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For efficiency, you may want to excavate for other components and site needs concurrently with the
foundation excavation, such as but not limited to:
Trench for the conduits for power lines running to the operator, for wires to run between the operator and
the yoke end bolster for the infrared detection device, vehicle loop detectors, or any other accessory com-
ponent at the terminal end of the Drop arm/gate.
Trench for the operator control panel cables running from locations such as central control rooms,
guardhouses, etc. to the operator enclosure.
Trench for accessory components such as signal lights, traffic lights, external PLC wiring specific to the
project.
Trench for traffic sensor loop installation wiring back to operator.
Depth, soil compaction, and concrete forming for all systems
If stone is used to level, it must be crushed and compacted to a minimum of 90% dry density. Refer to the
foundation drawings for more specific information. It is best to pour the concrete against a clean, tight exca-
vated edge opposed to forming and back filling if the road is not being replaced beyond the excavated site.
Concrete
AutoGate, recommends 4,000 psi concrete with non-shrinking additives. The approximate amount of
concrete required based on a 15’ clear drivable open system is:
M30 Standard
Operator Pad: 8.5 cubic yards, see your sign off drawing to compute exact yards.
Bolster Pad: 4.5 cubic yards, see your sign off drawing to compute exact yards.
M30 Shallow Foundation
Operator Pad: 8.5 cubic yards, see your sign off drawing to compute exact yards.
Bolster Weldment Pad: 18.2 cubic yards, see your sign off drawing to compute exact yards.
M50 Standard
Operator Pad: 9.5 cubic yards, see your sign off drawing to compute exact yards.
Bolster Pad: 5.5 cubic yards, see your sign off drawing to compute exact yards.
Create a concrete leveling pad for the Bolster per the notes Instruction found on the foundation drawings with
your order.
SITE PREPERATION
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If necessary, review system drawings that came with your order and any applicable
project drawings or construction documents.
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Make sure you are excavating and placing the Bolster to the correct Hand
Orientation. See pages 12-18 for examples and refer to your order drawing.
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