Viking G5 Single Swing Gate Operator VA-G5NX - Arm Only

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The Viking G5 Linear Actuator Swing Gate Operator offers a strong capacity of 2000 lbs. for 10-foot gates or 800 lbs. for 18-foot gates, operates in 15-18 seconds per 90°, and features a 100% continuous duty cycle, all with an easy-to-use V-Flex control board for simple installation.

  • Gate Materials: Wood, Steel, Aluminum, Vinyl, and others.
  • Weight and length: 10 ft. at 2,000 lbs. or 18 ft. at 800 lbs.
  • Max degree of opening: 135 degrees
  • Gate Post or Column size (pull to open): 3 1/2", 4" or 6" round or square posts
  • Push to Open: Yes
  • Solar Compatible: Yes (purchased separately)
  • Power: 120/240 VAC Single Phase
  • Power Wire Specification: 10 gauge wire (purchased separately). Maximum distance of 1,000 ft.
  • Operating Temperature: -20°F up to +160°F
  • Warranty: 3 year manufacturer warranty

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 Viking G5 VA-G5NX Single Swing Gate Opener

The Viking G5 Swing Operator leads the industry in linear actuator swing gate operators. This new design boasts a maximum gate capacity of 2000 lbs. and 100% duty cycle operation, making it unlike any other. Featuring a convenient electronic manual release switch and pre-wired for easy and quick installation. The G5 is now powered by the V-Flex control board, including a speed control dial and diagnostic LCD display. This new design is solar efficient and ready to be powered with low voltage wiring, allowing versatility of installations. The Viking G5 is ETL and UL compliance. 

Gate Crafters has the resources you need.
How do you use your gate opener system once you get it? Gate Crafters is the only retailer to give a real answer to this question. We have develop videos for installing many of our gate openers and products and write DIY focused manuals for most gate openers and have individual instructions for each accessory to be installed with each gate opener.

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  • Adaptive motor control
  • Built-in thermostat controlled heater
  • Lightning strike protection
  • Multiple power options
  • On-board display
  • True battery back-up
  • UL325 compliant
  • Two monitoring inputs with up to 4 devices per input
  • (Optional) Large box with 120VAC outlet
  • Adjustable speed control
  • Anti-tailgating feature
  • Fail secure mode
  • Fail safe mode
  • Large box option
  • Lockable cover
  • Manual release - Electronic
  • Multiple power outage options
  • Pre-wired 10’ motor cable
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  • Maximum Gate Capacity: 10 ft. at 2,000 lbs. or 18 ft. at 800 lbs.
  • UL 325 Classification: Class I, II, III, IV
  • Duty Cycle: 100% 
  • Operating Voltage: 24VDC
  • Voltage Current Specs: 120VAC - 2.0 or 240VAC - 1.0 (each motor)
  • Main Power Frequency: 50Hz / 60Hz
  • Main Power Fuse: 4A Timed
  • Alternative Power Source: 24VAC / VDC (60VA) or Solar
  • Accessory Power: 24VDC - 750mA
  • Power Consumption - Idle: 70mA
  • Motor Current (Typical): 3.0A
  • Operating Temperature: -20°F (-28°C) to 160°F (71°C)
  • Opening Angle: 135°
  • Gate Speed: 15-18 sec./90°
  • Battery Backup: 400 Continuous Cycles

   Included with the Gate Opener BrandTop of Page

Estate Swing Kit

  • (1) Viking G5 Operator
  • (1) Viking ECU Single
  • (1) Estate Swing 433ESREC Receiver
  • (2) Estate Swing T18-ES Transmitters
  • (1) Viking FA-XP30-10K Photocell
  • (2) Viking FA-XP30AC Photocell Conduit Adapters
Viking FAAC Kit

  • (1) Viking G5 Operator
  • (1) Viking ECU Single
  • (1) Viking FA-XT4RC Receiver
  • (2) Viking FA-XT4RC Transmitters
  • (1) Viking FA-XP30-10K Photocell
  • (2) Viking FA-XP30AC Photocell Conduit Adapters
LiftMaster Kit

  • (1) Viking G5 Operator
  • (1) Viking ECU Single
  • (1) LiftMaster 850LM Receiver
  • (2) LiftMaster 811LMX Transmitter
  • (1) Viking FA-XP30-10K Photocell
  • (2) Viking FA-XP30AC Photocell Conduit Adapters

Disclaimer: The "Operator Only" option does not include accessories. Please be advised that if you select "Operator Only," you will receive only the operator.

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DIY Install

For over a decade, Gate Crafters has been the leading online retailer of gate openers and accessories. With our extensive technical and installation expertise, we proudly serve the DIY market. We believe that every customer deserves the chance to take pride in their projects, whether they are installing or troubleshooting their gate openers. Everyone should have access to high-quality products without the need of a professional.

At Gate Crafters, we empower you to install with confidence by offering access to our trained technical staff seven days a week from 9 AM to 9 PM EST. By choosing to tackle your gate opener system yourself, you can save thousands of dollars over its lifespan while gaining valuable knowledge about your installation and how the system operates. This understanding will not only make troubleshooting easier, but also enable you to perform routine maintenance with confidence in the future.

Gate Crafters is the DIY factor.
Gate Crafters further adds to most of our gate openers for easier DIY installation. We have developed exclusive components (example: easy adjustable mounting brackets), customized instructions, and offer a full spectrum of accessories to truly cover all aspects of the installation of your gate opener. In addition we have the largest staff of factory trained technicians in the US.

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  • Order specific customized accessory wiring instructions
  • 360 degree accessories - we can take you through exit, entry, safety, power, and all other minute details to create a fully rounded kit.
  • Free 24/7/365 Installation Support
  • Free 7 day/week Technical Support
  • Largest Number of Certified Techs in America
  • Free assistance to find the right gate opener for your gate
  • Free systems design assistance to match the right accessories to fit your needs.
  • Extremely competitive pricing
  • Free shipping on all accessories purchased with a gate opener
  • We stock replacement parts
  • Many brands of many types of accessories, enough to handle just about any operational situation you can imagine

Gate Crafters has actual experience.
We have a testing area, we have factory and internal training courses, we build gates and have our own gates that are automated, we attended all industry trade shows in multiple countries and are a member of the AFA, and we pay visits to our chosen manufacturers' factories. All these factors are what have lead to us having so many exclusive additions. When you see and actually use as many products as we have you tend to have many ideas for minor changes that have major impacts. We acted on these ideas and have utilized them to help thousands of customers automate their gates.

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The following tools and supplies are suggested in the manufacturer manual for optimal installation. They are not provided by Gate Crafters, however, most tools are available at local hardware stores for purchase or rental.

Please refer to the Installation Manual for Tools Needed.

Depending on the type of gate, power supply and contributing environmental factors additional tools or supplies may be needed. Please review the product manual associated with this gate opener model for further details.

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Manual: G5 Installation Instructions
Manual: G5 Spec Sheet
Manual: Viking Limited Warranty
QB ID: VA-G5NX

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