Preliminary Checks - BFT PHOBOS Instructions D'utilisation Et D'installation

ENGLISH
Thank you for buying this product, our company is sure that you will be more
than satisfied with the product's performance. The product is supplied with
a "Warnings" leaflet and an "Instruction booklet". These should both be
read carefully as they provide important information about safety, installation,
operation and maintenance. This product complies with the recognised
technical standards and safety regulations. We declare that this product is
in conformity with the following European Directives: 89/336/EEC and 73/
23/EEC (and subsequent amendments).
1) GENERAL SAFETY
WARNING! An incorrect installation or improper use of the product
can cause damage to persons, animals or things.
• The "Warnings" leaflet and "Instruction booklet" supplied with this
product should be read carefully as they provide important information
about safety, installation, use and maintenance.
• Scrap packing materials (plastic, cardboard, polystyrene etc) according
to the provisions set out by current standards. Keep nylon or polystyrene
bags out of children's reach.
• Keep the instructions together with the technical brochure for future
reference.
• This product was exclusively designed and manufactured for the use
specified in the present documentation. Any other use not specified in
this documentation could damage the product and be dangerous.
• The Company declines all responsibility for any consequences resulting
from improper use of the product, or use which is different from that
expected and specified in the present documentation.
• Do not install the product in explosive atmosphere.
• The construction components of this product must comply with the
following European Directives: 89/336/CEE, 73/23/EEC, 98/37/EEC
and subsequent amendments. As for all non-EEC countries, the above-
mentioned standards as well as the current national standards should
be respected in order to achieve a good safety level.
• The Company declines all responsibility for any consequences resulting
from failure to observe Good Technical Practice when constructing
closing structures (door, gates etc.), as well as from any deformation
which might occur during use.
• The installation must comply with the provisions set out by the following
European Directives: 89/336/CEE, 73/23/EEC, 98/37/EEC and
subsequent amendments.
• Disconnect the electrical power supply before carrying out any work on
the installation. Also disconnect any buffer batteries, if fitted.
• Fit an omnipolar or magnetothermal switch on the mains power supply,
having a contact opening distance equal to or greater than 3mm.
• Check that a differential switch with a 0.03A threshold is fitted just before
the power supply mains.
• Check that earthing is carried out correctly: connect all metal parts for
closure (doors, gates etc.) and all system components provided with an
earth terminal.
• Fit all the safety devices (photocells, electric edges etc.) which are
needed to protect the area from any danger caused by squashing,
conveying and shearing.
• Position at least one luminous signal indication device (blinker) where
it can be easily seen, and fix a Warning sign to the structure.
• The Company declines all responsibility with respect to the automation
safety and correct operation when other manufacturers' components
are used.
• Only use original parts for any maintenance or repair operation.
• Do not modify the automation components, unless explicitly authorised
by the company.
• Instruct the product user about the control systems provided and the
manual opening operation in case of emergency.
• Do not allow persons or children to remain in the automation operation
area.
• Keep radio control or other control devices out of children's reach, in
order to avoid unintentional automation activation.
• The user must avoid any attempt to carry out work or repair on the
automation system, and always request the assistance of qualified
personnel.
• Anything which is not expressly provided for in the present instructions,
is not allowed.
2) GENERAL OUTLINE
Electromechanical piston designed to automatically operate residential
gates. The irreversible gearmotor keeps the gate locked both in the closing
and opening positions, making the use of the electric lock redundant.
The actuator is not supplied with mechanical clutch. The unit is controlled
by means of an electronic control board with torque adjustment. End-of-
stroke operation is controlled by the control board.
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PHOBOS Ver. 03
INSTALLATION MANUAL
3) TECHICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Power supply : ..................................... 230V ±10% 50 Hz single-phase(*)
Motor revolutions : .................................................................... 2800 min
Absorbed power : ............................................................................ 210 W
Capacitor : ........................................................................................ 6.3 µF
Absorbed current : ............................................................................. 0.8 A
Insulation level : ........................................................................................ F
Thermal protection : ............................................... 110 °C (self-resetting)
Push and pull force : ....................................................... 2000 N (~200 kg)
Working stroke : ............................................................................. 280 mm
Stem speed : ....................................................................... 12 mm/s circa
Impact reaction : ................................... Electronic clutch on control board
Manual manoeuvre : ....................................................... CLS release key
No. of manoeuvres in 24hours : ........................................ 60 manoeuvres
Max. leaf length : ......................................................................... 1800 mm
Max. leaf weight : ........................................................... 2500 N (~250 kg)
Environmental conditions : ..................................... from -20 °C to + 60 °C
Protection level : ................................................................................ IP 44
Dimensions : ........................................................................... Vedere fig.1
Controller weight : .................................................................... 50N (~5kg)
Lubrication : .................................................................. permanent grease
(*) Special supply voltages on request.
4) INSTALLATION OF THE ACTUATOR

4.1) Preliminary checks

Check that:
• The gate structure is sufficiently sturdy.
• Also make sure that the actuator pushes against the leaf reinforced
section.
• The leaves move manually and without effort all along their stroke.
• The door stop plates are fitted at the end of both closing and opening
strokes.
• If the gate has not been recently installed, check the wear condition of
all components.
• Repair or replace faulty or worn parts.
The automation reliability and safety are directly influenced by the state
of the gate structure.
The diagram in fig. 2 should be used as a reference for installation and
consult the table for the distances in mounting the gate post.
The diagram in fig. 2 uses the following legend:
P Gate post rear fastening bracket
F Front leaf fastening fork
a-b "P" bracket installation value
C Distance between fixing points (C = 993 mm)
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
α°
leaf opening in degrees
4.2) How to read the installation distance tables
Select "a" and "b" according to the angle in degrees α° that the gate has to
open. The table shows the ideal value for "a" and "b" for an opening of α°
= 90° at constant speed.
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.
To respect the opening speed and ensure the controller operates correctly,
it is best to keep the difference between "a" and "b" as low as possible.
When "a" and "b" are at their maximum, the piston develops the maximum
force.
4.3) Off-standard installations.
Fig. 3 shows an installation with a recess when there is not sufficient space
between the leaf and perimeter wall.
When the leaf's position does not allow for an "b" value listed in the table,
the leaf's hinge pivot can be shifted (fig. 4), or a recess can be made cut out
of the actual gate-post (fig. 5).
4.4) Mounting the brackets to the gate-post and to the gate.
Fix the bracket "P" (fig. 6) to the gate-post with a good welding.
The fork "F" should be welded in the same way to the gate taking care that
the actuator can then be mounted perfectly horizontal to the line of travel
of the gate fig. 7.
If the gate operates on a slope (opening inwards with an uphill driveway),
fig. 7 gives the maximum oscillations of the piston with respect to its
horizontal.
• If the gate-post is in brick, the plate "PF" must be set soundly into the post
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