Site Considerations - Vector V400 Installation Manual

Site Considerations

Site Considerations
In order to ensure a reliable and durable installation thought should be given to:
Strength of the pillar
For reliable operation it is important to ensure that the way the operator is secured to the wall takes into
account the strength of the pillar, the size of the gate, and how frequently the gate would be used:
High security kit
together with a
Wall adaptor kit
PILLAR
BEST
This mounting is highly
recommended for all light
industrial gates, or for heavy
gates of any length.
Alternatively it should be
considered for use on pillars
of low or unknown strength.
As important as the bracket is how the bracket is secured to the pillar:
Through wall
PILLAR
BEST
Applications:
• Prefabricated
walling
• For heavy gates
operating
frequently
High security kit
WORKS WELL
This mounting works well for
heavy gates shorter than
about 2m in single house-
hold domestic applications.
Alternatively it should be
considered for use on pillars
of low or unknown strength.
Chemical
anchors
PILLAR
WORKS WELL
Applications:
• Masonry pillars
• Frequent use
PILLAR
Welding
STEEL
PILLAR
WORKS WELL
Applications:
• Lighter gates
• Domestic
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Standard bracket
GOOD
This mounting means is
typically used on light to
medium weight domestic
gates that are about 1.5m
long, and that is mounted on
pillars of average strength.
Sleeve
anchors
PILLAR
OK
Applications:
• Light gates
• Domestic
PILLAR
RAWL Bolts
PILLAR
NOT
RECOMMENDED
Applications:
• Very light
• Very domestic