7. Preparation of site
General considerations for the installation
Always recommend the fitment of additional safety equipment such as safety edges and safety
beams, for additional protection against entrapment or other mechanical risks
Check that no pipes or electrical cables are in the way of the intended installation
Check that it is possible to mount the foundation box directly beneath the gate hard up against
the support pillar noting that the output shaft is vertically below the centerline of the hinges
Check that it is possible to remove the bottom hinge and allow the gate to be supported by the
operator
Check that there is a sufficient gap between the underside of the gate and the ground to
accommodate the operator drive arm and drive shoe with the operator mounted flush with the
ground
Check the fixing of the drive shoe to the underside of the gate. With steel gates the shoe can
be welded. With a wooden gate, the shoe will have to be bolted to the gate
Check for loose, sandy soil as the soil may require a larger concrete foundation to securely
support and locate the foundation box
Check that adequate draining can be provided for the foundation box
If the swing gate leaf is longer than 2.5mm, ensure that a lock can be fitted
End-of-travel mechanical endstops must be fitted for the gate in the closed position
Should any welding or modifications to the gate be required, this should be done prior to the
Beninca
operator being installed
Install the gate operator only if:
It will not pose a hazard to the public
There is sufficient clearance to a roadway and/or public thoroughfares
The installation will meet all municipal and/or local authority requirements once completed
The gate mass, leaf width, allowable wind loading and application is within the operator
specifications (refer to the specification tables)
The gate is in good working order, meaning:
That it swings freely;
Does not move on its own if left in any position;
Each gate leaf is strong and rigid
It can be installed to have sufficient clearance between moving parts when opening and closing
to reduce the risk of personal injury and entrapment
Pushbuttons or key switches, when required, can be positioned so that the gate is in line of
sight of the operator
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