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Full Height Maximum Security Gate
(MSG / MSG-1 / MSGX / MSGX-PX / MSGX-E / MSGX-S)
Installation and Maintenance Instructions
Alvarado Manufacturing Company, Inc.
12660 Colony Street, Chino, CA 91710
Telephone: +1 (909) 591-8431
Fax: +1 (909) 628-1403
support@alvaradomfg.com
www.alvaradomfg.com
PUD1201R5-0
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- Page 1 Full Height Maximum Security Gate (MSG / MSG-1 / MSGX / MSGX-PX / MSGX-E / MSGX-S) Installation and Maintenance Instructions Alvarado Manufacturing Company, Inc. 12660 Colony Street, Chino, CA 91710 Telephone: +1 (909) 591-8431 Fax: +1 (909) 628-1403 support@alvaradomfg.com www.alvaradomfg.com...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
MSG Installation and Maintenance Instructions Contents Contents..................................2 Safety Icons..................................3 Safety Precautions................................3 Common Terms ................................4 Configurations Available ..............................5 Tools Required................................. 6 Parts List..................................6 Installation Overview................................ 6 Slab Requirements..............................6 Drawings and Dimensions. -
Page 3: Safety Icons
• Read this manual in its entirety before installing or operating the gate. If there are questions, you may contact Alvarado at (909) - 591 - 8431, Monday through Friday, 7:00AM to 4:00PM PST. • Use only skilled individuals to install and service the gate. -
Page 4: Common Terms
Magnetic Locks are not available in Fail Lock mode. • Activation - Alvarado's gates require the use of a timed contact switch to lock and unlock. The gate will not re-engage until the switch is released and the gate is closed. -
Page 5: Configurations Available
Right-Hand Left-Hand Exit Direction Configurations Available (Cont.) Alvarado gates in this manual come in the following configurations. Please read each model description carefully to ensure you understand the functionality of the gate you are installing. Model Entry Hardware Exit Hardware... -
Page 6: Tools Required
MSG Installation and Maintenance Instructions Tools Required • • Heavy Duty Drill or Rotary Hammer Tape Measure • • 5/8" Concrete Drill Bit Chalk Line • • Torque Wrench (ft-lbs) Safety Glasses • Shop Vac Parts List • • Gate in frame Anchor package: •... -
Page 7: Drawings And Dimensions
MSG Installation and Maintenance Instructions Drawings and Dimensions Figure 2 53.25” 2.00 91.00 84.50 44.00 47.5” 48.25” 12.00 53.75” PUD1201R5-0 For Assistance: support@alvaradomfg.com +1 (909) 591-8431 Page 7... -
Page 8: Anchoring Instructions
MSG Installation and Maintenance Instructions Anchoring Instructions 1) The hydraulic arm is detached from the gate for ease of shipping. Before removing the gate the from Figure 3 the shipping crate, reattach the hydraulic arm hinge to the gate using (2) 1/4" machine screws. [Figure 3]. - Page 9 MSG Installation and Maintenance Instructions Anchoring Instructions (Cont.) 8) Return the gate back over the anchor holes. Anchor both sides with four (4) each 3/8-16 x 2 1/2" HHCS bolts and flat washers. Make sure the bolts are snug to keep gate secure.
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Page 10: Magnetic / Electric Strike Lock Wiring
MSG Installation and Maintenance Instructions Magnetic / Electric Strike Lock Wiring Magnetic Lock Specifications If a magnetic lock is used, the lock and wires are located on the gate frame towards the top of the gate door. [Figure 5] Figure 5... -
Page 11: Power Supply Specifications
MSG Installation and Maintenance Instructions Magnetic / Electric Strike Lock Wiring (Cont.) Power Supply Specifications 120V 220V Input: 120VAC, 60Hz, 17W Input: 220VAC, 50Hz, 20W Output: +12VDC, 1.0A Output: +12VDC, 1.25A The power supply is to be installed near the gate location. Ensure power supply enclosure is weatherproofed. - Page 12 MSG Installation and Maintenance Instructions Wiring Instructions (Cont.) Figure 7 Maglock / Fail Safe Electric Strike Wiring Diagram Black (-) Magnetic lock or Fail-Safe Electric Strike Power Supply Activation Source Black / White (+) (Supplied by customer) Figure 8 Fail Lock Electric Strike Wiring Diagram...
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Page 13: Microswitch Push Bar Wiring Instructions
MSG Installation and Maintenance Instructions Microswitch Push Bar Wiring Instructions WARNING Ensure primary power to the unit is off before any wire connections are made. 1. The push bar is wired in series with the gate activation switch. To acomplish this, connect the RED wire from the push bar to the POSITIVE (+) conduit lead wire on the power supply side of the conduit. -
Page 14: Card Reader Adapter And Assembly
MSG Installation and Maintenance Instructions Card Reader Adapter and Assembly The reader plate is already attached to the gate frame. The reader plate is attached to the gate frame by (2) two screws secured from the inside of the gate frame. The lock mechanism will need to be removed in order to access the reader plate screws. -
Page 15: Hydraulic Closing Arm Adjustment Instructions
MSG Installation and Maintenance Instructions Hydraulic Closing Arm Adjustment Instructions 1. Unscrew the two (2) screws on the top of the plastic cover and remove the cover to gain access to the hydraulic closing arm. 2. The following adjustments can be made: •... -
Page 16: Maintenance
MSG Installation and Maintenance Instructions Maintenance The frequency of interior maintenance will depend how often the gate is used, the type of personnel using the gate, and the environment the gate is installed in. The gate should be inspected during the first 30 days after installation. Follow the maintenance schedule below after the first 30 days. - Page 17 4. wipe clean, 5. repeat steps 2 - 4 until clean. Again, never use steel wool. Highly damaged areas may require chemical passivation. To chemically passivate stainless steel, Alvarado recommends the use of a citric acid product, CitriSurf2310. This product is formulated to clean and passivate stainless steel and can be used in the field.
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Page 18: Troubleshooting
MSG Installation and Maintenance Instructions Troubleshooting Symptom Possible Cause Solution Gate does not lock. The gate is not powered (Fail-Safe units only). • Confirm the power supply is plugged into the appropriate VAC power source. • Confirm the transformer output is 12VDC. - Page 19 MSG Installation and Maintenance Instructions Troubleshooting (Cont.) Symptoms Possible Cause Solution The holding force of the lock The gate is not powered. • Confirm the power supply is plugged into mechanism is reduced (Magnetic lock the appropriate VAC power source.
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