Comunello BORDER 400 User manual

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BORDER 400 / 600
INSTALLATION AND USER MANUAL
EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
The undersigned, Mr LUCA COMUNELLO, representative of the following manufacturer
F.lli COMUNELLO spa
Via Cassola 64, 36027 Rosà (VI) Italy
DECLARES that with regard to the device hereinafter described:
Description Manually operated barrier 3/4/5/6 metres
Model BORDER W/ MOTOR 400 / 600
complies with the legislative provisions that transpose the following directives:
• 2006/42/EC (Machinery Directive)
• 2011/305/EEC (CPR Regulation)
• 2011/65/EU (RoHS Directive)
Rosà (VI) – Italy
28-10-2021
Moreover, the undersigned also declares that it is prohibited to place the machinery into operation until such time as the machine into
which it will be incorporated, or of which it will become a component, has been identied and declared as conforming to the provisions of
Directive 2006/42/EC and the national legislation transposing said directive.
LUCA COMUNELLO
Legal Representative of FRATELLI COMUNELLO s.p.a.
Fratelli Comunello S.p.A.
Company with certied Quality Management System
UNI EN ISO 9001:2015.

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1 GENERAL WARNINGS
1.1 SAFETY WARNINGS
This installation manual is only intended for professional personnel. All the instructions must be read before proceeding with installation.
All that not expressly stated in these instructions is not allowed; uses other than those intended may be a source of damage to the
product and endanger persons or property. The manufacturer declines all liability for failure to observe best technical practices in
barrier system construction and for any possible deformations that may occur when using the product. Keep this manual for future
reference. The design and manufacture of BORDER manually operated devices and this manual fully comply with current standards.
In light of potential hazards that may arise during installation and use of BORDER, installation procedures must also be carried out in
full compliance with the applicable laws, standards and regulations; specically:
1.2 WARNINGS FOR INSTALLATION
• Before starting the installation procedures ensure any additional devices and materials are available that may be required to complete
automation of the manually operated BORDER based on the application required.
• The automation system must not be used until the transit area has been made safe.
• The packaging material must be disposed of in full compliance with the local regulations.
1.3 WARNINGS FOR USE
•
Do not make any changes to any parts unless provided for in this manual. Operations of this type will only cause malfunctions. The
manufacturer denies all liability for damage resulting from modied products.
• Do not submerge parts of the automation in water or any other liquid substance.
•
Do not store any manually operated BORDER components in the vicinity of heat sources nor expose it to ames; this may damage it
and cause malfunction, re or hazardous situations.
• In case of a fault that cannot be resolved using the information in this manual, contact the help service.
2 MODELS AND PRODUCTS DESCRIPTION
2.1 DESCRIPTION
Robust and easy to install, the manually operated BORDER barrier system is suitable for private, public or industrial use.
CONTENTS
1 GENERAL WARNINGS
1.1 SAFETY WARNINGS
1.2 WARNINGS FOR INSTALLATION
1.3 WARNINGS FOR USE
2 MODELS AND PRODUCTS DESCRIPTION
2.1 DESCRIPTION
2.2 TYPICAL INSTALLATION
3 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
4 INSTALLATION
4.1 PRELIMINARY CHECKS
4.2 LIMITS OF USE
4.3 INSTALLATION WORKS
4.4 INSTALLATION OF THE MANUALLY OPERATED BORDER BARRIER SYSTEM
4.4.1 INSTALLATION
4.4.2 ADJUSTMENT OF MECHANICAL STOPS
5 INSTALLATION OF THE PENDULUM SUPPORT
6 INSTALLATION OF THE SKIRT
7 TESTING
8 PRODUCT MAINTENANCE
9 SPARE PARTS
10 DISPOSAL
11 WARRANTY

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2.2 TYPICAL INSTALLATION
B
A
KEY
A MANUALLY OPERATED BARRIER SYSTEM
B BOOM SUPPORT
3 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
BORDER model kits without motor GKBR40300F0A00 GKBR40400F0A00 GKBR60500F0A00 GKBR60600F0A00
Product model BORDER 400 W/MOTOR BORDER 400 W/MOTOR BORDER 600 W/MOTOR BORDER 600 W/MOTOR
Maximum boom length 3 m 4 m 5 m 6 m
Protection rating IP 44
Operating temp. -40°C to +50°C
Mass 50 Kg 51 Kg 58 Kg 59 Kg

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4 INSTALLATION
4.1 PRELIMINARY CHECKS
For correct operation of the automation system, make sure:
• All the accessories are properly rated.
• All the operating limits of the product can be complied with.
• The minimum and maximum clearances shown in (FIG.1).
FIG. 1
BORDER 400 320
835
1031
315
220
793
822
781
1078
420 359
250
252
302
BORDER 600
• All material used is in perfect condition and t for purpose.
• The selected installation site is compatible with the overall dimensions of the product.
• There are no hindrances that could obstruct the opening and closing movements of the barrier boom.
• The footing of the barrier system is able to provide stable anchorage of the unit.
• The space around the barrier system is sufcient to allow easy and safe execution of manual barrier operations.
• All devices to be installed are in a protected location in order to minimise the risk of accidental impact.
• If necessary, create a pedestrian entrance well clear of the operating range of the barrier boom.

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4.2 LIMITS OF USE
• Use a xed end rest for booms more than 3 m long.
Before installing the barrier, check that its data are within the limits of use in chapter 3: “Product technical specications”.
4.3 INSTALLATION WORKS
• Assemble the counter plate with the (optional) anchor bolts, allowing them to protrude by approx. 30 mm (FIG. 2-2A).
FIG. 2 FIG. 2A
BORDER 400 BORDER 600
155 mm
240 mm
30 mm
177 mm
30 mm
354 mm
• Embed counter plate and anchor bolts in concrete (FIG.3A).
• In the case of an existing concrete footing drill 4 holes for the screw anchors as shown in FIG. 3B.
FIG. 3A FIG. 3B
4.4 INSTALLATION OF THE MANUALLY OPERATED BORDER BARRIER SYSTEM
4.4.1 INSTALLATION
• Remove the front cover using the supplied key (FIG. 4).
• Position the barrier on the counter plate. Secure the pedestal with the nuts and washers supplied (FIG. 5).

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FIG. 4 FIG. 5
Fitting the springs:
The manually operated BORDER 400-600 barrier system features a single- or double-spring mechanism. The spring assembly must
be mounted in the corresponding bore according to the length of the boom as shown in the following table:
• Place the boom holder in an upright position.
• Secure the spring between the frame and the spring tensioning arm (TAB.01).
TAB.01
BORDER 400 BORDER 600
A 3 m D 5 m
B 3m + skirt E 5m + skirt
B 4 m E 6 m
C 4m + skirt E 6m + skirt (double spring
balancing, FIG.6C)
A
C
B
D
E
To install the boom on the opposite side, the conguration is as shown in FIG. 6B.

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FIG. 6A FIG. 6B
Double spring installation only on BORDER 600 with skirt
• Install the double spring as shown in gure 6C (installation example with boom on the right).
FIG. 6C

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Installation of locking system and boom:
• Mount the supplied boom holder and locking system as shown in gures 7A-7B-7C-7D.
FIG. 7A FIG. 7B
FIG. 7C FIG. 7D

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Boom assembly:
• Insert the impact protection strip in the specic guides.
NOTE: the protection strip will be 100 mm too long; push it until it is pressed
against the boom (FIG. 8).
• Secure the plug to one end of the boom as shown in gure 9.
2
2
2
m
m
FIG. 8 FIG. 9
• Insert the boom into the corresponding boom holder and secure it with the 4 screws as shown in gure 10.
FIG. 10

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• To prevent hazardous situations from occurring, immediately adjust the spring tension as described in the following section.
Spring pull adjustment:
• With the system released, manually guide the boom to approximately half of its stroke (45°) (FIG. 11A) and leave it. If the boom
tends to fall, use the spring adjuster, turning it clockwise; if instead, the boom tends to rise, use the spring adjuster and turn it anti-
clockwise, see FIG. 11B. The correct balance is when the rod is at 45° and is stationary.
• Once the correct balance of the boom has been found, lock the system using the locknut in the spring mechanism (FIG 11B).
FIG. 11A FIG. 11B
Installation of boom handle:
• Install the handle with the 8 screws provided as shown in gure 12.
FIG. 12
600 mm
4.4.2 ADJUSTMENT OF MECHANICAL STOPS
The manually operated BORDER barrier system is equipped with mechanical stops:
• Adjust the closure stop by turning the screw so that it rests on the spring attachment plate in the horizontal boom position and
secure the screw using its locknut as shown in Figure 13A.
• Adjust the opening stop by turning the screw so that it rests on the spring attachment plate in the vertical boom position and
secure the screw using its locknut as shown in Figure 13B.

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FIG. 13A FIG. 13B
Operation of the locking system:
• To release the system, pull and turn the knob as shown in gures 14A and 14B.
FIG. 14A

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FIG. 14B
FIG. 14C

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FIG. 14D
FIG. 14E
• To re-lock the system, turn the knob in the opposite direction.

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5 INSTALLATION OF THE PENDULUM SUPPORT
• If already installed, remove the end plug from the boom.
• Remove the lower impact protection sleeve from its guide.
• Insert the cap and position the pendulum support by striking it.
• Cut the sleeve to the length required to install the pendulum support (FIG. 15).
• Insert the sleeve and secure the pendulum support (FIG. 17).
• Replace the boom end plug.
FIG. 15 FIG. 16A
FIG. 16B FIG. 17

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6 INSTALLATION OF THE SKIRT
• Remove the cap from the am and the lower bumper sheath if already tted.
• Mark the points to be drilled with an awl as illustrated in g.19 A.
• Drill the marked points with a Ø 6mm bit as illustrated in g.19 B.
• Secure the skirt to the boom as shown in g.20.
• Replace the boom end plug.
FIG. 18
FIG. 19
100 mm
AB
200 mm
200 mm

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FIG. 20
7 TESTING
To test the manually operated BORDER, carry out the following sequence of operations:
• Check that all the prescriptions in this manual have been followed scrupulously, with special attention to chapter 1 “General
Prescriptions”;
8 PRODUCT MAINTENANCE
Maintenance must be regularly carried out by qualied personnel in accordance with the legal and regulatory provisions in force.
Manually operated BORDER barriers require scheduled maintenance within 6 months of a previous maintenance cycle.
• Check all the moving parts and renew any worn parts
• Check the condition of all components making up the automation.
• Lubricate all moving parts.
9 SPARE PARTS
Spare parts can be ordered when needed by contacting the technical department.
10 DISPOSAL
At the end of its useful life the automation system must be dismantled by qualied personnel and the materials must be recycled or
disposed of in compliance with the local legislation in force.
11 WARRANTY
a) This warranty supplied as part of commercial dealings or the sale of goods for professional use, is limited to the repair or replacement
of Product parts recognised by FRATELLI COMUNELLO SPA as defective with equivalent repaired Products (hereinafter “Standard
Warranty”). The warranty does not cover the costs incurred by the repair and replacement of materials (for example, cost of labour,
material rental, etc.).
b) The application of the discipline dictated by articles 1490-1495 of the Italian Civil Code is excluded.
c) FRATELLI COMUNELLO SPA warrants the proper operation of the products within the limits indicated in 1 above. Unless otherwise
agreed, the Standard Warranty is valid for a period of 24 (twenty-four) months from the date of production, indicated on the Products
themselves. The Warranty is valid and binding for COMUNELLO only if the product is correctly assembled and serviced in accordance
with the rules of installation and safety indicated in the documentation provided by COMUNELLO or in any case available on the
website http://www.comunello.com/it/corporate/condizioni-generali/
d) The warranty does not cover: faults or damage due to transportation; faults or damage caused by defects in the electric supply
system installed at the premises of the purchaser of the Product and/or negligence, inadequacy or improper use of that system; faults
or damage resulting from tampering on the part of unauthorised personnel or as a result of incorrect use/installation (in this regard,
we recommend that the system be serviced at least every six months) or utilisation of non-original spare parts; defects caused by
chemical agents and/or atmospheric conditions.

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The warranty does not cover the cost of consumables, in any case COMUNELLO accrues credit for the intervention carried out at the
client premises, in the event the latter proves useless because the warranty was no longer valid or because the client had used the
COMUNELLO product in a negligent, careless or inexperienced manner, such that correct use of the product would have prevented
the need for installation.
e) Implementation of warranty: unless otherwise agreed, the right to claim under the Standard Warranty is exercised by submitting a
copy of the purchase document (tax invoice) to COMUNELLO. The Client must report the defect to COMUNELLO within a period of
30 (thirty) days from its discovery.
Action must be taken within the statutory limitation period of 6 (six) months from the date of discovery. The parts of the Product for
which a claim is made under the Standard Warranty must be sent by the Client to FRATELLI COMUNELLO SPA, Via Cassola 64,
36027 Rosà (VI) – Italy.
f) The Client cannot claim compensation for consequential damage, loss of prot, loss of production and in any case cannot claim
for sums higher than the value of the supplied components or Products. All expenses relating to the transportation of Products to be
repaired or repaired, even if covered by the Standard Warranty, shall be borne by the Client.
g) No external operations carried out by COMUNELLO technical personnel are covered by the Standard Warranty.
h) Specic modications to the terms of the Standard Warranty described herein may be established by the parties in their sales
agreements.
i) In case of legal disputes of any nature, Italian law shall apply and the competent forum shall be the Court of Vicenza.

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