Comunello FORT 3500, Installation And User Manual

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FORT 3500

Duty cycle

30%

Intensive

Protection rating

IP 24 D

Insulation class

1(Earthing)

Working temperature

from -20°C to + 50°C

Max weight of gate

3500 Kg

Rack module

M 6

Maximum speed

 0,17 m/s

Weight

70 Kg

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INSTALLATION

4.1 PRELIMINARY CHECKS

For correct operation of the automation system, make sure:
•  All the accessories are suitably sized and properly maintained.
•  During manual operation the gate is not subject to swaying or bending.
•  The gate is equipped with mechanical limit stops capable of arresting its closing 

and opening movements.

•  The sliding gate does not move autonomously, when released in any position.
•  There are no points of friction throughout the entire opening or closing travel of the 

gate.

4.2 APPLICATION LIMITS

Before installing the operator, make sure its specifications are within the application 
limits in the chapter “Product technical specifications”. The gate must never exceed 
the maximum weight permitted for the chosen operator.

4.3 INSTALLING THE FORT 3500 OPERATOR

4.3.1 INSTALLATION:

•  Release the operator as described in heading 4.3.3.
•  Secure the 4 anchor bolts as shown in FIG. 1A.
•  Embed the anchor bolts in concrete, taking care to route the electrical cables 

through the specific hole in the operator baseplate. (FIG. 1A). If installing the 
operator on a dry concrete footing, fix it to the ground with 4 suitable plugs (FIG. 
1B). Take care to position the operator such that it can mesh correctly with the rack 
mounted to the gate.

•  Mesh the rack with the pinion leaving a 1 to 2 mm backlash between the teeth. 

This backlash must remain constant over the entire length of the rack (FIG. 2).

•  Fix (or weld) the rack to the gate (FIG. 3).
•  Perform a few manual gate opening and closing cycles to ensure the rack-pinion 

mesh has the same backlash over the full travel distance and that there are no 
points of abnormal friction that could overload the operator. (FIG. 4).

4.3.2 INSTALLATION OF LIMIT STOPS AND SWITCHES 

  ELECTRONIC LIMIT SWITCH
•  Bring the gate to its open position manually, stopping at a distance of 3 cm from 

the mechanical limit stop (FIG. 5).

•  Slide the limit switch bracket along the rack until reaching the mid-point of the limit 

switch (FIG. 6).

•  Keep a distance of between 3 and 8 mm between bracket and limit switch (FIG. 

7).

•  Fix the bracket to the rack with the dedicated screws (FIG. 8).
•  Perform the same operation for the closing limit switch.
•  Position the gate centrally (FIG. 9) and restore motorized control as described in 

heading 4.4.3.

4.3.3 MANUAL RELEASE
Perform the manual release procedure when the gate is to be opened manually. 
Activation of the release system may result in uncontrolled movements of the gate in 
the presence of imbalance or mechanical faults. 
•  Open the front hatch using the supplied key (FIG. 10).
•  Undo the nut in line with the drive shaft until almost bringing it to rest against the 

circlip (FIG. 11).

•  Use a rubber mallet to strike the threaded bar as shown in FIG. 12.
•  To re-lock the operator tighten and lock the release nut.

5 PREPARATION FOR ELECTRICAL
 CONNECTIONS

WARNING! 

Connect to the mains using a multicore cable of at least 3x1.5mm2 

section and of a type that complies with the regulations in force.
Insert the wiring through the specific hole on the base of the operator.
•  Route the wiring into the control board container through the specific cable glands.
•  Connect the power supply wires to the circuit board following the electrical 

connections diagram.

•  Connect the ground wire (protection wire)
•  The earth conductor must be connected to the specific terminal located alongside 

the electronic control board inside the box.

•  Close the front hatch.

6 TESTING

Each part of the automation system, e.g. safety edges, photocells, emergency stop, 
etc. must be tested; follow the procedures shown in the instruction manuals supplied 
with the devices in question. Perform the following sequence of operations for testing 
of FORT 3500:
•  Check that all the prescriptions in this manual have been followed scrupulously, 

with special attention to the matters set down in chapter 1 “General Prescriptions”.

•  Using the supplied control or stopping devices (key selector switch, pushbuttons 

or radio transmitters), perform gate opening, closing and stopping tests and make 
sure the gate responds correctly to the various commands.

•  Check operation of all the system’s safety devices (photocells, safety edges, 

emergency stop, etc.) one by one.

7  PRODUCT MAINTENANCE

Maintenance must be carried out at regular intervals by qualified personnel in 
compliance with the provisions of statutory legislation and the regulations in force. 
FORT 3500 must be serviced at least once every 6 months or after 10.000 operating 
cycles since the last service.
•  Disconnect the operator from all power supplies.
•  Check all the moving parts and renew any worn parts.
•  Check all parts of the automation system for signs of deterioration.

8 SPARE PARTS

Spare parts can be purchased by contacting the technical service.

9 DISPOSAL

At the end of its useful life the automation system must be dismantled by qualified 
personnel and the materials must be recycled or disposed of in compliance with the 
local legislation in force.

10 WARRANTY

Fratelli Comunello SpA provides a warranty for 24 months for the correct functioning 
of the actuators from the date of manufacture, provided that the performance 
specications indicated in the product instruction manuals are respected. Free of 
charge repair and replacement of components that are found to be faulty according 
to the indisputable judgment of the company’s technical staff shall be guaranteed at 
the sole discretion of Fratelli Comunello Spa, and so excluding any claim for damages 
made by others. Warranty material shall be returned to Fratelli Comunello S.p.a. 
headquarters carriage paid and will then be shipped to the customer carriage unpaid. 
The material found to be faulty and returned to Fratelli Comunello S.p.a. shall remain 
property of the Seller. Any cost resulting from any work needed to repair the defect 
or to replace the material shall be charged to the Buyer. No compensation shall be 
allowed for the period of device inactivity. Work under warranty does not prolong the 
warranty period. The defect of the product shall be reported by the Buyer within 8 
(eight) days from its discovery or from the date of delivery of the goods, under penalty 
of invalidation of the warranty. Such claim shall be notied in writing.
Warranty does not cover:
Any product defect or damage that may have been incurred during transport; any 
defect or damage arising from any fault and/or from neglect, inadequacy and misuse 
of the electrical wiring in the Buyer’s property; any defect or damage caused by 
any repairs carried out by non authorised personnel or by incorrect use/installation 
(with reference to this, system maintenance is recommended every 6 months) or if 
not original spare parts are used; any defect caused by chemicals or atmospheric 
conditions. The warranty does not cover any cost neither for consumable materials 
nor for alleged defects or convenient surveys.
Product Features Fratelli Comunello SpA products are subjected to continue changes 
and improvements; their technical features and image may therefore change without 
previous notice.
Competent court
Since the contract of sale is conrmed by an Order Conrmation drawn up in Rosà, 
any such dispute shall be settled by the laws of Italy and by the court of Vicenza (VI).