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SITE INFORMATION
The site should be evaluated before the installation begins. The following items should be checked.
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The operator should be installed above flood level to avoid any water damage to the operator.
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To avoid the operator from malfunctioning the rail should be level and above ground level.
This will help to keep debris out of the path of the wheels. Any debris lying on the rail may
cause the gate to jam or the PC Board to blow a fuse.
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The gate must not move on its own when left in any position along the rail, if this does occur,
the rail must be leveled before the gate is automated.
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Keep all trees, branches, bushes and other growth clear of the gate. Failure to do this may
lead to the gate jamming.
It is extremely important to evaluate the gate that is to be automated before any automation is done.
The following points must be checked. All of the points mentioned below are common causes of gate
problems if not checked.
Ensure that the end stops are secure.
Min. height 70mm.
It is recommended that 16mm round
bar is used to assist with the smooth
operation of the gate.
Recommended 80mm dia. wheels.
