General Considerations For The Installation - Vector V400 Installation Manual

Install the gate operator only if:
1. It will not pose a hazard to the public.
2. There is sufficient clearance to a roadway and/or public thoroughfares.
3. The installation will meet all municipal and/or local authority requirements once completed.
4. The gate mass, length and application is within the operator specifications (see page 8).
5. The wind loading specifications are not exceeded (see page 42).
6. The gate is in good working order, vertically hung and swings freely.
7. It can be installed to have sufficient clearance between moving parts when opening and closing to reduce the
risk of personal injury and entrapment.
8. Pushbuttons or key switches, when required, must be positioned so that the gate is in line of sight of the
operator.

General considerations for the installation:

1. Always recommend the fitment of additional safety equipment such as safety edges and safety beams, for
additional protection against entrapment or other mechanical risks.
There must be 2 sets of beams. One across the driveway when the gate is closed and one when the gate is open.
2. Check that no pipes or electrical cables are in the way of the intended installation.
3. Check that enough space is available for the gate operator with the gate in the required open position.
(See diagram below).
4. Check the strength of the mounting pillar and fit a wall adaptor kit where needed.
5. If the swing gate leaf is longer than 2.5m , ensure that a lock can be fitted.
6. Never fit the operator on the outside of the gate, where the public has access to it. (Follow the instructions for
an outward opening swing gate, if required.)
7. For greater security consider fitting an optional high security kit.
8. Consider where the gate bracket will be mounted. It might simplify the installation to fit the optional gate
adaptor kit.
Minimum Installation Requirements
Gate opening 90° or less
Operator Wall (Min.) # Pillar (Max.)*
V400 150mm
150mm
V500
Wall (Min.) #
Pillar (Max.) *
(Tables are based on gates shorter than 2.5m.
• For gates 2.5m to 3.0m long, reduce the maximum pillar thickness by 20mm.
• For gates 3.0m to 3.5m long, reduce the maximum pillar thickness by 40mm.
• For gates 3.5m to 4.0m long, reduce the maximum pillar thickness by 60mm.)
# - The typical minimum wall clearance required to fit the operator.
* - The maximum allowable pillar thickness on which to fit the operator.
Fi gur e 5 M i ni m um I ns t al l at i on Requi r em ent s
250mm
335mm
Gate opening
90° or less
Gate opening 110°
Operator
V400
V500
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Wall (Min.) # Pillar (Max.)*
150mm 145mm
150mm 210mm
Wall (Min.) *
Pillar (Max.) #
Gate opening
110°