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P 414 352 9000 F 414 352 9002 6720 N. Teutonia Ave. Milwaukee, WI 53209 F Series | Mechanical VRC 4-Post Installation Manual Important: Read this entire manual. Important safety information is included. Before starting the installation, verify the job site dimensions and the dimensions of the delivered materials against the PFlow Industries, Inc.
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4 | 7 5. Glossary 15710-0018 5 | 1 Unique Descriptions and Names 5 | 1 Gate Types 5 | 8 Identifying Call Outs 5 | 9 C | 2 F Series | 15704-0001 | Rev G | 2020-01-01 | e-mail psd@pflow.com...
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Raise and Secure the First Front Side Column 12 | 8 Attach the Wheelblock 12 | 9 Review the Column for Plumb 12 | 10 F Series | 15704-0001 | Rev G | 2020-01-01 | e-mail psd@pflow.com C | 3...
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Final Steps - Inspect and Verify 12 | 28 Reinstall the Chain Jump Guides 12 | 28 Tighten Bolts 12 | 28 Complete Field Welding 12 | 28 C | 4 F Series | 15704-0001 | Rev G | 2020-01-01 | e-mail psd@pflow.com...
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Install the Overtravel Limit Switch 14 | 6 Install the Intermediate Floor Level Limit Switch 14 | 7 Finish Weld the Cam and all Unistrut Mounts 14 |7 F Series | 15704-0001 | Rev G | 2020-01-01 | e-mail psd@pflow.com C | 5...
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16 | 12 Install the Gate Interlock 16 | 13 Verify the Gate Interlock Operation 16 | 13 Adjust the Interlock Keeper Assembly Magnet 16 | 13 C | 6 F Series | 15704-0001 | Rev G | 2020-01-01 | e-mail psd@pflow.com...
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Install Support Braces 16 | 26 Adjust the Gate Panel 16 | 27 Install the Gate Interlock 16 | 28 Verify the Gate Operation 16 | 28 F Series | 15704-0001 | Rev G | 2020-01-01 | e-mail psd@pflow.com C | 7...
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Adjust the Gate Panel 16 | 43 Install the Gate Limit Switch and Stationary 16 | 44 Junction Boxes Verify the Gate Operation 16 | 44 C | 8 F Series | 15704-0001 | Rev G | 2020-01-01 | e-mail psd@pflow.com...
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P 414 352 9000 Table of Contents F 414 352 9002 6720 N. Teutonia Ave. Milwaukee, WI 53209 F Series | 15704-0001 | Rev G | 2020-01-01 | e-mail psd@pflow.com TOC | 10...
Product Support Department e-mail: psd@p ow.com Sales e-mail: sales@p ow.com For a list of contact personnel visit the PFlow Industries, Inc. website at: http://www.p ow.com/contact-us/ Documentation PFlow Industries, Inc. reserves the right to make changes or improvements to the standard model line at any time. PFlow Industries, Inc. reserves the right to make changes to subsequent editions of the manual without prior notice to holders of this edition.
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www.pflow.com P 414 352 9000 Contact Information Section 1 | F 414 352 9002 6720 N. Teutonia Ave. Milwaukee, WI 53209 Section 1 | 2 15705-0011 | Rev H | 2018-04-01 | e-mail psd@pflow.com...
VRCs general installation. The information and illustrations do not cover every possible contingency or circumstance regarding nonstandard options or site conditions. If there is a problem, call PFlow Industries, Inc. at (414) 352-9000, during normal business hours, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. central standard time, Monday through Friday.
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www.pflow.com P 414 352 9000 General Information Section 2 | F 414 352 9002 6720 N. Teutonia Ave. Milwaukee, WI 53209 Section 2 | 2 15710-0004 | Rev C | 2018-04-01 | e-mail psd@pflow.com...
7. Lost time and/or additional trips for missing or damaged components. 8. Expedited freight charges. igation The obligation for PFlow Industries, Inc. is limited to only the replacement or repair of defective components that received prior authorization. This is the owner’s sole remedy.
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Notify PFlow Industries, Inc. by phone, FAX, or e-mail during the next business day if an event NOTE occurs during our non-working hours. Issuance of an authorization number does not guarantee approval and/or payment.
VRC. Any other use is strictly forbidden. PFlow Industries, Inc. has attempted to protect against as many hazards as Potential Risks and possible. The following potential risks should be addressed before the VRC is...
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If a maintenance operation requires the carriage to remain in the raised position, refer to Bulletin 15709-0083 for additional information or contact PFlow Industries, Inc. Product Support Department for assistance. Passengers are not permitted. Riding may result in death or serious personal injury.
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Climbing, sitting, walking, or riding on equipment while the equipment is in operation could result in death or serious injury. If this VRC needs to be modi ed in any way, contact PFlow Industries, Inc. for assistance. Do not make any unauthorized changes.
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www.pflow.com P 414 352 9000 Important Safety Section 4 | F 414 352 9002 6720 N. Teutonia Ave. Information Milwaukee, WI 53209 During operation, the surfaces of some components may become hot. CAUTION Avoid touching hot surfaces or wear protective gloves. Inform personnel about the location and operation of emergency stops and power disconnection points.
www.pflow.com P 414 352 9000 Important Safety Section 4 | F 414 352 9002 6720 N. Teutonia Ave. Information Milwaukee, WI 53209 Electrical Safety Precautions High Voltage! Employees servicing or maintaining VRCs may be exposed to death or serious personal injury if hazardous energy is not properly controlled.
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www.pflow.com P 414 352 9000 Important Safety Section 4 | F 414 352 9002 6720 N. Teutonia Ave. Information Milwaukee, WI 53209 Electrical Safety Precautions High Voltage! To prevent serious injury, death, or property damage, all electrical connections and permanent wiring must be installed by a licensed electrician in accordance with applicable local or national electrical codes.
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www.pflow.com P 41 4 3 5 2 9 0 0 0 Entrance Below a F 41 4 3 5 2 9 0 0 2 6 7 2 0 N. Te uto nia Ave . Raised Carriage Deck Milwauke e , WI 5 3 2 0 9 Safety First The mo st c o mmo n re aso n to ac c e ss the are a be low a raise d c arriage de c k is to c le an de bris fro m the pit o r ho istway.
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www.pflow.com P 41 4 3 5 2 9 0 0 0 Entrance Below a F 41 4 3 5 2 9 0 0 2 6 7 2 0 N. Te uto nia Ave . Raised Carriage Deck Milwauke e , WI 5 3 2 0 9 Pit Access Ac c e ss to the are a be ne ath the raise d c arriage de c k c an be gaine d thro ugh manual meas res implemented...
Although the wording and descriptions may sound familiar to the person who has read the manual, other terms and descriptions might not. It is recommended by PFlow Industries, Inc. that this glossary be reviewed before reading the remainder of this manual.
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www.pflow.com P 414 352 9000 Glossary Section 5 | F 414 352 9002 6720 N. Teutonia Ave. Milwaukee, WI 53209 Chain Driven Live Roller A horizontal conveyor that is driven by separate loops of chain or a continuous (CDLR) chain. The chain contacts all roller sprockets, depending on the type and function of the horizontal conveyor.
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6720 N. Teutonia Ave. Milwaukee, WI 53209 Drive chain Drive chains on the F series mechanical VRC, through a series of a sha and sprockets allow the carriage to be raised and lowered. Drift The action of a li carriage slowly dropping, usually due to slight internal leaks in a hydraulic system or mechanical slippage of a motor brake.
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F 414 352 9002 6720 N. Teutonia Ave. Milwaukee, WI 53209 General Arrangement The drawing produced by PFlow Industries, Inc. which shows the VRC (GA) drawing li , gates, and enclosures. The drawing may show but does not specify building details.
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www.pflow.com P 414 352 9000 Glossary Section 5 | F 414 352 9002 6720 N. Teutonia Ave. Milwaukee, WI 53209 Landing A permanent-working surface at a xed elevation used for loading or unloading the carriage. Lift chain A chain that li s the carriage and load. Lift location light Illuminated push button that indicates at which level the carriage is located.
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www.pflow.com P 414 352 9000 Glossary Section 5 | F 414 352 9002 6720 N. Teutonia Ave. Milwaukee, WI 53209 Pressure switch A sensor which detects hydraulic pressure. The sensor can be set to trip at a (hydraulic) predetermined pressure. When this pressure setting is reached, the pressure switch will activate, opening the control circuit and stopping the pump motor.
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VRC specification PFlow Industries, Inc. informational data sheet providing general information on a speci c VRC. sheet Sub-assembly fastened to the carriage upright that contains the guide roller Wheelblock assembly elements and safety cam for the chain driven VRC li .
www.pflow.com P 414 352 9000 Glossary Section 5 | F 414 352 9002 6720 N. Teutonia Ave. Milwaukee, WI 53209 Gate Types: Single swing gate This type of gate hinges on one side and latches on the other, may be either right or le -hand swing.
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P 414 352 9000 Glossary Section 5 | F 414 352 9002 6720 N. Teutonia Ave. Milwaukee, WI 53209 F Series Drive chain sprocket Drive chain tensioner assembly Drivebase assembly Strut channel Drive chain Lift chain Drive support strut...
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www.pflow.com P 414 352 9000 Glossary Section 5 | F 414 352 9002 6720 N. Teutonia Ave. Milwaukee, WI 53209 Push-button (PB) station 12643-0002.SMG PFL-3084 Interlock Gate header Gate panel Bi-parting swing gate Gate post 12944-0005.SMG PFL-1081-2 Section 5 | 10 15704-0001 | Rev F | 2018-08-01 | e-mail psd@pflow.com...
PFlow Industries, Inc. Product Support Department. responsible for damage due to shipping or receiving once the equipment has le the factory nor will PFlow Industries, Inc. file any claims for damage that may occur. Inspection Upon receipt, conduct an immediate inspection while the equipment is still on the truck or immediately a er it is moved to the receiving area.
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www.pflow.com P 414 352 9000 Equipment Arrival Section 6 | F 414 352 9002 6720 N. Teutonia Ave. and Unpacking Milwaukee, WI 53209 Shipping Photograph Examples 1. Carriage 2. Parts Crate 3. Drivebase 4. Gates, etc. 5. Bracing 6. Columns Parts Crate Parts Crate Contents Section 6 | 2...
Notify PFlow Industries, Inc. by phone, FAX, or e-mail during the next business day if an NOTE event occurs during our non-working hours. Issuance of an authorization number does not guarantee approval and or payment.
www.pflow.com P 414 352 9000 Equipment Arrival Section 6 | F 414 352 9002 6720 N. Teutonia Ave. and Unpacking Milwaukee, WI 53209 Recommended Tools The following is a list of recommended tools necessary to expertly install the equipment to industry standards. This is only a guideline. Individual sites and applications may require additional items.
Being aware of who is responsible for the listed activities will make sure the installation is a smooth process. PFlow Industries, Inc. recommends that an installer with knowledge and experience on how to rig and erect structural steel discuss not only these items but all other concerns directly with the people on the job site.
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These discrepancies must be addressed immediately with PFlow Industries, Inc. 4. Report any discrepancies to the PFlow Industries, Inc. Product Support Department. 5. Determine if additional bracing material is required.
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Department to determine if the intended use is possible. Inappropriate and/or modified use of the VRC can result in dangerous safety issues and/or damage. If this VRC needs to be modified in any way, contact PFlow Industries, Inc. for assistance. Do not make any unauthorized changes.
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www.pflow.com P 41 4 3 5 2 9 0 0 0 Job Site vs General Section F 41 4 3 5 2 9 0 0 2 6 7 2 0 N. Te uto nia Ave . Arrangement Drawing Milwauke e , WI 5 3 2 0 9 Section 9 | 2 15710-0011 | Rev | 2018-04-01 | e-mail psd@pflow.com...
Questions is di cult. PFlow Industries, Inc. has prepared a list of site speci c questions to investigate: 1. Is 3-phase power available for the installation work? 2.
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www.pflow.com P 41 4 3 5 2 9 0 0 0 Frequently Asked Section F 41 4 3 5 2 9 0 0 2 6 7 2 0 N. Te uto nia Ave . Questions Milwauke e , WI 5 3 2 0 9 Section 9 | 2 15710-0011 | Rev | 2018-04-01 | e-mail psd@pflow.com...
Position Carriage in the Columns FIRST LEVEL Raise 2nd Column, Secure Temporarily, Attach Carriage Anchor Column, Plumb, and Align and Check Gap Attach Temporary Bracing F Series | 15704-0001 | Rev F | 2018-08-01 | e-mail psd@pflow.com Section 10 | 1...
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Check Gap Drive Support Strut Attach Carriage Verify Install Drivebase and Check Gap Measurements Assembly Column to Column Measurement Guide Angle to Guide Angle Measurement Section 10 | 2 F Series | 15704-0001 | Rev F | 2018-08-01 | e-mail psd@pflow.com...
F 414 352 9002 6720 N. Teutonia Ave. Installation Milwaukee, WI 53209 Install Final Bracing and Jackscrew Adjust Drive Attach Install Drive Limit Switches F Series | 15704-0001 | Rev F | 2018-08-01 | e-mail psd@pflow.com Section 10 | 3...
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Position Gates and Secure Gate Posts Assemble Gates Plumb Gates Brace Install Interlocks Install Keepers Weld Gates Install Interlock Cables Install Enclosures Attach Signage Section 10 | 4 F Series | 15704-0001 | Rev F | 2018-08-01 | e-mail psd@pflow.com...
6720 N. Teutonia Ave. Installation Milwaukee, WI 53209 Start-Up Electrical Wiring Checklist Complete the Questionnaire Question #1 Question #2 Question #3 Question #4 Question #5 F Series | 15704-0001 | Rev F | 2018-08-01 | e-mail psd@pflow.com Section 10 | 5...
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P 414 352 9000 Sequence of Section 10 | F 414 352 9002 6720 N. Teutonia Ave. Installation Milwaukee, WI 53209 Section 10 | 6 F Series | 15704-0001 | Rev F | 2018-08-01 | e-mail psd@pflow.com...
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A. Opening or VRC Position 1. Plumb Line 12944-0001.SMG the carriage. PFL-1332B 2. Mark this Point Mark Lower Floor Figure 11-4 F Series | 15704-0004 | Rev - | 2018-08-01 | e-mail psd@pflow.com Section 11 | 1...
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FIRST LEVEL 10308-0002.SMG PFL-2297-3 Place Carriage Figure 11-7 Section 11 | 2 F Series | 15704-0004 | Rev - | 2018-08-01 | e-mail psd@pflow.com...
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Read this entire manual. Before starting the installation, verify the job site dimensions and the dimensions of the delivered materials against the PFlow Industries, Inc. General Arrangement (GA) drawing. If the site conditions or the delivered materials do not match the GA drawing, please consult the PFlow Industries, Inc.
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9678-0002-S.SMG 6. Continue to bolt the remaining spliced PFL-1151-1 column pieces together. Assemble Matched Columns Figure 12-5 Assemble the remaining columns using steps 1—6. Section 12 | 2 F Series | 15704-0012 | Rev | 2020-01-01 | e-mail psd@pflow.com...
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The chain tube is a chain guard, not a NOTICE structural member. The chain tube is thin walled. Be careful to avoid burning through the chain tube when welding. F Series | 15704-0012 | Rev | 2020-01-01 | e-mail psd@pflow.com Section 12 | 3...
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Field Welding For Column Splice 9678-0002-S PFL-170731-1 Bevel 12 3 p iced Co mn inis e ding E ceptions SURFACES FOR SHOE 17095-0773 CLEARANCE PFL-180731 Welding Notes Figure 12-8 Section 12 | 4 F Series | 15704-0012 | Rev | 2020-01-01 | e-mail psd@pflow.com...
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5. Sprocket for Lift Chain 6. Sprocket for Drive Base 7. Hubs for Sprockets FRONT OF LIFT (NEAR SIDE) HUB TO HUB 10308-0000.SMG PFL-1271 Sprocket Placement Figure 12-9 F Series | 15704-0012 | Rev | 2020-01-01 | e-mail psd@pflow.com Section 12 | 5...
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Otherwise the safety cam will not function. 1. Setscrew 16205-0000-S PFL-170829 2. Safety Cam Linkage Pin 16205-0000-S.SMG PFL-170914-1 Insert Setscrew Figure 12-12 Insert Setscrew Figure 12-13 Section 12 | 6 F Series | 15704-0012 | Rev | 2020-01-01 | e-mail psd@pflow.com...
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6. Move the column assembly next to the carriage and temporarily secure the column. 7. Make sure the column assembly is secure and cannot fall. 10308-0003 PFL-20180803-3 Section 12 | 8 F Series | 15704-0012 | Rev | 2020-01-01 | e-mail psd@pflow.com...
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3. Verify that the gap from the column guide angle to the wheelblock guide roller is 3/16" (4,76mm). See Figure 12-20. PFL-20180803 3/16” Gap Verify Gap Figure 12-20 Section 12 | 10 F Series | 15704-0012 | Rev | 2020-01-01 | e-mail psd@pflow.com...
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1. 8” Strut Channel, Front (Near Side) 2. Column, Left, Front (Near Side) 3. Column, Right, Front (Near Side) 10308-0000.SMG PFL-2303 Attach Strut Channel Figure 12-21 F Series | 15704-0012 | Rev | 2020-01-01 | e-mail psd@pflow.com Section 12 | 11...
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Guide Angle to Guide Angle from falling. Measurement 12944-0003.SMG Veri t e PFL-171006-1 Refer to the PFlow Industries, Inc. General G ide ng e to G ide Verify Guide Angle Measurement Arrangement (GA) drawing to con rm Figure 12-22 ng e ignment the guide angle to guide angle dimension.
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1. 8” Drive Support Strut 2. Chain Sensor Tower, Vertically Higher 3. Chain Sensor Tower, Vertically Lower 4. Column, Left Rear (Far Side) Attach Drive Support Strut Figure 12-26 F Series | 15704-0012 | Rev | 2020-01-01 | e-mail psd@pflow.com Section 12 | 13...
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Column Measurement and wheelblocks will prevent the columns from falling. Veri t e Refer to the PFlow Industries, Inc. General G ide ng e to G ide Guide Angle to Guide Angle Arrangement (GA) drawing to con rm the Measurement...
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Rear (Far Side) Front (Near Side) 1. Drivebase Assembly 10308-0002.SMG PFL-180717-1 2. Drive Support Strut, Left 3. Drive Support Strut, Right Drivebase Assembly Placement Figure 12-33 F Series | 15704-0012 | Rev | 2020-01-01 | e-mail psd@pflow.com Section 12 | 17...
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Do not weld the drivebase assembly to the le and NOTE right drive support struts at this time. PFL-180730-1 Weld Corner Braces Figure 12-35 10308-0000.SMG PFL-180718 Tighten Hex Bolts Figure 12-36 Section 12 | 18 F Series | 15704-0012 | Rev | 2020-01-01 | e-mail psd@pflow.com...
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6. Join the two ends of the drive chain with a master link and clip. See Figure 12-38. Repeat steps 1—5 for each large drive chain sprocket. F Series | 15704-0012 | Rev | 2020-01-01 | e-mail psd@pflow.com Section 12 | 19...
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Verify that the carriage is level and the chains are equally tight. 12944-0003.SMG Roll Pin Roll Pin PFL-2268 Limit Switch Adjustment Figure 12-50 F Series | 15704-0012 | Rev | 2020-01-01 | e-mail psd@pflow.com Section 12 | 25...
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The limit switch rod arm is threaded through a hole in the arm of the chain sensor assembly. 10308-0002.SMG PFL-180720-2 Drive Chain Tensioner Figure 12-51 Section 12 | 26 F Series | 15704-0012 | Rev | 2020-01-01 | e-mail psd@pflow.com...
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E60xx. Fully weld all braces. Final weld spliced columns (if applicable). Weld the drivebase assembly to the drive support struts. Section 12 | 28 F Series | 15704-0012 | Rev | 2020-01-01 | e-mail psd@pflow.com...
Illustrations in this section are to be used for reference only. Job site and Bracing conditions may require a di erent alternative to those PFlow Industries, Inc. Guidelines suggests in this document. A job speci c bracing drawing may be provided.
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Fillet weld all three (3) edges. See Figure 13-3 and Figure 13-4. If PFlow Industries, Inc. prepared seismic bracing NOTE 1. Bracing materials, the bracing requirements and the 2.
Anchoring to CMU wall Anchoring mounting plate to solid floor (not recommended) Figure 13-9 Figure 13-10 Always follow the anchor manufacturers recommended anchoring instructions. NOTICE F Series | 15704-0005 | Rev | 2020-01-01 | e-mail psd@pflow.com Section 13 | 3...
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Falling column hazard! To avoid serious personal injury or death, do not li the carriage or load the VRC until the VRC bracing is adequately sized and welded. PFL-180724 Facing a Mezzanine Figure 13-11 Section 13 | 4 F Series | 15704-0005 | Rev | 2020-01-01 | e-mail psd@pflow.com...
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P 414 352 9000 Bracing Section 13 | F 414 352 9002 6720 N. Teutonia Ave. Milwaukee, WI 53209 Bracing Guidelines PFL-180724-1 Through a Floor Figure 13-12 F Series | 15704-0005 | Rev | 2020-01-01 | e-mail psd@pflow.com Section 13 | 5...
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P 414 352 9000 Bracing Section 13 | F 414 352 9002 6720 N. Teutonia Ave. Milwaukee, WI 53209 Bracing Guidelines PFL-180724-2 In a Sha way Figure 13-13 Section 13 | 6 F Series | 15704-0005 | Rev | 2020-01-01 | e-mail psd@pflow.com...
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Rear (Far Side) Column-to-Column Bracing TOP VIEW LEFT RIGHT Column, Left Column, Right Front (Near Side) Front (Near Side) 10308-0000.SMG PFL-2307 Column-to-Column Bracing Figure 13-15 F Series | 15704-0005 | Rev | 2020-01-01 | e-mail psd@pflow.com Section 13 | 7...
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Rear (Far Side) Standoff Bracing Column-to-Column Bracing TOP VIEW LEFT RIGHT Column, Left Column, Right Front (Near Side) Front (Near Side) 10308-0000.SMG PFL-2307-1 Stando Bracing Figure 13-16 Section 13 | 8 F Series | 15704-0005 | Rev | 2020-01-01 | e-mail psd@pflow.com...
Read this entire manual. Verify the job site dimensions against the PFlow Industries, Inc. General Arrangement (GA) drawing before starting the installation. If the site conditions do not match the GA drawing, please consult the PFlow Industries, Inc. Product Support Department. Two-Level Limit The standard Vertical Reciprocating...
www.pflow.com P 414 352 9000 Two-Level Limit Switches Section 14 | F 414 352 9002 6720 N. Teutonia Ave. Milwaukee, WI 53209 Make Needed Measure the distance from the top of the Measurements carriage deck to the bottom plate of the limit switch actuator.
www.pflow.com P 414 352 9000 Two-Level Limit Switches Section 14 | F 414 352 9002 6720 N. Teutonia Ave. Milwaukee, WI 53209 Install the Overtravel 1. Measure the distance from the top of the Mark Column Limit Switch carriage deck to the top of the wheelblock at this Point “D”...
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Read this entire manual. Verify the job site dimensions against the PFlow Industries, Inc. General Arrangement (GA) drawing before starting the installation. If the site conditions do not match the GA drawing, please consult the PFlow Industries, Inc. Product Support Department. Three-Level or More The standard Vertical Reciprocating...
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www.pflow.com P 414 352 9000 Three-Level or More Section 14 | F 414 352 9002 6720 N. Teutonia Ave. Limit Switches Milwaukee, WI 53209 Make Needed Measure the distance from the top of the carriage deck to the bottom angle of the Measurements limit switch cam.
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www.pflow.com P 414 352 9000 Three-Level or More Section 14 | F 414 352 9002 6720 N. Teutonia Ave. Limit Switches Milwaukee, WI 53209 Install the Overtravel 1. Measure the distance from the top Mark Column of the carriage deck to the top of the Limit Switch at this Point “D”...
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www.pflow.com P 414 352 9000 Three-Level or More Section 14 | F 414 352 9002 6720 N. Teutonia Ave. Limit Switches Milwaukee, WI 53209 Install the 1. Mark the column at each intermediate oor level using a long straightedge. This Intermediate Floor Mark Column position is where the carriage deck is...
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www.pflow.com P 414 352 9000 Three-Level or More Section 14 | F 414 352 9002 6720 N. Teutonia Ave. Limit Switches Milwaukee, WI 53209 Section 14 | 8 Straddle | 15709-0013 | Rev C | 2018-04-01 | e-mail psd@pflow.com...
Read this entire manual. Before starting the installation, verify the job site dimensions and the dimensions of the delivered materials against the PFlow Industries, Inc. General Arrangement (GA) drawing. Review and verify the enclosure positions and attachment fit-up to the gate post enclosure angle. If the site conditions do not match the GA drawing, please consult the PFlow Industries, Inc.
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www.pflow.com P 414 352 9000 Gate Installation Section 16 | F 414 352 9002 6720 N. Teutonia Ave. Sliding Gate Milwaukee, WI 53209 Assemble the Sliding Gate 1. Hole or Cutout for Interlock on Corner Post Closing End 2. Guide Blocks 3.
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www.pflow.com P 414 352 9000 Gate Installation Section 16 | F 414 352 9002 6720 N. Teutonia Ave. Sliding Gate Milwaukee, WI 53209 Assemble the 10. Locate and mark the center of the Sliding Gate gate panel on the gate panel with a pencil.
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www.pflow.com P 414 352 9000 Gate Installation Section 16 | F 414 352 9002 6720 N. Teutonia Ave. Sliding Gate Milwaukee, WI 53209 Falling gate hazard! Be sure to properly support, tie o , or temporarily brace the gate posts, gate panels, and gate assembly during installation. Do not depend on the gate post feet to support the gate posts while the gate is being positioned or assembled.
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www.pflow.com P 414 352 9000 Gate Installation Section 16 | F 414 352 9002 6720 N. Teutonia Ave. Sliding Gate Milwaukee, WI 53209 Install the Gate Install the gate panel interlock and interlock Interlock keeper assembly. See Figure 16-9. Refer to the interlock installation section in the installation manual.
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www.pflow.com P 414 352 9000 Gate Installation Section 16 | F 414 352 9002 6720 N. Teutonia Ave. Bi-Parting Swing Gate Milwaukee, WI 53209 Assemble the Bi-Parting Swing Gate 1. Lay the two (2) gate posts on the oor Bi-Parting Swing Gate Layout Figure 16-11 parallel to each other.
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www.pflow.com P 414 352 9000 Gate Installation Section 16 | F 414 352 9002 6720 N. Teutonia Ave. Bi-Parting Swing Gate Milwaukee, WI 53209 Assemble the 5. Locate and mark the center of the gate Bi-Parting Swing assembly on the gate assembly with a pencil (where the gate panels meet in Gate (continued) the center.) See Figure 16-13.
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www.pflow.com P 414 352 9000 Gate Installation Section 16 | F 414 352 9002 6720 N. Teutonia Ave. Bi-Parting Swing Gate Milwaukee, WI 53209 Falling gate hazard! Be sure to properly support, tie o , or temporarily brace the gate posts, gate panels, and gate assembly during installation. Do not depend on the gate post feet to support the gate posts while the gate is being positioned or assembled.
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www.pflow.com P 414 352 9000 Gate Installation Section 16 | F 414 352 9002 6720 N. Teutonia Ave. Bi-Parting Swing Gate Milwaukee, WI 53209 Install the Gate Install the gate panel interlock and interlock Interlock keeper assembly. See Figure 16-18. Refer to the interlock installation section in the installation manual.
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www.pflow.com P 414 352 9000 Gate Installation Section 16 | F 414 352 9002 6720 N. Teutonia Ave. Swing Gate Milwaukee, WI 53209 Assemble the Swing Gate 1. Lay the gate posts on the oor parallel to Swing Gate Layout Figure 16-20 each other.
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www.pflow.com P 414 352 9000 Gate Installation Section 16 | F 414 352 9002 6720 N. Teutonia Ave. Swing Gate Milwaukee, WI 53209 Assemble the Swing 4. Bolt the gate post to the gate panel Gate (continued) hinge bar. See Figure 16-22. 5.
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www.pflow.com P 414 352 9000 Gate Installation Section 16 | F 414 352 9002 6720 N. Teutonia Ave. Swing Gate Milwaukee, WI 53209 Falling gate hazard! Be sure to properly support, tie o , or temporarily brace the gate posts, gate panels, and gate assembly during installation. Do not depend on the gate post feet to support the gate posts while the gate is being positioned or assembled.
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www.pflow.com P 414 352 9000 Gate Installation Section 16 | F 414 352 9002 6720 N. Teutonia Ave. Swing Gate Milwaukee, WI 53209 Install the Gate Install the gate panel interlock and interlock Interlock keeper assembly. See Figure 16-28. Refer to the interlock installation section in the installation manual.
See Figure 16-30. Maximum 6" (152mm) 5. Reference the PFlow Industries, Inc. General Arrangement (GA) drawing to 1. Parallel Chalk Line 15690-0000-S.SMG 2. Center of Gate Panel Opening PFL-1084 determine the overall gate width.
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www.pflow.com P 414 352 9000 Gate Installation Section 16 | F 414 352 9002 6720 N. Teutonia Ave. Single Vertical Acting (SVA) Gate Milwaukee, WI 53209 Prepare the Chains For shipping purposes, the single vertical in the Gate Posts acting gate panel counterweight is secured with a shipping screw located toward the bottom of the gate post assembly.
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www.pflow.com P 414 352 9000 Gate Installation Section 16 | F 414 352 9002 6720 N. Teutonia Ave. Single Vertical Acting (SVA) Gate - Milwaukee, WI 53209 Horizontal Assembly 16515-0000-S.SMG PFL-16515-03 1. Panel weldment 2. Gate header assembly 3. Gate post assembly, right hand 4.
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www.pflow.com P 414 352 9000 Gate Installation Section 16 | F 414 352 9002 6720 N. Teutonia Ave. Single Vertical Acting (SVA) Gate - Milwaukee, WI 53209 Horizontal Assembly Entanglement hazard! Remove gloves, secure long hair, wear snug- fitting clothing, and avoid wearing jewelry while working with chains. Crush hazard! Keep hands outside and above the chain.
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www.pflow.com P 414 352 9000 Gate Installation Section 16 | F 414 352 9002 6720 N. Teutonia Ave. Single Vertical Acting (SVA) Gate - Milwaukee, WI 53209 Horizontal Assembly Assemble the 1. Place the gate panel face up between the guide tracks on the gate posts.
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www.pflow.com P 414 352 9000 Gate Installation Section 16 | F 414 352 9002 6720 N. Teutonia Ave. Single Vertical Acting (SVA) Gate - Milwaukee, WI 53209 Horizontal Assembly Raise and Secure 1. Place a strap around the gate posts to the Gate secure and maintain the assembly in place.
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www.pflow.com P 414 352 9000 Gate Installation Section 16 | F 414 352 9002 6720 N. Teutonia Ave. Single Vertical Acting (SVA) Gate - Milwaukee, WI 53209 Horizontal Assembly 1. Plumb and square the gate posts using a Plumb and Square plumb bob or a level that is 4' (1219mm) the Gate or longer.
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If the gate continues to rise, add steel bar stock to the inside bottom center of the gate panel frame. If the gate drops, contact PFlow Industries, Inc. Product Support Department for instructions. 11. Verify that the counterweight is not hitting the post base plate.
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www.pflow.com P 414 352 9000 Gate Installation Section 16 | F 414 352 9002 6720 N. Teutonia Ave. Single Vertical Acting (SVA) Gate - Milwaukee, WI 53209 Horizontal Assembly Install the Gate Install the gate panel interlock. Refer to the interlock installation section in the Panel Interlock installation manual.
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www.pflow.com P 414 352 9000 Gate Installation Section 16 | F 414 352 9002 6720 N. Teutonia Ave. Single Vertical Acting (SVA) Gate - Milwaukee, WI 53209 Vertical Assembly Establish Placement Make sure the placement of the gate has been established. Follow instructions beginning in Section 16, page 14.
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www.pflow.com P 414 352 9000 Gate Installation Section 16 | F 414 352 9002 6720 N. Teutonia Ave. Single Vertical Acting (VA) Gate - Milwaukee, WI 53209 Vertical Assembly Entanglement hazard! Remove gloves, secure long hair, wear snug- fitting clothing, and avoid wearing jewelry while working with chains. Crush hazard! Keep hands outside and above the chain.
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www.pflow.com P 414 352 9000 Gate Installation Section 16 | F 414 352 9002 6720 N. Teutonia Ave. Single Vertical Acting (VA) Gate - Milwaukee, WI 53209 Vertical Assembly Install the Chains 4. Thread the chain over the sprockets on (continued) the header.
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www.pflow.com P 414 352 9000 Gate Installation Section 16 | F 414 352 9002 6720 N. Teutonia Ave. Single Vertical Acting (SVA) Gate - Milwaukee, WI 53209 Vertical Assembly Attach the Gate 1. Use an appropriate li ing device to Panel to the carefully slide the gate panel up towards the gate header.
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If the gate continues to rise, add steel bar stock to the inside bottom center of the gate panel frame. If the gate drops, contact PFlow Industries, Inc. Product Support Department for instructions. 11. Verify that the counterweight is not hitting the post base plate.
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www.pflow.com P 414 352 9000 Gate Installation Section 16 | F 414 352 9002 6720 N. Teutonia Ave. Single Vertical Acting (SVA) Gate - Milwaukee, WI 53209 Vertical Assembly Install the Gate Install the gate panel interlock. Refer to Interlock the interlock installation section in the installation manual.
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www.pflow.com P 414 352 9000 Gate Installation Section 16 | F 414 352 9002 6720 N. Teutonia Ave. Carriage Mounted Single Vertical Acting Milwaukee, WI 53209 (SVA) Gate - Horizontal Assembly It is o en possible to assemble the gate on the Establish NOTE ground.
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www.pflow.com P 414 352 9000 Gate Installation Section 16 | F 414 352 9002 6720 N. Teutonia Ave. Carriage Mounted Single Vertical Acting Milwaukee, WI 53209 (SVA) Gate - Horizontal Assembly Prepare the Chains For shipping purposes, the single vertical in the Gate Posts acting gate panel counterweight is secured with a shipping screw located toward the...
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www.pflow.com P 414 352 9000 Gate Installation Section 16 | F 414 352 9002 6720 N. Teutonia Ave. Carriage Mounted Single Vertical Acting Milwaukee, WI 53209 (SVA) Gate - Horizontal Assembly Outside Bottom of Gate 16450-1000 PFL-180216-6 Top of Gate 1.
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www.pflow.com P 414 352 9000 Gate Installation Section 16 | F 414 352 9002 6720 N. Teutonia Ave. Carriage Mounted Single Vertical Acting Milwaukee, WI 53209 (SVA) Gate - Horizontal Assembly Entanglement hazard! Remove gloves, secure long hair, wear snug- fitting clothing, and avoid wearing jewelry while working with chains.
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www.pflow.com P 414 352 9000 Gate Installation Section 16 | F 414 352 9002 6720 N. Teutonia Ave. Carriage Mounted Single Vertical Acting Milwaukee, WI 53209 (SVA) Gate - Horizontal Assembly Assemble the 1. Place the gate panel face up between the guide tracks on the gate posts.
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www.pflow.com P 414 352 9000 Gate Installation Section 16 | F 414 352 9002 6720 N. Teutonia Ave. Carriage Mounted Single Vertical Acting Milwaukee, WI 53209 (SVA) Gate - Horizontal Assembly Raise and Secure the Gate Falling gate hazard! Do not li the VA gate assembly by the header sha or by a single strap at the center of the header.
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www.pflow.com P 414 352 9000 Gate Installation Section 16 | F 414 352 9002 6720 N. Teutonia Ave. Carriage Mounted Single Vertical Acting Milwaukee, WI 53209 (SVA) Gate - Horizontal Assembly 1. Plumb and square the gate posts using a Plumb and Square plumb bob or a level that is 4' (1219mm) the Gate...
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If the gate continues to rise, add steel bar stock to the inside bottom center of the gate panel frame. If the gate drops, contact PFlow Industries, Inc. Product Support Department for instructions. 5. Verify that the counterweight is not hitting the post base plate.
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Carriage Mounted Single Vertical Acting Milwaukee, WI 53209 (SVA) Gate - Horizontal Assembly The drop cord is supplied by PFlow Industries, NOTE Inc. The wires from the junction box on the carriage to the switch on the gate post is not supplied by PFlow Industries, Inc.
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www.pflow.com P 414 352 9000 Gate Installation Section 16 | F 414 352 9002 6720 N. Teutonia Ave. Carriage Mounted Single Vertical Acting Milwaukee, WI 53209 (SVA) Gate - Vertical Assembly Establish Placement Make sure the placement of the gate has been established.
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www.pflow.com P 414 352 9000 Gate Installation Section 16 | F 414 352 9002 6720 N. Teutonia Ave. Carriage Mounted Single Vertical Acting Milwaukee, WI 53209 (SVA) Gate - Vertical Assembly Entanglement hazard! Remove gloves, secure long hair, wear snug- fitting clothing, and avoid wearing jewelry while working with chains.
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www.pflow.com P 414 352 9000 Gate Installation Section 16 | F 414 352 9002 6720 N. Teutonia Ave. Carriage Mounted Single Vertical Acting Milwaukee, WI 53209 (SVA) Gate - Vertical Assembly Install the Chains 4. Thread the chain over the sprockets on (continued) the header.
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www.pflow.com P 414 352 9000 Gate Installation Section 16 | F 414 352 9002 6720 N. Teutonia Ave. Carriage Mounted Single Vertical Acting Milwaukee, WI 53209 (SVA) Gate - Vertical Assembly Assemble the 1. Place the gate panel face up between the guide tracks on the gate posts.
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www.pflow.com P 414 352 9000 Gate Installation Section 16 | F 414 352 9002 6720 N. Teutonia Ave. Carriage Mounted Single Vertical Acting Milwaukee, WI 53209 (SVA) Gate - Vertical Assembly 1. Plumb and square the gate posts using a Plumb and Square plumb bob or a level that is 4' (1219mm) the Gate...
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If the gate continues to rise, add steel bar stock to the inside bottom center of the gate panel frame. If the gate drops, contact PFlow Industries, Inc. Product Support Department for instructions. 5. Verify that the counterweight is not hitting the post base plate.
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Carriage Mounted Single Vertical Acting Milwaukee, WI 53209 (SVA) Gate - Vertical Assembly The drop cord is supplied by PFlow Industries, NOTE Inc. The wires from the junction box on the carriage to the switch on the gate post is not supplied by PFlow Industries, Inc.
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Before You Begin Before starting the installation, verify the job site dimensions and the dimensions of the delivered materials against the PFlow Industries, Inc. General Arrangement (GA) drawing. If the site conditions or the delivered materials do not match the GA drawing, please consult the PFlow Industries, Inc.
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www.pflow.com P 414 352 9000 Gate Cable Interlock Section 17 | F 414 352 9002 6720 N. Teutonia Ave. Milwaukee, WI 53209 The Purpose of the The electromechanical interlock is a safety device used to mechanically Gate Cable Interlock prevent the gate from opening. When the carriage is at that level and the gate is open, the VRC should not operate.
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www.pflow.com P 414 352 9000 Gate Cable Interlock Section 17 | F 414 352 9002 6720 N. Teutonia Ave. Milwaukee, WI 53209 1. Carriage Mounted Cam 2. Column Mounted Roller Arm 1. Control Cable A 3. Control Cable 2. GAL Device 4.
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www.pflow.com P 414 352 9000 Gate Cable Interlock Section 17 | F 414 352 9002 6720 N. Teutonia Ave. Milwaukee, WI 53209 General Descriptions The cable interlock consists of four (4) main items: Carriage Cam Column Mounted Roller Assembly Control Cable Gate Cable Interlock Assembly The carriage cam is mounted on the Carriage Cam...
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www.pflow.com P 414 352 9000 Gate Cable Interlock Section 17 | F 414 352 9002 6720 N. Teutonia Ave. Milwaukee, WI 53209 Peelle Terms 1. Control Cable 2. Locking Arm 3. T-nut, Peelle Interlock 16520-1000.SMG 4. Contact Arm PFL-181025-1 5. Flat, Interlock Actuator 6.
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www.pflow.com P 414 352 9000 Gate Cable Interlock Section 17 | F 414 352 9002 6720 N. Teutonia Ave. Milwaukee, WI 53209 Control cables are designed to be non-repairable. If the control cable is damaged or worn out, the interlock may not operate properly. These issues could prevent the interlock from engaging and allow the gate panel to stay open while the VRC is moving from one level to another.
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www.pflow.com P 414 352 9000 Gate Cable Interlock Section 17 | F 414 352 9002 6720 N. Teutonia Ave. Milwaukee, WI 53209 Adjust the The tension on the extension spring Interlock Assembly should be adjusted by positioning the cable on the angle bracket. The activation of the interlock is also adjusted by the position on the set collar.
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www.pflow.com P 414 352 9000 Gate Cable Interlock Section 17 | F 414 352 9002 6720 N. Teutonia Ave. Milwaukee, WI 53209 Position the 1. The position of the roller on Roller Arm on the the cam is very important. The roller must roll freely on the cam VRC Column incline.
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www.pflow.com P 414 352 9000 Gate Cable Interlock Section 17 | F 414 352 9002 6720 N. Teutonia Ave. Milwaukee, WI 53209 Position the Roller Arm on the VRC 5-1/2” (140mm) maximum 6” (152mm) Column (continued) 10168-1106-S.SMG PFL-2242 Pivot Arm and Angle Mounted in Opposite Configuration 1-3/4”...
www.pflow.com P 414 352 9000 Gate Cable Interlock Section 17 | F 414 352 9002 6720 N. Teutonia Ave. Milwaukee, WI 53209 Wire the See the job speci c wiring schematic Electrical Switches for proper wiring instructions. A gate status switch is supplied when the contacts are not being used.
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The enclosure panels are steel with 1-1/2" (38mm) angle frame and 16 gauge attened expanded metal designed to reject a ball 2" (51mm) in diameter. The PFlow Industries, Inc. GA drawing provides a “Plan View” for each level. Proper placement and appropriate size for layout and installation purposes is shown.
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www.pflow.com P 414 352 9000 Enclosure Panels Section 18 | F 414 352 9002 6720 N. Teutonia Ave. Milwaukee, WI 53209 Enclosure panels have color coded tags. Each tag is a di erent color. Identify Components Level Tag Color 1st (bottom) Green Yellow Blue...
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www.pflow.com P 414 352 9000 Enclosure Panels Section 18 | F 414 352 9002 6720 N. Teutonia Ave. Milwaukee, WI 53209 16336-0400.SMG 16336-0400.SMG PFL-170822-1 PFL-170822-2 Corner Angle Figure 18-6 Filler Panel Figure 18-7 16342-0400.SMG 16947-0400.SMG PFL-170905-2 PFL-170905-1 Unistrut Attachment Figure 18-8 Wall Attachment Figure 18-9 Enclosures must be braced to the Vertical Reciprocating Conveyor (VRC) or building NOTICE...
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PFlow Industries, Inc. supplies the appropriate signage in a manilla envelope in the parts crate with the original shipment. Contact PFlow Industries, Inc. Product Support Department for signage if another language is needed.
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www.pflow.com P 414 352 9000 Landing Platform Section 20 | F 414 352 9002 6720 N. Teutonia Ave. or Ramp Milwaukee, WI 53209 Before You Begin Read this entire manual. Gate post extensions may be required to Install the Gate gain additional gate post height and provide Post Extensions clearance between the bottom of the gate...
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NOTE moving, immediately disconnect power to the VRC. If nothing happens when the Send to 2 button is pushed, contact PFlow Industries, Inc. Product Support Department for troubleshooting assistance. If the motor is not operating in the correct direction, stop the motor immediately.
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The door should not open while traveling, and the VRC should continue to travel up. If the VRC stops but the gate door will not open, call PFlow Industries, Inc. Product NOTE Support Department for troubleshooting assistance.
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Make a note of the weight used, and the amount of time that the carriage deck held the position before dropping down. Push the send to 1 button and contact PFlow Industries, Inc. Product Support Department for troubleshooting assistance. F Series | 15704-0006 | Rev - | 2018-08-01 | e-mail psd@pflow.com Section 21 | 3...
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P 414 352 9000 F Series Section 21 | F 414 352 9002 6720 N. Teutonia Ave. Start-up Procedures Milwaukee, WI 53209 Section 21 | 4 F Series | 15704-0006 | Rev - | 2018-08-01 | e-mail psd@pflow.com...
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6720 N. Teutonia Ave. Overcurrent Sensor Milwaukee, WI 53209 Before You Begin Read this entire manual. The PFlow Industries, Inc. Vertical Overcurrent Sensor Reciprocating Conveyor (VRC) is equipped (OCS) Purpose with an Overcurrent Sensor (OCS). The OCS is pre wired and located inside the electrical control panel.
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The customer received instructions regarding procedures in the event of a problem or safety related issues. Identify any unsafe condition. Document and report the condition immediately to the customer and then PFlow Industries, Inc. Product Support Department. Do not allow the li to operate when unsafe conditions arise. Additional Notes or Follow-up Requirements...
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The customer received instructions regarding procedures in the event of a problem or safety related issues. Identify any unsafe condition. Document and report the condition immediately to the customer and then PFlow Industries, Inc. Product Support Department. Do not allow the li to operate when unsafe conditions arise. Additional Notes or Follow-up Requirements...
Milwaukee, WI 53209 Thank You PFlow Industries, Inc. would like to thank you for the opportunity to serve you. Your business is appreciated. Please help us to ensure that your expectations are met by taking a few minutes to tell us about the equipment and service that you have received.
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Acceptance Date: Name/Phone: PFlow Rep Present: Title: Name: Company: Company: Please return a copy of this form to the PFlow Industries, Inc. Customer Support Department at csd@p ow.com. 15710-0017-VRC | Rev G | 2023-11-15 | e-mail csd@pflow.com Section 25 | 1...
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www.pflow.com P 414 352 9000 Acceptance Section 25 | F 414 352 9002 Certification - VRC 6720 N. Teutonia Ave. Milwaukee, WI 53209 Section 25 | 2 15710-0017-VRC | Rev G | 2023-11-15 | e-mail csd@pflow.com...
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