Q1: Gate will not open or close with Manual Switch or Transmitters.

Q2: Gate will not completely open or close.

Q3: Gate opening and closing with No imput signal.

Q4: Gate will not open manually.

 

Q5: Gate only opens and will not close.

 

Q6: Gate only closes and will not open.

 

A1:

  1. Disconnect all Accessories from Gate, then try the Transmitter to open/close.
  2. Dead Battery, terminals disconnected or corroded.
  3. Interlock Mechanism binding.
  4. Interlock Solenoid not operating.
  5. Loose or broken V-Belt.
  6. Control Board damaged or plugs and terminals loose.
 

A2:

  1. Disconnect all Accessories from Gate, then try the Transmitter to open/close.
  2. Current Sensitivity not adjusted correctly (Gently turn full clockwise).
  3. Run Timer set too low (Reference Gate Board Instructions).
  4. Low Battery - Recharge.
  5. Tension on V-Belt not adequate.
  6. Proximity Switch engaging too soon.
  7. Gate out of Balance - Adjust Spring Tension on Operator Arm (Remove top side panel).
 

A3:

  1. Disconnect all Accessories from Gate, then try the Transmitter to open/close.
  2. Short circuit in electrical system.
    1. Moisture in Push Button.
    2. Moisture in Control Board Rcvr. - Dry out box and remove/replace Control Board.
    3. Transmitter button stuck.
    4. Outside Radio interference - Change
    5. Down Proximity Magnet not aligned properly.
  3. Low Battery - Recharge.
 

A4:

  1. Disconnect all Accessories from Gate, then try the Transmitter to open/close.
  2. Check Interlock Mechanism on inside of the Operator. If it is not moving freely by hand or with the override lever, try the following:
    1. Remove the outside top skin adjacent to door and Oil the Pivot Bolt.
    2. Check Solenoid operation.
  3. Check for broken Springs.
  4. Check V-Belt tension.
 

A5:

  1. Disconnect all Accessories from Gate, then try the Transmitter to open/close.
  2. Does gate run only in open direction even if stopped mid-cycle?
    If yes, then Proximity Switch "B" is stuck closed and must be replaced.
    Remove panel adjacent to door and Solder all wire splices.
 

A6:

  1. Disconnect all Accessories from Gate, then try the Transmitter to open/close.
  2. Does gate run only in closed direction even if stopped mid-cycle?
    If yes, then Proximity Switch "A" is stuck closed and must be replaced.
    Remove panel adjacent to door and Solder all wire splices.
 
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