THE CONCRETE PAD
The standard GS6000 is designed to operate a single leaf gate.
Installation requires the presence of a suitable concrete pad as a base for
the operator. The dimensions of this pad should be sufficient to allow
at least 3" of clearance from each edge of the pad to the nearest
operator mounting hole. The top of the pad should be 3" above grade to
raise the operator above any standing water, while the depth of the pad
below grade is dependent on the weight and size of the gate and the soil
conditions at the site of the installation. THE SITE FOR THE
OPERATOR SHOULD BE CHOSEN WITH AT LEAST 26" OF
CLEARANCE ABOVE THE TOP OF THE UNIT TO ALLOW FOR
COVER REMOVAL.
If no suitable concrete base exists, a pad must be poured. After
completing the gate installation, place the operator pad at the
appropriate location as illustrated in Figures 5 and 6. Consult
local building codes for depth of base. Typical depths range
from 24” to 36”. In either case, if vehicles are going to be
operated in the vicinity of the operator, consider installation
of protective bollards in front of the operator.
To properly install a bi-parting gate system, it is necessary to use two
(2) GS6000 operators in your design, one unit on each side of the
opening. The operators can be linked via the control circuitry for
Primary/Secondary (Master/Slave) operation. It is necessary to run an
additional low voltage conduit between the two units.
If desired, the service conduits can be routed up through the concrete
pad. The conduits should exit the concrete pad in the 5” x 10” target
area as illustrated in Figure 5. The end of the conduits should protrude
a maximum of one (1) inch above the concrete surface.
PLACING THE VEHICLE DETECTOR LOOPS
If Vehicle Detectors are to be used with the GS6000, the "Loops" to be
buried in the drive should be installed during the site preparation phase
of the installation. Proper placement of the Vehicle Detector wire loops
is critical if the loops are to provide satisfactory, extended service.
THE MOST IMPORTANT CONSIDERATIONS ARE: 1) PROPER
WIRE TYPE AND, 2) GOOD, TIGHT CONNECTIONS FROM THE
LOOP TO THE LOOP TERMINATING CONNECTOR.
The
termination of the loop wires will be at the GS6000 terminal board
.
There are three pre-wired Vehicle Detector sockets provided in the
GS6000 operator (detector modules not supplied as standard). These
sockets are powered by 24 VAC supplied by the operator. If you as the
installer utilize these socket adapters you must provide the detector
modules and loop wiring. The loop detector modules supplied should
be compatible with the sockets (11 pin round socket connector) and
rated voltage (24 VAC). If additional loop detectors are used a separate
A/C service must be provided for the detectors.
Two different types of Loop Installations will usually be encountered
when placing the loops in the drive: 1) If the driveway material is
already in place. saw cuts will be needed in which to place the loop
wire. 2) For loops where the paving material will be installed after the
loop is positioned, it is necessary that the loops be placed in Schedule
40 PVC pipe to maintain uniform loop spacing with respect to the
surface of the pavement. The loop should be placed 1.5" below the
surface of the pavement and at least 2" above any reinforcing steel.
B:
PREPARING THE SITE
16"
30"
42"
12.38"
24"
16 1/4"
Hinge Pivot Point
Operator Pad
Closed Gate
Output
Shaft
Target Area
Conduit Exit
From Pad
10" W x 5" H
Figure 5: Operator
Footprint
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3
28-3/4
30
24
28-3/4”
3”
24”
30”
NOTE: SEE PAGE 10 FOR
PLACING THE OPERATOR AND
GATE ARM ASSEMBLY
INSTRUCTIONS AND
ILLUSTRATIONS
Figure 6: Operator Layout
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