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FAAC Model S418 Swing Gate Operator
• Once all necessary electrical connections have
been made, power up the system and program
the control unit based on your individual needs
(see relevant instructions).
• Perform a test of the automated system and of all
connected accessories, paying special attention
to safety devices.
If the automated system needs to be moved manually,
due to a power outage or operator malfunction, perform
the following steps to release the device:
1. Switch off the power supply to the system.
2. Slide off the protective cap, Figure 23 Ref. 1.
3. Insert the supplied release key, Figure 23 Ref. 2,
and turn it counter-clockwise until it stops, Figure
23 Ref. 3. The release position is indicated by
an open padlock.
4. Move the leaf manually.
To keep the operator in manual operation mode, the
release device must be left in its current (unlocked)
position and the system must not be powered.
4. AUTOMATED SYSTEM TEST
Fig. 24
Fig. 23
5. MANUAL OPERATION
5.1 RESTORING NORMAL OPERATION
To restore normal operation mode, proceed as follows:
1. Ensure that the system is not powered.
2. Turn the release key clockwise until it stops, Figure
24 Ref. 1, and remove the key, Figure 24 Ref.
2. The locking position is indicated by a closed
padlock.
3. Close the protective cap, Figure 24 Ref. 3.
4. Manually move the leaf until the device engages
and the leaf locks.
5. Power up the system and perform several open/
close operations to check that all functions of the
automated system have been restored.
During the rst cycle, the operator might not slow
down correctly. However, wait for the end of the cycle
and then give the opening command once again.