Viking Access Systems T21 manual

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    VIKING VIKING BLUE ENABLED SOLAR EFFICIENT OPERA TION inst allation instructions class I, class II, class III, and class IV residential and commer cial v ehicular swing gat e oper ator and saf ety inf ormation[...]

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    the viking T -21 ™ swing gat e oper ation 1HP with battery backup are simple but powerful words describing the Viking T -21™ gate operator . The T -21™ is our heavy duty swing gate operator capable of handling gates up to 1200 lbs. and 20’ long. Smooth efcient gate movement is achieved with soft-start and soft-stop using the newest techn[...]

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    T-2 1 V ehicular Gate Operator • Revision B4 • November 2009[...]

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    TECHNICAL SUPPOR T 1 800 908 0884 i P AR TS DIA GRAM P AR TS DIA GRAM 20 22 29 21 24 6 4 3 2 1 32 Multi-Part Arm See Page 11 for Additional Details 25 11 30 (2) 18 19 30 8 9 13 12 14 7 28 23 26 27 17 15 16 10 31 5 Item Description P art No. 1 Output Shaft Knob D WOUK1 0 2 Output Shaft Cover T2 1OC1 0 3 Clutch Key VAWRCK20 4 Clutch and Handle DWCL20[...]

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    TECHNICAL SUPPOR T 1 800 908 0884 1 T ABLE OF CONTENTS T ABLE OF CONTENTS P arts Diagram/P arts List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .i Important Safety Information Important Safety Instructions ..................................... .2 Important Installation Instructions ..........................[...]

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    TECHNICAL SUPPOR T 1 800 908 0884 2 W ARNING - Not following these instructions may cause sev ere injury or death to persons. IMPOR T ANT SAFETY INFORMA TION I MPOR T ANT SAFETY INFORMA TION IMPOR T ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS W ARNING – To reduce the risk of severe injury or death: 1. READ AND FOLLO W ALL INSTRUCTIONS. 2. Never let children operate [...]

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    TECHNICAL SUPPOR T 1 800 908 0884 3 W ARNING - Not following these instructions may cause sev ere injury or death to persons. IMPOR T ANT SAFETY INFORMA TION I MPOR T ANT SAFETY INFORMA TION 6. Controls intended for user activation must be located at least six feet (6’) away from any mov- ing part of the gate and where the user is prevented from [...]

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    TECHNICAL SUPPOR T 1 800 908 0884 4 W ARNING - Not following these instructions may cause sev ere injury or death to persons. IMPOR T ANT SAFETY INFORMA TION I MPOR T ANT SAFETY INFORMA TION GENERAL SAFETY PRECA UTIONS The following precautions are an integral and essential part of the product and must be supplied to the user . Read them carefully [...]

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    TECHNICAL SUPPOR T 1 800 908 0884 5 5 UL325 Gate Operator Classification CA UTION: T o Reduce the Risk of Fire or Injur y to P ersons GLOSSAR Y RESIDENTIAL VEHICULAR GA TE 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. COM[...]

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    TECHNICAL SUPPOR T 1 800 908 0884 6 IMPOR T ANT SAFETY INFORMA TION I MPOR T ANT SAFETY INFORMA TION Gate in Open Position Photo Beam Unit Reflector Potential Entrapment Area (Shaded) Radio Station Mag. Lock Mag. Lock Safety Connector Open Commands Guard Station Master/Slave Brake UL Siren Radio Rec. UL Sensor OPEN RIGHT OPEN LEFT Sa[...]

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    TECHNICAL SUPPOR T 1 800 908 0884 7 W ARNING - Not following these instructions may cause sev ere injury or death to persons. IMPOR T ANT SAFETY INFORMA TION I MPOR T ANT SAFETY INFORMA TION Edge Sensor (contact sensor) Installation Secondary Entrapment Protection Manual Release When manual operation is required: 1. Remove the Hat 2. Lift the Locki[...]

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    TECHNICAL SUPPOR T 1 800 908 0884 8 Audible Alarm Reset Switch Installation W ARNING - Not following these instructions may cause sev ere injury or death to persons. IMPOR T ANT SAFETY INFORMA TION I MPOR T ANT SAFETY INFORMA TION W arning Placard Installation Manual Stop Button 5' Minimum S TOP 6' Radio Station Mag. Lock Mag. Lo[...]

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    TECHNICAL SUPPOR T 1 800 908 0884 9 CA UTION - FOR USE WITH GA TES OF A MAXIMUM OF 12 FT IN LENGTH AND 2000 LBS. IN WEIGHT OR 20 FT IN LENGTH AND 1200 LBS. IN WEIGHT . W ARNING - TO REDUCE THE RISK OF SEVERE INJURY OR DEA TH TO PERSONS: IMPOR T ANT INST ALLA TION INFORMA TION I MPOR T ANT INST ALLA TION INFORMA TION Specifications This is NOT a ped[...]

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    TECHNICAL SUPPOR T 1 800 908 0884 10 PLANS OF INST ALLA TION P LANS OF INST ALLA TION B C C = A + 12" Inside Outside Gate in Closed Position D D = (L x 0.4 ) E = (L x 0.6) L = 87" Maximum with Viking Arm A F Gate in Open Position E L The gate must be installed in a location so that enough clearance is supplied between the gate and adjacen[...]

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    TECHNICAL SUPPOR T 1 800 908 0884 11 PLAN OF INST ALLA TION – DET AILS P LAN OF INST ALLA TION – DET AILS Drill for a 1/2" x 3-1/2" Red Head Anchor (4) Places 23-1/4" 11" 2.5" 2.5" 30" 7-5/8" 2-7/16" 10" 3-1/4" 6" Minimum 20" 12" Conduit Location Center of Output Shaft Recomm[...]

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    TECHNICAL SUPPOR T 1 800 908 0884 12 16 STEP 1 Release the clutch (see page 7). Cut the extension arms according to the desired plan of installation (Figure A on page 1 0). Note: Leave some additional material when cutting the extension arms to allow for additional adjustment. STEP 2 P osition the pieces of the articulated arm with the gate in the [...]

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    TECHNICAL SUPPOR T 1 800 908 0884 13 17 Step 4 Upon observation of the satisfactory arrangement of the articulated arm and bracket, weld all pieces securely . P aint the arm to protect it from rusting. STEP 6 Check the Clutch adjustment. The Clutch is shipped factory adjusted. The clutch must be tight enough to prevent slippage in normal operation.[...]

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    TECHNICAL SUPPOR T 1 800 908 0884 14 18 The Gate Operator requires a single phase AC line to operate and charge the batteries. 1. Turn off the main switch or break er for the power line being used. 2. Move the selector switch on the Incoming V oltage Selector to the proper position (1 15 for 1 1 0 to 120V A C, 230 for 200 to 240V A C). 3. Connect t[...]

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    TECHNICAL SUPPOR T 1 800 908 0884 15 P ower Connections ELECTRICAL INST ALLA TION – SINGLE UNIT E LECTRICAL INST ALLA TION – SINGLE UNIT Connect the wire harness to the “OPEN RIGHT” connector if the gate opens to the right. Connect the wire harness to the “OPEN LEFT” connector if the gate opens to the left. Radio Rec. UL Sensor OP[...]

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    TECHNICAL SUPPOR T 1 800 908 0884 15 16 Left Limit Switch Right L imit Switch Clutch Limit Switch Cam Clutch Guide Pin Cam Wheel STEP 7 A. Loosen the screws on the Limit Switch Cams. B. With the operator cover still off, remount the articulated arm, making sure the cam wheel pin is engaged with the clutch. C. Move the gate manually to the closed po[...]

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    TECHNICAL SUPPOR T 1 800 908 0884 17 Limit Switch Connections NC NO COM NC NO COM Cam Wheel Red Black Green White Left Limit  Switch Right Limit Switch 1. Setup the limit switches manually at the desired open and close position. 2. Allow the gate operator to run a full open and close cycle (from limit to limit) without interruption. Note: During[...]

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    TECHNICAL SUPPOR T 1 800 908 0884 18 OPTIONAL VIKING BLUE INST ALLA TION O PTIONAL VIKING BLUE INST ALLA TION 1. Decide which Operator will be the Master and which will be the Slave. 2a. Install the “Master” Viking Blue Module on the Master Control Board. 2b . Install the “Slave” Viking Blue Module on the Slave Control Board. Use care in co[...]

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    TECHNICAL SUPPOR T 1 800 908 0884 19 The control board provides a connector for master/slave connectivity . This connector will allow synchronized operation with a second gate operator . Wire the operators as shown above and interconnect the two operators as follows: Master Board Slave Board Purpose GND . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .GND Re[...]

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    Inside Outside Exit Loop Inside Reopen Loop Center Loop Outside Reopen Loop Inside Outside 5' 5' 5' A A 5' Gate in Open Position Inside Reopen Loop Center Loop Outside Reopen Loop Exit Loop Make Even with Open Gate TECHNICAL SUPPOR T 1 800 908 0884 20 VEHICULAR LOOP DETECTOR INST ALLA TION V EHICULAR LOOP[...]

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    TECHNICAL SUPPOR T 1 800 908 0884 21 VEHICULAR LOOP DETECTOR INST ALLA TION V EHICULAR LOOP DETECTOR INST ALLA TION Twist Wire Outside the Loop 6 Twists/Foot Until Its Connection to the Loop Detector 1/8" to 1/4" Saw Slot Provide Additional Saw Cuts to Eliminate Sharp Corners Continuously Wind Wire in Loop Slot for the Required Number of [...]

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    TECHNICAL SUPPOR T 1 800 908 0884 22 Radio Station Mag. Lock Mag. Lock Safety Connector Open Commands Guard Station Master/Slave Brake UL Siren Radio Rec. UL Sensor OPEN RIGHT OPEN LEFT Safety Loop Center Loop Obstruction Sensor Charger Power Low Battery Motor Sensor Hold Open Timer Stop Overlap Delay Close Open Obst r uc t [...]

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    TECHNICAL SUPPOR T 1 800 908 0884 23 OPTIONAL ACCESSOR Y CONNECTIONS OPTIONAL ACCESSOR Y CONNECTIONS V ehicle loop detectors must be installed to decrease the possibility of vehicle entrapment on the gate (see page 20). Th e SECOND ARY ENTRAPMENT PROTECTION like the edge sensor and the photoelectric beam MUST BE P ART OF EVERY SINGLE INST ALLATION [...]

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    TECHNICAL SUPPOR T 1 800 908 0884 24 When connecting the Radio Receiver carefully verify the proper connections. The maximum voltage that the control board provides for external accessories is the maximum voltage of the battery , which is about 28 volts. In the event of an electrical short in the power to the accessories, the board will protect its[...]

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    TECHNICAL SUPPOR T 1 800 908 0884 25 24 This Magnetic Lock is an OPTIONAL ACCESORY available from Vikin g A cce ss Sys tems. Please order part number V A-MA G13. M ounting Plate/Juction Box (Weld to Post) M ounting Plate (Weld to Gate) Set Screw (Locks Floating Plate M ounting Screw) Floating Plate Mounting Screw 24 Volt DC Transformer (Supplied wi[...]

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    TECHNICAL SUPPOR T 1 800 908 0884 26 The guard station provides control of the gate operator to open, stop and close the gate. All three switches must be Normally Open type of switch, and can share the same common (ground). Place the control switch box within sight of the gate, away from moving parts of the gate and out of reach of children. Guard [...]

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    TECHNICAL SUPPOR T 1 800 908 0884 27 Auto-Open Feature SPECIAL FEA TURES S PECIAL FEA TURES Radio Station Mag. Lock Mag. Lock Safety Connector Open Commands Guard Station Master/Slave Brake UL Siren Radio Rec. UL Sensor OPEN RIGHT 24V BAT 24VAC OPEN LEFT Safety Loop Center Loop Obstruction Sensor Charger Power Low Battery Motor[...]

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    TECHNICAL SUPPOR T 1 800 908 0884 28 28 SPECIAL FEA TURES S PECIAL FEA TURES The Obstruction Sensor de tec ts obs tru cti ons in the pat h of the traveling gate. The Trim P ot for the Obstruction Sensor adjusts the se nsi ti vit y l ev el that triggers the Sensor . When the Obstruction Sensor detects an obstruction it will: 1. Stop the gate’s mov[...]

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    TECHNICAL SUPPOR T 1 800 908 0884 29 SPECIAL FEA TURES S PECIAL FEA TURES 1 Fail Safe: If the operator has been installed with an Elbow Arm, the Clutch Key can be removed and the gate can me moved manually with a relative low amount of force. Fail Secure: This unit is shipped with the default fail secure feature. Radio Station Mag. Lock Mag. Loc[...]

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    TECHNICAL SUPPOR T 1 800 908 0884 30 SPECIAL FEA TURES S PECIAL FEA TURES Inside Outside Opens First Slave Unit Master Unit Interconnecting  Conduit Gate Overlap Setting Setting the Overlap Delay P ot to any value other than zero will cause the master unit to delay in opening. The time delay can be set for up to 3 seconds. The Master Board sets [...]

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    TECHNICAL SUPPOR T 1 800 908 0884 31 B A TTER Y & EMI BOARD LOCA TION B A TTER Y & EMI BOARD LOCA TION The Batteries are Located Behind the Panel Door The EMI Board is Located Behind the Panel Door[...]

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    TECHNICAL SUPPOR T 1 800 908 0884 32 OPTIONALSOLAR P ANEL INST ALLA TION O PTIONAL SOLAR P ANEL INST ALLA TION For Viking Vehicular Gate Oper ators Radio Station Mag. Lock Mag. Lock Safety Connector Open Commands Guard Station Master/Slave Brake UL Siren Radio Rec. UL Sensor OPEN RIGHT 24V BAT 24VAC OPEN LEFT Safety Loop Center Lo[...]

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    TECHNICAL SUPPOR T 1 800 908 0884 33 OPTIONALSOLAR P ANEL INST ALLA TION O PTIONAL SOLAR P ANEL INST ALLA TION For Viking Vehicular Gate Oper ators STEP 1 Use a 24V solar panel or two solar panels of 12V in series with a total capacity of 80 W atts.. STEP 3 Replace the existing batteries with a battery pack of 35AHr or greater . STEP 2 Connect the [...]

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    TECHNICAL SUPPOR T 1 800 908 0884 34 31 OPTIONAL VIKING BLUE INST ALLA TION O PTIONAL VIKING BLUE INST ALLA TION Radio Station Safety Connector Open Commands Guard Station Master/Slave Brake UL Siren OPEN RIGHT 24V BAT 24VAC OPEN LEFT Hold Open Timer Stop Close Open Obstruction Sensor min. MAX Overlap Delay 1.5 0 3 Radio Station Loop Connector Open[...]

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    TECHNICAL SUPPOR T 1 800 908 0884 T ECHNICAL SUPPOR T 1 800 908 0884 Se habla Español 35 28 Gate does not run – Motor Sensor indicator comes ON TROUBLESHOOTING T ROUBLESHOOTING Check all motor connections to be fully engaged. Refer to page 15. Check the 15 Amp fuse in the control board. Check that the reset switch is set in the “Reset’ posit[...]

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    TECHNICAL SUPPOR T 1 800 908 0884 26 36 29 TROUBLESHOOTING T ROUBLESHOOTING Gate does not open or close Check all motor connections to b e fully engaged. Refer to page 15. Check that limit switches are connected to the common and the normally close position. Refer to page 17. Check that the stop command is not active. Refer to page 8 and 26. Check [...]

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    TECHNICAL SUPPOR T 1 800 908 0884 37 TROUBLESHOOTING T ROUBLESHOOTING Check the incoming high voltage power supply . Check the proper selection of power supply (120/220 V A C). Refer to page 14. V erify the EMI board by reading high voltage across the (4) blue and red wires at the terminal block connections. Gate opens after few second delay Set th[...]

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    Notes[...]

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    our continuous commitment t o e xcellence Viking Access Systems is continuously working hard to identify and design products that will appeal to the industry and it’s needs. As technology continues to advance, we have developed a completely efcient and intelligent line of gate operators to meet the changing demands. These machines offer; full [...]

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    VIKING st andard f eatur es and oper at or specications Accessible manual releases • Fail-Safe option sets the gate to automatically transfer to a fail-safe mode in the event of a power failure, allowing the gate to be pushed open without the use of special knowledge of the equipment • Fail-Secure option sets the gate to mechanically lock in[...]