Tormatic POWERSLIDE, Instruction Manual

PowerSlide 9 

ENGLISH

4.  INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS

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For the minimum dimensions to prevent crushing/shearing of body 

parts, refer to EN 349. For the safety distances required to prevent 

danger zones being reached, refer to ISO 13857.
There should be a solid surface on the sliding gate section sufficiently 

large to attach the rack to.
If the area of installation gives rise to the risk of impact by vehicles, pro-

vide for an appropriate protective structure to protect the gear motor.

4.2  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

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Always shut off the power supply before performing any work. If the 

disconnect switch is not in view, apply a warning sign stating “WARNING 

- Maintenance in Progress”.

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The electrical system must comply with applicable legislation in the 

country of installation.
Use components and materials with CE marking which are compli-

ant with the Low Voltage Directive 2014/35/EU and EMC Directive 

2014/30/EU.

The power supply line for the automation system must be fitted with 

a 6 A omnipolar circuit breaker with a contact opening distance of at 

least 3 mm, with breaking capacity which meets code.
The power supply for the automation system must be fitted with a 

30 mA RCD.
The metal parts of the structure must be earthed. Check that the 

protective earthing system complies with applicable regulations in 

the country of installation.
The electrical cables of the automation system must be laid in appro-

priate conduits, which may be rigid or flexible, above or below ground; 

the size and insulation class must conform with applicable legislation.
Use separate conduits for power supply and low-voltage control cables.
Check buried cable plans to ensure that there are no other electrical 

cables in proximity to the planned digging/drilling locations to prevent 

the risk of electrocution.
Check that there are no pipes in the vicinity as well.
It is recommended to install a flashing light in a visible position to warn 

when the gate is moving.
The control accessories must be positioned in a location which is not 

hazardous to the user and is also accessible with the gate open. It is 

advisable to position the control accessories within the field of view 

of the automation system; this is obligatory when operator presence 

is required for the controls.
If an emergency stop button has been installed, it must be EN13850 

compliant.
The following limits apply with regard to the height from the ground:
- Control accessories = minimum 150 cm
- Emergency button = maximum 120 cm

4.1  MECHANICAL REQUIREMENTS

The mechanical structural components must comply with the require-

ments of EN 12604 and EN 12605.
Before installing the automation system, the suitability of the me-

chanical requirements must be established, and the necessary work 

to reach them performed.
The essential mechanical requirements are as follows:

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Solid ground to support the weight of the gate, the structures present 

and the gear motor. There must be no chance of water accumulating in 

the installation area. Flat, horizontal paving in the area of movement 

of the sliding gate section.
Structure (columns, guides, mechanical strikers, sliding gate section) 

must be solid and there must be no risk of detachment or collapse, 

taking into consideration the weight of the sliding gate section, force 

applied by wind and the forces generated by the gear motor. Perform 

structural calculations where necessary.
No signs of corrosion or cracking in the structure.
Sliding gate section perfectly vertical in all movement positions with 

regular, uniform movement without friction.
Appropriate devices must be installed to prevent the gate from falling.
There must be a lower horizontal sliding guide in good condition; this 

must be straight, with no deformations, and must be solidly fastened 

to the ground and free of obstacles along its entire length. The sliding 

gate section must remain in any position in which it is placed without 

moving. Presence of guide wheels on the ground, with diameter 

appropriate for the size and length of the sliding gate section and 

profile section matching the sliding guide. The number and position 

of the wheels must ensure adequate and constant distribution of the 

weight at all times. 
Presence of upper containing guide to prevent vertical oscillation of 

the sliding gate section. The sliding gate section must not under any 

circumstances come out from its guides and fall. Wheels, rollers and 

bearings in good condition, lubricated and free from play or friction.
External mechanical limit stops to limit the travel of the sliding gate 

section when opening and closing. The stops must be suitably sized and 

solidly fastened so that they resist any impact of the sliding gate section 

in the event of improper use (gate pushed and left to slide freely). The 

mechanical limit stops must be positioned at 50 mm beyond the stop 

position of the sliding gate section, and must ensure that the sliding 

gate section remains inside its sliding guides.
The thresholds and protrusions of the paving must be appropriately 

shaped in order to prevent the risk of sliding or slipping.
Safety precaution between the wall (or other fixed element) and the 

furthest protruding part of the open gate to protect against the risk 

of persons becoming trapped/crushed. Alternatively, check that the 

opening force required falls within the maximum permissible limits 

according to applicable standards and legislation.
Safety devices installed between the fixed and moving parts to prevent 

against the risk of hands being trapped. Alternatively, apply protective 

elements preventing the introduction of fingers.
Safety element between the paving and lower edge of the sliding gate 

section, along its entire path, providing protection from the risk of feet 

becoming caught in and crushed beneath the wheels. Alternatively, 

apply protective elements preventing the introduction of feet.
No sharp edges or protruding parts should be present to ensure there 

is no cutting, hooking or perforation hazard. Alternatively, eliminate 

or protect any sharp edges and protruding parts.
No slots or openings should be present on the sliding gate section or 

the fencing to prevent the creation of a shearing hazard. Alternatively, 

apply protective mesh to any such openings. The mesh should be suffi-

ciently fine to prevent introduction of body parts requiring protection, 

in relation to the distance between the fixed and moving parts.