SLIDING GATE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS January, 1998 Autoquip CORPORATION THE HYDRAULIC LIFT PEOPLE P.O.
INTRODUCTION ___________________________________________________________ The gates you are about to install are made of durable, high quality expanded metal. They are fabricated from 13 gauge expanded metal and will provide sturdy and secure protection for the equipment. These gates and enclosures also conform to ANSI Standard B20.1b NOTE: Gates are identified as either lock left or lock right.
TOOL REQUIREMENTS Safety Glasses Hard Hat (if job requires) 5/16” Hex head driver bit for TEK screws Allen wrenches to 3/8” Hammer “C” Clamps Hammer Drill & Bits Carpenter Square 4’ Level Chalk line 25’ Tape Measure 4” Angle grinder Slip joint pliers Drift punches Open End wrench set to 3/4” Drill Bits to 3/8” Screw Driver set (flat and phillips) Electric drill Socket set, 1/4” & 3/8” drives Hack Saw (or Port a Band) Taps & tap wrench to 3/8” Extension cords Welding Equipment There ar
Slide Gate Installation ___________________________________________________________ Before you begin the installation look at the skid that the gates and enclosures arrived on. Check for any damage. When you check for damage compare the parts to the General Arrangement drawing to make sure that everything is there that you need.
____________________________________________________________ 2. Bolt the trolley channel header to the (3) gate posts with the hardware provided. Filler Panel Gate Trolley Unistrut Track Mount Gate Post Gate Panel 3. If not already attached, bolt the (2) trolleys to the top of the panel using the1/4” eye bolt and hex nuts supplied. You will use three hex nuts on the eye bolt. One is installed on the eye bolt first, then the eye bolt is installed through the trolley and panel.
____________________________________________________________ Figure 2 7. The preferred location of the gate is (6) inches maximum from the face of the carriage. This distance may vary from 4 to 6 inches. 8. When the gate position is determined, snap a chalk line parallel with the front edge of the platform at the required distance. NOTE: Floor openings and enclosure layouts may effect actual gate location. Refer to the general arrangement drawing and double check actual site conditions. 9.
____________________________________________________________ 12. When each post is plumb, determine the distance between the gate and the “I” beams of the lift. Cut (2) support braces and weld in place. (1-1/2 x 1-1/2 x 1/8 angle or equivalent material.) CAUTION!!! MAKE SURE THAT FINAL BRACING DOES NOT INTERFERE WITH THE LIFT PLATFORM OR ANY OF IT’S MOVABLE COMPONENTS. 13. Check for the proper gate operation by opening and closing the gate. When it operates smoothly tighten all the bolts.
DECAL LOCATIONS This decal should be installed on the Gate Post, Same side as the Push- Button Station 7
ENCLOSURE INSTALLATION ___________________________________________________________ To install enclosure panels you must look at the plan views on the Lift approval drawing to see the basic layout of the panels. Compare the enclosure panel length measurement to the drawing. If the Lift approval drawing calls for full height enclosures they will be labeled for each level. You can follow these drawings for assembly of the full height enclosures.
ENCLOSURE INSTALLATION (Cont.) ___________________________________________________________ 3. On the sides, the panels will butt together and attach through the enclosure angles, using TEK screws. 4. Continue around lift until you have completed the enclosures. NOTE: If space allows, you can assemble each side, then stand the completed side up. 5. Across the top of the enclosure panel, mount the 12” long stiffener channel supplied, and attach using TEK screws.
INTERLOCK INSTALLATION ___________________________________________________________ There are two kinds of interlocks that can be used on sliding gates depending on application and/or local codes. Determine which style you have before proceeding. SOLENOID INTERLOCK WARNING!!! GATES MUST NOT OPEN WHEN THE LIFT IS IN OPERATION OR WHEN THE PLATFORM IS NOT PRESENT. SHOULD THIS CONDITION EXIST, THE INTERLOCK IS NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY DUE TO INCORRECT INSTALLATION OR DAMAGE.
___________________________________________________________ Status Switch Status Switch Mounting Bracket & Solenoid Solenoid Cover Interlock Mounting Bracket, Solenoid and Cover INTERLOCK INSTALLATION ( CONT.
___________________________________________________________ 2. Make sure that the solenoid is secure in the set collar, being seated fully against the shoulder of the bracket. DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN (OVERTIGHTENING SET SCREW WILL INHIBIT BOLT OPERATION) 3. All gates will require the installation of a gate status switch. The purpose of this switch is to “prove” that the gate is closed and in a position to accept the interlock bolt in the striker. 4.
Wiring Information for Solenoid WARNING!!! GATES MUST NOT OPEN WHEN THE LIFT IS IN OPERATION OR WHEN THE PLATFORM IS NOT PRESENT. SHOULD THIS CONDITION EXIST, THE INTERLOCK IS NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY DUE TO INCORRECT INSTALLATION OR DAMAGE. THIS CONDITION MUST BE CORRECTED IMMEDIATELY. FAILURE TO CORRECT THIS CONDITION MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. CAUTION!!! ALL CONNECTIONS MUST BE MADE BY A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN, AND OPERATION MUST BE VERIFIED. 8. The solenoid requires 24 VOLT DC power.
INTERLOCK INSTALLATION (Cont.) ____________________________________________________________ G.A.L. INTERLOCK The G.A.L. Type SM interlock is used on the Horizontal gate. Installation of the interlock is done after the gate has been erected and secured in position. The following instructions will apply to either left or right hand slide gates, and to either the lower or upper levels. The G.A.L. interlock is a “self-contained” device with the gate status switch located within the interlock body.
INTERLOCK INSTALLATION (Cont.) ____________________________________________________________ NOTE: The cam must rotate the actuator arm in the upward direction at the upper level, and rotate down on the lower level. INTERLOCK INSTALLATION (Cont.
____________________________________________________________ 2. With the hardware provided (packaged in the interlock housing), mount the interlock to the mounting pad welded to the gate post. 3. Using the ¼”-20 unc hardware supplied, bolt the strike to the mounting pad on the gate panel. 4. Adjust the actuator arm with the roller parallel to the floor and tighten the set screw and bolt. 5. Latch the gate by rotating the actuator arm, closing the gate and releasing the actuator. The gate must now be locked.
Ramp Option 1. When a ramp is used, the gate post will be longer to accept the ramp. This additional space is needed to clear the ramp.
