INSTALLATION
SETTING THE TAPER CLAMP
Figure 16. Setting the Taper Clamp
Tighten
Retract
45° angle
Simulate a gate strike
with ~ 100 lbs. of
force.
Loosen
Taper
handle
The taper clamp is made of two pieces: a cone-
shaped hub fits into a taper clamp assembly. The
more you turn the taper handle clockwise the
harder it becomes to slip the clutch. In certain
situations, such as secure military facilities,
consider straightening the gate arm instead of
over-tightening the taper clamp. Refer to "Locking
the Gate Arm at Secure Facilities" on page 38
.
NOTICE
Setting the taper clamp with the gate closed
impedes traffic flow. If vehicles need to pass
through the gate area, delay setting the
taper clamp until after the operator has been
configured to run. Refer to "Configuring the
.
1.
To loosen and release the taper clamp,
extend the taper handle and turn the handle
counterclockwise. See Figure 16
.
2.
Manually, swing the gate half way between
the open and closed position (approximate
45° angle).
3.
To tighten the assembly, turn the taper
clamp handle clockwise in 1/8-inch (3.2mm)
increments. A large amount of torque is not
required in order to obtain a tight clutch
setting.
4.
Push the gate end with approximately 100
pounds of force to simulate a gate strike. If
the taper clamp slips, use the taper handle to
further tighten the assembly.
5.
Continue to adjust the taper clamp until no
slippage occurs.
6.
Retract and center the taper clamp handle.
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