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Portal Installation Manual
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Document #: PTL1001
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Site Planning and Preparation
1.1
General
This chapter provides guidelines for planning the Portal installation and preparing the site.
Site preparation includes:
Determining how and where the Portal will be mounted
Installing conduit runs and required wiring
Note:
These instructions serve as general guidelines only.
If your wash manufacturer’s
installation requirements differ from these guidelines, always meet the wash
manufacturer’s requirements first.
Requirements specified in local electrical and building codes must be followed and
shall take precedence over the guidelines provided within this document.
1.2
Mounting Options
Unitec offers a mounting base for the Portal and a “brick-in” kit. The base is available in (2)
heights, 35 in. for a standard (grade) mount and 29 in. for curb mounting. The base consists
of a tubular steel frame with a plastic cover. The frame is designed to be embedded in a
concrete pad and as such should be installed when concrete is poured at the site. In cases
where the conc
rete is already in place, it’s recommended that holes be drilled into the
concrete to secure the legs of the base frame. Refer to section 2.3 for base installation
instructions.
The brick-in option includes an adaptor plate
that’s designed to provide the proper air
circulation required for the heat exchanger air intake and exhaust. The adaptor plate can be
attached directly to the brick structure or to the top of a curb height base frame. Refer to
section 2.4 for instructions on use of the brick-in adapter plate.
1.3
Positioning the Portal
1.3.1
In-Bay Applications
For in-bay automatics and other applications where the Portal is installed at the wash
entrance, it should be placed 10’-14’ from the wash to ensure the proper timing and flow of
customers. In applications where the Portal is installed adjacent to a conveyor, it should be
located 18“ from the centerline of the conveyor track. To achieve this dimension, the Portal
base frame should be located 26 in. from the conveyor centerline as shown in Figure 1.