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4. INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS
4.1 MECHANICAL REQUIREMENTS
The mechanical structural components must comply
with the requirements of EN 12604. Before installing
the automation, the suitability of the mechanical re-
quirements must be established and any work that is
necessary in order to meet them carried out.
The essential mechanical requirements are as follows:
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Solid ground to support the weight of the gate,
the structures present and the gearmotor. Flat,
horizontal paving in the area of movement of the
leaf. There must be no chance of water accumula-
ting in the installation area.
The structure (columns, guides, mechanical stops, leaf
and counterweights) must be solid and there must
be no risk of detachment or collapse (considering
the weight of the leaf and the forces applied by the
gearmotor and wind action). Perform structural
calculations where necessary.
The structure must show no signs of corrosion or
cracking.
An installation column of a suitable dimension for
the gearmotor.
The leaf must remain vertical throughout the entire
length of travel, with a regular, smooth and uniform
movement. The path along which the leaf slides
must be perfectly horizontal (the leaf must not have
a tendency to open or close spontaneously when it
is released).
Appropriate devices must be installed to prevent the
leaf from falling.
There should be a solid surface on the leaf sufficiently
large to attach the rack to.
The sliding guides must be in good condition; they
must be straight and not deformed, they must be
fastened securely and there must be no obstacles
along their entire length. The diameter of the guide
wheels must be appropriate for the weight and length
of the leaf and their profile section must coincide with
that of the sliding guide. The number and position
of the wheels must ensure an adequate and constant
distribution of the weight.
A solid guide system for the suspended leaf in the
case of a cantilever gate.
Presence of upper containing guide to prevent vertical
oscillation of the leaf. The leaf must not under
any circumstances come out from its guides and
fall. Wheels, rollers and bearings in good condition,
lubricated and free from play or friction.
Presence of external mechanical limit stops to
limit the travel of the leaf when opening and clo-
sing. The stops must be suitably sized and solidly
fastened so that they resist any impact of the leaf in
the event of improper use (leaf pushed and left to
slide freely). The mechanical limit stops must be
positioned at 50 mm beyond the stop position of the
leaf, and must ensure that the leaf remains inside its
sliding guides.
The thresholds and protrusions of the paving must
be appropriately shaped in order to prevent the risk
of sliding or slipping.
For the creation of detection loops, refer to the specific
instructions.
Presence of a safety area between the wall (or other
fixed element) and the furthest protruding part of
the open leaf, to protect against the risk of persons
becoming trapped/crushed. Alternatively, check
that the opening force required falls within the
maximum permissible limits according to applicable
standards and legislation.
Presence of safety areas between the fixed and mo-
ving parts, to protect against the risk of hands being
trapped. Alternatively, apply protective elements
that prevent fingers from being introduced.
Presence of a safety area between the paving and
lower edge of the leaf, along its entire path, providing
protection from the risk of feet becoming caught in
and crushed beneath the wheels. Alternatively,
apply protective elements preventing the introduc-
tion of feet.
No sharp edges or protruding parts should be present
to ensure there are no cutting, hooking or perforation
hazards. Alternatively, eliminate or protect any
sharp edges and protruding parts.
No slots or openings should be present on the sliding
leaf or the fencing to prevent the creation of a shea-
ring hazard.
Alternatively, apply protective mesh to
any such openings. The mesh should be sufficiently
fine to prevent introduction of body parts requiring
protection, in relation to the distance between the
fixed and moving parts.
For the minimum dimensions to prevent crushing/
shearing of body parts, refer to EN 349. For the
safety distances required to prevent danger zones
being reached, refer to ISO 13857.
If the area of installation gives rise to the risk of
impact by vehicles, provide an appropriate protective
structure to protect the gearmotor.
