
GSLG-A OPERATOR INSTALLATION GUIDE
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Read the following before beginning to install OSCO slide
gate operators:
1. Readtheyellow “Safety Instructions” brochure enclosed
with the packet of information. If you do not have one,
pleasecallOSCOat1-800-333-1717torequestone. Read
andfollow all instructions.
2. All electrical connections to the power supply must be
made by a licensed electrician and must observe all
national and local electrical codes.
3. A separate power-disconnect switch should be located
neartheoperatorsothatprimarypowercanbeturnedoff
whennecessary.
4. Install the enclosed warning signs on both sides of the
gate. Each sign must be plainly visible from the side of
the gate on which they are mounted.
5. Never reach between, through or around the fence to
operatethegate.
6. You must install all required safety equipment.
GATEOPERATOR
CLASSIFICATIONS
PRE-INSTALLATIONINFORMATION
Before unpacking, inspect the carton for exterior damage. If
youfinddamage,advisethedeliverycarrierofapotentialclaim.
Inspect your package carefully. You can check your acces-
sory box parts with the enclosed packing slip for your conve-
nience.Claimsforshortages will be honored for only 30 days
fromthe date of shipment.
Before installing the operator, read this manual completely
toensureall requirements for proper installationarepresent.
Verify that the voltage to be used matches the voltage of the
operator.
SAFETYINFORMATION
ANDWARNINGS
IMPORTANT!!
Beforeinstallingthegateoperator,makesurethegate’sslide
isfreeandlevelthroughouttheentireopeningdistance.If the
gate does not seem to operate properly, it may affect the op-
erator performance or greatly shorten the life of the unit. The
gate should be designed so that airflow through the fabric is
ampletopreventwindresistance and drag.
All gate operators can be divided into one of four different
classifications,dependingon their design and usage.
Class I: Residential
A vehicle gate operator (or system) intended for use in a
home of one to four single-family dwellings, or a garage or
parkingareaassociatedtherewith.
Class II: Commercial or General Public Access
A vehicular gate operator (or system) intended for use in a
commerciallocation or buildingsuchasa multi-family hous-
ingunit (five or more single-familyunits), hotel, garage, re-
tailstore,or other building servicing thegeneralpublic.
Class III: Industrial or Limited Access
Avehicular gate operator (or system) intended for use in an
industrial location or building such as a factory or loading
dockarea orotherlocationsnot intended toservicethe gen-
eralpublic.
ClassIV: Restricted Access
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 ser-
vicing the general public, in which unauthorized access is
preventedvia supervision by securitypersonnel.
The following contact or non-contact obstruction
detection devices have been approved for use with
OSCO slide gate operators as part of a UL325 com-
pliant installation:
2510-264 EMX Model IRB-325 photo eye 60’ with
mountinghardware
2520-031 MMTC Model E3K photo eye, 28’ with
mountinghardware
2520-178 5’ Miller Edge MG020 with transmitter
2520-134 5’ Miller Edge MG020 with coil cord
2510-163 4’ Miller Edge MG020 with coil cord
2520-246 5’ Miller Edge MGR20 with coil cord
2520-271 5’ Miller Edge MGS20 with coil cord
LIMITED TWO-YEAR WARRANTY
Thiselectric operator is warranted fora period of two (2)
years from date of sale against defects in materials or
workmanship. Defective part(s) shall be repaired or re-
placed at no charge, at the manufacturer’s option. All
accessoriesarecoveredbytheirmanufacturer’swarranty.
The manufacturer will not be responsible for trans-
portation and/or field service charges.
The above warranty is in lieu of all other warranties, ex-
pressedor implied, and shall be considered void ifvisible
evidence implies recommended installation procedures
andmaintenanceinstructionswerenotfollowed,or if the
electricoperator was not sized appropriatelyforthe par-
ticular installation.