CENTURION SYSTEMS VERT-X Mechanical Installation Manual

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UTC+2 Monday to Friday Manufacture to international quality standard ISO 9001:2008 100% testing of products In-house R&D development team Centurion Systems (Pty) Ltd reserves the right to make changes to the products described in this manual without notice and without obligation to notify any persons of any such revisions or changes. Additionally, Centurion Systems (Pty) Ltd makes no representations or warranties with respect to this manual. No part of this document may be copied, stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means electronic, mechanical, optical or photographic, without the express prior written consent of Centurion Systems (Pty) Ltd. 1986 1990 1995 1999 Today COMPANY PROFILE Company Profile Sales and technical support to Africa, Europe, Asia, the Americas, Australia and the Pacific

1. 1. General Description 2. Icons Used in this Manual 3. Specifications 3.1. Physical Dimensions 3.2. Technical Specifications 3.3. V-Series Controller 3.4. Lightning Protection 3.5. Maximum Allowable Gate Mass 3.6. Maximum Allowable Gate Coverage for different Wind Speeds 4. Product Identification 5. Required Tools and Equipment 6. Preparation of Site 6.1 General Considerations for the Installation 6.2. Determine Gate Opening Angle 6.3. Key Terms Used in this Section 6.4. Inward Opening Installation - 90° or Less 6.5. Inward Opening Installation - 100° 6.6. Hinge Depth on Gate 6.7. Wall Bracket Mounting Methods 6.8. Gate Bracket Mounting 7. Cabling Requirements 8. Critical Installation Checklist 9. Operator Installation - Inward Opening Gates 9.1. Key Terms Used in this Section 9.2. Installation Tables - Inward Opening 9.3. Physical Installation - Inward Opening page 6 page 9 page 10 page 11 page 12 page 12 page 13 page 14 page 14 page 14 page 15 page 17 page 18 page 18 page 19 page 20 page 20 page 21 page 22 page 23 page 25 page 26 page 27 page 28 page 28 page 28 page 30

10.1. Key Terms Used in this Section 10.2. Installation Tables - Outward Opening 10.3. Physical Installation - Outward Opening page 40 page 40 page 40 page 42

standard installation up and running in the minimum amount of time. Detailed installation features and functions are referred to later on in this manual. Gather Required Tools and Equipment STEP 2 STEP 3 Heed Necessary Site Considerations Determine Installation Type • Inward Opening Installation • Outward Opening Installation STEP 4 Check Cabling Requirements STEP 6 Mount the Gate and Wall Bracket(s) STEP 5 Determine the Gate Swing Angle FAST TRACK Mechanical Setup MECHANICAL SETUP FAST TRACL STEP 7 Install Operator STEP 8 Mount Controller Enclosure

read all the following instructions. Incorrect installation or incorrect use of the product could cause serious harm to people and pets. The installer, being either professional or DIY, is the last person on the site who can ensure that the operator is safely installed, and that the whole system can be operated safely. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Warnings for the Installer CAREFULLY READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS before beginning to install the product. • All installation, repair, and service work to this product must be done by a suitably qualified person • Do not activate your gate opener unless you can see it and can determine that its area of travel is clear of people, pets, or other obstructions • NO ONE MAY CROSS THE PATH OF A MOVING GATE. Always keep people and objects away from the gate and its area of travel • NEVER LET CHILDREN OPERATE OR PLAY WITH THE GATE CONTROLS, and do not allow children or pets near the gate area • Secure all easily-accessed gate opener controls in order to prevent unauthorised use of the gate • Do not in any way modify the components of the automated system • Do not install the equipment in an explosive atmosphere: the presence of flammable gas or fumes is a serious danger to safety • Before attempting any work on the system, switch off electrical power and disconnect the batteries • The mains power supply of the automated system must be fitted with an all-pole switch with contact opening distance of 3mm or greater. Use of a 5A hydraulic breaker with all- pole circuit break is recommended • Make sure that an earth leakage circuit breaker with a threshold of 30mA is fitted upstream of the system • Never short-circuit the battery and do not try to recharge the batteries with power supply units other than that supplied with the product, or manufactured by Centurion Systems (Pty) Ltd • Make sure that the earthing system is correctly constructed, and that all metal parts of the system are suitably earthed SAFETY FIRST IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS all-guides com

risks such as crushing, dragging and shearing • It is recommended that at least one warning indicator light be fitted to every system • Always make sure that the warning signs are fitted so that they are visible from inside and outside of the gate • The installer must explain and demonstrate the manual operation of the gate in the case of an emergency, and must hand the User/Warnings guide over to the user • The installer must explain these safety instructions to all persons authorised to use this gate, and be sure that they understand the hazards associated with automated gates • Do not leave packing materials (plastic, polystyrene, etc.) within reach of children as such materials are potential sources of danger • Dispose of all waste products such as packing materials, worn-out batteries, etc, according to local regulations • Always check the obstruction detection system and safety devices for correct operation • Neither Centurion Systems (Pty) Ltd, nor its subsidiaries, accepts any liability caused by improper use of the product, or for use other than that for which the automated system was intended • This product was designed and built strictly for the use indicated in this documentation. Any other use, not expressly indicated here, could compromise the service life/operation of the product and/or be a source of danger • Everything not expressly specified in these instructions is not permitted SAFETY FIRST • Never run the operator directly from the battery! Doing so will cause damage to the operator. Only run the operator from the V-Series Controller • A moving gate can cause serious injury or death! Keep clear! The gate may move at any time! Do not allow children to play in the area of travel of the gate or operate the gate SAFETY FIRST IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

domestic swing gate. Combining an innovative open-nut drive system, advanced diagnostic capabilities and functionality, rugged die-cast aluminium construction and exceptional aesthetics for a wholly unobtrusive installation, VERT-X is positioned firmly at the apex of swing gate automation. In addition, the engineering team behind its design has invested considerable effort ensuring that the operator is as easy to install as it is powerful, and as reliable as it is good-looking. The fail-safe and fully redundant position and collision detection system has been designed and tested to set the standard in safety of operation and to provide an unparalleled level of reliability and durability in operation. The gate travel limits are managed by a sealed double-redundant opto-electronic system that has been designed not only to ensure ultra-reliable operation, but also to ensure precise position and trajectory control. This enables very accurate and reliable collision detection to ensure safe operation even under trying conditions. The control card has been designed to be easy and intuitive to use with helpful instructions on the status of the operation during and after the installation. It also has a built-in diagnostic procedure that can verify every aspect of the control card onsite. Some of the advanced features offered by the V-Series Controller are: • Fully automated single-button Limit Setup for single and double swing gates • Full graphics LCD display provides an intuitive user interface with built-in diagnostics to speed up and simplify the installation process • Separate safety inputs for infrared beams on both the closing and opening directions of the gate • Advanced closed-loop speed control to maintain safe and reliable operation of gates even under windy conditions • Fully configurable gate Run Profiles • Selectable and adjustable Autoclose with pushbutton override • Pedestrian (Partial) opening with automatic closure • Free-exit input • Positive Open and Close Modes for gate locks and electric fence contacts • Support for Inward and Outward opening gates • Multiple Modes of Operation • Solenoid lock drive output up to 2A • Holiday Lockout • A status LED output to indicate the gate status remotely • Pillar Light control • Leaf delay is selectable for either gate leaf • Onboard code-hopping receiver with selective adding and deleting of remotes SECTION 1 GENERAL DESCRIPTION 1. General Description SECTION 1 GENERAL DESCRIPTION

This icon indicates tips and other information that could be useful during the installation. This icon denotes variations and other aspects that should be considered during installation. This icon indicates warning, caution or attention! Please take special note of critical aspects that MUST be adhered to in order to prevent injury. SECTION 2 ICONS USED IN THIS MANUAL

3. Specifications 470mm retracted 918mm overall length Ø133mm 320mm stroke FIGURE 1. VERT-X OVERALL DIMENSIONS SECTION 3 SPECIFICATIONS all-guides com

Light-Industrial Input voltage1 90V - 240V AC ± 10%, 50/60Hz Motor voltage 12V DC Motor power supply Battery-driven (standard capacity - 7Ah)2 Battery charger CP84SM - 1.8A @ 13.8V Current consumption (Mains) 170mA Current consumption (motor at rated load) 3A Current consumption (motor at max load) 13A Operator push force - maximum 220kgf Operator stroke - maximum 320mm Operator speed (at rated load) 28mm/sec Typical gate opening time (90º)3 <11 sec Manual override Key release4 Maximum number of operations per day 250 Design life 150,000 cycles Duty cycle (Mains present)5 6 60% Operations in Standby over 24 hours (with fully charged 7Ah battery)7 300 Collision sensing Electronic Operating temperature range -15°C to +50ºC Mass of operator packed (excluding battery) Single kit8 10kg Double kit9 18kg TABLE 1 SECTION 3 SPECIFICATIONS 1. Can operate off a solar supply, consult your reseller for assistance 2. Can increase battery capacity for longer standby times 3. Assumes that full stroke of operator is used 4. Each operator comes with a unique set of keys 5. Based on 25°C ambient temperature and unit not in direct sunlight 6. Based on an operator push force of less than 50% of rated 7. Based on double kit excluding Infrared Safety Beams 8. Single kit contains one operator and Wall Box 9. Double kit contains two operators and one Wall Box

Maximum motor current per channel 15A (fused) Maximum input voltage 18V DC Standby current draw 48mA Maximum solenoid current draw 2A DC Maximum auxillary output current 3A (Resettable Electronic Fuse) Collision detection Current sense and redundant optical Position and trajectory Redundant optical Temperature range -20°C to +60°C TABLE 2 Maximum Allowable gate Mass Length (m) Up to 1.5m Up to 2m Up to 2.5m Up to 3m Mass (kg) 600kg 335kg 215kg 150kg TABLE 3 3.5. Maximum Allowable Gate Mass and coverage An electronic lock can be fitted to improve the security of the system 3.4. Lightning Protection The V-Series electronic controller utilises the same proven surge protection philosophy that is used in all our products. While this does not guarantee that the unit will not be damaged in the event of a lightning strike or power surge, it greatly reduces the likelihood of such damage occurring. The earth return for the surge protection is provided via the mains power supply earth. In order to ensure that the surge protection is effective, it is essential that the unit is properly earthed. SECTION 3

Length (m) Up to 1.5m Up to 2m Up to 2.5m Up to 3m Height (m) Up to 1.8m Up to 1.8m Up to 1.8m Up to 1.8m Coverage Maximum Wind Speeds (km/h) 25% 91 68 55 45 50% 64 48 39 32 75% 52 39 31 26 100% 45 34 27 23 TABLE 4 3.6. Maximum Allowable Coverage in Wind Speeds SECTION 3 SPECIFICATIONS

2. Wall Bracket mounting plate 3. Wall Bracket 4. VERT-X gate operator (complete assembly) 5. Wall Bracket pin 1. Keys are specific to each operator - key number must be recorded 6. 14mm snap rings 7. Mechanical Installation Manual 8. Gate Bracket welded assembly 9. Gate Bracket pin (optional extra) 10. Gate warning decal 4. Product Identification FIGURE 2. PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION 6 6 5 10 1 2 3 4 9 7 8 SECTION 4 PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION

3 4 7 1 5 6 2 1. 12V 7.2Ah Battery1 2. V-Series Controller with Built-in Receiver 3. V-Series User Guide 4. V-Series Electrical Setup Commissioning Guide 5. CP84SM Battery Charger 6. Isolator 7. Code-hopping Remote Controls 1. Batteries can be of a larger capacity for longer power failure autonomy and are not included in the kit. Consult your local authorised dealer for assistance SECTION 4 PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION all-guides com

Spanners 17mm/15mm preferably socket set Ø12mm masonry drill bit for wall mount bracket Ø6.5mm steel drill bit for Gate Bracket Connector block Hole saw 20mm Angle grinder Pin punch 6mm Hacksaw Spirit level Marking pen/chalk Extension cord Soldering iron Safety equipment (goggles, gloves etc.) Welding machine (including consumables) and safety equipment Measuring tape Electric drilling machine Screwdrivers 3.5mm Flat T30 torx drive and Bit VERT-X ABS Template Hammer Pliers VERT-X Mounting Template Kit (Optional) FIGURE 4 SECTION 5 REQUIRED TOOLS & EQUIPMENT Crimping tool and Pin lugs

Always recommend the fitment of additional safety equipment such as safety edges and Safety Beams (i5 or Photon), for additional protection against entrapment or other mechanical risks Check that no pipes or electrical cables are in the way of the intended installation Check that enough space is available for the gate operator with the gate in the required open position (see Figure 6) If the swing gate leaf is longer than 2.5 metres, ensure that an electric lock can be fitted1 For security reasons, never fit an operator on the outside of the gate, where the public has access to it (refer to the instructions for an Outward-opening swing gate) Never run an operator directly off the 12V battery Install the gate operator only if: • It will not pose a hazard to the public • There is sufficient clearance to a roadway and/or public thoroughfares • The installation will meet all municipal and/or local authority requirements once completed • The gate mass, leaf width, allowable wind loading and application is within the operator specifications (refer to the specification tables) • The gate is in good working order, meaning: • That it swings freely; • Does not move on its own if left in any position; • Each gate leaf is strong and rigid; • Once installed, there is sufficient clearance between moving parts when opening and closing to reduce the risk of personal injury and entrapment • Pushbuttons or Keyswitches, when required, must be positioned so that the gate is in line of sight of the operator 1. Electric locks are recommend for most swing gate installations where greater security and/or resistance to strong winds is required 6. Preparation of Site SECTION 6 PREPARATION OF SITE

FIGURE 5 1 metre 1 metre Gate in closed position Gate hinge point Gate in open position Mark the ground Distance Z Mark the ground Wall 6.2. Determine Gate Opening Angle Use this procedure to accurately determine the gate opening angle: 6.2.1. Step 1 Close the gate and measure a distance of one metre from the centreline of the gate hinge. Make a mark on the ground. 6.2.2. Step 2 Open the gate and measure a distance of one metre along the gate from the centreline of the gate hinge. Make another mark on the ground. Measure the distance on the ground between the two marks (Z). Using this Z-Value, determine the gate opening angle from the table below. Z-Value from To Use gate swing angle of 1000mm 1133mm 60° - 69° 1147mm 1272mm 70° - 79° 1286mm 1402mm 80° - 89° 1414mm 1475mm 90° - 95° 1486mm 1532mm 96º - 100º Z-Values greater than 1532mm1 TABLE 5 1. The VERT-X operator is designed for a maximum gate opening angle of 100°. 6.2.3. Step 3 Gate opening angle based on Z-Value

Wall minimum must be greater than 190mm Pillar to gate hinge point (60mm maximum) Wall Gate in closed position Gate Hinge Point Gate in open position Gate opening 90º or less 6.4. Inward Opening Installation - 90º or less Figure 6 shows the minimum wall clearance and maximum pillar to gate hinge point distance for an inward opening gate leaf opening to an angle of 90º or less. The pillar to gate hinge point maximum ensures that the operator does not foul against the pillar when installed. The minimum wall clearance ensures that there is enough space to install the operator according to the installation tables. Side wall 6.3. Key Terms Used in this Section 6.3.1. Pillar maximum The maximum allowable distance measured from the centre of the gate hinge to the edge of the pillar. 6.3.2. Wall minimum This value denotes the minimum amount of space needed to install the operator and is measured from the side wall to the gate when the gate is in the open position. SECTION 6 PREPARATION OF SITE

6.5. Inward Opening Installation - 100º Figure 7 shows the minimum wall clearance and maximum pillar to gate hinge point distance for an inward opening gate leaf opening to an angle of 100°. The pillar to gate hinge point maximum ensures that the operator does not foul against the pillar when installed. The minimum wall clearance in the case of the 100° opening ensures that the gate does not run into the wall. • For gates 1.0m to 2.0m long, the minimum wall clearance is 370mm • For gates 2.0m to 3.0m long, the minimum wall clearance is 540mm FIGURE 7. SIDE WALL LIMITATION FOR A 100° INWARD OPENING GATE Minimum wall clearance as indicated in text above Pillar to gate hinge (60mm maximum) Wall Gate in closed position Gate in open position Gate openning 100º Gate Hinge Point Side wall all-guides com

Due to the operator body being a fixed length and the operator body extending past the maximum travel position of the Gate Bracket pin, the operator can foul against the gate during operation if the unit is not installed correctly. Before installing the operator, ensure that the hinge depth in relation to the gate face is no more than 30mm. This will ensure that the front end of the operator does not foul against the gate (see Figure 9.) A gate hinge depth greater than 30mm will reduce the E-value (refer to Section 9) of the installation which, in turn, may result in the operator fouling against the gate during operation. In the unlikely event that a hinge depth greater than 30mm is measured (most gates will have a hinge depth of less than 30mm, with the exception of gates made from very thick material), the hinges must be ground off and repositioned so as to ensure the hinge point is less than 30mm from the gate face. FIGURE 8. MAXIMUM GATE HINGE DEPTH Hinge centre to gate face (maximum 30mm) Gate Hinge Point Gate face FIGURE 9. OPERATOR COLLIDING WITH GATE Gate VERT-X operator Collision point Hinge to gate face depth greater than 30mm SECTION 6 PREPARATION OF SITE

6.7. Wall Bracket Mounting Methods For reliable operation, it is important to ensure that the way the operator is secured to the wall takes into account the strength of the pillar, the size of the gate and how frequently the gate will be used. 6.7.1. Through-Wall Applications: • Pre-fabricated walling • For heavy gates operating frequently, use this method FIGURE 11. CHEMICAL ANCHORS FIGURE 12 FIGURE 10. THROUGH-WALL Pillar Wall Bracket Through-wall bolt Pillar Wall Bracket Chemical anchor Steel pillar Wall Bracket Welding machine 6.7.2. Chemical Anchors Applications: • Masonry pillars • Frequently use 6.7.3. Welding Application: • Steel pillars

Applications: • Lighter gates • Domestic FIGURE 13. SLEEVE ANCHORS FIGURE 14. RAWL BOLTS Pillar Pillar Wall Bracket Wall Bracket Sleeve anchor Rawl bolt 6.7.5. Rawl bolts Applications: • Lighter gates • Domestic SECTION 6 PREPARATION OF SITE

6.8. Gate Bracket Mounting FIGURE 15. WELD GATE BRACKET TO GATE Weld Gate Bracket to gate 6.8.1. Steel Gates The Gate Bracket is designed to be welded onto the gate. 6.8.2. Non-Steel Gates In the case where the gate is not manufactured from steel: • Use a suitable bracket made up from steel so that the Gate Bracket can be welded to it and then fastened to the gate using an appropriate method, OR • Another Wall Mounting Bracket can be purchased and then the Gate Bracket can be welded to it as shown in Figure 16. FIGURE 16. MOUNTING THE GATE BRACKET TO A NON-STEEL GATE Weld brackets together Fasten the welded Gate Bracket to the gate Gate Bracket Wall Bracket Mounting Plate (ordered separately)

Legend 1. 90V - 240V AC mains cable via mains isolator1 switch (3 core LNE 0,5mm²)2, or low-voltage 16V AC battery charger supply3 (2 core 1,5mm²). 2. Intercom cable (n1 + 6 core) to house. 3. Master motor (MTR M) or Slave motor (MTR S) cable. (Minimum, 2 core 1.5mm² + 4 core 0,22mm² multi-stranded)4. 4. Optional radio receiver cable (3 core 0,5mm² multi-stranded, optional)5. 5. Optional Pedestrian Keyswitch (2 core 0,5mm² multi-stranded) or optional keypad (3 core 0,5mm² multi-stranded). 6. Optional, but recommeded Infrared Safety Beams (3 core 0,5mm² multi-stranded or 4 core 0.5mm² for CE compliance). 7. Optional intercom cable (n2 + 2 core 0,5mm² multi-stranded) to gate station. 8. Optional electric lock (2 core 0.5mm²). 9. Optional Pillar Light cable (3 core, size according to power regulations). 10. Optional ground loop for free-exit (1 core 0.5mm² multi-stranded - silicone-coated)6. • All cables must be routed in conduit unless underground cable is being used • Mains isolator must be less than one metre from the operator • Safety Beams are always recommended 9 5 9 6 6 10 1 2 3 8 4 7 7. Cabling Requirements 1. As per SABS/IEC 10142 Electrical Regulations the mains isolator must be fitted less than 1.5m from the controller 2. Increase cable thickness if Pillar Lights are to be installed 3. Screened cable is always recommended to provide better protection against lightning - earth one end of screening 4. Please use V-Series cabling. Order reference: CABLEVEC68 (10M maximum from Vseries controller to operator) 5. For optimum range an external receiver can be mounted on the wall 6. Consult manufacturer of loop detector for specific details SECTION 7 CABLING REQUIREMENTS 350mm cable loop all-guides com

The following is a list of critical requirements that must be adhered to in order to ensure reliable operation of your VERT-X operator(s): • Ensure that the Wall Bracket is securely anchored • Make sure that the operator’s maximum stroke is being utilised • Only use V-Series cable for the installation • Leave a 350mm long loop in the cable close to the operator. See Figure 17 • Fit an electric gate lock if the gate leaf width is greater than 2.5 metres • Ensure that the opening and closing angles conform to the installation guidelines • Ensure that your gate and operator(s) are equipped to deal with Wind Loading (refer to the Table 4 on page 14 ) SECTION 8 CRITICAL INSTALLATION CHECKLIST Never run the operator directly from the battery! Doing so will cause damage to the operator and invalidate the warranty. Only run the operator from the V-Series Controller.

9.2. Installation Tables - Inward Opening SECTION 9 OPERATOR INSTALLATION - INWARD OPENING GATE FIGURE 18. BRACKET POSITION - INWARD OPENING GATE A C B E D Wall Gate Hinge Point centre line VERT-X operator Gate Hinge Point Use the following installation tables to determine the best geometry for the installation. VERT-X Inward Opening Geometry Tables: 90º Inward Opening Gate E-Value A-Value B-Value C-Value D-Value >80mm 140mm1 160mm1 638mm1 110mm1 >82.5mm 150mm 150mm 628mm 110mm >85mm 160mm 140mm 618mm 110mm TABLE 6 1. Optimum Installation 9.1. Key Terms Used in this Section A-Value: The horizontal distance from the pivot point on the Wall Bracket to the gate hinge point B-Value: The vertical distance from the pivot point on the Wall Bracket to the gate hinge point C-Value: The horizontal distance from the gate hinge point to the Gate Bracket pivot point D-Value: The distance from the gate center line to the pivot point on Gate Bracket welded assembly E-Value: The distance from the face of the gate to the pivot point on the Gate Bracket welded assembly

E-Value A-Value B-Value C-Value D-Value >77.5mm 150mm1 140mm1 633mm1 110mm1 >82.5mm 160mm 135mm 626mm 110mm TABLE 7 With this type of operator, it is critical to choose the correct installation position from the installation tables to ensure that the tip of the operator does not interfere with the gate during operation. SECTION 9 OPERATOR INSTALLATION - INWARD OPENING GATE 1. Optimum Installation

9.3.1. Step 1: Determine the Gate Bracket Length (E-Value) It is essential to first determine whether the correct Gate Bracket length (E-Value) can be achieved according to Table 9 (Installation Table) as described below. FIGURE 19. DETERMINE THE GATE BRACKET LENGTH Gate E D Pillar Gate Bracket Gate hinge centre point Measure hinge depth (25mm – As Example) Gate front face (Where Gate Bracket is attached to) Example for a 90° Inward Opening Installation Measure the hinge depth from the centre of the hinge point to the face of the gate. If the hinge depth is greater than 30mm, then refer to Section 6.6. For this example, a measurement of 25mm will be used. E-Value = D-Value MINUS Hinge Depth. Thus: E-Value = 110mm – 25mm = 85mm. If the E-value is greater than 85mm, you may choose any installation position shown in Table 6. If the E-Value is less than 80mm (for 90° inward opening) or less than 77.5mm (for 100° inward opening), the operator WILL foul against the gate during operation as shown in Figure 9. In order to rectify this, refer to Section 6.6. OPERATOR INSTALLATION - INWARD OPENING GATE SECTION 9

Determine a suitable height for the Wall Bracket. Be aware that the Wall Bracket is mounted 35mm higher than the Gate Bracket. If the gate has limited cross- bars to which the Gate Bracket can be attached, then this will determine the height of the Wall Bracket. FIGURE 20. WALL BRACKET HEIGHT Wall Bracket Minimum 150mm Gate Bracket Height 35mm height difference between the Gate Bracket and the Wall Bracket Gate Gate Bracket FIGURE 21. DETERMINE WALL BRACKET LENGTH (USING A RULER) FIGURE 22. DETERMINE WALL BRACKET LENGTH (USING THE ABS TEMPLATE) Wall Bracket length Wall Bracket length B Pillar Gate Hinge Point Pillar Face Pillar Face Pillar 9.3.3. Step 3: Mounting the Wall Bracket 9.3.3.1. Determine the Wall Bracket Length From Figure 18 and Table 6 find the corresponding B-Value for the installation determined in Section 9.3.1. Using a steel ruler (tape measure) or the VERT-X ABS template (which can be purchased as an optional extra, determine the Wall Bracket length. For the steel ruler option, this is achieved by placing the steel ruler with the 0mm marking at the gate hinge point and measuring out the B-Value. The Wall bracket length is then the difference between the B-Value and the distance to the pillar face. This is shown in Figure 21. For the VERT-X ABS template option, place the correct B-Value measurement at the gate hinge point. The Wall Bracket length is determined by measuring the distance from the horizontal line on the template to the pillar face. This is shown in Figure 22. OPERATOR INSTALLATION - INWARD OPENING GATE SECTION 9 all-guides com

Bracket Mark the determined length on the Wall Bracket. FIGURE 24. DETERMINE WALL BRACKET POSITION (USING A RULER) FIGURE 23. CUT AND WELD THE WALL BRACKET FIGURE 25. DETERMINE THE WALL BRACKET POSITION (USING THE ABS TEMPLATE) Wall Bracket position (Value A) Wall Bracket position (Value A) Mark length on bracket Weld the Wall Bracket to the wall mounting bracket plate Cut off Excess length Wall Bracket length Pillar Gate Hinge Point Gate Hinge Point Pillar OPERATOR INSTALLATION - INWARD OPENING GATE Measure the determined length from the centre of the hole. Cut off excess length. Insert the Wall Bracket into the mounting plate. Weld the brackets together. 9.3.4. Step 4: Mounting the Wall Bracket Assembly From Figure 18 and Table 6 find the corresponding A-Value for the installation determined in Section 9.3. Using a steel ruler (tape measure) or the VERT-X ABS template, determine the mounting position of the Wall Bracket. Ensure that the measurement is taken to the centre of the hole as shown in Figures 24 and 25. Mark the Wall Bracket in the correct position on the wall and then mount it using the preferred mounting method as discussed in Section 6.5. SECTION 9

Bracket Determine the E-Value for this specific installation by following the example in section 9.3.1 and substituting the hinge depth of this specific installation into the calculation. Cut the Gate Bracket to the E-Value length in order to mount the bracket to the gate and achieve the correct D-Value. FIGURE 26. CUT THE GATE BRACKET Cut Gate Bracket to length D E OPERATOR INSTALLATION - INWARD OPENING GATE The measurement is taken from the centre of the hole of the Gate Bracket as indicated in Figure 26. FIGURE 27. ATTACH THE GATE BRACKET ONTO A NON-STEEL GATE Weld brackets together Fasten the welded Gate Bracket to the gate Gate Bracket Wall Bracket Mounting Plate (ordered separately) 9.3.4.2. Making Up a Bracket for a Non-steel Gate In the case where the gate is not manufactured from steel or the mounting point for the front bracket is not on a steel section of the gate, it is necessary to make up a mounting bracket for the Gate Bracket. This is easily achieved by purchasing a second Wall Mounting Bracket and welding the Gate Bracket to the Wall Bracket Mounting Plate. SECTION 9

Spirit level With the operator levelled, mark the Gate Bracket height on the gate 9.3.5.1. VERT-X Metal Template From Figure 18 and Table 6 find the corresponding C-Value for the installation determined in Section 9.3.1. Close the gate leaf and mark the C-Value distance along the gate leaf (measured from the Gate Hinge Point). Refer to Figure 28 for details. Mount the operator to the Wall Bracket and, using a spirit level, level the operator and determine the height of the Gate Bracket. Mark the height of the Gate Bracket. OPERATOR INSTALLATION - INWARD OPENING GATE 9.3.5. Step 5: Mounting the Gate Bracket Although the installation is easier when using the VERT-X Metal Template (which can be purchased as an optional extra), it is possible to install the unit without the use of the template. FIGURE 28. MARK THE C-VALUE C Gate Hinge Point Gate Hinge Wall Bracket • The operator should never be run manually directly off of a battery! Doing so and driving the operator into an endstop will result in serious damage being sustained by the worm drive • Never lubricate the worm drive SECTION 9

mounting method OPERATOR INSTALLATION - INWARD OPENING GATE FIGURE 31. MOUNT THE GATE BRACKET Spirit Level Metal Template Pin Pin Wall Bracket Gate Bracket 9.3.5.2. Using the Metal Template (Optional Extra) Using the Metal Template available and the Gate Bracket Pin: FIGURE 30. ATTACH THE GATE BRACKET ONTO A STEEL GATE Gate Hinge Point C-Value SECTION 9

• Rest the spirit level on the template and level the template • Holding the Gate Bracket underneath the template (as shown in Figure 31), insert the pin through the slot in the template and into the Gate Bracket • With the gate in the closed position, move the Gate Bracket to the end of the slot of the metal template • Spot weld the Gate Bracket in place OR make the necessary markings if a Bracket has been made up to fit a non-steel gate • To avoid damage, it is recommended that the Metal Template be removed before the Gate Bracket • Fix the Gate Bracket onto the gate using the preferred mounting method as discussed in Section 6.6 It is advisable to first check that the installation works before permanently fixing the brackets in place. See section 9.7. OPERATOR INSTALLATION - INWARD OPENING GATE SECTION 9 all-guides com

FIGURE 32. GATE CLOSED (METAL TEMPLATE FITTED) Metal template Wall bracket Gate Bracket Gate in closed position Pin Pin With the Metal Template mounted to the gate as per Section 9.3.6.2., swing the gate leaf to the open position. If it is possible to open the gate to the required open position without the template fouling against the gate pillar or gate, and the Gate Bracket Pin travels within the slot of the Metal Template without fouling, then the installation of the brackets is deemed to be correct. If you do not have the Metal Template, make sure that the spot welds are sufficient to take a significant load as back-driving the unit through the gearbox in the override condition requires a large force when the unit is new out of the box. FIGURE 33. GATE OPEN (METAL TEMPLATE FITTED) Metal template Wall Bracket Gate Bracket Pin Pin OPERATOR INSTALLATION - INWARD OPENING GATE SECTION 9

Operator With the brackets now fully fitted, the operator can be mounted onto the brackets. FIGURE 34. OPERATOR MOUNTED Operator Gate Bracket Wall Bracket If the unit is mounted onto the brackets and the gate is not in the fully closed position, manually override the unit and move the gate into the closed position. It may be necessary to adjust the endstops to get to the fully closed and open positions. See section 9.9 for adjusting the endstops. To place in Manual Override: • Open the camlock lid to access the override key slot; • Insert the key and rotate 180°; FIGURE 35. HOW TO MANUALLY OVERRIDE THE OPERATOR Camlock lid Key OPERATOR INSTALLATION - INWARD OPENING GATE SECTION 9

Ensure that the gate is in the fully closed position. Slightly loosen the Torx screws on front endstop and adjust the endstop so that it sits up against the pivot bracket of the operator. Tighten the Torx screws in this position. If the gate has mechanical endstops in the closed position, there is no need to adjust the front endstop on the operator. FIGURE 36. ADJUST THE ENDSTOP Loosen the Torx screws Pivot Bracket Move the front endstop and tighten the Torx screws With the unit still in the override condition, move the gate leaf into the required open position and adjust the rear endstop in the same way. Once the endstop has been adjusted, close the gate leaf, re-engage the unit and remove the keys. The unit is now ready to be connected to the controller. • The operator should never be run manually directly off a battery! Doing so and driving the operator into in an endstop will result in serious damage being sustained by the worm drive • Never lubricate the worm drive OPERATOR INSTALLATION - INWARD OPENING GATE SECTION 9

• The installation guidelines shown below include the use of the VERT-X ABS template and the VERT-X metal template • The installation can still be performed without these templates by using a tape measure and spirit level 10.2. Installation Tables - Outward Opening FIGURE 37. OUTWARD OPENING INSTALLATION A C B E D Wall VERT-X operator Gate in closed position Gate Hinge Point Gate in open position Gate opening angle In most cases it will be necessary to make up a suitable extension bracket on which to mount the operator’s Wall Bracket. 10.1. Key Terms Used in this Section A-Value: The horizontal distance from the pivot point on the Wall Bracket to the gate hinge point B-Value: The vertical distance from the pivot point on the Wall Bracket to the gate hinge point C-Value: The horizontal distance from the gate hinge point to the Gate bracket pivot point D-Value: The distance from the gate center line to the pivot point on Gate Bracket welded assembly E-Value: The distance from the face of the gate to the pivot point on the Gate Bracket welded assembly OPERATOR INSTALLATION-OUTWARD OPENING GATE SECTION 10

Value- D is measured from the gate hinge point centre line. Value-E is measured from the gate face to the Gate Bracket centre point. With this type of operator, it is critical to choose the correct installation position from the installation tables to ensure that the tip of the operator does not interfere with the gate during operation. Use the following installation tables to determine the best geometry for the installation. VERT-X Outward Opening Geometry Tables: 90º Outward Opening Gate 100º Outward Opening Gate E-Value A-Value B-Value C-Value D-Value >85mm 155mm 140mm 633mm 110mm >85mm 160mm1 135mm1 630mm1 110 - 115mm1 E-Value A-Value B-Value C-Value D-Value >80mm 140mm 160mm 618mm 115mm >82.5mm 150mm 150mm 628mm 115mm >82.5mm 160mm1 140mm1 638mm1 115mm1 TABLE 8 TABLE 9 1. Optimum Installation 1. Optimum Installation OPERATOR INSTALLATION-OUTWARD OPENING GATE SECTION 10 all-guides com

10.3.1. Step 1: Determine the Gate Bracket Length (E-Value) It is essential to first determine whether the correct Gate Bracket length (E-Value) can be achieved according to Table 8 and 9 (Installation Table) as described below. FIGURE 38. DETERMINE THE GATE BRACKET LENGTH Gate E D Pillar Gate Bracket Gate hinge center point Measure hinge depth (25mm – as example) Gate front face (Where Gate Bracket is attached to) The most optimal installation position for a VERT-X 90° outward opening is: • A = 160 • B = 140 • C = 638 • D = 115 Therefore this installation position will be described in this Manual. (Refer to Figure 38 and Tables 8 and 9 for details). Measure the hinge depth from the centre of the hinge point to the face of the gate. If the hinge depth is greater than 30mm, then refer to Section 6.6. (for this example, a measurement of 25mm will be used). E-Value = D-Value MINUS Hinge Depth Thus: E = 115mm – 25mm = 90mm If the E-value is greater than 82.5mm, you may choose any installation position shown in Table 6 (see note above for optimal installation). If the E-Value is less than 80mm (for 90° outward opening) or less than 85mm (for 100° outward opening), the operator WILL foul against the gate during operation. In order to rectify this, refer to Section 6.4. OPERATOR INSTALLATION-OUTWARD OPENING GATE SECTION 10

Determine a suitable height for the Wall Bracket. Be aware that the Wall Bracket is mounted 35mm higher than the Gate Bracket. If the gate has limited cross bars to which the Gate Bracket can be attached then this will determine the height of the Wall Bracket. FIGURE 39. WALL BRACKET HEIGHT In most outward opening installations, a custom bracket will have to be made up by the installer. The VERT-X Wall Bracket is then attached to this custom bracket. 10.3.3. Step 3: Mounting the Wall Bracket 10.3.3.1. Determine the Wall Bracket Position Find the corresponding A-Value and B-Value for the installation determined in Section 10.3. Using a steel ruler (tape measure) or the VERT-X ABS template (which can be purchased as an optional extra), determine the Wall Bracket length. For the steel ruler option, this is achieved by placing the steel ruler with the 0mm marking at the gate hinge point and measuring out the B-Value. The Wall bracket length is then the difference between the B-Value and the distance to the pillar face. This is shown in Figure 40. For the VERT-X ABS template option, place the correct B-Value measurement at the gate hinge point. The Wall Bracket length is determined by measuring the distance from the horizontal line on the template to the pillar face. This is shown in Figure 41 FIGURE 40. DETERMINE WALL BRACKET LENGTH (USING A RULER) FIGURE 41. DETERMINE WALL BRACKET LENGTH (USING THE ABS TEMPLATE) B-Value B-Value A-Value A-Value Wall Bracket position Wall Bracket position Gate hinge Gate hinge Custom Bracket Minimum 150mm 35mm height difference between the Gate Bracket and the Wall Bracket Wall Bracket Gate Bracket Height OPERATOR INSTALLATION-OUTWARD OPENING GATE SECTION 10

Custom Bracket For an outward swing installation, the rear hinge point for the operator needs to be on the inside of the gate hinge. It may be necessary to make up a custom bracket for the installation if it is not possible to mount the bracket to the wall in the case where the side wall is close enough to achieve the correct A-Value. After determining the correct position of the Wall Bracket in Section 10.3.3.1., make up a custom bracket that will securely hold the Wall Bracket in this position as shown in Figure 42A & 42B. FIGURE 42A. MAKE-UP AND MOUNT CUSTOM WALL BRACKET FIGURE 43. CUT AND WELD THE WALL BRACKET FIGURE 42B. MAKE-UP AND MOUNT CUSTOM WALL BRACKET B-Value A-Value Wall Bracket position Gate Hinge Centre Point Typical Custom Bracket Typical Custom Bracket Mark length on bracket Weld the Wall Bracket to the wall mounting bracket plate Cut off Excess Length Wall Bracket length 10.3.3.3. Cut, Weld and Mount the Wall Bracket Mark the determined length on the Wall Bracket. Measure the calculated length from the centre of the hole as indicated in Figure 43. Cut off excess length. Insert the Wall Bracket into the mounting plate. Weld the brackets together. OPERATOR INSTALLATION-OUTWARD OPENING GATE SECTION 10

position onto the wall using the preferred method as discussed in Section 6.5 or mount it to the custom bracket as shown in Figure 44. FIGURE 44. MOUNT THE WALL BRACKET FIGURE 45. CUT THE GATE BRACKET Typical Custom Bracket Wall Bracket Cut Gate Bracket to length Gate Hinge Point D E 10.3.4. Step 4: Cutting the Gate Bracket Determine the E-Value for this specific installation by following the example in section 10.3.1 and substituting the hinge depth of this specific installation into the calculation. Cut the Gate Bracket to the E-Value length in order to mount the bracket to the gate and achieve the correct D-Value. OPERATOR INSTALLATION-OUTWARD OPENING GATE SECTION 10

In the case where the gate is not manufactured from steel or the mounting point for the front bracket is not on a steel section of the gate, it is necessary to make up a mounting bracket for the Gate Bracket. This is easily achieved by purchasing a second Wall Mounting Bracket and welding the Gate Bracket to the Wall Bracket Mounting Plate. See section 6.6.2 FIGURE 46. ATTACH THE GATE BRACKET ONTO A NON-STEEL GATE Weld brackets together Fasten the welded Gate Bracket to the gate Gate Bracket Wall Bracket Mounting Plate (ordered separately) 10.3.5. Step 5: Mounting the Gate Bracket FIGURE 47. MARK THE C-VALUE Custom Bracket Centre of gate hinge C-Value Wall Bracket Gate Bracket Although the installation is easier when using the VERT-X Metal Template (which can be purchased as an optional extra from Centurion Systems), it is possible to install the unit without the use of the template. 10.3.5.1. Without Template Find the corresponding C-Value for the installation determined in Section 10.2. Close the gate leaf and mark the C-Value distance along the gate leaf (measured from the centre of the gate hinge). Refer to Figure 47 for details. SECTION 10 OPERATOR INSTALLATION-OUTWARD OPENING GATE all-guides com

Spirit level With the operator levelled, mark the Gate Bracket height on the gate Mount the operator to the Wall Bracket and, using a spirit level, determine the height of the Gate Bracket. Mark the height of the Gate Bracket. OPERATOR INSTALLATION - OUTWARD OPENING GATE • The operator should never be run manually directly off a battery! Doing so and driving the operator into in an endstop will result in serious damage being sustained by the worm drive • Never lubricate the worm drive SECTION 10

mounting method. FIGURE 49. ATTACH THE GATE BRACKET IN PLACE Centre of gate hinge C-Value SECTION 10 OPERATOR INSTALLATION - OUTWARD OPENING GATE • The operator should never be run manually directly off a battery! Doing so and driving the operator into in an endstop will result in serious damage being sustained by the worm drive • Never lubricate the worm drive

10.3.5.2. Using the Metal Template (Optional Extra) Using the Metal Template available and the Gate Bracket Pin: FIGURE 50. MOUNT THE GATE BRACKET Spirit level Near end of slot Metal template Pin Pin Custom Bracket Wall Bracket Gate Bracket • Mount the template to the Wall Bracket using the Bracket Pin • Rest the spirit level on the template and level the template • Holding the Gate Bracket underneath the template (as shown in Figure 50), insert the Pin through the slot in the template and into the Gate Bracket • With the gate in the closed position, move the Gate Bracket to the near end of the slot • Spot weld the Gate Bracket in place OR make the necessary markings if a bracket has been made up to fit a non-steel gate • To avoid damage it is recommended that the Metal Template be removed before the Gate Bracket • Fix the Gate Bracket onto the gate using the preferred mounting method. It is advisable to first check that the installation works before permanently fixing the brackets in place. See Section 10.7. SECTION 10 OPERATOR INSTALLATION - OUTWARD OPENING GATE

FIGURE 51. GATE CLOSED (METAL TEMPLATE FITTED) Metal template Wall Bracket Custom Bracket Gate Bracket Gate in closed position Pin Pin With the metal template mounted to the gate as per Section 10.6.2., swing the gate leaf to the open position. If it is possible to open the gate to the required open position without the template fouling against the gate pillar or gate, and the Gate Bracket Pin travels within the slot of the metal template without fouling, then the installation of the brackets is deemed to be correct. FIGURE 52. GATE OPEN (METAL TEMPLATE FITTED) Metal template Wall Bracket Custom Bracket Gate Pin Pin SECTION 10 OPERATOR INSTALLATION - OUTWARD OPENING GATE If you do not have the Metal Template, make sure that the spot welds are sufficient to take a significant load as back-driving the unit through the gearbox in the override condition requires a large force when the unit is new out of the box.

With the brackets now fully fitted, the operator can be mounted onto the brackets. FIGURE 53. OPERATOR MOUNTED VERT-X operator Gate Bracket Wall Bracket If the operator is mounted onto the brackets and the gate is not in the fully closed position, manually override the unit and move the gate into the closed position. It may be necessary to adjust the endstops to get to the fully closed and open positions. See section 10.9 for adjusting the endstops To place in Manual Override: • Open the camlock lid to access the override key slot; • Insert the key and rotate 180°; FIGURE 54. HOW TO MANUALLY OVERRIDE THE OPERATOR Camlock lid Key SECTION 10 OPERATOR INSTALLATION - OUTWARD OPENING GATE all-guides com

Ensure that the gate is in the fully closed position. Slightly loosen the Torx screws on the back endstop and adjust the endstop so that it sits up against the pivot bracket of the operator. Tighten the Torx screws in this position. FIGURE 55. ADJUST ENDSTOPS Loosen the Torx screws Move the endstop and tighten the Torx screws Pivot Bracket If the gate has mechanical endstops in the closed position there is no need to adjust the nearest endstop on the operator. With the unit still in the override condition, move the gate leaf into the required open position and adjust the front endstop in the same way. Once the endstop has been adjusted, close the gate leaf, re-engage the unit and remove the keys. The unit is now ready to be connected to the controller. SECTION 10 OPERATOR INSTALLATION - OUTWARD OPENING • The operator should never be run manually directly off a battery! Doing so and driving the operator into in an endstop will result in serious damage being sustained by the worm drive • Never lubricate the worm drive

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