FAAC 844 Installation Manual

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12Now place another rack section end next to the end ofthe rack just installed. Be sure that the two sections arealigned and level and that the teeth match perfectly.(Use another piece of rack, upside down, to check andset the alignment of the teeth.)Repeat the process of spot welding the spacers of thisrack section as you did on the first section. Continuethis process for each section of rack.Final Welding: After spot welding all rack sections,move the gate from the fully closed to the fully openposition several times. Make sure that the rack runssmoothly along the center of the pinion. If the rack andpinion operate smoothly, finish welding the spacers tothe gate.Again, ensure smooth gate movement and then securelytighten the rack mounting bolts in the spacers.GateSpacerBolt/WasherRackFigure 9. Installing the rack, top viewRemove the spot welds and shims from under themounting brackets. Secure the operator to thefoundation plate by welding the operator mountingbrackets to the plate.Connecting the ControlPanel to Power and anActivating DeviceNote: Be sure to ground the gate and operatorsystem and protect the entire gate system with amain power breaker switch (see Figure 10). Referto your local electrical codes and ensure they aremet when selecting these components.Caution: The vent screw must be removed beforeyou start the operator (see Figure 1).Connecting the control panel to your power supply andaccessories consists of the following general steps:• Connecting the control panel to main powerand to an activating device• Setting the limit switch controls for your gateconfiguration• Checking the motor’s direction of rotation (forthe 844 B/C control panel only)• Adjusting the braking• Connecting other devices• Adjusting the clutch torque• Setting the DIP switches1. 746 Operator2. Photocells3. 3-button switch4. Warning lamp5. Switch6. Main power circuit breaker7. Junction box1. 844 Operator2. Photocells3. 3-button switch4. Warning lamp5. Switch6. Main power circuit breaker7. Junction boxFigure 10. The gate layout for the 844 OperatorThe installer is responsible for grounding the operator systems, for providing the main power breaker switch,12 457362Locate switches at least 10 ftaway from the gateUpswung.com