Application Limits; Typical Installation; Technical Specifications; Preliminary Checks - Comunello Automation FORT 400 ONE Instrucciones De Uso

• Children can't play with the commands of
the automatism. Remote controls should be
kept out of reach of children. It is suggested
to periodically examine the installation in order
to verify the presence of possible damages
to the cables, springs and mechanical parts.
Automation should not be used if it is necessary
a repair intervention.
2 MODELS AND PRODUCTS DESCRIPTION
2.1 DESCRIPTION
FORT is an electromechanical operator for residential and industrial sliding
gates, with built-in control unit that allows the gate to be operated from a
pushbutton, radio control and, whenever necessary, manually using the
specific release key supplied. This model is supplied in the version FORT
400-500-600-700-1000-1500 for gates up to 400 kg - 500 kg - 600 kg -
700kg - 1000 kg - 1500 kg respectively.

2.2 TYPICAL INSTALLATION

D
C
KEY
A OPERATOR WITH BUILT-IN CONTROL UNIT
B FLASHING LIGHT
C PHOTOCELLS
D KEY SELECTOR SWITCH

3 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

FORT FORT FORT
400 500 600
Power supply
~
24 V 230 V 24 V
Operator power
ONE 24V ONE 24V
supply
70 W 280 W 110 W
Power con-
sumption
3,0 A 1,2 A 5,0 A
Nominal current
input
350 N 450 N 550 N
Maximum thrust
Intensive 30% Intensive
Duty cycle
Protection rating
II I II
Insulation class
from -20°C to + 50°C
Working
temperature
400 Kg 500 Kg 600 Kg 700 Kg
Max weight of
gate
Rack module
Maximum speed 0.12 m/s
8,9 Kg 9,9 Kg 10,6 Kg
Weight
4 INSTALLATION

4.1 PRELIMINARY CHECKS

For correct operation of the automation system, make sure:
B
A
FORT FORT FORT FORT
700 1000 DUAL 1500
1000
~ 50 Hz
230 V
~ 24 V ~ 230 V ~ 230 V ~
230 V 230 V
ONE 24V
300 W 150 W 340 W 340 W 460 W
1,3 A 6,2 A 1,5 A 1,5 A 2,0 A
600 N 900 N 1400 N
30% Intensive 30% 30% 30%
IP 24 D
I II I I I
1000 Kg 1000 Kg 1500 Kg
M4
0.17 m/s
12 Kg 12 Kg 12,4 Kg 12,4 Kg 12,6 Kg
• All the accessories are suitably sized.
• 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 PREPARATORY WORK FOR INSTALLATION

Installing the operator:
• Assemble the counterplate with the anchor bolts, leaving 30 mm of
threaded shank exposed (FIG. 1).
• Embed the counterplate in the cement, creating a step of 20 mm (FIG.
2A) and making sure it is perfectly level (FIG. 2A).
• In the case of an existing cement footing, use the lifting plate as shown
in FIG. 2B.
4.4 INSTALLING THE FORT OPERATOR
4.4.1 INSTALLATION:
• Release the operator as described in heading 4.4.3.
• Remove the operator cover by undoing the 2 lateral screws located
under the release lever (FIG. 3).
• Place the operator on the counterplate, routing the power, control and
accessories cables through the cable inlet hole (FIG. 4).
• Before locking the operator to the counterplate with the supplied nuts,
make any necessary adjustments by means of the 4 screws at the 4
corners (FIG. 5).
• Secure the operator (FIG 6).
• Mesh the rack with the pinion, leaving 1 to 2 mm backlash between the
teeth. This backlash must remain constant over the entire length of the
rack (FIG. 7).
• Fix / weld the rack to the gate (FIG. 8).
• 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 9).
4.4.2 INSTALLATION OF LIMIT STOPS AND SWITCHES
MECHANICAL LEVER-TYPE LIMIT STOP
• Bring the gate to its open position manually, stopping at a distance of 3
cm from the mechanical limit stop (FIG.10).
• Slide the limit stop bracket along the rack until causing the limit stop to
trip. (FIG. 11).
• From this position move the bracket forward by 2 cm (FIG. 12A).
• Fix the bracket to the rack with the dedicated screws (FIG. 13).
• Perform the same operation for the closing limit stop.
ELECTRONIC LIMIT SWITCH
• Bring the gate to its open position manually, stopping at a distance of 3
cm from the mechanical limit stop (FIG. 10).
• Slide the limit stop bracket along the rack until reaching the mid-point of
the limit switch. (FIG. 12B).
• Keep a distance of 3 to 8 mm between bracket and limit switch (FIG.
12B).
• Fix the bracket to the rack with the dedicated screws (FIG. 13).
• Perform the same operation for the closing limit switch.
• Position the gate centrally (FIG. 14) and restore motorized control as
described in heading 4.4.3.
4.4.3 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 and insert the supplied key (FIG. 15).
• Turn the key clockwise through 90°. Grasp the release lever and pull
it counter-clockwise (FIG.16) as far as it will go. This action serves to
disengage the pinion thereby allowing the gate to be opened manually.
• Do not push the gate leaf with force but rather accompany it through its
full travel distance. (FIG. 17).
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