Technical Specifications; Preliminary Checks - BFT LUX Instructions D'installation

Thank you for buying this product. Our company is sure that you will be
more than satisfied with the product's performance.
Carefully read the "WARNINGS" pamphlet and the "INSTRUCTION
BOOKLET" which are supplied together with this product, since they
provide important information regarding the safety, installation, use and
maintenance of the product. This product complies with recognised technical
standards and safety regulations. We declare that this product is in
conformity with the following European Directives: 89/336/EEC, 73/23/
EEC (amended by RL 91/263/EEC, 92/31/EEC and 93/68/EEC), (amended
by RL 96/68/EEC).
1) GENERAL OUTLINE
A compact, sturdy oleodynamic piston, available in a wide range of models
to fit any need and field of operation. It is available in versions both with or
without (reversible) hydraulic lock, that need to be equipped with an electric
lock to hold the gate both closed and open.
The emergency release is obtained with the special key provided.
The adjustment of the pushing force is extremely precise and is performed
by means of two by-pass valves that act as an antisquash safety. The
operation at the end of the stroke is controlled electronically by a timer in
the control panel.
The LUX series includes special versions with slowdown in the closing
phase (LUX R) while the LUX FC series is especially suited to areas prone
to heavy snowfalls or where the central gate stop cannot be provided (see
specific instruction manual).
TABLE 1
Mod. Type of lock Pump Working
l/min
LUX electric lock
LUX B hydraulic closing
LUX 2B hydraulic clos. - open. 1,2
LUX L electric lock
LUX G electric lock
LUX GV electric lock
2) THE MAIN PARTS IN THE AUTOMATION (fig. 1)
M) Single phase 2 pole motor protected by thermal circuit breaker
P) Hydraulic lobe pump
D) Fluid distributor with adjustment valves
C) Cylinder with piston
Standard components:
- gate post and gate brackets - release key and bypass adjustment
- drive capacitor - instruction booklet.

3) TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Power supply
Motor
Power absorption
Capacitor
Current absorption
Max. pressure
Pump delivery
Pushing force
Pulling force
Working stroke
Impact reaction
Manual manoeuvres
Max. no. manoeuvres in 24h
Thermal protection
Ambient temperature
Protection
Controller weight
Dimensions
Circuit oilI
(*) Special voltages on request
4) INSTALLATION OF THE ACTUATOR

4.1) Preliminary checks

Check:
- that the structure of the gate is rigid and strong enough. In any case, the
actuator must push against a reinforced point in the leaf
- that the leaves move manually without excessive effort for the whole of
their stroke
- that the door stops are mounted on the leaves
- If the gate being installed is not new, check whether its components are worn.
Repair or replace any worn or damaged parts.
Automation reliability and safety are directly influenced by the condition of
Max. wing
time lenght / weight
(s) (m) (kg)
1,2 17 2 300
1,2 17 2 300
17 2 300
0,6 33 2-4 300/500 270
0,6 48 5-2 300/800 390
1,2 28 3,5 300
:230V~±10% - 50 Hz (*)
-1
:2800 min
:250W
:6.3 µF
:1.4A
:30 bar
:See Table 1
:3000N
:2600 N
:See Table 1
:hydraulic clutch
:by release key
:See table 1
:160° C
:-10° C ÷ 60° C
:IP 57
:8.7 kg
:see fig. 2
:idrolux
GB
the gate's structure.
4.2) Installation values
The values to be known for installation can be found in the table related to the
model being installed (fig. 3-4), with reference also to the diagram in fig. 5.
The diagram in fig. 5 uses the following legend:
P Gate-post fastening rear bracket
F Leaf fastening front fork
a-b "P" bracket installation values
C Distance between fixing points (see fig. 2)
D Gate length
X Distance from gate axis to the edge of the post
Z always over 45 mm (b - X)
kg max. weight of leaf (Table 1)
a° leaf opening in degrees
4.3) How to read the installation dimensions (fig- 3-4)
From the tables (fig. 3-4), select "a" and "b" according to the angle in
degrees a° that the gate has to open. Each table shows the ideal value for
"a" and "b" for an opening of a°= 90° at constant speed.
In this condition, the sum of "a" plus "b" gives the value of the working stroke
"Cu" (fig. 2).
If there is too large a difference between "a" and "b", the leaf will not travel
smoothly and the pushing or pulling force will fluctuate during its stroke.
When "a" and "b" are at their maximum, the piston develops the maximum
force. This condition is particularly useful for heavy gates or gates with very
Stroke Manoeuvres
working / tot 24h
(mm) (mm)
270 290 500
270 290 500
270 290 500
290 350
410 250
390 410 500
Fig. 6 - need for a recess to house the controller when the leaf is
completely opened;
Fig. 6 gives the size of the recess for the different LUX models.
Fig. 7 - if the "a" value is higher than the values listed in the installation
tables, the leaf's hinge pivot should be shifted, or a recess be made in the
gate-post (fig. 8).
4.5) Mounting the brackets to the gate-post and to the gate-leaf.
Fix the bracket "P" (fig. 10) to the gate-post with a good welding.
The fork "F" should be welded in the same way to the gate leaf along the
distance "C" as shown in fig. 5, taking care that the actuator is perfectly
horizontal (level "L" fig. 10) to the line of travel of the gate.
- If the gate-post is in brick, the plate "PF" must be welded to a metal base
(mod. PLE) and set soundly into the post using adequately sized cramps "Z"
welded to the back of the plate (fig. 12).
- If the gate-post is in stone, the plate "PF" welded to a metal base (mod.
PLE) can be fixed with four metal expansion plugs "T" (fig. 13). If a larger
gate is being installed it would be better to weld the plate "PF" to an angular
base (fig. 14).
5) GROUND GATE STOPS
For the controller to operate correctly the gate stops "F" must be used both
in opening and closing, as shown in fig. 15.
The gate stops should prevent the rod of the actuator from reaching its end
of stroke . Fig. 16 gives the values which ensure a perfect installation when
the actuator is performing the pushing or pulling function. They must be
placed so that about a 5-10 mm margin of travel is maintained in the rod.
This margin prevents any malfunctions.
6) FITTING THE ELECTRIC LOCK
This is only necessary on models without a hydraulic lock at closing
end of stroke.
The electric lock mod. EBP (fig. 17) consists of a continuous electromagnet
with ground catch. As long as the gearmotor is operating, this device
features a non-stop excitation and maintains the bolt "D" lifted until it
reaches the closing end of stroke without creating any friction. This
characteristic enables the pushing force to be reduced in closing which will
improve the antisquash safety level.
7) MOUNTING THE CABLE-CLAMP (fig. 18)
WARNING! Fix the board "B" to the base "F" with the screws "V" provided.
Place the rubber "G" in its seat in the board "B". Slide the nut "D" onto the
long leaves.
WARNING! The LUX models having a rod with
adjustment ball joint enable the rod to be
lengthened or shortened by about 6 mm., but
only if it is set in the position shown in fig. 9 before
being installed. When installed, this adjustment
will allow for correcting the stroke of the rod. Fig.
11 shows the oscillation to which the LUX models
with front and rear joint are subject with respect
to the horizontal axis.
4.4) Off-standard installations
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