Unitec Portal Installation Manual - Manual (Page 5)

P O R T A L T I
Portal Installation Manual Rev C 1
Document #: PTL1001
1 Site Planning and Preparation
1.1 General
This chapter provides guidelines for planning the Portal installation and preparing the
site. Site preparation includes:
• Determining how and where the Portal will be mounted
• Installing conduit runs and required wiring
Note:
These instructions serve as general guidelines only. If your wash manufacturer’s
installation requirements differ from these guidelines, always meet the wash
manufacturer’s requirements first.
Requirements specified in local electrical and building codes must be followed and
shall take precedence over the guidelines provided within this document.
1.2 Mounting Options
Unitec offers a mounting base for the Portal and a “brick-in” kit. The base is available
in (2) heights, 35 in. for a standard (grade) mount and 29 in. for curb mounting. The
base consists of a tubular steel frame with a plastic cover. The frame is designed to
be embedded in a concrete pad and as such should be installed when concrete is
poured at the site. In cases where the concrete is already in place, it’s recommended
that holes be drilled into the concrete to secure the legs of the base frame. Refer to
section 2.3 for base installation instructions.
The brick-in option includes an adaptor plate that’s designed to provide the proper air
circulation required for the heat exchanger air intake and exhaust. The adaptor plate
can be attached directly to the brick structure or to the top of a curb height base
frame. Refer to section 2.4 for instructions on use of the brick-in adapter plate.
1.3 Positioning the Portal
1.3.1 In-Bay Applications
For in-bay automatics and other applications where the Portal is installed at the wash
entrance, it should be placed 10’-14’ from the wash to ensure the proper timing and
flow of customers. In applications where the Portal is installed adjacent to a
conveyor, it should be located 18“ from the centerline of the conveyor track. To