CENTURION Sector II Rectangular Boom Pole Jack-Knife Instruction Manual

Sector II Rectangular Boom Pole Jack-Knife

SECTOR II RECTANGULAR BOOM POLE

JACK-KNIFE INSTALLATION MANUAL

Centurion Systems (Pty) Ltd
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1. Introduction

ATTENTION!
To ensure the safety of people and possessions, it is important that
you read all of the following instructions.
Incorrect installation or incorrect use of the product could cause
serious harm to people.
The installer, being either professional or DIY, is the last person on
the site who can ensure that the operator is safely installed and that
the whole system can be operated safely.

Warnings for the Installer

CAREFULLY READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS before installing the
product.

• All installation, repair, and service work to this product must be carried out by a
  suitably qualified person

• Do not activate your barrier unless you can see it and can determine that its area of
  travel is clear of people, pets, or other obstructions

• objects away from the barrier and its area of travel

• NEVER LET CHILDREN OPERATE OR PLAY WITH THE BARRIER CONTROLS

• Secure all easily-accessed barrier controls in order to prevent unauthorised use of the
  barrier

• Do not in any way modify the components of the automated system

• Do not install the equipment in an explosive atmosphere: the presence of flammable
  gasses or fumes is a serious danger to safety

• Before attempting any work on the system, cut electrical power to the operator and
  disconnect the batteries

• The mains power supply of the automated system must be fitted with an all-pole
  switch with contact opening distance of 3mm or greater. Use of a 5A thermal breaker
  with all-pole circuit break is recommended

• Make sure that an earth leakage circuit breaker with a threshold of 30mA is fitted
  upstream of the system

• Never short-circuit the battery and do not try to recharge the batteries with power
  supply units other than that supplied with the product, or manufactured by Centurion
  Systems (Pty) Ltd

• Make sure that the earthing system is correctly constructed, and that all metal parts
  of the system are suitably earthed

• Safety devices must be fitted to the installation to guard against mechanical
  movement risks, such as crushing, dragging and shearing

• It is recommended that at least one warning indicator light be fitted to every system

• Always fit the warning signs visibly to the inside and outside of the barrier

• The installer must explain and demonstrate the manual operation of the barrier in
  case of an emergency, and must hand over the user guide to the user

• Explain these safety instructions to all persons authorized to use this barrier, and be
  sure that they understand the hazards associated with traffic barriers

• Do not leave packing materials (plastic, polystyrene, etc.) within reach of children as
  such materials are potential sources of danger

• Dispose of all waste products like packing materials, worn-out batteries, etc.
  according to local regulations

• Always check the obstruction detection system and safety devices for correct
  operation

• Neither Centurion Systems (Pty) Ltd, nor its subsidiaries, accepts any liability caused
  by improper use of the product, or for use other than that for which the automated
  system was intended

• This product was designed and built strictly for the use indicated in this
  documentation. Any other use, not expressly indicated here, could compromise the
  service life/operation of the product and/or be a source of danger

• Anything that has not been specified in these instructions may be considered a risk
  to your safety, and the safety of others. If you are unsure of an installation matter,
  please contact your nearest distributor

2. Product Identification

FIGURE 1. PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION

1. Jack-knife stand-off
2. M10 expansion bolt
3. Jack-knife stand-off spacer
4. Jack-knife support bracket (Left-hand side)
5. M8 x 16,8 washer
6. M8 x 110 torx taptite bolt
7. Tension rod
8. M8 x 1,25 threaded rod (19mm)
9. M8 x 1,25 threaded rod (52mm)

10. Jack-knife plate (Left)
11. M8 x 1,25 threaded rod (43mm)
12. M10 x 20 washer
13. Jack-knife hinge
14. Jack-knife bottom bush
15. Jack-knife top bush
16. Jack-knife top bush spacer
17. M8 connector cap
18. Jack-knife plate (Right)

3. New Site Installation Preparation

3.1. General considerations for the Installation

The barrier pole must be cut into two pieces using a hacksaw; the length of the
individual pieces will be dependent upon the height of the ceiling – the lower the
ceiling, the shorter the inner pole will be. It is not necessary to cut the pole into equal
lengths.

3.2. Barrier – Jack-knife compatibility

• Maximum supported installed length with a 3m spring is 3m
• Maximum supported installed length with a 4.5m spring is 4m
• Maximum supported installed length with a 6m spring is 5m

Failure to follow these guidelines may result in unexpected failure of the
spring.

• The supplied tension rod allows for clearance under the Jack-knife pole of 2.5m.
  This corresponds to a vertical pole length of 1670mm and requires 2650mm of
  roof height measured from the base of the SECTOR II cabinet

• If the roof height is less than 2650mm, then the vertical pole and tension rod
  should be shortened by the same measurement

3.3. Recommended vehicle clearance

Figure 2 shows the recommended minimum clearance when fitting the SECTOR II
Jack-knife Assembly, giving an indication of the length that the inner pole should be
cut to.

FIGURE 2. RECOMMENDED MINIMUM CLEARANCE

4. Physical Installation

The SECTOR II can be installed in different configurations.
It is important to fully understand the site requirements before
purchasing the unit.

Look at the site and decide where the unit will be positioned, then determine
which direction the pole will face. This will enable you to ascertain whether a
right-hand or left-hand barrier is needed for the installation.

1. Identify where you want to
mount the Jack-knife Assembly
and cut the boom pole into two
pieces.
Keep note of orientation.
Holes must be facing away
from the direction of traffic
and the plastic bumper
must be facing downwards.
Remove the plastic bumper
and silicone plug before
cutting the boom pole to
size.
8.5mm hole
2. Carefully remove the end cap
from one end of the shortened
boom pole.
3. Place the Coupler on the boom
pole and align it to the edge of
the boom pole.
4. Mark and centre punch the hole
positions for drilling.

5. Drill two 8.5mm holes.

Holes must be drilled
through only one wall of
the boom pole.

6. From the opposite end of the
same boom pole, mark and
centre punch a hole position
65mm from the edge.
7. Repeat step 6 on the opposite
side of the boom pole.
The centre line of the boom
pole can be found by a
groove in the extrusion.
8. Drill one 10mm hole.
9. Repeat step 8 on the opposite
side of the pole.

10. Slide the Jack-knife hinge into
the boom pole.

11. Fasten the Jack-knife hinge to the
boom pole using the M8 threaded
rod (43mm) and connector cap.

12. From the opposite end of the
other shortened boom pole, mark
and centre punch hole positions
at 30mm and 180mm from the
edge.
13. Repeat step 12 on the opposite
side of the boom pole.
The centre line of the boom
pole can be found by a
groove in the side of the
extrusion.

14. Drill two 10mm holes.
15. Repeat step 14 on the opposite
side of the pole.

16. Place the Jack-knife plates onto
the boom pole.
M10 washers need to be
placed against the boom
pole on both sides before
bolting on the plates. For
this reason, it is easier to
assemble the boom pole on
its side.

17.Loosely fasten the Jack-knife
plates to the boom pole using the
M8 threaded rods (52mm) and
connector caps.

18.Insert the Jack-knife bottom
bushes into the Jack-knife hinge.
Ensure that the flat side of
the “D” on the Jack-knife
bottom bushes are facing
up, so that they can be
easily placed into the Jackknife
plates.

19. Align the flat side of the “D” on
the Jack-knife bottom bushes to
the flat side of the “D” on the
Jack-knife plates.

20. Fasten using the M8 threaded rod
(52mm) and connector cap.

21. Cut the Jack-knife tension pole.
See figure 2 for instructions
on where to cut the
Jack-knife tension pole.

22. Slide the M10 expansion bolts
into both ends of the Jack-knife
tension pole and fasten them.

23. Fasten one end of the Jack-knife
tension rod to the Jack-knife
plates using the Jack-knife top
bush, top bush spacers, an M8
threaded rod and connector cap.
24.Tightly fasten all the M8 threaded
rods (52mm) and connector caps
on the Jack-knife plates.

25. Vertically align the Coupler to the
Spline and fasten it.

26. Insert the boom pole retainer
and locate the threaded studs
in the drilled holes on the boom
pole that will be attached to the
coupler.

27. Place the boom pole with the
retainer into the coupler holes.

28. Fasten the rectangular boom pole
to the coupler as shown in Figure
21.

29. Fit the support bracket by
removing the two existing bolts
on the cabinet and then fastening
it into place using the same bolts.
The left and right support
brackets are supplied with
the SECTOR II. Use the
appropriate support bracket
for your installation.

30. Rotate the boom poles and
coupler so that they are
horizontal to the cabinet.

31. Fasten the other end of the Jackknife
tension rod to the cabinet
and support bracket using the
Jack-knife standoff and an M8
Bolt.
You may need to adjust the
length of the eyebolt to align
the holes by loosening the
lock-nut and adjusting it.

32. Replace the end caps, silicon
plugs and plastic bumpers.
The plastic bumper needs
to be cut to accomodate the
lengths of both the Jackknife
boom poles.
Use a loose hacksaw blade
and carefully cut the plastic
bumper by hand (not with
a hacksaw), to prevent
the plastic bumper from
cracking.

Refer to the SECTOR II installation manual for instructions on how to level the
boom pole attached to the coupler and how to adjust the spring tension.
To level the Jack-knife boom pole, loosen the lock-nut on the eyebolt and adjust
it until both the boom poles are horizontally aligned.

5. Installation Handover

Once the SECTOR II Jack-knife boom pole has been successfully installed and
its operation tested, it is important for the operation and safety considerations to be
explained to the end-user of the system.

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