SINGLE AND DUAL GATE OPENER INSTALLATION AND OWNERS MANUAL Some kits will come with a battery box and one 12v battery. If your kit did not come with a battery we recommend a 12V Deep Cycle Marine Battery for solar installations, and the Ghost Controls Battery Box Kit (ABBT2) for AC transformer installations.
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CONTENTS CONTENTS Installation and Owners Manual Warranty Registration Operator Specifications System Safety System Overview Installation Planning Tools Needed Included Parts PULL-TO-OPEN INSTALLATION Control Box and Battery Box Installation Connecting Battery and Battery Harness Connecting Arm to Control Box Setup System Controller Front Mount Gate Bracket Installation Programming the Closed Limit Wiring and Connecting the AC Transformer Connecting the System with Solar Setting the Auto Close Feature PUSH
BUILD A KIT BEFORE YOU BEGIN: ■ If you would like to access your gate using bluetooth or wifi you will need to purchase the Ghost Multi ConnectTM Kit (AXMC), sold separately. The phone app. is free on google play or apple store. ■ Push-To-Open applications (gate that swings away from the property) will require the Ghost Controls push-to-open bracket kit (AXPO).
WARRANT Y 5 PROTECT YOUR INVESTMENT! WARRANTY REGISTER ONLINE WWW.GHOSTCONTROLS.COM NOTE If your unable to access the internet please fill out the warranty form below and mail in to us at Ghost Controls 3166 Hartsfield Road, Tallahassee, FL 32303 Fi rst Name:___________________________________________ Last Name:__________________________________ Street:___________________________________________________________ Apt.
SYSTEM SAFETY SYSTEM SAFETY GATE OPENER SYSTEMS This manual contains important safety precautions and warnings for both the installer and end users or consumers of this automatic gate opener system. The following warnings and safety are intended to apply to the most common applications but may not apply to all possible installation and applications for these products. To reduce risk of injury or death: I.
SYSTEM SAFETY VEHICULAR GATE STANDARD We recommend that all vehicular gates be constructed and installed in accordance with Active Standard ASTM F2200, Standard Specification for Automated Vehicular Gate Construction. For more information on this standard, contact ASTM directly at www.astm.org/Standards/ F2200.htm WARNING SIGNS The included warning signs must be installed on both the inside and outside of the gate.
SYSTEM SAFETY SINGLE OPTIONAL PHOTO BEAM OPTIONAL PHOTO BEAM OPTIONAL PHOTO BEAM Grey Indicates Potential Entrapment Areas OPTIONAL PHOTO BEAM OPTIONAL PHOTO BEAM OPTIONAL PHOTO BEAM DUAL PHOTO BEAM PAIR 1 OPTIONAL PHOTO BEAM PAIR 2 OPTIONAL ENTRAPMENT AREA Between gate and post Pinch point between opener and gate Path of the moving gate Leading edge of gate and pinch point between gates in a dual gate installation ©Ghost Controls® 2023 PHOTO BEAM PAIR 3 OPTIONAL NOTES Keep hands, feet, an
SYSTEM OVERVIEW 9 SYSTEM OVERVIEW IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS Thank you for choosing a GHOST CONTROLS® Automatic Gate Opener system, the most innovative gate opener systems available for residential applications on the market today. This manual will guide you through the proper installation and maintenance methods. To reduce the risk of injury or death: READ, UNDERSTAND, AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY AND COMPLETELY.
SYSTEM OVERVIEW 1111 . .Swing gate systems must not open into public access Swing gate systems must not open into public access areas oror into the road which could cause collision with areas into the road which could cause collision with a moving vehicle. a moving vehicle. 1212 . Test the gate operator monthly. The gate MUST . Test the gate operator monthly. The gate MUST S Y S T E M O V E R V I E W 11 1515 . Swing direction ofof gate(s). The image (shown in in dia. Swing direction gate(s).
P L A N N I N G 11 INSTALLATION PLANNING SITE PLANNING SITE INSTALLATION VIDEO CAN BE FOUND AT ghostcontrols.com/pages/installation-video PREPARE THE GATE Proper installation, care, and ongoing maintenance of the gate is critical to increased usage life of the automatic gate operator system. The following items should be considered and addressed if needed PRIOR to installation of the automatic gate operator system: 1 .
PLANNING D U AL GATE ILLUSTRATION check to make sure gates and posts are level and plumb CONCRETE THE POSTS IN THE GROUND NOTE Push-to-Open installations REQUIRE an accessory Push-to-Open bracket kit (AXPO). 7. Minimum gate post, column, or wall requirements. A. Wooden posts should be at least 6 "x6" in size and set in concrete. B. Metal round posts should be at least 3" in diameter and set in concrete. C. Metal square posts should be at least 4"x 4" in size and set in concrete. D.
P L A N N I N G 13 11 . If choosing to use a Solar Panel for the battery recharging power source, you should consider the distance from the location of the solar panel to your control box. A. You can add up to 100 feet of low voltage wire between the Solar Panel and the control box to reach the recommended 8 hours of direct sunlight a day. B. WIRE WILL NEED TO BE PURCHASED SEPARATELY. We offer and recommend 16 gauge STRANDED, 2-CONDUCTOR low voltage wire. C.
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P U L L - T O - O P E N 15 PULL TO OPEN INSTALLATION OPERATOR ARM INSTALLATION *Your Ghost Opener Arm might look diffrent than illustrations throught this manual NOTE Wheels cannot be used with any Ghost Controls® gate opener system! For gates weighing over 200 lbs. ball bearing hinges are recommended. Operator is not for use on solid panel privacy gates.
PULL-TO-OPEN STEP 2. Post bracket pre-assembly. Insert the M10x1.5x75mm bolt and M10 washer through the hole that is closest to the post on the post bracket. Bolt should then go through first pivot bracket, pivot spacer, second pivot bracket, and exit bottom hole of post bracket as shown below. Fasten a M10 washer and M10 locknut on the end of the bolt. DO NOT overtighten the nut because the pivot bracket may need to be adjusted later.
P U L L - T O - O P E N 17 NOTE For round wooden post installations we recommend notching the wooden post for proper installation of the post bracket. Follow the diagram for proper notching of a round post. 4-3/8" Width (4" minimum) 4.5" Height NOTE For 3” and 4” round steel posts, we offer the AX3R AND AX4R round post adapter accessories (sold separately). See illustration using the round post adapter below.
PULL-TO-OPEN STEP 4. Verifying minimum of 4˝ Gate Clearance and finishing rear post mount bracket assembly. If the clearance is less than 4˝, you will need to adjust the pivot brackets so that you have at least 4˝ of clearance, otherwise, you will not have minimal mechanical advantage needed to move the gate. Once the clearances are correct, place the secondary bolt into the post mount and pivot bracket, as shown below. Insert the M10x1.
P U L L - T O - O P E N 19 STEP 5. Drilling rear post bracket holes and bolting. A . With the post bracket still clamped to post, mark the center of the bracket slots. Remove the bracket. B. You will need a 7/16˝ drill bit and drill the (4) holes to mount the rear post bracket to the post. TIP: Drill each hole one at a time and insert a bolt through to ensure that the holes are large enough and all aligned. C.
PULL-TO-OPEN INSTALLING THE CONTROL BOX AND BATTERY BOX KIT* OR 12V MARINE BATTERY TO YOUR PULL-TO-OPEN SYSTEM (*Shown below using a BATTERY BOX KIT (ABBT2), OPTIONAL AND NOT INCLUDED IN MOST KITS) STEP 7. Determine the mounting location for the control box and *optional battery box. The battery and control box must be located within 4 feet of each other. Then install.
P U L L - T O - O P E N 21 CONNECTING AND INSTALLING THE BATTERY AND BATTERY HARNESS IMPORTANT YOU NEED A 12V DEEP CYCLE MARINE/AUTOMOTIVE BATTERY OR THE ABBT2 BATTERY BOX KIT. SYSTEM WILL NOT OPERATE WITHOUT BATTERY INSTALLED AND CONNECTED AT ALL TIMES. STEP 8. Insert battery harness through strain relief in control box and attach to the control board. A .
PULL-TO-OPEN CONNECTING OPERATOR ARM TO CONTROL BOX STEP 9. Insert the operator cable into the control box. A . Route the operator cable through the strain relief and into the control box. B. Connect the operator wires to the control board. Find the 1st operator screw terminal on control board and insert the red, black, green and white wires (left to right) into the matching color coded terminals and tighten each of the screws so that the wires do not come loose and fall out.
P U L L - T O - O P E N 23 PREPARING THE GATE SYSTEM CONTROLLER The gate system control board provides one convenient place to make all of your system connections and to change any settings that you desire to personalize how your automatic gate opener system operates at your home or property. This main board (shown below) is located inside of the control box of your system and will be referred to in detail through the next few sections.
PULL-TO-OPEN DIP SWITCH OPTION SETTINGS. There are four DIP Switches located on the main control board (shown) that must be positioned properly for your particular installation A . DIP #1 OPEN DIRECTION. The opening direction of the gate operator is determined by DIP#1. DIP Switch # OFF Position 1 Pull-To-Open (Factory Default): Gate is pulled to open into your property. ON Position Push-To-Open Installation: Gate is pushed to open away from your property. B. DIP #2 ALARM WARNING.
P U L L - T O - O P E N 25 TURN CONTROL BOX ON. YOU SHOULD HEAR A SERIES OF BEEPS AS THE SYSTEM IS TURNED ON STEP 11. Locate the jog buttons at the top right of control box to test the arm and connections. Press the jog close button to extend the arm 3-4 inches out. USE FOR FIRST ARM INSTALLATION DUAL ONLY: USE FOR SECOND ARM INSTALLATION ARM EXTENDED OUT 3-4 INCHES STEP 12. Use the remote transmitter that came in your kit and press first button to fully retract the arm. The arm will stop on its own.
PULL-TO-OPEN WARNING DO NOT SCREW THE OPERATOR ARM IN OR OUT TO ADJUST YOUR GATE POSITION. DOING SO CAUSES THE SYSTEM TO NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY. FRONT MOUNT GATE BRACKET INSTALLATION TURN THE CONTROL BOX OFF STEP 13A. FOR ROUND TUBE GATES ONLY attach the front mount using the tube gate brackets. A . Before assembling gate bracket make sure the (2) tube clamp brackets fit over the tubular gate bar. If not they will need to be flared before continuing on to next step.
P U L L - T O - O P E N 27 STEP 14A. FOR ROUND TUBE GATES ONLY Temporarily attach the front mount bracket to the operator. The gate must remain in the desired open position. OPEN THE GATE TO THE DESIRED OPEN POSITION A . Attach the gate bracket assembly to the fully retracted operator as shown. Insert the supplied 10mm x 40 mm clevis pin, 10mm I.D Nylon Spacer, and clevis hairpin through the front of the operator and gate bracket to secure the bracket onto the front mount of the gate operator.
PULL-TO-OPEN B. Now install the pre-assembled tubular clamp bracket over the center-most bar on your tube gate with the gate at the open position. C . Insert (2) M8 x 65mm flat washers, and (2) nylon locknuts as shown below through the tube gate bracket and TIGHTEN NUTS TO SECURE THE TUBULAR CLAMP BRACKET TO THE GATE. OPTIONAL: drill holes in gate to take advantage of the second holes. This provides additional front mount stability* *These nuts and bolts not included* STEP 14B.
P U L L - T O - O P E N 29 WARNING DO NOT SCREW THE OPERATOR ARM IN OR OUT TO ADJUST YOUR GATE POSITION. DOING SO CAUSES THE SYSTEM TO NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY. Mark center location of outermost hole Drill the outermost hole with a 5/16” drill bit CL CL Outermost hole has been drilled B.
PULL-TO-OPEN D. Assemble clevis pin, front spacer and hair pin to operator to prevent loss. E. Now you can mark and drill the inner most hole on the front mount bracket with a 5/16” drill bit, shown below. NOTE: It might be necessary to remove the bracket to drill hole. Mark and drill the center location of the innermost hole for the Gate Bracket CL F.
P U L L - T O - O P E N 31 G. Align and attach arm of operator to the secured front mount bracket, as shown below. Make sure all parts installed during installation are tightened down. STEP 15. IF ADDING A SECOND GATE OPERATOR REPEAT STEPS 1 – 14 (SKIP STEPS 7 & 8) NOTE For second operator you will need to dig a trench and use pvc conduit to put second operator power cables thru to connect to the control box (2nd Operator Terminals) on the opposite side of the driveway. STEP 16.
PULL-TO-OPEN PROGRAMMING THE CLOSED LIMIT: PULL-TO-OPEN This is the most common installation. The CLOSED limit is when the operator is extended and the gate is in the closed position. IMPORTANT ONLY THE OPERATOR ARMS’ EXTENDED LIMIT IS ADJUSTABLE AND CAN BE SET WITH THE CONTROL BOARD. THE ARMS’ RETRACTED POSITION IS FIXED AND IS NOT ELECTRONICALLY ADJUSTABLE. THE OPEN POSITION IS SET BY HARDWARE MOUNTING ONLY.
P U L L - T O - O P E N 33 FOR DUAL GATES: SETTING THE CLOSED LIMITS A . Locate the 2nd SET limit settings on the control board and press and hold the JOG CLOSE button for the second gate until the gate reaches the desired closed position. The gate can move only if pressure is maintained. Releasing the JOG button will stop the gate immediately. Once the 2nd gate is in the desired closed position then repeat for the 1st gate with the 1st SET limit settings JOG CLOSE button. B.
PULL-TO-OPEN CONNECTING THE AC TRANSFORMER AC Transformer charges the system battery. System will not operate without a 12V battery installed and connected. IMPORTANT DO NOT USE THE AC TRANSFORMER AND SOLAR POWER AT THE SAME TIME! NOTE TO COMPLETE STEP 21 YOU WILL NEED 16 GAUGE STRANDED, 2-CONDUCTOR LOW VOLTAGE WIRE. CAN EXTEND AC TRANSFORMER UP TO 1,000 FT FROM THE GATE. TURN THE CONTROL BOX OFF ROUTE THE AC TRANSFORMER CABLE INTO THE CONTROL BOX (See note above) A .
P U L L - T O - O P E N 35 CONNECTING A 10W OR 30W SOLAR PANEL TURN THE CONTROL BOX OFF ADDING SOLAR PANEL WIRES TO CONTROL BOX A . When wiring a Solar Panel you will need to insert the solar wires into the SOLAR SCREW TERMINALS which are located on the PWR INPUT section of the main control board. Once inserted then tighten each screw so that the wires do not come loose and fall out. Please refer to diagram below. DO NOT CONNECT AC TRANSFORMER IF USING SOLAR POWER.
PULL-TO-OPEN SETTING AUTOCLOSE TIME ON YOUR GATE The AUTOCLOSE TIME setting determines how long the gate will remain open each time it operates before automatically closing. The factory default setting is off which requires the user to push either a remote transmitter button, keypad code, or push-button to close the gate. NOTE The AUTOCLOSE time period begins once the gate has reached its open limit. Minimum AUTOCLOSE Time Period 6 Seconds Maximum AUTOCLOSE Time Period 60 Minutes.
P U L L - T O - O P E N 37 CANCELLING AUTOCLOSE TIME ON YOUR GATE NOTE Canceling AUTOCLOSE can only be performed when the gate opener is idle. Cancelling AUTOCLOSE will remove your previous duration setting and force you to pick a new duration the next time you enable AUTOCLOSE. You can use PartyMode® to temporarily disable AUTOCLOSE and the system will retain your current AUTOCLOSE duration when PartyMode® is disabled.
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P U S H - T O - O P E N 39 PUSH TO OPEN INSTALLATION OPERATOR ARM INSTALLATION *Your Ghost Opener Arm might look diffrent than illustrations throught this manual NOTE Wheels cannot be used with any Ghost Controls® gate opener system! For gates weighing over 200 lbs. ball bearing hinges are recommended. Operator is not for use on solid panel privacy gates.
PUSH-TO-OPEN STEP 2. Post bracket pre-assembly. YOU WILL NEED TO MAKE SURE YOU PURCHASE THE PUSH-TO-OPEN BRACKET KIT (AXPO) BEFORE YOU START THIS STEP Insert the M10x1.5x75mm bolt and M10 washer through the hole that is closest to the post on the post bracket. Bolt should then go through first push-to-open bracket, pivot spacer, second push-to-open bracket, and exit bottom hole of post bracket as shown. Fasten a M10 washer and M10 locknut on the end of the bolt.
P U S H - T O - O P E N 41 NOTE For round wooden post installations we recommend notching the wooden post for proper installation of the post bracket. Follow the diagram below for proper notching of a round post. 4-3/8" Width (4" minimum) 4.5" Height NOTE For 3” and 4” round steel posts, we offer the AX3R AND AX4R round post adapter accessories (sold separately). See illustration using the round post adapter below.
PUSH-TO-OPEN STEP 4. Verifying minimum of 4˝ gate clearance and finishing rear post mount bracket assembly. With the gate closed if the clearance is less than 4˝, you will need to adjust the pivot brackets so that you have at least 4˝ of clearance, otherwise, you will not have minimal mechanical advantage needed to move the gate. Once the clearances are correct, place the secondary bolt into the post mount and push-to-open brackets, as shown below. Insert the M10x1.
P U S H - T O - O P E N 43 STEP 5. Drilling rear post bracket holes and bolting. A . With the post bracket still clamped to post, mark the center of the bracket slots. Remove the bracket. B. You will need a 7/16˝ drill bit and drill the (4) holes to mount the rear post bracket to the post. TIP: Drill each hole one at a time and insert a bolt through to ensure that the holes are large enough and all aligned. C.
PUSH-TO-OPEN INSTALLING THE CONTROL BOX AND BATTERY BOX KIT* OR 12V MARINE BATTERY TO YOUR PUSH-TO-OPEN SYSTEM (*Shown below using a BATTERY BOX KIT (ABBT2), OPTIONAL AND NOT INCLUDED IN MOST KITS) STEP 7. Determine the mounting location for the control box and *optional battery box. The battery and control box must be located within 4 feet of each other. Then install.
P U S H - T O - O P E N 45 CONNECTING AND INSTALLING THE BATTERY AND BATTERY HARNESS IMPORTANT YOU NEED A 12V DEEP CYCLE MARINE/AUTOMOTIVE BATTERY OR THE ABBT2 BATTERY BOX KIT. SYSTEM WILL NOT OPERATE WITHOUT BATTERY INSTALLED AND CONNECTED AT ALL TIMES. STEP 8. Insert battery harness through strain relief in control box and attach to the control board. A .
PUSH-TO-OPEN CONNECTING OPERATOR ARM TO CONTROL BOX STEP 9. Insert the operator cables into the control box. A . Route the operator cable through the strain relief and into the control box. B. Connect the operator wires to the control board. Find the 1st operator screw terminal on control board and insert the red, black, green and white wires (left to right) into the matching color coded terminals and tighten each of the screws so that the wires do not come loose and fall out.
P U S H - T O - O P E N 47 PREPARING THE GATE SYSTEM CONTROLLER The gate system control board provides one convenient place to make all of your system connections and to change any settings that you desire to personalize how your automatic gate opener system operates at your home or property. This main board (shown below) is located inside of the control box of your system and will be referred to in detail through the next few sections.
PUSH-TO-OPEN DIP SWITCH OPTION SETTINGS. There are four DIP Switches located on the main control board (shown) that must be positioned properly for your particular installation. A . DIP #1 OPEN DIRECTION. The opening direction of the gate operator is determined by DIP#1. DIP Switch # OFF Position 1 ON Position Pull-To-Open (Factory Default): Gate is Push-To-Open Installation: Gate is pushed to open away from pulled to open into your property. your property. B. DIP #2 ALARM WARNING.
P U S H - T O - O P E N 49 TURN CONTROL BOX ON. YOU SHOULD HEAR A SERIES OF BEEPS AS THE SYSTEM IS TURNED ON STEP 11. Locate the jog buttons at the top right of control box to test the arm and connections. Press the jog open button to extend the arm 3-4 inches out. USE FOR FIRST ARM INSTALLATION USE FOR SECOND ARM INSTALLATION ARM EXTENDED OUT 3-4 INCHES STEP 12. Use the remote transmitter that came in your kit and press first button to fully retract the arm. The arm will stop on its own.
PUSH-TO-OPEN WARNING DO NOT SCREW THE OPERATOR ARM IN OR OUT TO ADJUST YOUR GATE POSITION. DOING SO CAUSES THE SYSTEM TO NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY. TURN THE CONTROL BOX OFF STEP 13A. FOR ROUND TUBE GATES attach the front mount using the tube gate brackets. (if don’t have tube gate brackets (AXTB) follow Steps 14A and 14B) NOTE ALTERNATE TUBE GATE BRACKETS FOR MOUNTING TUBULAR GATES. (NOT FOR USE WITH FLAT PANEL GATES) see below image. Tube brackets (AXTB). A .
P U S H - T O - O P E N 51 A . Temporarily assemble the front mount of the gate by inserting the supplied 10mm x 40mm clevis pin, 10mm I.D. nylon spacer, and clevis hairpin through the gate bracket. Illustration on next page. THEN PROCEED TO STEP 14B. *Your Ghost Opener Arm might look diffrent than illustrations throught this manual STEP 14A. FOR ROUND TUBE GATES THAT ARE USING THE TUBE GATE BRACKETS Temporarily attach the front mount bracket to the operator.
PUSH-TO-OPEN B. Now install the pre-assembled tubular clamp bracket over the center-most bar on your tube gate with the gate at the open position. C . Insert (2) M8 x 65mm flat washers, and (2) nylon locknuts as shown below through the tube gate bracket and TIGHTEN NUTS TO SECURE THE TUBULAR CLAMP BRACKET TO THE GATE. OPTIONAL: drill holes in gate to take advantage of the second holes. This provides additional front mount stability* *These nuts and bolts not included* STEP 14B.
P U S H - T O - O P E N 53 Drill hole CL B. Install the front mount gate bracket and estate bracket on the gate by aligning the outermost hole and inserting (1) M8 x 65mm flat washer, and (1) M8 nylon locknut through gate and front mount bracket, as show below. Tighten to secure the brackets to the gate. MAKE SURE GATE IS STILL IN CLOSED POSITION (arm must be fully retracted). Estate Bracket install on backside of gate Front Mount Bracket C.
PUSH-TO-OPEN F. Align the innermost hole of the estate and front mount brackets and insert (1) M8 x 65mm flat washer, and (1) M8 nylon locknut through both holes and tighten to secure the bracket to the gate. YOUR FRONT MOUNT AND ESTATE BRACKET SHOULD NOW BE ATTACHED AND SECURED TO THE GATE. Align and bolt the innermost hole of Estate Bracket and Front Mount Bracket Front Mount Bracket G. Align and attach arm of operator to the secured front mount bracket, as shown below.
P U S H - T O - O P E N 55 PROGRAMMING THE OPEN LIMIT: PUSH-TO-OPEN The OPEN limit is when the operator is extended and the gate is in the OPEN position. IMPORTANT ONLY THE OPERATOR ARMS’ EXTENDED LIMIT IS ADJUSTABLE AND CAN BE SET WITH THE CONTROL BOARD. THE ARMS’ RETRACTED POSITION IS FIXED AND IS NOT ELECTRONICALLY ADJUSTABLE. THE CLOSED POSITION IS SET BY HARDWARE MOUNTING ONLY. Please refer to the hardware installation to make sure the retracted position is properly set/installed.
PUSH-TO-OPEN FOR DUAL GATES: SETTING THE OPEN LIMITS A . Locate the 1st extended limit settings on the control board and press and hold the JOG OPEN button for the 1st gate until the gate reaches the desired OPEN position. The gate can move only if pressure is maintained. Releasing the JOG button will stop the gate immediately. Once the 1st gate is in the desired OPEN position then repeat for the 2nd gate with the 2nd extended limit settings JOG OPEN button. B.
P U S H - T O - O P E N 57 CONNECTING THE AC TRANSFORMER AC Transformer charges the system battery. System will not operate without a 12V battery installed and connected. IMPORTANT DO NOT USE THE AC TRANSFORMER AND SOLAR POWER AT THE SAME TIME! NOTE TO COMPLETE STEP 21 YOU WILL NEED 16 GAUGE STRANDED, 2-CONDUCTOR LOW VOLTAGE WIRE. CAN EXTEND AC TRANSFORMER UP TO 1,000 FT FROM THE GATE. TURN THE CONTROL BOX OFF ROUTE THE AC TRANSFORMER CABLE INTO THE CONTROL BOX (See note above) A .
PUSH-TO-OPEN CONNECTING A 10W OR 30W SOLAR PANEL TURN THE CONTROL BOX OFF ADDING SOLAR PANEL WIRES TO CONTROL BOX A . When wiring a Solar Panel you will need to insert the two solar wires into the SOLAR SCREW TERMINALS which are located on the PWR INPUT section of the main control board. Once inserted then tighten each screw so that the wires do not come loose and fall out. Please refer to diagram below. DO NOT CONNECT AC TRANSFORMER IF USING SOLAR POWER.
P U S H - T O - O P E N 59 SETTING AUTOCLOSE TIME ON YOUR GATE The AUTOCLOSE TIME setting determines how long the gate will remain open each time it operates before automatically closing. The factory default setting is off which requires the user to push either a remote transmitter button, keypad code, or push-button to close the gate. NOTE The AUTOCLOSE time period begins once the gate has reached its open limit. Minimum AUTOCLOSE Time Period 6 Seconds Maximum AUTOCLOSE Time Period 60 Minutes.
PUSH-TO-OPEN CANCELLING AUTOCLOSE TIME ON YOUR GATE NOTE Canceling AUTOCLOSE can only be performed when the gate opener is idle. Cancelling AUTOCLOSE will remove your previous duration setting and force you to pick a new duration the next time you enable AUTOCLOSE. You can use PartyMode® to temporarily disable AUTOCLOSE and the system will retain your current AUTOCLOSE duration when PartyMode® is disabled.
T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G 61 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE For troubleshooting help visit: https://ghostcontrols.com/pages/technical-support For helpful videos visit: https://ghostcontrols.com/pages/installation-video.
PUSH-TO-OPEN I PRESS MY TRANSMITTER AND NOTHING HAPPENS (NO BEEPS/NO MOVEMENT) The Number 3 dip switch (blue box of 4 switches on your system control board) is in the wrong position. It must be positioned to the left. (toward s.force). The only condition/reason to have it to the right is if you are using additional Ghost Controls’ monitored external photo beams (AXPE). I GET 5 BEEPS AND NO OPERATION. Turn the system off and remove the 1st operator arm wires from the terminal.
H A R D W I R E D A C C . 63 CONNECTING OPTIONAL HARDWIRED ACCESSORIES CONNECTING TO CONTROL BOARD NOTE Please refer to the manufacturers manual or website for more detailed instructions on how to connect and use accessories from other manufacturer’s with your Ghost Controls® gate opener. PREPARING CONTROL BOX FOR ACCESSORY WIRING Make sure the power is turned off which is located on bottom of the control board before wiring.
HARDWIRED ACC. ■ Active — Signal must go from INACTIVE then ACTIVE for the system to recognize the input and respond accordingly.EX: OPEN > STOP > CLOSE > STOP > OPEN >... OPEN INPUT (OPEN): Use this terminal for Ghost Controls Vehicle Detector (AXXV). Active — OPENS gate to full open limit and prevents it from closing. CLOSING-REVERSE INPUT (CLS-RVRS): Use this terminal with “unmonitored” photo eye beams or safety edge.
M A N U A L 65 MANUAL GATE OPERATION EVERY USER MUST KNOW THESE STEPS The gate can be opened or closed manually by releasing the front mount from the gate. You must disconnect the operator only after the operator power switch is OFF and the gate is NOT moving. If you have the accessory ZombieLock® installed, this lock should be manually disengaged with the key because removing power does not unlock this lock. 1 . Make sure to turn your control box to the off position.
ACCESSORIES ACCESSORIES GHOST CONTROLS® genuine accessories are designed to provide complete control and superior convenience for you and your family with your automatic gate opener. These products are specifically engineered to easily integrate into your system and grant you access to additional capabilities and control of your gate opener. All of these accessories are available from your local dealer and are backed by the same reliable warranty that your gate operator is designed to meet.
M A N U A L 67 UNIVERSAL TUBE GATE BRACKET KIT | AXTB Mounting bracket kits that will attach a variety of devices to 1-1/2’-2” tubes including tubular gates. These include gate opener kits, ZombieLock®, or any other device that needs to be attached to tubes. WIRED VEHICLE SENSOR | AXXV The GHOST CONTROLS® Vehicle Sensor is the easiest way to trigger your gate to open when a vehicle is trying to exit your property.
