User manual CHAMBERLAIN HC500ML-2

[. . . ] It is important to make sure that the gate always runs smoothly. Gates which stick or jam must be repaired immediately. Employ a qualified technician to repair the gate, never attempt to repair it yourself. Keep additional accessories away from children. [. . . ] If the drive gets too hot, it switches itself off until it has cooled down to activation temperature. The outdoor temperature and the gate itself are key factors determining the drive's actual duty cycle · Safety: A sliding gate drive has to be fitted with a flashing lamp, contact strips and, if necessary, with additional light barriers as safety features. Please ensure that you comply with the standards and regulations relevant to your particular case. Control unit: The control unit was developed specifically with safety aspects in mind. The base plate for the drive can either be concreted in or, if appropriate, welded into position. The place where the base plate is usually located is shown on the installation overview. The concrete plinth needs to be of an appropriate size (approx. Please note: If it is impossible to precisely determine the height of the plinth and the distance from the gate prior to installation, it is advisable to mount the rack bars first and then concrete in the base plate. Spacers are fitted to move the rack bars approx. The distance from the bottom edge of the rack bar to the base plate is approx. The base plate permits final height and depth adjustments of several centimetres to be made, but you are advised to work as precisely as possible from the outset. The height should be set such that there is a gap of approx. 1 - 2mm between the cog wheel and the rack bar. The weight of the gate should not be borne by the cog wheel!Position the drive via the adjustment holes such that its location vis-à-vis the rack bar complies with the installation dimensions. MOUNTING RACK BAR 4 The easiest way to fit the rack bar is to first place it on the motor's drive cog, disengage the motor and, by pushing the gate further with the rack bar, screwing the bar bit by bit firmly in position. In this way, you ensure that the rail bar engages with the cog wheel in an optimum manner. While doing this, do not forget to mark each fixing point. DRIVE RELEASE MECHANISM (MANUAL OPERATION) 5 The drive is equipped with a lockable release mechanism to enable the gate to be operated manually in a power cut. 5 with the clutch disengaging the link between the cog wheel and the gear. To release the drive: Position the socket spanner appropriately and turn it 180 degrees. Then turn the release lever 180 degrees too. [. . . ] Only an easy-running gate will work well with a drive. a drive is no substitute for a poorly functioning gate. A sliding gate can also be secured by implementing on-site measures (fence, wall, etc. Automatic Gate Opener Models when installed and maintained according to all the Manufacturer's instructions in combination with a Gate, which has also been installed and maintained according to all the Manufacturer's instructions, meets the provisions of EU Directive 89/392/EEC and all amendments. [. . . ]