Manual Operation; Accessories - FAAC S418 Mode D'emploi

Read the instructions carefully before using the product and
keep them for any future needs
GENERAL SAFETY NORMS
The S418 automated system, if correctly installed and used,
guarantees a high level of safety. Certain simple rules of behaviour
can also avoid accidental hitches:
• Do not stand or allow children or other people to stand, or items
to be placed, close to the automated system, especially during
operation.
• Keep radio controls or other pulse generators out of the reach of
children, to prevent the automated system from being activated
inadvertently.
• Do not allow children to play with the automated system.
• Do not deliberately impede the movement of the gate.
• Avoid branches or shrubs interfering with the movement of the
gate.
• Keep the signal lights clearly visible and operating efficiently.
• Do not attempt to manually operate the gate unless the release
device has been activated.
• In case of malfunction, release the gate to permit access and
wait for qualified technical personnel to arrive.
• Once the system has been put in manual mode, before restoring
normal operation check that the system is not powered.
• Do not make any modifications to the components of the
system.
• The user must not attempt any kind of repair or direct
maintenance whatsoever; these operations must only be carried
out by qualified personnel.
• Have the efficiency of the automated system checked at least
every six months by qualified personnel, together with the safety
devices and the earthing connection.
DESCRIPTION
The S418 automated system for swing-leaf gates is an
electromechanical operator which transmits its movement to the
leaf by means of a worm screw system.
The irreversible system guarantees mechanical locking of the leaf
when the motor is not operating.
An easy-to-use release device permits movement of the leaf in
case of malfunction or a power cut.
The low-voltage operation permits buffer batteries to be
connected, thus compensating for temporary power cuts.
For instructions on gate operation with its different function logics,
please ask the Installation Technician.
The automated system possesses safety devices (photocells) which
prevent reclosure of the gate when an obstacle is inside the zone
which these are protecting.
The signal light indicates that the gate is opening or closing.
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MANUAL OPERATION

If the automated system should need to be moved manually,
owing to a power cut or operator malfunction, act as follows on
the release device:
1. Switch off the power supply to the system using the differential
switch located upstream the system.
2. Slide off the protective cap, figure 1 ref. a.
3. Insert the release key supplied, figure 1 ref. b, and turn it
anticlockwise until it stops, figure 1 ref. c. The release position
is indicated by an open padlock.
4. Move the leaf manually.
To keep the operator in manual operation mode, the release
device must categorically be left in its current position and
the system not be powered.
RESTORING NORMAL OPERATION
To restore normal operation mode, proceed as follows:
1. Ensure that the system is not powered.
2. Turn the release key clockwise until it stops, figure 2 ref. a, and
remove the key, figure 2 ref. b. The locking position is indicated
by a closed padlock.
3. Close the protective cap, figure 2 ref. c.
4. Manually move the leaf until you note the engaging of the
device; the leaf locks.
5. Power the system and perform a few operations to check that
all functions of the automated system have been restored.
During the first cycle, the operator might not slow down
correctly. However, wait for the end of the cycle and then
give the opening command once again.
In order to ensure correct operation and constant safety over time,
make a general check of the system every six months, paying
special attention to the safety devices. In the booklet "User guide",
a form has been prepared for the recording of maintenance
operations.
The user must not carry out any repairs or maintenance operations;
these must be effected only and exclusively by qualified FAAC
personnel or FAAC service centres.
For the available accessories see the FAAC catalogue.
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MAINTENANCE
8. REPAIRS

9. ACCESSORIES

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