Oxygen CASTOR Installation Manual

INSTALLATION MANUAL
Our compliments for your excellent choice. The Castor electro-
mechanical gear motor has been produced for reliability and high
quality.
This Manual will offer information you may need to install your gear
motor assuring long-lasting performance and to safeguard your safety.
HOWEVER CAUTION IS UNQUESTIONABLY INDISPENSABLE
AND NOTHING IS BETTER THAN PREVENTING ACCIDENTS.
Our products have been made to conform with rules and laws in force
at time of manufacture.
This manual is designed exclusively for the specialized
installation expert in the criteria of construction and equipment to
assist in the protection against accidents in the installation and use of
the gate; door and automation of such gates (adhere to the rules and
laws in force).
On completion the installer should issue to the end consumer an
instruction manual according to EN 12635.
Before proceeding with the installation the installer must provide
an analysis of the identification and management of risks as per the
standards EN 12453 and EN 12445.
All wiring of the various external electrical components
connected to the automation (e.g. Photocells, flashing lights, keypads
etc) must be carried out according to EN 60204-1 and the
amendments made of the point 5.2.2 of EN 12453.
It is prohibited to do any repair or adjustment of the equipment if
you have not taken all necessary precautions to avoid possible
accidents (example: power supply disconnected, engine block). All
mechanisms in motion must be equipped with appropriate protections.
The mains power line must be protected for maximum current in
locked rotor condition as per government electrical laws.
Install the gear motor on gates that conform to EN 12604.
Perform the measure of strength developed by the gear motor
and take the appropriate steps as per EN 12445.
Positioning photocells: These safety devices must be installed at
a height not exceeding 70cm from the ground and at a distance from
the floor movement of the door of no more than 20cm. Their proper
functioning of the photocells must be verified at the end of installation
according to Section 7.2.1 of EN12445.
Keep the activation controls of automation out of reach of
children. The controls should be installed at a minimum 1.5m height
above the ground and outside the range of actions of moving parts
such as the gate.
All activation actions must be executed only at points from
where the automation is fully visible.
Operate the remote only in view of automation.
Store carefully this manual in a suitable place known to all
interested people.
DEMOLITION
You have to operate the elimination of the materials in conformity with
the regulations in force. All materials must be divided by type (copper,
aluminium, plastic, electrical parts, etc)
CASTOR
Any unauthorized and arbitrary modification made to this
product, releases the company Oxygen Automation and from any
liability resulting from damage or injury to things, people or animals.
The non-observance of regulations and of safety standards here
listed releases the company Oxygen Automation from any liability
resulting from damage or injury to things, people or animals.
The automation must be coupled to a control board equipped
with torque regulation that provides an anti crushing safety as
described in EN 12453 - EN 12445
During the installation and the use of the automation, pay attention to
the following safety rules:
Distance security!
Mechanisms moving!
Do not install automation in an environment saturated with
explosive mixtures!
Electric Shock!
Use gloves!
Use welding glasses!
Maintain ear protection!
All repairs must be carried out by qualified people.
Before each intervention remove power through the switch and
lock in that position
The equipment must be maintained so as to preserve the
conditions that ensure safe and efficient operation
Always use original spare parts
Do not make interventions that modify the machine.
The modified equipment requires new CE mark
The settings of the operator must be performed by qualified
personnel, in accordance with the rules of reference. During these
operations provide the presence of two operators for safety.
USE OF THE AUTOMATION
The gearmotor Castor was designed and built for the opening of gates
with max of 3,5 m leaf or weight max. 200kg. Oxygen Automation
SAFETY RULES
MAINTENANCE