Heras B360 User manual

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Instruction Manual
Instruction ManualInstruction Manual
Instruction Manual
Manual Swing Gates
Gate Identification Number …………………………………..
Date of Issue …………………………………..
Issue Date Description Author Approved
A First Issue R. Keleman P Griffin

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Contents
1. Introduction
2. Contacting us
3. Declaration of Conformity
4. Declaration of Incorporation
5. Warranty
6. Disclaimer
7. Copyright Material
8. Transport and Installation
9. Maintenance of hot dipped Galvanised Product
10. Repair procedure for Hot Dipped Galvanised Products
11. Maintenance of powder coated materials
12. Repair of powder coated materials
13. EC Directives
14. Maintenance Schedule
15. Maintenance Record

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1. Introduction
The gate supplied is part of the Heras UK Perimeter systems. It is designed to be installed within
1 day and all safety devices are factory fitted and working.
If any extra equipment is required for the individual site, such as remote open and close, or
automobile protection, this can be obtained from Heras UK and must be installed by qualified
personnel.
In order for this equipment to conform to current legislation a maintenance plan must be
established prior to use. It is recommended that the product be serviced at least annually by fully
qualified personnel. As Heras UK are the manufacturer of the gate this is best undertaken by the
Heras UK authorised service engineers based at Geoquip worldwide.
2. Contacting Us
Any queries regarding the operation or maintenance of this equipment should be referred
to:
Heras U.K. Fencing Systems
Herons Way
Balby
Doncaster, DN4 8WA
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Web Site: www.heras.co.uk
Email: [email protected]
These instructions should be read fully prior to using the system !

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3. Declaration of Conformity
CE Declaration of Conformity
Equipment: Manual Swing Gate
Manufacturer: Heras UK
Address: Herons Way, Balby, Doncaster DN4 8WA
We hereby declare that the equipment described here above complies with the
essential requirements of the following directives:
BS EN 12604 Industrial, commercial and garage doors and
gates – Mechanical Aspects - Requirements
For and behalf of the manufacturer:
Name: Paul Griffin
Position: Operations Manager
Signature:
Important Note: Modifications to the equipment will render this document null and void
Heras U.K. Fencing Systems is a Business Division of CRH Fencing & Security Group Limited.
Cert number 890

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4. Declaration of incorporation
CE Declaration of Incorporation
Equipment: Manual Swing Gate
Installer: ___________________
Address:___________________
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We hereby declare that the equipment described here above complies with the
essential requirements of the following directives:
BS EN 12604 Industrial, commercial and garage doors and
gates – Mechanical Aspects - Requirements
For and behalf of the manufacturer:
Name: Paul Griffin
Position: Operations Manager
Signature:
Where additional devices are installed by 3
rd
parties other than the manufacturer the
gate must not be put into service until the equipment/components into which it is
incorporated and form part of the completed gate system have been identified and
declared to be in conformance with the requirements of the Directives and Standards
listed in this document.
This document is to be completed by the installer where the gate has not been
installed directly by the manufacturer Heras U.K. Fencing Systems. The installer
and/or maintenance provider must ensure that any changes to the system are
approved. Installation of non-approved spares will render this document null and
void.
This document should be submitted together with the Manufacturer’s Declaration of
Conformity.

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5. Twelve-Month Warranty
Important Note: If your equipment was not purchased directly from Heras UK, then all
warranty issues will need to be addressed to the supplier of the equipment.
Return to Factory Warranty
All equipment supplied by Heras UK includes a return to factory 12 month warranty. This
warranty does not include engineer call out.
6. Disclaimer
Whilst every effort has been made to ensure that the information contained in this manual is
correct at the time of issue, no responsibility is accepted for any loss or damage arising from
incorrect information.
This manual forms no part whatsoever of any contract or agreement between Heras UK and
others. In no circumstances will Heras UK be responsible or liable for any costs, damage or
injury whatsoever arising from the use of this Manual.
Should the gate be tampered with and/or any non-approved equipment is fitted to the gate such
as signs, weights, lights and other auxiliary items then the warranty will be considered void.
7. Copyright
The Copyright of this Manual remains the property of Heras UK at all times. This Manual may
not be reproduced by any means without prior written permission from Heras UK.
8. Transport and Installation
The purchased gate will be transported in a bundle comprising of the gate leaves and the Gate
posts along with any ancilliary equipment. Fence fittings etc will be in a bag contained within
the shrink wrapping. This is to ensure that the correct posts are with the correct leaves.
The bundle will need to be unloaded close to the working area with the use of a fork truck.
Using recognised manual handling techniques and or suitable lifting equipment carefully
unwrap the bundle and check the contents.
Excavate the foundations for the 2 supporting posts to the required depth as specified by British
standards. Place the 2 posts into the excavations and check to see that they are at the required
depth and are vertical in all directions. Fill the excavations with the correct amount of concrete
as specified.
Check that the posts are still vertical and at the correct height. The gate leaf(s) can now be hung
and the weight of the gate supported by suitable blocks. The gate leaf(s) should be left for 48
hours before the supporting blocks are removed.

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The gates can now be adjusted using the adjustable hangings to ensure that they are level.
Top Hanging Bottom Hanging
Adjuster nuts
The ground tubes can now be marked and drilled. The ground tubes supplied should be grouted
within the holes that have been drilled.
9. Operation
The gate is manually operated and can be locked using various methods
i) If the gate is fitted with a slip latch a padlock is fitted by the end user and placed in the hole
in the slip latch.
ii) If the gate is fitted with a mortice lock the lock will be supplied with 3 keys and is locked
by turning the key. If the gate is a double leaf gate then the fixed leaf will have a dropbolt
fitted and this is locked using a padlock supplied by the end user. This will enable the
mortice lock to be secured against the locked fixed leaf.

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10. Maintenance of hot dipped Galvanised Product
The following information offers some guidance on the general care and maintenance of hot dip
galvanized steel products.
Avoid long periods of exposure of your galvanized steel product to environments where the pH
is below 6 and above 12. Outside the range of pH 6-12 the galvanized coating can suffer greater
corrosion than normal.
Avoid direct contact of your galvanized steel product with dissimilar metals, such as brass and
copper, particularly in corrosive environments. Where dissimilar metals are to be used together
ensure that there is an insulator between the dissimilar metal and the galvanized product.
Do not constantly abrade clean your galvanized product and, where possible, avoid abrasive
washing of your galvanized product altogether. One of the ways in which galvanizing protects
steel from corrosion is by the development of a thin barrier film of insoluble zinc corrosion
products (known as a patina) on the outer surface of the galvanized steel through exposure to
the atmosphere. Abrasive cleaning will wash away this protective patina and the galvanized
article will have to build up this barrier protection again, consuming more of the zinc. Constant
abrasive cleaning will consume the zinc more quickly and therefore may reduce the life of your
galvanized steel product.
Galvanizing may be cleaned using a water-based emulsifier, alkaline-based cleaners with a pH
of 12 or lower or organic solvents. Then rinse the area with fresh water and simply wipe clean
with a soft cloth.
For galvanizing products that are situated in a highly corrosive environment e.g. coastal, heavy
industrial, etc. it is recommended the product be rinsed with potable water on a regular basis,
particularly under sheltered conditions (i.e. not exposed to rain and sun).
Avoid long term storage of any galvanized product in damp and poorly ventilated
conditions. Ensure the storage location is dry and there is effective ventilation.
If there is physical damage to the galvanized coating of the product (e.g. coating is chipped or
fabrication after galvanizing has taken place), it is recommended that the damaged area be
repaired in accordance with the procedure below.
There are a number of ways of treating different types of stains or marks. It is advised that with
any of the cleaning treatment of the galvanizing should be conservative at first and then if the
situation demands, the treatment can become steadily more aggressive. It is also important that
wherever some form of mechanical abrasion or “scrubbing” is required, a hard plastic bristle
brush is recommended to be used. Steel bristle brushes are not to be used since they will cause
discolouration.
It is important to note that mechanical methods of cleaning zinc surfaces can cause aesthetic
issues. The “cleaned” areas are likely to contrast with adjacent untreated surfaces and may take
a significant period of time to weather to a uniform colour. If aesthetics is a large concern, it is
advisable to first test the cleaning method in an inconspicuous area in case the aesthetic effect is
unappealing.
For general cleaning of bulk contaminants such as dirt and the like, ordinary laundry soaps can
be satisfactorily used. For more stubborn or larger areas, the use of a low pressure wash (such as
a pressure washer), with just pure water or in conjunction with proprietary cleaning materials
such as car wash or truck wash, can be effective.

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The car and truck cleaners are made to minimise corrosion on the metallic parts of vehicles so
are generally suitable for use on galvanized steel although it is important that the steel be
washed down with freshwater after cleaning.
Often, water draining from other adjacent steelwork that is rusting can flow on to galvanized
steel and cause conspicuous brown staining. This can be treated with the use of commercial
oxalic acid or a proprietary solution that has been developed for descaling pots and pans.
Thorough rinsing with water is again important to remove any corrosive residues of the cleaner.
Sometimes during building or renovations, cement and mortar can be dropped onto the
galvanized steel and this can be very difficult to remove once it has hardened. Firstly remove
the large parts of the deposit as close to the surface as practicable, then oxalic acid can be used
to remove the remaining remnants from the galvanized steel, followed with a thorough rinsing.
Other acids are more effective on the mortar or cement, but these can be very aggressive on zinc
and are not recommended.
Paints, such as graffiti, can be removed using thinners. If some form of scraping is required, use
plastic or wooden scrapers (not steel/metallic items). If the paint is wet or fresh, then normal
thinners can be used. Once the paint has hardened, then a non-alkaline stripper can be used.
Again, rinsing is important to remove residues that may cause discolouration later and/or
encourage corrosion.
11. Repair procedure for Hot Dipped Galvanised Products
General Notes
If any area of the product has had the galvanization removed and the bare metal has been
exposed to the atmosphere then the following procedure must be followed to ensure that the end
product is satisfactorily protected.
The addition of a zinc rich coating acts as a sacrificial layer to protect the steel material below
in the same way as hot dipped galvanised products. There is a cathodic reaction which bonds
the zinc rich coating to the material to be protected and so a good contact point must be ensured.
Surface preparation
All loose material must be removed with a wire brush and the surface cleaned with a cloth, do
not use any thinners. Ensure that the galvanised surface is cleaned 50mm around the area to be
treated.
Application
The zinc rich coating must be applied as soon as possible after cleaning. If the time elapsed
between cleaning and application exceeds 24 hour then the cleaning process must be repeated.
Apply the the zinc rich coating using an aerosol can or brush on the area to be treated ensuring
that the zinc rich coating comes into contact with the hot dipped galvanised material
surrounding the affected area. If any areas require a second coat then the zinc rich coating can
be reapplied after 45 minutes.
Over coating
The zinc rich coating will dry to light grey in colour and can be over coated with a spray paint
after 60 mins to the desired end colour.

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12. Maintenance of powder coated materials
There are no surface coatings for a system suited to external fencing which requires no attention
at all. However, the powder coating system requires only minimal care to guarantee the
extended life of the fence. After installation the following guidelines should be followed to
protect the long term good looks of the fence:
Cleaning
It is recommended that cleaning should be carried out at around 6 month intervals for best
results. Areas or components exposed to high levels of pollution should be cleaned more
frequently. Most dirt and soils can be removed with dilute household detergents not containing
solvents or abrasives.
Graffiti Removal
Most marker pen graffiti can be removed by careful use of benzene, turpentine or in resistant
cases methylethylketone [MEK]. When using MEK do not rub more than 4 to 5 times over the
surface. Cleaning should be followed by waxing [Jotun Norpol Wax W70].
13. Repair of powder coated materials
Minor damage metal not exposed:
• The damage should be cleaned carefully ensuring that there is no damage to the pretreatment.
• Remove any loose particles.
• Apply colour matched repair material to the same thickness as the factory applied coating.
Repair where metal exposed:
• Clean the damaged area and remove loose particles.
• Apply primer to exposed metal [2 pack etch].
• Apply colour matched repair material to the same thickness as the factory applied coating.
14. EC Directives
The product has been developed and produced in accordance of the following EC Directives:
BS EN 12604 Industrial, commercial and garage doors and
gates – Mechanical Aspects – Requirements
15. Maintenance Schedule
In order for this equipment to meet current legislation the gate and any auxiliary equipment must
be serviced using the following criteria and a record kept of any results, or maintenance carried
out.
a) Check and clean the finished surface. Repair as described section 10 and 12 as appropriate.
b) Check operation of locking devices and clean and lubricate as necessary.
c) Check operation of Drop bolt (if fitted).
d) Clean out ground tubes.
e) Clean and lubricate hinges using a spray grease.

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16. Installation Notes

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17. Maintenance Record
Maintenance undertaken Date Sign