DoorKing 6050 Manuals & Support

The DoorKing 6050 is a 1/2 HP, 115 VAC swing gate operator for residential gates up to 10 ft and 400 lb. It is UL 325 Class I and rated for 10 cycles per hour.

It shares the 4502 control board and manual with the 6100. Primary (6050-380) and secondary (6050-381) units are available for dual gates.

Identify your model

The 6050 and 6100 look alike. Check the label: the 6050 is Class I only with a 400 lb, 10 ft limit. Use the 6050/6100 manual for circuit board 4502-018 Rev A or higher.

For heavier or busier gates see the 6100.

Key specs

Class	UL 325 Class I
Motor	1/2 HP, 115 VAC, 4.3 A
Gate	Up to 10 ft and 400 lb
Cycles	10 per hour
Speed	90 degrees in 12 to 14 seconds
Board	4502-018

Manuals and documents

Installation Manual

6050 and 6100 Swing Gate Operator Installation and Owner's Manual
6050-065-Z-9-24 · 48 pages View PDF: 6050 and 6100 Swing Gate Operator Installation and Owner's Manual (opens in a new tab)
6050 Post Mount Kit Instructions
6050-074-A-1-12 View PDF: 6050 Post Mount Kit Instructions (opens in a new tab)
Supplemental Owner's Instructions for 1600, 6000 and 9000 Series Operators
2340-065-K-7-08 · 19 pages View PDF: Supplemental Owner's Instructions for 1600, 6000 and 9000 Series Operators (opens in a new tab)
Heater and Fan Kit Instructions, 115 VAC
9210-165-J-4-26 · 8 pages View PDF: Heater and Fan Kit Instructions, 115 VAC (opens in a new tab)
2600-266 High Voltage Kit Instructions
2600-267-L-3-26 · 5 pages View PDF: 2600-266 High Voltage Kit Instructions (opens in a new tab)

Quick Start

6050 and 6100 Quick Start Guide
6050-066-T-9-24 · 2 pages View PDF: 6050 and 6100 Quick Start Guide (opens in a new tab)

Troubleshooting

Find which part has the problem first: the operator, the loop system or the keying devices. The input LEDs on the control board show which inputs are active.

Operator will not run, power LED off

Check that power to the operator is on.
Check for 115 VAC at terminals 2 and 3. If the voltage is good, check the terminal strip or replace the circuit board.
An overheated board transformer shuts the board down. Turn power off, let it cool for several minutes and test again.

Operator will not run, power LED on

At least one monitored photo eye or edge must be connected in each entrapment area, with its UL 325 input switched on.
Jumper terminals 11 and 20 for a moment. If the input LED does not light, check the terminal strip or replace the board.
Test the motor directly as the manual shows. If it runs in one direction only, check the motor, motor capacitor and wiring.

Entrapment input LED on or blinking

LED on: the photo eye or edge has a fault or its wiring is shorted.
LED blinking: the device is not connected or its wiring is open.

Gate opens but will not close

Any input LED that stays on holds the gate open. Disconnect keying devices one at a time until it goes off.
An active photo eye, edge or loop detector also holds the gate open.
The operator may be in a soft shutdown. Activate any keying device to clear it.
For automatic close, check that SW 4, switch 4 is ON.

Alarm sounding or chirping

This is a hard shutdown. The alarm sounds for 5 minutes, then chirps every 5 seconds until the operator is reset.
Check the whole gate area for an obstruction or damage first, then press the reset button or turn power off and back on.
If the cause cannot be found and fixed, leave the operator off until a technician checks it.

Common questions

They share the board and manual. The 6050 is Class I only, up to 10 ft and 400 lb at 10 cycles per hour. The 6100 handles 14 ft and 500 lb at 60 cycles per hour.

Current units use the 4502-018 board. Older units used the 4502-010 or 4502-012, which use the older manuals.

Yes. The operator will not run until at least one monitored photo eye or edge is connected in each entrapment area. They are not included.