Owner`s manual

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THE CONCRETE PAD
The standard RS4000 is designed to operate a single leaf gate. Bi-
parting gate systems are possible with the addition of a second RS4000
operator. (Consult the factory.) Each RS4000 has its own dedicated
control board contained within the operator cover. Care must be taken
to provide separate high voltage and low voltage conduits to each
operator. (See Figures 5 and 6.) Care must also be taken in choosing
proper placement of the conduit to avoid interference with the
swinging crank arm which connects to the output shaft. See Figure 8A
for basic dimensions and guidelines. Figure 10 illustrates the full
sweeping area which the crank arm will encompass in a typical gate
installation.
If the optional pedestal kit is
used, the Installation of the
RS4000 Mechanical Unit
will require a suitable
concrete pad as a mounting
base. The dimensions of the
concrete pad should be
sufficient to allow at least 5"
of clearance from each edge
of the pad to the nearest
pedestal mounting hole. The
top of the pad should be at
least 3" above grade to raise
the operator above any
standing water. 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.
ALWAYS FOLLOW
LOCAL BUILDING
CODES.
If no suitable concrete
base exists, a pad must be
poured. See Figurez6 for
plans for this pad. If the
location of the operator is
such that vehicles have
the potential of hitting the
operator, consideration should be given to
installation of protective posts in front of
the operator.
If a suitable concrete base already exists for
mounting the operator it will be necessary
to drill mounting holes for the RS4000
operator. 3/4" mounting holes are located
on the front and rear of the optional
pedestal. The bolt pattern is shown in
Figurez6. The mounting bolts should be 1/2" diameter or
larger. "Red head" or wedge anchor concrete bolts are
usually satisfactory.
If mounting anchor bolts are to be installed prior to
pouring the pad, pay particular attention to the bolt pattern
and the location of the mounting holes with respect to the
center line of the gate hinge
. It is critical for the proper
operation of the Arm that the center line of the output
shaft of the RS4000 operator be located exactly as shown
on the bolt pattern drawing, Figure 6.
ALTERNATE 4 X 4 POST MOUNT
The RS4000 operator offers an alternative to the optional pedestal kit
for mounting installation. A standard architectural 4 x 4 x 1/8 wall
steel tube may be substituted for the pedestal and installed in a similar
manner to a fence post: Dig a hole of proper diameter (approximately
12”) and suitable depth per local codes, and set the 4ZxZ4 post in
B: PREPARING THE SITE
Figure 5: Pad Configuration
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Figure 6: Operator Footprint
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