BEFORE YOU BEGIN
The drive mechanism needs room to the side permitting correct installation of drive arms. Please make sure that this is available. Gates affected
by high wind loads must also be protected by an (electric) lock.
There are many factors to consider when choosing the right drive mechanism. Assuming that a gate functions properly, "startup" is the most difficult
phase, once the gate is in motion, significantly less force is usually required to move it.
• Gate size: Gate size is a very important factor. Wind can brake or distort the gate, thereby increasing the amount of force needed to move it
considerably.
• Gate weight: The weight of the gate in not as relevant as the size.
• Effect of temperature: Low outdoor temperatures can make initial startup more difficult (changes in the ground, etc.) or even prevent it. High
outdoor temperatures along with frequent use can trigger thermal protection prematurely (approx. 135 ºC).
• Operating frequency/operating time: Drive mechanisms are designed for a maximum operating time (running time) of approximately 30% (e.g.
30% during any one hour).
IMPORTANT: The drive mechanism is not designed to operate continuously at its maximum operating time (non-stop operation). Otherwise the
drive mechanism becomes too hot and switches off until it cools down to the switch-on temperature.
The outdoor temperature and the gate are
important parameters that affect the actual operating time.
INSTALLATION CHECKLIST - PREPARATIONS
Check the carton contents and read the instructions carefully. Make sure your gate equipment operates perfectly. The gate must run evenly and
smoothly and must not stick at any point. Remember that the ground level may be several centimeters higher in winter. The gate must be stable
and as free of backlash in order to prevent any unwanted movement. The more smoothly the gate wing runs, the more sensitive the force
adjustment must be.
Write down any materials you still need and obtain them before starting to install. Heavy-duty plugs, bolts, gate stops, cables, distribution boxes,
tools, etc.
GATE TYPES
The gate type determines the location where the drive mechanism is installed. If the gate stop is on the ground, the drive mechanism must also
be installed at a height that is as low as possible so that it cannot twist the gate. Use only parts of the gate frame for fixing purposes.
For steel gates, the gate fitting must be attached to the main frame. If you are uncertain whether the available support is sufficiently stable,
reinforce it.
In the case of wooden gates, the gate fitting must be bolted through. It is advisable to fit a plate from the outside so that the fixing brackets cannot
become loose over time. Thin wooden gates must also be reinforced in order to withstand the stresses encountered.
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