The
Proteco Leader
electromechanical ram operator kits are an extremely cost effective
method of gate automation and are ideal where the gates are hung on
posts, or close to the edge of the pillars (see diagrams below). The
rams are non-reversible and therefore don’t need the inconvenience or
expense of an additional electric lock to keep them closed. Opening
angles up to 110°, depending on hinge position, may be achieved.
Proteco operators are designed for intensive use; they are constructed
of quality die-cast aluminium with stainless steel, bronze and steel
parts. The fluid-grease lubrication system, polyester powder-paint
coating, self-lubricating worm gear and built-in thermal protection
system ensure quiet operation and a long working life in all weather
conditions, without the need for periodic maintenance.
These diagrams show the gates closed and the operator mounting
brackets fixed to the back face of each pillar (inside the property).
The supplied operator and bracket are positioned so as dimensions A & B
comply to the installation instructions supplied with the kit. The
values are dependent on the Leader kit selected and the dimension D. In
the case where the gate is hinged at the corner of the pillar then the
dimension D is 0. The maximum value of D for Leader 3 is 150mm, and for
Leader 4 and Leader 5 is 200mm. If your gate’s D dimension is greater
than 200mm then consider the Proteco
Advantage kit.
Installation Hint:
When
fitting the gate brackets to a wooden gate,
we recommend that you insert stainless steel tubing (just large
enough to sleeve the mounting bolt threads, and 1mm shorter than the
thickness of the wood) through the gate mounting holes. This will
prevent over-tightening of the mounting bolts, and also avoid the
repetitive push-pull on the mounting bolts from damaging the wood.
Only a single gate? Not sure if you need a right-hand kit
or left-hand kit? The motor is usually mounted on the inside
of the property for security; so view the gates from inside the
property looking outwards (the gates will normally, but not always,
swing toward you). If the hinge appears on the left, you need a
left-hand kit; if it's on the right you need a right-hand kit.
Options include: underground exit loop (detects the presence of a
guest’s vehicle and automatically opens the gates for them); extra
photocells; additional key fobs; intercom kit; long range (external)
aerial; flashing beacon.
