• Read this manual in its entirety before installing or operating the turnstile. If there are questions, you may contact Alvarado at (909) 561-8431 (US) during normal business hours. • Use only skilled individuals to install and service the turnstile.
Alvarado – MST / MSTX Turnstile COMPONENTS INCLUDED WITH ORDER If your turnstile is an MST-1 or MST-2 If your turnstile is an MST-3, an MSTX-4X, an MSTX-5X or MSTX-6X 1. Roto 2. Top Channel 1. Roto 3. Yoke Guard Plate 2.
Alvarado – MST / MSTX Turnstile INSTALLING THE MST TURNSTILE TOOLS REQUIRED OVERVIEW OF INSTALLATION Heavy Duty Drill Tape Measure 1. Determine turnstile location, taking Or Roto Hammer 1/8 Allen Wrench into account the turnstile dimensions, Twist Drill Plumb Bob...
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Alvarado – MST / MSTX Turnstile INSTALLATION continued INSTALLATION OF ROTO BOTTOM BEARING HOUSING 3. Locate and chalk mark the four anchor holes for the roto bearing housing, using the bearing housing as a template. (See Fig. 3) Drill the four 5/8”...
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Alvarado – MST / MSTX Turnstile INSTALLATION continued INSTALLATION OF YOKE 6. Drill a 5/8” hole 3” deep marked at the yoke center chalk line. Clean hole and install anchor. Install the yoke center bolt using a 3/8-16 x 4½” HHCS and...
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Alvarado – MST / MSTX Turnstile INSTALLATION continued INSTALLATION OF OV 9. Slide the OV section into position. (See Fig. 8) (the position should have been marked when the first chalk lines were made.) Mark the location of the four anchoring holes for the OV.
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Alvarado – MST / MSTX Turnstile INSTALLATION continued 11. Apply a light coating of grease to the shaft mounted on the channel and the interior spline of the roto to assist in the sliding together of these pieces. (See Figs. 10 & 11) 12.
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Alvarado – MST / MSTX Turnstile INSTALLATION continued INSTALLATION OF TOP CHANNEL 14. With a person holding the roto section upright, lower the top channel on top of the yoke and the roto. (See Fig. 13 & note below) NOTE: The shaft is missing a valley in the splines. Align this area with the additional ridges in the roto portions.
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Alvarado – MST / MSTX Turnstile INSTALLATION continued 15. Attach the top channel to the yoke using two (2) ½ -13 x 1½” bolts, washers and nuts. (See white arrows in Fig. 14) Do not tighten at this point. Note: If turnstile has a card...
Alvarado – MST / MSTX Turnstile ELECTRICAL AND ACTIVATION WIRING INSTRUCTIONS TOOLS REQUIRED: Wire Stripper PARTS REQUIRED: Wire Nuts INSTRUCTIONS (NOTE: USE ONLY SKILLED ELECTRICIANS TO CONNECT POWER) 1. Make sure that primary power to the unit is off. 2. Locate the drawing showing the appropriate turnstile version.
Alvarado – MST / MSTX Turnstile TURNSTILE CONFIGURATIONS Non-Electric Electric MST-1 MST-4X Turnstile is free rotating in one direction. Electrically controlled in one direction. Locked in opposite direction. Locked in opposite direction. MST-2 MST-5X Free rotating in both directions. Electrically controlled in one direction. Free rotating in the opposite direction.
Alvarado – MST / MSTX Turnstile MAINTENANCE Perform basic maintenance 60 days after installation. Thereafter, the frequency of maintenance will depend on usage and the environment. We suggest exterior inspection and cleaning once per month. Interior inspection and lubrication should be performed at least twice a year and more frequently in heavy use applications or in dusty or humid environments.
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3-6 lbs. during the rotation. If adjustment is desired, unhook the two W Cam Follower Springs (#15) that are attached to the MST Brake Spring Screw (#19). Rotate the screw to tighten or loosen the spring (thereby increasing or decreasing brake tension).
Alvarado – MST / MSTX Turnstile TURNSTILE OPERATION/USER INSTRUCTIONS SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS • Always walk slowly through the turnstile • Always use caution when using the turnstile • Instruct users in proper operation The following steps provide a guide to proper turnstile use 1.
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After the user walks through the turnstile, there will be a trailing arm section (A – Fig. 2). Taking long steps could cause the trailing arms to strike the heels of the user. Heel and arm guards may be purchased from Alvarado. 5. Step out of the turnstile upon passage.
Alvarado – MST / MSTX Turnstile TROUBLESHOOTING – MST Symptom Possible Cause Solution Activation signal Provide proper activation Turnstile does missing/incorrect type. signal. not unlock No power (fail lock unit) Provide proper power Weak power (fail lock unit) Test at solenoid to ensure at...
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