Autoquip GATES VERTICAL ACTING - Manual (Page 32)

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
6. Place the chain over the drive shaft from back to front. Guide the chain down the
gate post channel and attach the chain to the gate panel using the master link
provided. Attach the other end of the chain to the counterweight and guide down the
counterweight tubing.
NOTE: Each chain should have an equal number of links between the sprocket top
dead center and the gate panel attachment lug.
7. Clamp or tack weld a piece of angle, channel or other appropriate material as a
temporary brace across the bottom of the gate posts at the same dimensions as the
top (header angle) assembly.
8. Snap a chalk line in front of the platform at the distance the gate panel will be from
the face of the lift platform. Under normal conditions this should not exceed 6 inches
from the front edge of the carriage to the outside (front) edge of the gate panel.
CAUTION!
Make sure that all chains 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 rapid lowering of the gate panel and
possible equipment damage or personal injury.
9.
Carefully raise the gate assembly. Move it into position.
10. Plumb each post.
11. 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.)