AutoGate VPG-24 (LM), Installation & Operation Manual

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MAINTENANCE
The basic electrical and mechanical systems require only minimum routine maintenance. The following items
should be checked and serviced periodically depending on amount of use.
ITEM RECOMMENDED MAINTENANCE
Grease pivot points on Linkage Assembly
(“LUBRIPLATE ‘R’ LOW TEMP” Grease) 10,000 cycles or 6 months
Grease all bearings: two (2) Operator Arm, four (4) Bullwheel Shafts 10,000 cycles or 6 months
Grease Chain Tension Bolt and Lube Chain & lightly coat springs 10,000 cycles or 6 months
Check belts for wear and tightness.
(Belt flex between motor and Intermediate sheaves is 1/4” deflection &
between intermediate and final drive sheaves should be tightened to
minimum deflection). Belt(s) loose or worn require replacement. Every 6 months
Charge voltage for batteries should be 27.5 VDC with batteries disconnected
check at battery terminal on control board (set at R63). Every 6 months
Check battery water level, use distilled water only (Not required on
maintenance-free) Every 6 months
Clean snow/ice off of gate (Balance correctly, gate will temporarily tolerate an
additional 10 lb. of wt.) As needed
Clean lenses on Photocells or Reflectors As needed
Lubricate (Graphite Oil) all lock cylinders and mechanisms Every 6 months
Check and verify proper operation of all secondary entrapment devices. Every month
Check and verify proper operation of all primary reversing feature. Every month
Check gate balance Four months after install, they annually