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INSTALLATION, OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL MODEL SLIDE GATE SPAIN · UK · GERMANY · FRANCE · CANADA · USA · BRAZIL · CHILE · PERU · INDIA · CHINA · SOUTH EAST ASIA www.orbinox.com...
• This manual describes the recommended procedures for installation, operation, maintenance and safety precautions for ORBINOX MU model slide gates • Please read thoroughly all the instructions in the manual prior to installation and contact an ORBINOX representative in case of any questions •...
▶ Required Materials: • ORBINOX MU slide gates are installed by means of Anchor Bolts. Depending on the size and working conditions they shall be either of the mechanical or chemical type. In order to get the expected performance of the anchor bolts, the minimum concrete strength shall be 25Mpa (3,625 PSI) •...
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Figure 4 Figure 5 and the frame (this step is only for esthetics). Wipe away the excess sealant to leave a smooth finish Reserves the right to change specifications without notice EDITION 09-2020 www.orbinox.com MU-4/19...
In order to effectively transmit the loads from the frame to the concrete, ORBINOX recommends welding the existing rebar to the frame ribs prior to pouring the second phase of concrete. It is not ORBINOX’s responsibility to specify the required wall thickness and to define the amount of rebar to be welded •...
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Step 3: Second Phase of Concrete Pour the second phase of concrete. Do not pour in more than one meter concrete columns to avoid damage to the frame. (see Figure 8) Figure 8 Reserves the right to change specifications without notice EDITION 09-2020 www.orbinox.com MU-6/19...
2.4. Installation: wall thimble mounted ▶ Required Materials: • ORBINOX Wall Thimble Mounted MU Slide Gates are installed by means of Hex Bolts. The flange, which is embedded in concrete, consists of threaded holes that correspond to the slide gate's anchorage holes •...
Ajust stem- extension alignment Handwheel Stem Nut Floor Stand Stem Ajust offset distance from wall Stem Guides Stem Guides-1 Connect the extension to the slide gate Figure 9 Reserves the right to change specifications without notice EDITION 09-2020 www.orbinox.com MU-8/19...
Stem-Guides’ (U)HMWPE inserts (see Figure 10-C). Once, the stem extension is perfectly aligned, install the floor stand (drill and tighten anchor bolts) Figure 10 Reserves the right to change specifications without notice EDITION 09-2020 www.orbinox.com MU-9/19...
For some gates with open frames, the limit switch is made by means of the first wall bracket (see the GAD) • The MU slide gate is designed to be self-locking, so that the slide maintains its position in any position Reserves the right to change specifications without notice EDITION 09-2020 www.orbinox.com...
ORBINOX does not recommend stocking any spare parts by the owner of the equipment as the slide gates are designed for a very long life cycle. If a repair part is required, please contact an ORBINOX representative and provide the following information: •...
(U)HMWPE guide NOTE: the shaft must be completely empty to carry out this maintenance operation as the seals are bolted to the frame Figure 11 Reserves the right to change specifications without notice EDITION 09-2020 www.orbinox.com MU-12/19...
Finally, mate the whole unit to the previously positioned (U)HMWPE guide NOTE: the shaft must be completely empty to carry out this maintenance operation as the seals are bolted to the frame Figure 12 Reserves the right to change specifications without notice EDITION 09-2020 www.orbinox.com MU-13/19...
• Paso 8: Remove seal (item 14) and replace it by the new seal. Apply glue where the bottom seal and side seals join. After installing the new seal, apply grease on it to ease operation Reassembly: Follow Steps 8 to 1 Figure 13 Figure 14 Reserves the right to change specifications without notice EDITION 09-2020 www.orbinox.com MU-14/19...
Once the new seals are installed, grease them to facilitate the operation of the product Reassembly: Follow Steps 5 to 1 Figure 15 Figure 16 Reserves the right to change specifications without notice EDITION 09-2020 www.orbinox.com MU-15/19...
MODEL SLIDE GATE 4.6. Bottom seal replacement (para MU menor o igual que 1200mm/48”) Bottom seal replacement procedure*: • Step 1: From the closed position, raise the slide (item 4), around 50mm/2” • Step 2: Unscrew bolts (item 1) and remove the bottom retainer (item 2) •...
Dirty stem and/or stem Clean and lubricate stem and/or slide gate stem nut Reserves the right to change specifications without notice EDITION 09-2020 www.orbinox.com MU-17/19...
• Please follow the local environmental rules in your country for proper disposal Reserves the right to change specifications without notice EDITION 09-2020 www.orbinox.com MU-19/19...