Fixing The Articulated Arm To The Gate Leaf; Release (Unlock) The Motor Drive Shaft - Including Emergency Release - Proteco SIMPLY Installation Manual

Fixing the Articulated Arm to the Gate Leaf

At this stage of the installation, we have the motor anchored on its mounting plate which in-turn has been
fixed to the pillar and the articulated has been assembled and ready to attach to the gate leaf.
To attach to the gate leaf, it will be necessary to unlock the motor so we can physically push and pull the
motor drive spindle in order for the articulated arm to reach the gate leaf for attaching.

Release (unlock) the Motor Drive Shaft - Including Emergency Release

Each kit comes complete with release key(s) for the motors. These are angled hexagon shaped rods that are
inserted into the side of the motor to detach the locking mechanism of the motor. The motor's drive shaft is
spring mounted onto the physical motor mechanism that drives the unit. When the drive shaft is released, you
will feel the spring push. At this point the drive shaft will be able to move freely. In addition, this acts as an
emergency release in cases of power failures.
To release the motor drive shaft:
Ensure you have this key to hand. After use, keep in a safe place that can be
accessed in times of need.
Locate the release point access cap on the facing side of the motor. Gently use a
flat head screwdriver to levy the cap towards you to remove.
Once the cap is removed, the release point is visible.
** To re-lock motor drive spindle, turn release key clockwise, test the spindle
drive shaft cannot move, and replace protecting cap
** This step is to be completed initially after immediate installation but if ever the motor is to be
released manually, ensure the motor drive spindle cannot physically move to confirm that the
release mechanism has interlocked. If there is still movement after locking, disconnect release,
move the drive shaft manually back and forth and re-engage. When the mechanism has
interlocked, you will hear a "CLACK" sound.
Insert the release key and turn anti clockwise to
disengage the motor from the drive shaft. You will
feel slight tension on the key as the release
mechanisms spring contracts. Once this resistance
from the spring is felt, the motors drive spindle will
be able to be freely moved even by just your hand.
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