SWGOPERATORINSTALLATIONGUIDE
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Read the following before beginning to install OSCO swing
gate operators:
1. Readtheorange “Safety Instructions”brochureenclosed
with the packet of information. If you do not have one,
pleasecallOSCOat1-800-333-1717torequestone. Read
andfollowallinstructions.
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
neartheoperatorso that primarypowercanbe turned off
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
All gate operators can be divided into one of four different
classifications, depending on their design and usage.
Class I Residential Vehicular Gate Operator
Avehiculargate operatorintendedforuse in ahomeof one to
foursinglefamily dwellings, orgarageorparking area associ-
atedwiththesedwellings.
Class II Commercial / General Access Vehicular Gate
Operator
A vehicular gate operator intended for use in a commercial
location or building such as a multifamily housing unit of five
ormoresinglefamilyunits, hotel, retail store orotherbuilding
servicingthegeneralpublic.
Class III Industrial / Limited Access Vehicular Gate
Operator
A vehicular gate operator intended for use in an industrial
location or building such as a factory or loading dock area or
otherlocationnotintendedtoservicethe general public.
Class IV RestrictedAccess Vehicular Gate Operator
Avehiculargate operatorintendedfor useinaguardedindus-
trial location or building such as an airport security area or
other restricted access locations not servicing the general
public,inwhich unauthorizedaccessis preventedviasupervi-
sion by security personnel.
PRE-INSTALLATION
INFORMATION
Before unpacking, inspect the carton for exterior damage. If
youfinddamage,advisethedeliverycarrierofapotentialclaim.
Inspect your package carefully. You can check your
accessory box parts with the enclosed packing slip for your
convenience.Claimsfor shortageswillbehonored foronly30
days from the date of shipment.
Before installing the operator, read this manual completely
toensureallrequirementsforproper installation are present.
Verify that the voltage to be used matches the voltage of the
operator.
SAFETYINFORMATION
ANDWARNINGS
IMPORTANT!!
Beforeinstallingthegateoperator,make surethegate’sswing
is free and level throughout the entire swing path. If the gate
does not seem to operate properly, it may affect the operator
performance or greatly shorten the life of the unit. The gate
should be designed so that airflow is ample to prevent wind
resistanceanddrag.
The following contact or non-contact obstruction
detection devices have been approved for use
with OSCO slide gate operators as part of a UL325
compliant installation:
ContactEdges:
MillerModels*:MG0-20,MGR-20, MGS-20, and ME-120
Photoeyes:
2520-441 MMTCModelIR-55photoeye,165’with
mountinghardware
2520-031 MMTC Model E3K photoeye, 28’ with
mountinghardware
*for OSCO part numbers, contact a sales representative for details
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