Installation Of The Automation System; Preliminary Checks; Installation Of Leaf Supporting Foundation Box - Genius Roller Series Manual

5. INSTALLATION OF THE AUTOMATION SYSTEM

5.1. PRELIMINARY CHECKS

To ensure trouble-free operation, make sure that the gate (whether existing
or yet to be installed) has the following specifications:
• max. weight of single leaf 500 Kg;
• Lmax. length of single gate leaf 3.5 m with levers for 110° opening;
• max. length of single gate leaf 3 m with levers for 180° opening;
• max. length of single gate leaf 2 m with levers for 140° opening;
• strong and rigid leaf frame;
• smooth gate movement, with no stiff points;
• min. clearance between bottom edge of gate and ground as in fig. 6a
(where 's' = thickness of guide bracket);
• mechanical travel stops.
If any welding or brazing has to be done on the gate, do this before
installing the automation system.
The condition of the gate directly affects the reliability and safety of
the automation system.
5.2. INSTALLATION OF LEAF SUPPORTING FOUNDATION
BOX
Proceed as instructed below:
existing gate with fixed hinges:
a.
• Remove the gate;
• Remove the bottom hinge.
If the gate cannot be removed, place blocks under its bottom edge
to support it.
b. existing gate with adjustable hinges:
• Remove the bottom hinge;
• Slacken off the top hinge;
• Swing the leaf around the axis of the top hinge (Fig. 4).
c. New gate to be installed:
• Fit just the top hinge. If possible use an adjustable hinge;
1. Dig out a hole for the foundation box as shown in Fig. 5.
Depending on the nature of the ground, it may be necessary to cast
a bed of quick-setting concrete at the bottom of the hole to avoid
subsidence in future.
2. Place the foundation box in the hole, respecting the dimensions given
in Fig. 6a - 6b - 6c. The center of the pivot on the foundation box must
be perfectly aligned with the leaf's axis of swing (Fig. 6a - 6b - 6c).
Use of the gear plate for 180° opening allows the housing case to be
embedded in any position. The alignment of the pin present on the
case with the leaf's axis of rotation must be respected at all times
(Fig. 6c).
Fig. 4
3. Lay down a PVC tube of diameter 35 mm through which to pass a 4
core electrical cable. The tube must reach from the box the control
unit (Fig. 7 rif. ). Lay a second tube to drain off rain water, from the
box to the nearest drain (Fig. 7 rif.
Fig. 5
4. Fix the box in place with a casting of concrete.
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Fig. 6a
Fig. 6b
Fig. 6c
).
Fig. 7