Estate Swing brand gate openers are a Sequoia Brands, Inc. product. Please visit www.estateswing.com for manual updates and other product information This gate opener is low voltage and bolt on specifically designed for homeowner installation. E-S Allegiant Series Single Swing and Dual Swing Gate Opener Do-It-Yourself Installation and Operation Manual 1 The Estate Swing is only to be used for vehicular swing gates in a Class I Important: Do not turn the shaft of the operator arm until the post and gate setting. brackets are fully installed. Class I: A ve hicular gate opener (or system) intended for use in a home of one-to- four single family dwelling, or a garage or parking area associated therewith. The Estate Swing automated system was designed and built for controlling vehicle access. Do not use for any other purpose. Max gate leaf size: 650lbs 650lbs 650lbs 16’ 16’ 16’ Emergency Release IMPORTANT INFO ABOUT GATE  The gate and post must be suitable for being automated. Check that the structure is sufficiently strong and rigid, and its dimensions and weights conform to those indicat- Emergency Release Procedure: ed above. 1) Remove the pin as seen to the right.  Make sure the gates move smoothly without any irregular friction during entire travel. 2) Swing motor off of the gate bracket.  Make sure the hinges are in good condition. Ball bearing hinges are necessary for 3) Swing gate and opener out of the way of automation.  Make sure the gate is plumb and level. access.  The gate post must be secured in the ground with concrete. This will prevent altera- tion of alignments and leveling during installation and during cycles.  Gate must not have more than 50% coverage preventing wind from passing through gate. Important Notes About Product The system displayed below is a recommended standard system. Other approved accesso- ries can be installed. Photo sensors and a flashing light indicating gate movement is rec-  The gate opener is device of convenience for opening and closing the gate, not a securi- ommended for safety purposes. ty device. Estate Swing is not responsible for the security of property on which the gate opener is installed. Additional accessories such as gate locks, videocoms, and oth- 1,2 Estate Swing Operator • 3 Photocells (not included) • 4 Control box 6 Keypad (not er devices are available to enhance security, are sold separately, and may or may not be included) • 7 Receiver extension (not included)• 8 12Vdc flashing lamp (not included) • 9 available under the Estate Swing brand. Positive stop (not included) • 10 Charging Control  This product is a Do-It-Yourself product. It is intended to be installed, repaired and maintained by a purchasing home owner. Any and all paid labor involved with this product is the sole responsibility of the individual that hired the labor.  Properties that contain live stock, children and pets should not allow them direct access to the gate safety zone. Additionally we suggest the following precautions: Install safe- ty edges and photo eyes, do not use any devices that open the gate automatically for vehicles such as loops or exit sensors, install an automatic gate lock and positive stops, do not use auto-reclose or remote access devices - only trigger the gate to move while it is in direct site. Notes: 1) When laying electrical cables, use appropriate rigid and/or flexible tube 2) Do not run any wires in the same conduit as110 AC power that may be in the area. This will 2 cause danger of electrocution. Parts Control box with control board Single Gate Opener Kit with Transformer Charging Setback Templates Warning Sign Remote Gate Bracket transmitter Gate Bracket Hardware 2) 3/8” x 2” Carriage Bolt, Lock washer, Washer, Nut 1) 1/4” x 2” Hex Bolt, Lock Washer, Washer, Nut 1) Clevis pin 1) Cotter Pin] Battery lift for larger batteries Operator Arm Charge controller Transformer Battery Harness 2 Post “L” Shape brackets with spade wire with two Post “Boomerang” bracket connectors loose ends for you Post Bracket Assembly Hardware: to attach to battery for wire 1) 3/8” x 1 1/2” Hex Bolt, Lock washer, Washer, Nut connectors (not 1) 5/16” x 1 1/2” Hex Bolt, Lock Washer, Washer, included) Nut] Additional items for Dual Gate Opener Kit Alternate items for Solar Kits No charge controller No transformer unless 20 Watt panel or above Solar panel with mounting post, hardware and wire Secondary wire junction and box Secondary motor wire 3 Needed Tools and Parts Checklist Shopping List Check off the items as you account for them and if you need to purchase an Group Size 24 Deep Cycle Marine battery and battery terminal wire item add it to the shopping list side on the right connectors (2 sets of connectors). Available at auto parts stores, battery stores, and some hardware stores. Max dimen-  Power Drill with 3/8, 1/4 and 5/16 inch bits sions 9H x 11.5Wx7D Different batteries have different lugs or spades, purchase connectors that crimp to  Crescent Wrench wire for the battery you are buying.  Flat Head Screwdriver Positive post, bracket or door stop. This would differ depending on your gate. It is an object for the gate to  Hacksaw/Sawzall close against. This is recommended for a tight closed position.  Phillips Head Screwdriver 16 gauge, 2 conductor stranded direct burial low voltage wire  Needed for wired accessories, the transformer to the control box, the solar panel to the control box. Small Flathead Screwdriver  4 - 3/8” Carriage Bolts, Lock Washers and Nuts C-Ring Pliers This is for attaching your brackets to your post. If you have a block column purchase 3/8” anchors in-  stead. Purchase the bolts at the length needed to pass through your post. Tape Measure  Water tight connectors / Wire strain reliefs Level When running wire into your control box, the holes the wires pass through should be secured to  prevent water / elements of nature from entering. The number of strain reliefs would be Wire Strippers determined by the number of wires entering the box. Box has 2) 1-1/4” and 4) 7/8” knockouts.  C-clamps 4 - #10 Self-drilling Metal Screws  3/8”, 1/4”, 5/16” Drill Bits Or other appropriate hardware. This is for attaching the control box to the post or fence.  Multi-meter (troubleshooting) Outdoor Dome Plug Cover Or electrical box if you are using a transformer to charge the battery and the recep-  Digital camera / cell phone camera (troubleshooting) tacle is outdoors. Receptacles and transformers must always be kept dry. _____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________ 4 Determine Pull or Push to Open Operation The next steps will be split with pull to open on left and push to open on right PULL TO OPEN: This means the gate operator is mount- PUSH TO OPEN: This operation is commonly used if your ed on the inside of the property and pulls your gate in towards driveway slopes up after the gate, preventing it from swinging the property. in. This installation can also be used if you have columns too large to accommodate pull to open setbacks. The majority of installations are pull to open. This means the gate operator is mounted on the inside of the property and pushes your gate out away from the property. 5 Determine the setback needed Below are 2 common examples of Pull to Open setback mountings. These Below are 2 common examples of Push to Open setback mountings. These are not the only options for mounting. are not the only options for mounting. A B Degree Open A B Degree Open Use one of the rows to 5.5” 6.5” 110° Use one of the rows to 5.5” 6.5” 110° the right the right 6.75” 6.75” 100° 6.75” 6.75” 100° 7.5” 7.5” 90° 7.5” 7.5” 90° There are 5 factors to keep in mind when finding the setback mounting: 1) The (A) measurement is perpendicular from the gate in the CLOSED position. 2) If Pull to open setback is not achievable , typically on columns. Re-positioning of the hinges or Push-To-Open operation may be required to achieve clearance. 3) The brackets do not and must not move after installation. 4) The "L" shape brackets can be mounted anywhere on the post or column. The only location of importance is the boomerang bracket that the gate opener attaches to matches the setback on this page. 5) Use the setback for the degree you are trying to open. Do not use the 110 degree setback to only open 90. 6 Installation 1. Place one corner of the setback 1. Place one corner of the setback template on the center of the hinge of template on the center of the hinge of the gate. Direct it so it is the gate. Direct it so it is perpendicular from the closed gate. perpendicular from the closed gate. Use the correct setback template for Use the correct setback template for your degree of opening. your degree of opening. 2. Place the boomerang template on the other corner of the setback template. Pivot 2. Place the boomerang template on the other corner of the setback template. the boomerang bracket template to the post so it sits on an L shape bracket that you Pivot the boomerang bracket template to the post so it sits on an L shape bracket hold on the post or column. Mark the boomerang bracket template for trimming. that you hold on the post or column. Mark the boomerang bracket Trim the boomerang bracket to match the template. template for trimming. Trim the boomerang bracket to match the template. 3. Find the height for the post bracket as- 3. Find the height for the post bracket sembly. Place a level on the bottom of a assembly. Place a level on the bottom of suitable cross member for the mounting the a suitable cross member for the mount- gate opener (minimum 1 foot off ground ing the gate opener (minimum 1 foot off level) to the gate. Mark the post with a line ground level) to the gate. Mark the post at this level. with a line at this level. 7 4. Place one of the L shape brackets with 4. Place one of the L shape brackets with the top lined up with the line drawn on the the top lined up with the line drawn on the post in step 3. The side of post the bracket post in step 3. The side of post the bracket will be on was determined in step 2 when will be on was determined in step 2 when lining up the boomerang bracket. Drill two lining up the boomerang bracket. Drill two holes using a 3/8” drill bit and attach with holes using a 3/8” drill bit and attach with the appropriate 3/8 bolt, washer, lock the appropriate 3/8 bolt, washer, lock washer and nut. washer and nut. 5. Place the trimmed boomerang bracket on 5. Place the trimmed boomerang bracket top of the L shape bracket mounted in step on top of the L shape bracket mounted in 4. Then place firmly atop the boomerang step 4. Then place firmly atop the boomer- bracket the second L shape bracket. Mount ang bracket the second L shape bracket. the second L shape bracket using 3/8” Mount the second L shape bracket using holes and hardware. After mounting of the 3/8” holes and hardware. After mounting second L shape, pivot the sandwiched of the boomerang bracket to match the setback second L shape, pivot the sandwiched and drill the boomerang bracket through boomerang bracket to match the setback hole of the L shape using a 3/8” drill bit. and drill the boomerang bracket through hole of the L shape using a 3/8” drill bit. 6. Insert the 3/8” bolt and secure the boom- erang in place after checking once again it 6. Insert the 3/8” bolt and secure the is positioned to match the setback using a boomerang in place after checking once lock washer, washer, and nut. Locate a part again it is positioned to match the of the L shape brackets that when drilled setback using a lock washer, washer, and through will also pass through the boomer- nut. Locate a part of the L shape ang bracket. Drill using a 5/16” bit and brackets that when drilled through will secure using the 5/16” bolt, lock washer, also pass through the boomerang brack- washer and nut. et. Drill using a 5/16” bit and secure using the 5/16” bolt, lock washer, washer and nut. 8 7. With the gate in the OPEN position, at- 7. With the gate in the CLOSED position, tach the gate opener to the post bracket attach the gate opener to the post bracket assembly and gate bracket. Swing the arm assembly and gate bracket. Swing the arm over to the gate and mark the holes. For the over to the gate and mark the holes. For gate bracket. the gate bracket. NEVER turn the shaft of the gate open- NEVER turn the shaft of the gate open- er, it is located in the correct open retracted er, it is located in the correct closed re- position from factory. tracted position from factory. 8. Prior to drilling the holes for your gate 8. Prior to drilling the holes for your gate bracket, place a level on the shaft of the bracket, place a level on the shaft of the gate opener to check levelness. gate opener to check levelness. Drill the two oblong holes with a 3/8” drill Drill the two oblong holes with a 3/8” bit and secure using 3/8” carriage bolts, drill bit and secure using 3/8” carriage lock washers, washers and nuts. Recheck bolts, lock washers, washers and nuts. the open position, at this point it is adjusta- Recheck the open position, at this point it ble by the length of the oblong holes. After is adjustable by the length of the oblong the location is confirmed drill a 1/4” hole holes. After the location is confirmed through the center hole of the gate bracket drill a 1/4” hole through the center hole to lock its horizontal position. of the gate bracket to lock its horizontal Secure with a 1/4” hex bolt, lock washer, position. washer, and nut. Secure with a 1/4” hex bolt, lock washer, washer, and nut. 9. Secure the arm in place with a cotter pin 9. Secure the arm in place with a cotter on the gate side and a C clip on the post pin on the gate side and a C clip on the side. post side. 9 Mount the control box and run wires from the gate opener(s) into the box Running wire under the driveway 10. Find a location for the control Needed: box within 5 feet of the operator - Narrow shovel. arm - ¾’ water pipe no more that 5’ in length (you would need a total number of (or primary operator arm for a dual pipes that would equal your driveway width plus 1’). gate opener) and at least 3 feet from - ¾’ electric rigid pipe couplings (one for each joint in the water pipe). ground level. Level the box on the - 1 ¾’ “Tee” post, column or fence and mount using 4) #10 self drilling screws or - 1 ¾’ Plug. other hardware appropriate for the - 1 ¾’ male galvanized pipe X female hose fitting (usually in Brass). surface the control box is being - Large hammer. mounted to. All the above items could be found in a local home supply store. 11. The box has 2) 1-1/4” and 4) 7/8” Dig a trench perpendicular to the driveway knockouts in the bottom. Remove the approximately 6 to 8 inches deep and 6’ long needed knockouts using a screwdriver and pliers. Push the screwdriver through an edge, grab and twist using the pliers. Hook up a typical garden hose assembled Insert a water tight connector. Run the to the first length of pipe as shown wire from the gate operator through the connector to the location of the control Turn on water and push the pipe under the driveway, matching the pitch of board. the driveway. If you hit a rock use the hammer to force the pipe past the rock. Attach additional pieces of pipe to the initial length by removing the tee and us- ing the coupling to add the additional Connections for a dual gate length of pipe, reassemble the tee and re- peat the above steps until only 6 inches of Mount the dual connection box on the secondary pipe is sticking out from under the drive- side of the gate on the post. Feed the secondary way. On the opposite side of the driveway wire into the box and the secondary motor wire look for a wet spot or water bubbling up, into the box. Place the connector strip in the box dig to find the end of the pipe. and match color to color on the connection strip. This process is good for driveways up to 24’ in width. TIP: If junction box is located in a high moisture area, apply petroleum jelly on to the terminal block to protect from moisture. 10