W I R I N G

WARNING

To reduce the risk of SEVERE INJURY or DEATH:

•ANY maintenance to the operator or in the area near the operator MUST not be performed until disconnecting the electrical power and locking-out the power via the operator power switch. Upon completion of maintenance the area MUST be cleared and secured, at that time the unit may be returned to service.

•Disconnecting power at the fuse box BEFORE proceeding. Operator MUST be properly grounded and connected in accordance with local electrical codes. NOTE: The operator should be on a separate fused line of adequate capacity.

•ALL electrical connections MUST be made by a qualified individual.

•DO NOT install any wiring or attempt to run the operator without consulting the wiring diagram. We recommend that you Install an optional reversing edge BEFORE proceeding with the control station installation.

•ALL power wiring should be on a dedicated circuit and well protected. The location of the power disconnect should be visible and clearly labeled.

•ALL power and control wiring MUST be run in separate conduit.

•BEFORE installing power wiring or control stations be sure to follow all specifications and warnings described below. Failure to do so may result in SEVERE INJURY to persons and/or damage to operator.

POWER WIRING INSTALLATION

Wiring Specifications (STRANDED COPPER WIRE)

On a Dual Gate System, each unit must be installed on ITS OWN separate circuits.

 

SINGLE PHASE

 

THREE PHASE

WIRE GAUGE 6

115 VAC

230 VAC

230 VAC

460 VAC

575 VAC

 

 

 

 

 

 1/3 HP Motor ------

615 ft.

2769 ft.

4263 ft.

12789 ft.

31974 ft.

 1/2 HP Motor ------

425 ft.

1845 ft.

2557 ft.

12789 ft.

15987 ft.

 3/4 HP Motor ------

291 ft.

1107 ft.

1827 ft.

6394 ft.

10657 ft.

 1 HP Motor --------

213 ft.

852 ft.

1278 ft.

5115 ft.

7993 ft.

 1-1/2 HP Motor ----

142 ft.

583 ft.

852 ft.

3654 ft.

5328 ft.

 2 HP Motor --------

 

393 ft.

639 ft.

2557 ft.

4441 ft.

WIRE GAUGE 8

 

 

 

 

 

 1/3 HP Motor ------

388 ft.

1747 ft.

2671 ft.

8072 ft.

20179 ft.

 1/2 HP Motor ------

269 ft.

1165 ft.

1614 ft.

8072 ft.

10089 ft.

 3/4 HP Motor ------

183 ft.

699 ft.

1152 ft.

4035 ft.

6726 ft.

 1 HP Motor --------

134 ft.

537 ft.

807 ft.

3228 ft.

5044 ft.

 1-1/2 HP Motor ----

90 ft.

368 ft.

530 ft.

2305 ft.

3363 ft.

 2 HP Motor --------

 

269 ft.

403 ft.

1614 ft.

2525 ft.

WIRE GAUGE 10

 

 

 

 

 

 1/3 HP Motor ------

243 ft.

1096 ft.

1688 ft.

5064 ft.

12661 ft.

 1/2 HP Motor ------

168 ft.

730 ft.

1012 ft.

5064 ft.

6330 ft.

 3/4 HP Motor ------

115 ft.

438 ft.

723 ft.

2532 ft.

4220 ft.

 1 HP Motor --------

84 ft.

337 ft.

506 ft.

2025 ft.

3165 ft.

 1-1/2 HP Motor ----

55 ft.

230 ft.

337 ft.

1447 ft.

2110 ft.

 2 HP Motor --------

 

168 ft.

252 ft.

1012 ft.

1582 ft.

WIRE GAUGE 12

 

 

 

 

 

 1/3 HP Motor ------

170 ft.

686 ft.

1057 ft.

3171 ft.

7929 ft.

 1/2 HP Motor ------

105 ft.

458 ft.

634 ft.

3171 ft.

3964 ft.

 3/4 HP Motor ------

72 ft.

274 ft.

503 ft.

1585 ft.

2643 ft.

 1 HP Motor --------

53 ft.

211 ft.

316 ft.

1269 ft.

1982 ft.

 1-1/2 HP Motor ----

35 ft.

144 ft.

211 ft.

903 ft.

1321 ft.

 2 HP Motor --------

 

105 ft.

157 ft.

634 ft.

990 ft.

NOTE: Calculated using NEC guidelines. Local codes and conditions must be reviewed for suitability of wire installation. All power wiring should be dedicated and protected. Location of primary power disconnect should be labeled.

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