USAutomatic PATRIOT RSL User Manual

Heavy Duty Battery Powered Solar or AC Charged
PATRIOT RSL
Vehicular Slide Gate Operator
Installation/Owners Manual

USAutomatic PATRIOT RSL Specifications

General

Brand	USAutomatic
Model	PATRIOT RSL
Category	Gate Opener
Language	English

Summary

Critical Safety Warnings

UL325 & ASTM F2200-14 Compliance

Understanding Gate Operator Classes

Defines the four classes of vehicular gate operators according to UL325 standards.

Entrapment Zones Identification

Key Entrapment Areas and Protection

Details common entrapment zones (Zone 1-4) and required protection measures.

Safety Installation Procedures

Critical Installation Cautions

Highlights essential safety warnings and precautions for safe installation.

Preparation and Overview

Gate Qualifications and Design

Specifies compatible gate types and emphasizes proper gate design for operation.

Operator Component Identification

Top, Front, and Rear Views

Visual guide with labeled components from different perspectives.

Operator Mounting Procedures

Pad and Post Mount Installation

Details procedures for mounting the operator on a pad or post.

Chain Installation and Tensioning

Installing Brackets, Connecting, and Adjusting Chain

Steps for attaching brackets, connecting, and setting chain tension.

Control Board and System Component Installation

Installing Control Board, Receiver, Charger, Siren, and Battery

Guides on installing main components like the control board, receiver, charger, siren, and battery.

Power Source and Charge Controller Setup

Connecting AC/Solar Power and Checking Controller

Instructions for connecting power sources and verifying charge controller function.

Installing Monitored Entrapment Protection Devices

Photo Eye (Type B1) Installation

Details wiring and dipswitch settings for photo eye safety devices.

Entrapment Device Wiring and Verification

Contact Edge (Type B2) Installation and Harness Connection

Provides wiring for contact edges and connecting the main wire harness.

Patriot RSL Control Board Details

Control Board Dipswitch Configuration (DS1)

Initial Gate Operation and Limit Switch Adjustment

First Time Gate Operation

Initial steps for operating the gate after installation is complete.

Adjusting Limit Switches

Procedures for setting the gate's open and close travel limits.

Sensitivity, Entrapment Alarm, and Type A Operation

Adjusting Sensitivity and Entrapment Alarm Function

How to set sensitivity and understand the entrapment alarm.

Verifying Monitored Entrapment Devices Operation

Programming Transmitter and Receiver

Periodic Service and Maintenance

Troubleshooting Guide Introduction

Summary of Common Gate Operator Symptoms

Troubleshooting: Gate Not Operating

Single Gate Operation Failure

Steps to diagnose why a single gate is not operating.

Troubleshooting: Slow Gate Operation

Troubleshooting: Battery Charging Issues

Installing Control Board in Pre-2016 Systems

Understanding Entrapment Definition

Defines entrapment and its relation to gate safety standards.

Limited Warranty Information