WARNING: Always follow the installation and operating precautions, including the following: • Read this manual in its entirety before installing or operating the turnstile. If there are questions, you may contact Alvarado at (909) 591-8431, Monday through Friday, 6:00 AM to 4:30 PM PST. •...
(included for both directions on all supplied. This is how the turnstile leaves the SLT models). One key lock for each passage factory unless specified otherwise. direction is located near the arms on the cabinet fascia.
Alvarado – SLT / SLTX Turnstile OVERVIEW OF INSTALLATION / SLAB REQUIREMENTS SLAB REQUIREMENTS MINIMUM THICKNESS: 4” LEVEL SOLID CONCRETE DO NOT INSTALL ON ASPHALT OVERVIEW OF INSTALLATION STEPS: TOOLS REQUIRED: A. Determine turnstile locations taking into Heavy Duty Drill account power and activation wiring 5/8”...
For Terrazzo, ceramic tile, or brick veneer installations add the thickness of the finished floor material to the anchor hole depth (Note: The anchoring package provided by Alvarado should ONLY be used to anchor the unit directly into the concrete slab).
Alvarado – SLT / SLTX Turnstile ELECTRICAL AND ACTIVATION WIRING INSTRUCTIONS (SLTX Models Only) TOOLS REQUIRED: Wire Stripper PARTS REQUIRED: Wire Nuts INSTRUCTIONS: (NOTE: ONLY SKILLED ELECTRICIANS SHOULD CONNECT POWER) 1. Make sure that primary power to the unit is off.
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11. Repeat steps 9 and 10 a total of three times. 12. For bi-directionally controlled turnstiles (Model SLT-6X units ONLY), repeat steps 9 through 11 for the opposite direction and confirm correct functionality. 13. Re-attach the turnstile lid.
Alvarado – SLT / SLTX Turnstile MAINTENANCE Inspect the installed turnstiles approximately 30 days after the initial installation. Thereafter, the frequency of maintenance will depend on usage and the environment. We suggest inspecting and lubricating the turnstile interior twice a year. Interior maintenance should be performed more frequently in high use applications and/or in dusty or humid environments.
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Alvarado – SLT / SLTX Turnstile 7. Springs – Inspect the springs for unusual wear and replace if worn or damaged. When replacing springs use only Alvarado supplied parts. 8. Solenoid - Do not oil the solenoid plunger. The solenoid plunger is designed to have a “dry” fit.
Alvarado – SLT / SLTX Turnstile TROUBLESHOOTING ITEMS TO CHECK FIRST: • Always check for and remove any debris in or around the solenoid plunger (do not, however, lubricate the solenoid plunger. It is designed to operate “dry”). (SLTX only) •...
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Alvarado – SLT / SLTX Turnstile Turnstile does No power (fail safe unit) Verify that the rectifier is not relock (SLTX only) receiving approximately 18 The microswitch needs Adjust micro-switch (see Notes adjustment. below.) The microswitch or the Adjust or replace micro-switch microswitch arm is bent and/or arm.
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Alvarado – SLT / SLTX Turnstile • (Failsafe units only) Maintain a spacing of 1.75” from the face of the solenoid to the face of the bracket. Bend the bracket to adjust. Check the 1.75” measure with both the plunger pulled in and with the plunger in the release position.
The turnstile model shown is an SLT-6X Fail Lock unit. SLT SUB ASSEMBLIES A. SLT Frame Plate Sub Assembly B. SLT Head and Arms Sub Assembly C. SLT Hydraulic Closure Sub Assembly D. SLT Ratchet Sub Assembly E. SLT Compression Shoe Sub Assembly...
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Alvarado – SLT / SLTX Turnstile SLT EXPLODED PARTS DETAIL continued… SLT Frame Plate Sub Assembly See Page 25 for the corresponding Exploded View numbered parts listing. SLT Head and Arms Sub Assembly Exploded View...
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Alvarado – SLT / SLTX Turnstile SLT EXPLODED PARTS DETAIL continued… SLT Hydraulic Closure Sub Assembly Exploded View See Page 25 for the corresponding numbered parts listing. SLT Ratchet Sub Assembly Exploded View...
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Alvarado – SLT / SLTX Turnstile SLT EXPLODED PARTS DETAIL continued… See Page 25 for the corresponding numbered parts listing. SLT Compression Shoe Sub Assembly Exploded View SLT Microswitch Mounting Plate Sub Assembly Exploded View...
These components are provided with the Hydraulic Closure Unit (#49) and are not available for individual purchase. * The turnstile model shown is an SLT-6X Fail Lock Unit with Key Overrides for both directions. ** These components are not available for individual purchase. Use Part # 04-7141 to reorder an SLT Ratchet & Main Shaft Assembly.
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