How to Wire a Knox/Fire Box Emergency Open Switch to a Patriot Gate Opener

How to Wire a Knox/Fire Box Emergency Open Switch to a Patriot Gate Opener

Overview

In this article you will learn how to wire a Knox/Fire Box Emergency Open Switch to a Patriot Gate Opener. This type of device is used to allow your local fire department entry to the property in the event of an emergency.
We recommend reaching out to your local fire department to inquire what type of device they would like installed on the gate opener for the purpose of allowing entry to the property. This will vary between fire departments.

Applies to Part Number(s)

  1. All Patriot gate opener systems

    What You Need

    1. A small flat-head screw driver
    2. A Knox/Fire Box Emergency Open Switch with 2 wires

    Procedure

    Wiring the Knox/Fire Box Emergency Open Switch

    The Knox/Fire Box Emergency Open Switch will have two or three wires coming from it. Use the "NO" and "Com" wires if it has 3 wires. Wire them to the green J2 terminal block at the bottom of the board as follows:

    Knox/Fire Box Wire
    J2 Terminal Pin #
    Normally Open (NO)
    Pin #9
    Common (C/Com)
    Pin #2 or #7

    Testing the Knox/Fire Box Emergency Open Switch

    With the gate in the closed position, go open/trigger the Knox/Fire Box Emergency Open Switch. The gate should open once the box is put into the triggered position and remain open as long as the box is kept in the triggered position. If the gate does not open at this time, try reversing the wires at the circuit board. Swap the wire from J2 pin 9 into J2 pin 2 or 7 and the wire from J2 pin 2 or 7 into J2 pin 9. Call technical support at (972) 221-7000 if it still does not open the gate.