Comunello FORT 3500, Installation And User Manual

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COMUNELLO

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CONTENTS 

1 

GENERAL PRESCRIPTIONS 

1.1 

Safety prescriptions 

1.2 

Installation prescriptions 

1.3 

Operating prescriptions 

2 

MODELS AND PRODUCTS DESCRIPTION 

2.1 

Description  

2.2 

Typical installation 

3 

PRODUCT TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

4 INSTALLATION 

4.1 

Preliminary checks

4.2 

Operating limits 

4.3 

Installing the FORT 3500 operator 

4.3.1 Installation
4.3.2 

Installation of limit stops and switches 

4.3.3 

Operator manual release

5 

PREPARATION FOR ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS 

6 TESTING 
7 

PRODUCT MAINTENANCE

8 

SPARE PARTS

9 

DISPOSAL OF THE PRODUCT

10 WARRANTY

1 PRESCRIPTIONS

1.1 SAFETY PRESCRIPTIONS

This installation manual is addressed exclusively to 

professionally skilled personnel. Read all the instructions 

carefully before starting the installation procedures. Any 

operations that are not expressly set down in these 

instructions are to be considered prohibited; improper use 

may result in damage to the product and place persons 

and property at risk. The manufacturer declines all liability 

for failure to observe best practices in gate construction 

and for any possible deformation that may occur during 

use of the product. Store this manual in a safe place 

for future reference. The design and construction of the 

devices of which model FORT 3500 is composed and 

this manual are in full compliance with statutory legislation.

In consideration of potential hazards that may arise during 

the installation and use of FORT 3500, the installation 

procedures must be carried out in full compliance with 

the applicable laws, standards and regulations; namely:

1.2 INSTALLATION PRESCRIPTIONS

• Before starting the installation procedures make sure 

you have any additional devices and materials that may 

be required to complete the automation system with 

FORT 3500 in consideration of the specific application.

• The automation system must not be used until the 

gate has been made safe.

• Dispose of packaging materials in compliance with 

local regulations.

1.3 OPERATING PRESCRIPTIONS

•

 No modifications can be made to any part of the 

product unless specified in this manual. Unauthorized 

modification of the product is likely to lead to malfunctions 

and risks. The manufacturer declines all liability for 

damage caused by unauthorized modifications.

• The parts of the automation system must never be 

immersed in water or other liquids. During the installation 

procedures ensure that no liquids penetrate inside the 

control unit or other open devices.

•  If liquids penetrate any parts of the automation system 

disconnect the electrical power supply immediately 

and consult the technical service; the use of FORT 

3500 in such conditions may give rise to potentially 

hazardous situations.

•  Keep all parts of FORT 3500 away from heat sources 

and open flames; exposure to heat or flames may 

damage the devices and cause faults, fire, or hazardous 

situations.

•  When the equipment remains unused for a long time, 

remove the optional battery and store it in a dry place 

to avoid the risk of leakage of harmful substances.

• Connect the control unit exclusively to an electric 

power supply line equipped with an efficient protective 

earth conductor.

•  Any operations that require the housing of FORT 3500 

to be opened must be performed with the control unit 

and the electrical power supply disconnected; if the 

disconnect device is not clearly visible from where 

you are working, attach a warning notice to the effect: 

“WARNING-MAINTENANCE IN PROGRESS”.

•  In the case of tripping of circuit breakers or blowing of 

fuses, find the fault and remedy it before resetting the 

circuit breaker or changing the fuse.

• If the fault cannot be remedied using the information 

given in this manual, consult the technical service.

2  MODELS AND PRODUCTS DESCRIPTION

2.1 DESCRIPTION 

FORT 3500 is an electromechanical operator for industrial sliding gates, with built-in 
control unit that allows the gate to be operated from a pushbutton, radio control, and 
whenever necessary, also manually.

2.2 TYPICAL INSTALLATION

E

C

B

B

A

D

F

KEY

A  OPERATOR WITH BUILT-IN CONTROL UNIT
B  OPENING PHOTOCELLS
C  CLOSING PHOTOCELLS
D  FLASHING LIGHT
E  KEY SELECTOR SWITCH
F  SAFETY EDGE IN CLOSING

3 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

FORT 3500

Power supply

230 V 50Hz

380V 50Hz

Operator power supply

230 V

380 V

Power consumption

0,8 KW

Nominal current input

3,5A

1,2A

Maximum thrust

3000 N