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TOOLS REQUIRED
The following tools and materials are required for proper
installation of the operator:
Two 3/4" wrenches. (For tightening hex nuts on the chain
take-up bolts.)
2. Chain cutting tool. (For adjusting chain length.)
3. Wire cutter, stripper and crimping tools. (For attaching
accessory equipment to the control/mechanical unit
enclosure terminal strip.)
4. Standard screwdriver. (For junction box face plate.)
5. Phillips head screwdriver.
6. Electric arc welder or an electric drill with a 3/8" bit.
The following is a check list of the various parts included with the Tower operator:
1. 1 Tower Slide Gate Operator
2. w/Cover
3. 2 Gate Warning Sign
4. s
5. 2 Chain Brackets
6. 1 Chain Take-up Bolt Kit
UNPACKING CHECKLIST
PLACING THE TOWER OPERATOR
The recommended procedure for attaching the operator to the concrete
pad is first to locate and drill the hole for the right rear redhead.
Review Figure 6, Page 6. After placing the redhead in the hole, remove
the cover and lower the operator over the redhead. Make sure the two
rear mounting holes on the operator are exactly the same distance from
the gate. (Improper alignment of the operator will cause premature
chain and idler sprocket failure.) With the operator properly aligned
with the gate, drill the remaining three holes with the operator in place.
Before inserting the remaining redhead bolts, make sure the operator is
sitting level. If any corners of the operator are resting above the pad,
slide flat washers under the operator and insert the redhead through the
washers. Place the flat washers, lock washers and nuts on the redhead
bolts and tighten down the operator securely.
ELECTRICAL HOOKUP
The operator requires a 3-wire, 115 VAC electrical hook-up for proper
operation. Ideally, the conduit containing the hook-up wires should exit
the concrete pad under the operator. There is a 2” X 2-3/4”" gap on
either side of the operator pedestal provided for this purpose. Run
flexible conduit from the point where the conduit exits the pad and
attach it to the bottom of the junction box on the frame. Review
Figure
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5, Page 6.
If the hook-up exits the pad external to the operator, drill a small hole in
the operator pedestal and utilize a conduit clamp to secure the conduit
to the pedestal. Cut a small slot in the 1-1/2" high skirt around the base
of the cover. This will allow the cover to fit down flush with the
conduit in place. Review Figure 7, Page 7.
Remove the junction box face plate. Using the wire nuts provided,
attach the three lead wires to the electrical hook-up wires in the
following manner:
1.
The BLACK wire attaches to the 115 VAC HOT wire.
2.
The WHITE wire to the 115 VAC NEUTRAL wire.
W A R N I N G !
RISK OF ELECTROCUTION
DO NOT BEGIN THE ELECTRICAL CONNECTION
PROCEDURES UNTIL THE POWER IS TURNED OFF
AT THE CIRCUIT BREAKER
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: INSTALLING THE OPERATOR
