INSTALLATION OF THE EXIT WAND
The exit wand should only be buried the minimum
amount below the ground yet deep enough to avoid damage to the unit. 3" to 6"
maximum is the recommended depth. It need not be buried at all if suitable protection is
provided to the unit.It is not necessary to bury it in the driveway, but it will be more
sensitive if it is. It can detect vehicles passing at 5 M.P.H. within 12’ of the
unit. First try plugging it in and trying it before burying it. Lay it adjacent to the
driveway for testing. Adjust it to the distance from the gate as desired. 50’ to
100’ of wire is typically provided with the unit, but you can locate it anywhere up
to the length of the wire.DO NOT open the wand box! It is factory sealed for a waterproof
fit. The warranty will be voided if the box is disassembled.
Wiring the Exit Wand to GTO/Pro Gate Operators
- Connect the Red and Black wires from the Exit Wand to the Terminals
on the Battery.
- Connect the Brown wire on the Exit Wand to the Terminal marked Blue
on the GTO.
- Connect the Green wire on the Exit Wand to the Terminal marked Green
on the GTO.
For additional information: See page 22 (Pro1000),
page 17 (SL1000), page 26 (Pro2000) of your GTO Owner’s Manual
Once you have tested the wand to your satisfaction, bury it the
minimum distance possible. Consider that cars could drive off the driveway or other earth
disruption could damage the unit. The wire can be buried as deeply as you desire to
protect it. Only the wand will detect vehicles.If you feel that disruption of the dirt
might occur damaging the wand, place it inside a plastic pipe or under treated plywood to
protect it before covering it with dirt.Always test it as you backfill the dirt. The depth
of burial can affect its sensitivity.