2" MAX. LOOP SEALAN T MULTIPLE TURN S REFER TO L...
Page 20 - Safety Edge Layout Illustration; ARNING
LRA Linear Residential Actuator Installation Guide - 18 - 228158 Revision X13 2-3-2009 Safety Edge Layout Illustration RE CE IV ER F O R G AT E ED G E TR AN SM IT TE R BU IL T IN TO C O NT RO LL ER G AT E ED G E TR AN SM IT TE R #1 SE PA RA TE P ED ES TR IA N GATE REQUIRED 7F T. M IN IM UM D IS TA N...
Page 21 - Photoeye Installation Illustration
LRA Linear Residential Actuator Installation Guide - 19 - 228158 Revision X13 2-3-2009 Photoeye Installation Illustration SE PA RA TE P ED ES TR IA N G AT E RE Q UI RE D 7 FT . M IN IM UM D IS TA NC E AW AY F RO M G AT E O BS TR UC TI O N DE TE CT IN G A PP LI CA TI O N (WIRE TO CLOSE OBSTRUCTION) O...
Page 22 - Dual Gate Installations; The shield wire should be connected COMM LINK terminal; Dual Gate Enable; Gate Operation; Figure 14. COMM LINK Wiring
LRA Linear Residential Actuator Installation Guide - 20 - 228158 Revision X13 2-3-2009 Dual Gate Installations Two operators can be used in dual gate installations. The operators communicate with each other through the 3-wire COMM LINK terminals. When one operator activates, the COMM LINK connection...
Page 23 - Operation Indications; The Stop and/or Reset button must be located in the line-of-
LRA Linear Residential Actuator Installation Guide - 21 - 228158 Revision X13 2-3-2009 Operation Indications During normal operation, the Controller’s displays will indicate current operating conditions and status . Power-up Display When the Controller powers up, dashes will show on the display for ...
Page 24 - Troubleshooting
LRA Linear Residential Actuator Installation Guide - 22 - 228158 Revision X13 2-3-2009 Troubleshooting Contacting Technical Support For technical questions regarding Linear gate operators, contact the Technical Services Department at: 1-800-421-1587 from 6:30 AM to 4:30 PM Pacific time Operator fail...
Page 25 - Model LRA Replacement Parts; HARDWARE KIT; MODEL LRA ARM MECHANICAL PARTS LIST
LRA Linear Residential Actuator Installation Guide - 23 - 228158 Revision X13 2-3-2009 Model LRA Replacement Parts HARDWARE KIT POSTBRACKETKIT GATE BRACKET KI LIMIT SWITCH KIT T WORM DRIVE CAP, TRAVELER, & GATE BRACKET KIT KIT #3 KIT #5 90 28 1 2 28 91 KIT #4 63 17 101 27 65 44 KIT #1 KIT #2 101...
Page 26 - Preventative Maintenance; General; Actuator Body — Wipe down the unit with a clean rag .; -Month Preventative Maintenance; . Inspect all nuts and bolts for proper tightness and tighten; Battery Maintenance; FCC Notice; Always disconnect power from operator before servicing.
LRA Linear Residential Actuator Installation Guide - 24 - 228158 Revision X13 2-3-2009 Preventative Maintenance General Linear gate operators are designed for many years of trouble-free operation and, under recommended operating conditions, will require only minimal maintenance . To ensure that a un...
Page 28 - Gate Operator Installation Checklist; OR have
LRA Linear Residential Actuator Installation Guide - 26 - 228158 Revision X13 2-3-2009 Gate Operator Installation Checklist ❑ ❑ 1 . The gate has been checked to make sure it is level and moves freely in both directions . ❑ ❑ 2 . Potential pinch areas have been guarded so as to be inaccessible OR hav...