The
Proteco Ace
electromechanical ram operator kits are 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). Their advantage over the
Proteco Aster
is their slim-line design and slightly more powerful motor. 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 120°, 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 Aster 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 Ace 3 is 150mm, and for
Ace 4
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.
