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Phone (718) 292-9000 Fax (718) 292-2034 10/5/2005 MOVFR Operator Hand Swap Procedure This document should be used as a guide to convert a side slide operator to its opposite hand. The following will show the steps necessary to complete this task. It should take approximately 1 to 1 1/2 hours to complete. Take note of the entire operator assembly and location of components to avoid reassembly problems.
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2 halves of the connecting link, and reassemble with the slotted link facing outward. 3. Remove 2 bolts on the door drive arm support assembly to separate door drive arm. Doc. No.: MOVFR Hand Swap.doc...
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5. Remove speed limit cams by sliding them off the bearing shaft. Note: During reassembly in opposite hand, reference the appendix section of this document. 6. Remove 4 screws holding the operator controls enclosure to the base. Doc. No.: MOVFR Hand Swap.doc...
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9. Remove 4 bolts holding drive arm support assembly to the base. Note: During reassembly in the opposite hand, you must remove the 3 bolts on the support assembly and shift to top half of the support over to the next set of holes. (if applicable) Doc. No.: MOVFR Hand Swap.doc...
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11. Slide operator controls enclosure out of the way. Remove 2 bolts securing the stop plate for drive pulley limit. Then remove 4 bolts securing the drive pulley assembly to the base. 12. Unscrew stud for the motor mount tensioner. Doc. No.: MOVFR Hand Swap.doc...
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Take notice of the markings on the casting. All stop rollers located “LH” will now be mounted to “RH”, and vice versa depending on the swap. Doc. No.: MOVFR Hand Swap.doc...
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Reverse the crank arm and insert screws back in place. 17. Reinstall stud for motor mount tensioner. (Ref. Step 13). Then follow reassembly in reverse order from steps 12-2. Doc. No.: MOVFR Hand Swap.doc...
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G.A.L. Manufacturing Corporation 50 East 153 Street, Bronx, N.Y. 10451 Phone (718) 292-9000 Fax (718) 292-2034 10/5/2005 Appendix Cam Setting Versus Distance Doc. No.: MOVFR Hand Swap.doc...