Autoquip GATES VERTICAL ACTING - Manual (Page 18)

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING !
Counterweighted gate posts are heavy. Use caution when
raising them into position.
CAUTION !
Make sure that all cables are attached to the gate panel and that
the gate panel is secured in the up position. Failure to do so
could result in the gate panel lowering rapidly, causing
equipment damage or personal injury.
11. Carefully raise the gate assembly with the door handle facing away from the lift
platform. Move it into position.
12. Plumb each post.
13. Verify gate post locations with respect to lift carriage, as well as spacing between
posts, then anchor each post with four 3/8” concrete anchors at least 3 ½” long.
The installer supplies these bolts. (It may help to use only two of the four
anchors until all work is done.)
14. Remove the counterweight retaining bolt from each post. These are located
approximately 72” from the bottom of the gate post.
15. Carefully release the gate panel and lower into position. Verify that the gate is
properly counterbalanced. Do this by opening and closing the gate. It should
move easily and smoothly.
16. After determining proper operation, weld additional support bracing in place and
complete the anchoring of the gate posts.
NOTE: Make sure that the supports do no interfere with any portion of the lift
platform, wheel blocks, or means of lifting.
17. Install the interlocks according to the Interlock Installation instructions in the next
section.
18. Install the warning decals on the gate panel and post (see Label Placement section).