replace seats and carefully fit and
seal the joints.
Stem Bends when Gate Is Closed
(Hand-Operated Lifts)
1.
Ensure stem guide collars are
properly located to hold the stem
in alignment. Bolts on collars must
be tightened so the collar is not
slipping on the guide bracket.
2.
Ensure stem guides are all
located properly. If the spacing
exceeds that shown on the
installation drawing, the stems may
be deflecting before the gates are
tightly closed.
3.
If stem guides are correctly
located and collars are tight, then
the load being applied to the stem
by the lift is in excess of that
needed to close the gate, or the
load recommended for a particular
stem size. Reset the stop nut to
prevent an excess load from being
applied to the stem after the gate
is closed.
Long-Term Storage Instructions
for HG561 Fabricated Gates, Lifts,
Stems and Accessories
1.
Gate assemblies shall be stored
horizontally and flat, with the
back side (flange side) down. The
storage area must be flat, graded,
comprised of compacted soil,
concrete, or asphalt.
2.
Place timber, minimum 4" x 4",
to provide substantially complete
perimeter support under the gate
frame assembly. Longitudinal
timbers, spaced a maximum of 4',
may also be used.
3.
Stacking of gates is permissible.
The stacked height should not
exceed 3/4 of the bottom gate’s
width or height. Stack gates
of different sizes in a pyramid
fashion. DO NOT stack large gate
on top of smaller gates.
4.
Stacked gates should be
separated with timber. The
separating timbers should form
Excess Force Is Required on
Handwheel or Crank
1.
Ensure the stem is lubricated as
recommended.
2.
If a simple application of
lubricant does not appear to solve
the problem, check for foreign
material jammed in the nut threads
by either disassembly or working
back and forth with generous
application of penetrating oil and
grease.
3.
If the stem is properly greased
and the lift nut does not appear
to be dirty or binding, ensure the
stem, stem guides, and lift are
in proper alignment. On most
installations, the stem will be
installed in the vertical position. A
carpenter’s level can be used to
verify that it is in vertical plane in
both directions. Check for binding
through individual stem guides.
Check the pedestal to ensure it is
vertical in both directions and the
a flat and level base for the gate
above.
5.
Wall thimbles may be stored
similar to above. They may be
stored with machined flange face
up or down. Substantial level
blocking is essential. Uneven
support of gate assemblies and
thimbles causes the gate or
thimble to warp and voids the
manufacturer’s warranty.
6.
Store the lift assemblies either
upright with plastic plugs/caps in
place to keep dirt out of the nut
threads or leave in original shipping
cartons. DO NOT store the lifts
directly on the ground.
7.
Stems and stem covers should
be stored horizontally on timbers
spaced 4 to 8 feet apart. Protective
sleeves should be left on all stem
threads and stem covers.
8.
Miscellaneous accessories and
hardware should be stored off the
ground.
stem threads are straight through
the lift nut.
4.
In locations where the stem is
not installed vertically, such as
on the face of a dam, alignment
can be checked using a thin wire
stretched tightly between the top
of the slide and the bottom of the
lift. Realign by adjusting the stem
guides and/or shimming one side
of the lift as required.
5.
Check the frame guide grooves:
Remove any foreign material,
loosen if necessary, reposition,
or replace if rolled over, torn, or
wadded up.
9.
Bronze stem blocks, wedges,
lift nuts, and stainless steel
accessories are targets for theft
and resale as scrap. Report all
shortages at once and note on
shipping papers. We cannot be
held responsible for theft and loss
of equipment stored on the job
site.
10.
Inside dry storage is the
best for all equipment. Covering
equipment stored outside with
tarpaulins is recommended to
minimize degradation of paint from
rain and sunlight, until finish paint
is applied. Uncovered outdoor
storage may result in staining of
painted surfaces from rain and
sunlight.
NOTE: The Hydro Gate standard
warranty applies to this order, and
can be found at www.hydrogate.
com/support.
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