4.2
Fixing the operator
•
Loosen the fi xing screw and remove the operator cover
(iIt will be remounted at the end of the installation and
blocked by the fi xing screw).
4.2.1
Fixed installation - with Kit IF80
IMPORTANT! the fi xed installation is recommended in case
of heavy gates.
•
Fit the two galvanized steel supports and the rubber
vibration-proof strip under the base of the gearmotor
with the appropriate screws supplied in the package
(Fig.12-part.A). To grease the screws suitably before to
use them.
•
Position the operator on the foundation plate, at the correct
distance from the gate (Fig.11).
•
To pass the electric cables from the cableway (
Part.A), taking care not to damage them.
Make sure that the operator is perfectly parallel to the
sliding gate and at a correct distance from the resting
surface of the rack.
•
Fix the operator on the foundation plate by means of two
welding seams along the assembled supports (Fig.12-
Part.B). IMPORTANT: i is advisable to make a preliminary
weld with just two spots and then complete welding
ONLY AFTER the rack has been fi tted and CHECKED.
4.2.2
Pivoting installation - with Kit IB80
In the case of light gates, if the gate-guide is not perfectly
straight, the pivoted installation is recommended.
•
Assemble the plate and the two bracket of the pivoting kit,
fi xing every bracket by one pin with two washers and one
seeger ring (Fig.13-part.A).
•
Fit the counter roller (
Fig.13-ref.1) in the relevant hole
depending on the type of pinion used (Z16 or Z20 ) (Part.B)
and fi x it by the pin with washer (ref.2-3).
•
Assemble the pivoting plate under the base of the operator
by means of the screws with washer (Fig.13-part.B).
POSITION the plate correctly as illustrated.
•
Position the operator on the foundation plate, passing the
cables through the appropriate hole (ref.4-Part.C).
Insert a 40 mm height spacer under the operator in order
to stabilize it during the installation.
Make sure that the operator is perfectly parallel to the
sliding gate and at a correct distance from the resting
surface of the rack.
•
Weld the two pivoting plate supporting brackets on the
foundation plate (Fig.13-part.C). IMPORTANT: i is advisable
to make a preliminary weld with just two spots and then
complete welding ONLY AFTER the rack has been fi tted
and CHECKED.
WARNING: never carry out any welding operations with
the geared-motor/control unit connected to the electric
mains.
AT 80/E
Fig.12-
- 19 -
SLIDING GATES
A
A
B
C
Fig.12
B
2
1
Fig.13
Z20
Z16
to be removed at the end
of the rack installation