CAI MEZZANINE GATE User manual

MEZZANINE GATE SYSTEM
INSTALLATION
AND OPERATION
INSTRUCTIONS
Keep this Manual with the MEZZANINE
GATE system at all times. This will allow
new users to read it before using system.
It is the MEZZANINE GATE owner’s responsibility to ensure that all
workers installing or using this system are thoroughly trained. Provide
workers with this Installation Manual and make sure they understand
its contents. Read it to them if necessary. Letting poorly trained
workers use this system can result in property damage and/or serious
injury or death to personnel.
WARNING!
MEZZANINE GATE System must be installed according to the
instructions outlined in this manual. Failure to do so could result in
serious injury or death to personnel!
To prevent serious injury or death, MEZZANINE GATE System must be
installed using hardware provided by Garlock Equipment Company!
To prevent serious injury or death, Installers of System must use
OSHA-approved Tie-Off device to install or remove this System.
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System requirements:
Make sure your mezzanine is capable of supporting the combined weight of the
MEZZANINE GATE System (270 lbs for 48” system), loaded pallets, all
personnel and all material moving equipment used near gate system.
Consult your building architect to calculate these loads and ensure this
load carrying capacity.
System must be attached to a permanent, firmly secured mezzanine floor; not
unsupported plywood sheathing or temporary structure at the mezzanine edge.
Site Preparation:
1. Move all tools and trip hazards a minimum of 10 ft back from mezzanine edge.
2. Be sure you are installing the MEZZANINE GATE System to a permanent and
secure structure at mezzanine edge.
Figure 1.
WARNING!
BEFORE INSTALLING MEZZANINE GATE SYSTEM: READ, UNDERSTAND
AND FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR INSTALLING AND USING SYSTEM!
FAILURE BY INSTALLER OR USER TO FOLLOW ANY OR ALL OF THESE
INSTRUCTIONS COULD CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH FROM FALLS.
Right
Frame
Left
Frame
Inside
Gate
Outside
Gate
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Standard Gate System handles 48” wide pallets and weighs 270 lbs. Consult factory
for weights of custom size Gate Systems.
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS:
Install “Outside Gate” onto Left Frame as
shown. Fasten Gate to Frame at this time.
(See Page 7) Allow gate to rest on
mezzanine floor.
Doing this will limit the amount of work
you need to do later at the edge of the
mezzanine.
Locate Left Frame (as viewed from mezzanine) as shown above. This will be to your
left side as you look out over mezzanine.
Make sure edge of Plate is 4” back from
edge of mezzanine.
Mark holes through the Plates Drill holes in mezzanine floor.
to show you where to drill holes Use ½” diameter drill bit
NOTICE
Make sure you are not going to drill
through beams, channels or folded
edges of mezzanine floor grates.
This also applies to the Plates in the
middle and other end of Left Frame
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Insert Bolts through Plates and
mezzanine floor. Secure Left Frame to
mezzanine floor using hardware supplied
by Garlock Equipment Co.
Continue this process until all 10 bolts
have been installed and Left Frame is
completely secured to mezzanine floor.
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Move Right Frame into approximate
position.
Install Key into key slot on Shaft. Slide
Outer Gate onto Shaft. Lift Outer Gate
and slide Right Frame into a position
where Gate will rest on Vertical Post of
Right Gate.
Install Bumpers (155397) into the tops of the
vertical posts of the Right Frame of the
Mezzanine Gate.
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Slide Inside Gate onto Left Frame.
Move end of Right Frame into a
position where Inside Gate rests on
the Bumper of the Vertical Post
Attach Right Frame to mezzanine
floor in the same manner you
previously installed Left Frame.
Secure Inside Gate and Outside Gate using
Locking Collars (152797) and Allen Wrench.
Make sure Key is still in its proper place inside
key slot.
Lift Inside Gate into upright position.
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Install Strut (154130) onto the 2 Ball Ends (154105) as shown.
Make sure Rod End of Strut is facing down.
Locate pre-drilled hole in Collar near the
Inside Gate.
Using drill bit supplied with Gate, drill
through Rod.
Insert bolt and nut supplied with Gate
through this hole and secure with
wrenches.
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Install Strut on outside Gate in the same
manner you installed Strut on Inside Gate.
Lower Gate to closed position, Inside Gate will
rise up to open.
Install the Guards the cover rods on Left Frame using
hardware supplied with Gate.
One Guard installs from the inside the Pallet area.
The other Guard installs from outside the Pallet area.
Install Gate Stop (LH 408701Z,
RH 408702Z) onto Bracket beneath
each Gate.
Use 3/8 x 1.25 Bolt and Lock Nut
Install a Rubber Pad (424357) on each
side of the Left Frame Assembly as
shown to cushion the Gate Stops.
WARNING!
This is the most dangerous step involved in
this installation. Make sure you are Tied-Off
using an OSHA compliant tie-off system.
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS:
From Mezzanine, open Gate as shown. Place Pallet inside Loading Area.
Close Gate. Pallet is now accessible from ground using Forklift.
To transfer pallet from Ground to Mezzanine:
If Outer Gate is closed, use Pole Option (p/n 405980) to open it. See Pg. 11.
From Ground, using Forklift, place pallet inside loading area.
WARNING!
Before using Gate System, make sure all parts are in good working order.
Do not approach, work near or stand by any Mezzanine edge that is not
protected by an OSHA approved Gate System or Guard Rail System.
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From Mezzanine, open Gate as shown.
Remove Pallet from Loading Area. Close Inside Gate. Move Pallet to desired location.
Closing Inside Gate before leaving Gate Area will open Gate at edge of Mezzanine.
This allows Fork Lift drivers to load Pallets without having to get off the Fork Lift.
Replacement Parts List: Call Toll Free 1-800-328-9522 to place an order.
Support Channel 423922S
Pole Option 405980
Gas Strut 154130
Ball End for Gas Strut 154105
Keys for Gate Shaft 110094
Locking Collars 152797
Warning Decals (FREE) 161225
Bumpers 155397
Gate Stop-LH 408701Z
Gate Stop-RH 408702Z
Installation of Hardware for Pole Option.
Install hardware as shown through
the hole in square tube of Outer Gate.
Pole hooks onto threaded portion of Bolt
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Installation of Optional “Slam Stopper”.
The Slam Stopper cushions longer
Gates as they approach the full open
position. They are installed in pre-drilled
holes in the front and rear Frames.
Remove the Nut and Washer from the
large Bolt; insert Bolt thru existing hole
as shown. Re-install Nut and Washer
on Bolt from back side of Frame.
Install the Ball Mount in the
lower pre-drilled hole and fasten
it to the Frame with the Nut and
Washer also from back side of
Frame.
Repeat this procedure on the
other end of Gate system with
the second Slam Stopper.
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