Mechanical Issues; Hydraulic Issues - HySecurity StrongArm 14F Programming And Operations Manual

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Gates that run smoothly and operate well significantly improve the life of the gate operator's motor and
component parts. Refer to Mechanical Maintenance on page 117.
On site gate movement issues can usually be resolved in the short term by manually moving the gate open
and close. Refer to Manual Release: Manual Bypass Valve. on page 22.
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The speed at which the operator moves the gate is determined by the size of the hydraulic pump and software
settings.
CAUTION
Attempting to slow gate speed by changing a valve setting will cause inefficiency and increased heating of the
hydraulic system, which will degrade system performance and also may result in premature system failure.
NOTE: If the gate speed must be changed, contact your HySecurity distributor or HySecurity Tech Support.
Extremely cold weather is unlikely to seriously affect the gate speed because HySecurity employs a special
grade of hydraulic fluid (Uniflow), which maintains a linear viscosity over a broad temperature range. This high
quality fluid, combined with other design considerations, allows HySecurity to rate its operators for service in
ambient temperatures of -40°F to 158°F (-40°C to 70°C).
If the gate speed of your operator has been affected by cold weather, perform the following:
1. Verify the gate hardware is not impaired by ice.
2. Verify that the reservoir is filled with Uniflow fluid.
NOTE: Consider adding a heater in extreme cold weather regions. A biodegradable fluid option does exist, but it does not have
the same fluid viscosity at extremely low temperatures. The biodegradable fluid option has a temperature rating between -10°F
and 158°F (-23°C and 70°C).
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