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It is very im portant that the m otor is m ounted on a firm foundation that can not m ove or become loose over tim e. The
foundation should be constructed from concrete. The size of the plinth should be about 300 x 300 mm square and about
200mm deep. The foundation plate supplied with the m otor m ust be securely m ounted to the concrete using coach
screws and plugs. The foundation plate can also be welded to the gate rail if need be. The concrete should be allowed
sufficient time to set before the m otor is m ounted onto the plate.
Allow concrete to set and then place the
foundation plate onto the concrete plinth
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Foundation plate
Place concrete plinth here
Place concrete plinth here
For a gate closing to the right
For a gate closing to the left
2
Place the conduit in the correct position before filling the
hole with concrete. Flexible conduit may also be used.
4
Trim the conduit and the cable to the correct length
before placing the m otor onto the foundation plate.
Use 8 mm coach screws to
m ount the foundation plate to
the concrete
Dig a hole about 300m m square
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Top view
Foundation plate
Gate
Side view
Foundation plate
35mm
ANCHORING THE MOTOR
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W
hen anchoring the m otor it is im portant to ensure that the following points are checked.
1.
The electrical cable is in place.
2.
The concrete is fully set.
3.
The m otor foundation m ountings are secure and can not m ove or become loose.
4.
The m otor should be set level and parallel to the gate.
5.
The m otor m ust be set above the flood level or if this is not possible, a flood proof wall should be constructed
around the m otor.
After placing the m otor onto the three jack-up
bolts, place the three clam ping nuts and washers
over the bolts to clam p the m otor in place. Use the
Nut Applicator as shown below.
Top view
Anti-lift device and
Rollers
P.C.B.
Conduit
Jack-up nuts
for adj usting the
m otor height.
Concrete plinth
8mm coach screws in plugs
P.C. Board
Side view
Ensure that the m otor is m ounted level
SECURING THE MOTOR TO TH E FOUNDATION PLATE
Nut Applicator.
Insert the nut into the applicator
Place the nut on the bolt
Tighten the nut with a spanner.
