DIVISION 11 – Equipment

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: The Model 1601 is for high usage single-

lane vehicular traffic control. Typical applications include
commercial, industrial, gated communities and apartment
complexes.
The 1601 operator is designed for single lane (14 ft. max)
vehicular traffic control in high traffic commercial and industrial
applications. The 1601 operator is designed so that it can be
mounted on either the left or right-hand side of the roadway and
is available in white or gunmetal gray finish. The operator can be equipped with a DC
convenience open package (optional) that will automatically raise the arm in the event of a
power outage.

SECTION INCLUDES
A. Parking gates and operators.
1. DoorKing Model 1601.
B. Electric gate operators.
C. Sensors and controls.
RELATED SECTIONS
D. Section 02820 – Fences and Gates: Adjoining fences and gates.
E. Section 02829 – Electric Gate Operators
F. Section 03300 – Cast-in-Place Concrete: Concrete mounting pads.
G. Division 16 – Requirements for electrical connections.
REFERENCES
H. Underwriters Laboratories (UL): UL 325 – Standard for Safety for Door, Drapery,
Gate, Louver, and Window Operators and Systems.
I. Canadian Standards Association (CSA): CSA C22.2 No. 247.
J. Underwriters Laboratories (UL): UL 991 – Standard for Tests for Safety Related
Controls Employing Solid-State Devices.
K. American Society Testing Materials (ASTM): ASTM F2200 – Standard Specification
for Automated Vehicular Gate Construction.
 L. National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA): NEMA ICS 6 – Industrial
Control Systems: Enclosures.
SUBMITTALS
M. Submit under provisions of Section 01 30 00 – Administrative Requirements.
N. Product Data: Manufacturers data sheets on each product to be used, including:
1. Preparation instructions and recommendations.
2. Storage and handling requirements.
3. Installation methods.
O. Shop Drawings: Submit shop drawings showing layout, profiles, and product
components, including anchorage, edge connections, and accessories.
1. Operation, installation, and maintenance manuals including wire diagrams.
2. Risers, layouts, and special wiring diagrams showing any changes to standard
drawings.
DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING
P. Deliver, store, and handle materials and products in strict compliance with
manufacturer’s instructions and industry standards.
Q. Store products indoors in manufacturer’s original containers and packaging with
labels clearly identifying product name and manufacturer. Protect from damage.
QUALITY ASSURANCE
R. Manufacturer Qualifications: Substantial transformation and final assembly shall
occur in the United States of America per Section 1605 of the ARRA-09.
S. Installer Qualifications: Installation performed by factory authorized dealer
contractor specifically trained in gate operator systems of the type found within this
section.
1. Provide documentation of maintenance and repair service availability for
emergency conditions.
2. Provide quarterly maintenance for one year following Substantial Completion
of the Project.
WARRANTY
T. Manufacturers standard five (5) year warranty.
MANUFACTURERS
U. Acceptable Manufacturer: DoorKing, Inc.; 120 S. Glasgow Ave; Inglewood, CA
90301; Toll-Free Tel: 800-826-7493; Tel: 310-645-0023; Fax: 310-641-1586; Email:
[email protected]; Web: doorking.com.
V. Substitutions: Not permitted.
W. Requests for substitutions will be considered in accordance with provisions of
Section 01 60 00 – Product Requirements.
PARKING/BARRIER GATE OPERATORS
X. Microprocessor based solid-state control board interacting with card readers, RF
transmitters, access control systems, ticket machines, other activating devices as
required, external devices for pedestrian sensing (photo-eyes) and vehicle (loop)
sensing systems. Control board shall include built-in down timer (1-25 seconds),
built-in ports for two (2) plug-in loop detectors, Up input memory buffer, down
command options, programming switches to set various operating modes, PAMS
sequencing inputs (Perimeter Access Management System), inherent current
sensing reverse system.
1. Compliance: Compliant to UL 325, UL 991 and CSA C22.2 No. 247 and listed by
Intertek Testing Laboratories NA, Inc. (ETL), a Nationally Recognized Testing
Laboratory.
a. This model is intended for use in Class II, III and IV vehicular barrier gate
applications.
2. Warranty: Five (5) year manufacturer’s standard warranty.
3. Operator speed: 90-degrees in approximately 1.5 seconds.
4. Enclosure: 12 gage, 0.105 inch (2.6 mm) G90 hot-dipped galvanized steel,
powder coated, full gloss smooth super TGIC, polyester white.
5. Configuration: Left or right hand mount. In the event of an obstruction close
by the barrier gate, operator can be reversed to allow access to cabinet door.
6. Motor: 1/2 HP, continuous duty.
7. Gear Reduction: 60:1 worm gear running in a continuous oil bath with 360-
degrees of gear travel.
8. Magnetic Limit Switches: No mechanical switches to wear out or break.
9. Operating Switches: Built-in power (on-off) and operating (up-down-normal)
toggle switches.
10. Convenience Outlets: Two (2) 115 VAC for accessory transformers.
11. Electrical Power Requirements: 115/208/230/460/575 VAC.
a. 208/230/460/575 VAC requires DoorKing High Voltage Kit, P/N 2600-
266.
12. Gate Arms: Fully retroreflectorized on both sides, vertical stripes alternately
red and white at 16-inch intervals as required by the Manual on Uniform
Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD).
a. 14-foot, 3 x 2.185-inch aluminum octagonal.
b. 14-foot, 3 x 2.185-inch aluminum octagonal with contact reverse edge.
c. 14-foot, 3 x 2.185-inch aluminum octagonal with contact reverse edge +
Red/Green LED light strip (Red when arm is down, Green when arm is
up).
d. 14-foot, 3-inch round aluminum.
e. 14-foot, 3-inch round aluminum with LED light strip.
f. 14-foot, 1x3 kiln dried wood.
g. 12-foot, PVC plastic.
13. Pedestrian Protection
a. Photo-electric eye / auxiliary loop detector relay switch.
1) Requires DoorKing 9411 loop detector used in conjunction with
photo-eye.
14. Accessories: Provide the optional accessories listed below.
a. Arm Breakaway Kit – aluminum arms only.
b. Folding arm kit for low ceiling applications.
c. LED Lighted folding arm kit for low ceiling applications.
d. Traffic signal and mount kit.
e. Thermostatically controlled fan kit.
f. Thermostatically controlled heater kit.
 g. Plug-in loop detectors.
h. Electric reversing edge – reverses rotation of arm on contact with an
obstruction.
i. Gate Tracker Expansion – provides time and date stamped electronic
record of cycles, input errors, loop detector input errors, obstruction
hits and power cycles.
1) Requires companion DoorKing 1830 Series access controller.
j. Backup power inverter – allows system to remain operation upon loss
of primary (AC) power.

PRODUCT APPLICATION/INSTALLATION PROCEDURE:

3.1 INSTALLATION
A. It is preferred, but not required, that this product be installed by a qualified technician
who is certified by either the Accreditation and Certification Institute (ACI) or the Institute of
Door Dealer Education and Accreditation (IDEA).
B. Model 1601 shall be mounted, firmly secured, plumb and level, as required.
C. Wiring shall be uniform and in accordance with national electric codes and
manufacturer’s instructions.
D. All splices shall be in easily accessible junction boxes or on terminal boards.
E. All cable runs in all junction boxes shall be tagged and identified.
F. Coordinate all work with other effected trades and contractors.

3.2 SYSTEM INITIALIZING AND PROGRAMMING

A. System shall be turned on and adjustment made to meet requirements of specifications
and on-site conditions.
B. System shall function as specified.

3.3 SYSTEM TEST PROCEDURES

A. System shall be completely tested to assure that all components and accessories are
hooked-up and in working order.
B. System shall be pre-tested by contractor and certified to function in accordance with
plans and specifications.
C. System shall be tested in presence of owner's representative.

3.4 OWNER INSTRUCTIONS

A. Installation contractor shall conduct up to (1) hour of instruction in use and operation of
the system to designated owner representatives, within (30) days of acceptance.
B. Installation contractor shall conduct up to (1) hour of technical training, in
troubleshooting and service of the system, to designated owner representatives within (90)
days of system acceptance.

3.5 MANUALS AND DRAWINGS

A. Contractor shall provide owner with (2) copies of standard factory prepared operation,
installation and maintenance manuals. Manuals shall include typical wiring diagrams.
B. Contractor shall provide owner with (2) copies of any risers, layouts, and special wiring
diagrams showing any changes to standard drawings, if required on project.

3.6 MAINTENANCE
A. The manufacturer recommends periodic maintenance at three month intervals as
described in the installation and maintenance manual.
B. External reversing devices should be checked at least once a month.

REFERENCE: 1601 Barrier Gate - Traffic Control – DoorKing, Inc. - Sweets (construction.com)