PFlow Industries D Series User manual

15702-0001 | Rev I | 2019-07-15 | Printed in the U.S.A.
D Series | Hydraulic VRC
Installation Manual
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Important:
Read this entire manual.
Important safety information
is included.
Before starting the installation,
verify the job site dimensions and the
dimensions of the delivered materials
against the PFlow Industries, Inc.
General Arrangement (GA) drawing.
The illustrations depicted in this manual
are not to scale or detail. The illustrations
are for reference only.
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1. Contact Information 15705-0011 1 | 1
2. General Information 15710-0004 2 | 1
Introduction 2 | 1
General Overview 2 | 1
Code Requirements 2 | 1
Parts 2 | 1
Service 2 | 1
Feedback 2 | 1
3. Warranty Information 15710-0014 3 | 1
Parts and Labor 3 | 1
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Warranty 3 | 1
Exclusions 3 | 1
Obligation 3 | 1
Liability 3 | 2
Warranty Procedures 3 | 2
Pre-Authorization 3 | 2
Invoices 3 | 2
4. Important Safety Information 15702-0004 4 | 1
Read the Entire Manual 4 | 1
Intended Purpose 4 | 1
Safety Alert Symbols 4 | 1
Danger Statements 4 | 2
Warning Statements 4 | 2
Hydraulic Safety Precautions 4 | 4
Caution Statements 4 | 5
Electrical Safety Precautions 4 | 6
De-energize the Circuit 4 | 6
Electrical Safety Precautions 4 | 7
Working on Energized Circuits 4 | 7
Notes for the Installation Electrician 4 | 7
Entrance Below a Raised Carriage Deck 15709-0083 4 | 9
5. Glossary 15710-0018 5 | 1
Unique Descriptions and Names 5 | 1
Gate Types 5 | 8
Identifying Call Outs 5 |9

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6. Equipment Arrival and Unpacking 15710-0006 6 | 1
Arrival 6 | 1
Inspection 6 | 1
Transportation Damage and Claims 6 | 1
Shipping Photograph Examples 6 | 2
Shipping Packet 6 | 3
Return Materials Authorization (RMA) 6 | 3
Warranty Work 6 | 3
Recommended Tools 6 | 4
7. Pre-Installation Responsibilities 15710-0008 7 | 1
End User Responsibilities 7 | 1
End User and/or Mechanical and/or Electrical
Installer Responsibilities
7 | 1
Mechanical Installer Responsibilities 7 | 2
Electrical Installer Responsibilities 7 | 2
8. Job Site General Arrangement (GA) Review 15710-0011 8 | 1
9. Frequently Asked Questions 15710-0011 9 | 1
10. Sequence of Installation 10 | 1
11. Placement 15702-0011 11 | 1
Verify Job Site Dimensions and Carriage Orientation 11 | 1
Mark Alignment 11 | 1
Position the Carriage 11 | 2
12. Backframe Setup 15702-0005 12 | 1
Purpose 12 | 1
Remove the Back Panel 12 | 1
Review the GA Drawing for Backframe Placement 12 | 1
Spliced Backframe Guidelines 12 | 2
Assemble the Spliced Backframe 12 | 2
Align the Spliced Backframe 12 | 3
Tack Weld the Spliced Backframe 12 | 4
Spliced Backframe Finish Welding Details 12 | 4
Insert the Wheelblocks 12 | 5
Raise and Secure the Backframe 12 | 5
Attach the Wheelblocks 12 | 6
Review the Backframe for Plumb 12 | 7
Brace the Backframe 12 | 8
Install the Hydraulic Cylinder 12 | 9

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13. Bracing 15702-0013 13 | 1
Required Anchoring and Bracing Guidelines 13 | 1
Side-to-Side and Front-to-Back Bracing 13 | 2
Bracing Supplies 13 | 2
Anchoring Guidelines 13 | 3
Bracing Guidelines 13 | 4

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16. Gate Installation 15709-0005 16 | 1
Identify Components 16 | 1
Sliding Gate 16 | 2
Assemble the Sliding Gate 16 | 2
Install the Gate Post Extensions 16 | 3
Raise and Secure the Sliding Gate 16 | 4
Anchor the Gate Post Base Plates 16 | 4
Plumb and Square the Gate 16 | 4
Install Support Braces 16 | 4
Verify Gate Operation 16 | 4
Install the Gate Interlock 16 | 5
Verify the Gate Interlock Operation 16 | 5
Adjust the Interlock Keeper Assembly Magnet 16 | 5
Bi-Parting Swing Gate 16 | 6
Assemble the Bi-Parting Swing Gate 16 | 6
Install the Gate Post Extensions 16 | 7
Raise and Secure the Gate Assembly 16 | 8
Anchor the Gate Post Base Plates 16 | 8
Plumb and Square the Gate 16 | 8
Install Support Braces 16 | 8
Verify the Gate Panel Swing 16 | 8
Install the Gate Interlock 16 | 9
Verify the Gate Interlock Operation 16 | 9
Adjust the Interlock Keeper Assembly Magnet 16 | 9
Swing Gate 16 | 10
Assemble the Swing Gate 16 | 10
Install the Gate Post Extensions 16 | 11
Raise and Secure the Swing Gate Assembly 16 | 12
Anchor the Gate Post Base Plates 16 | 12
Plumb and Square the Gate 16 | 12
Install Support Braces 16 | 12
Verify the Gate Panel Swing 16 | 12
Install the Gate Interlock 16 | 13
Verify the Gate Interlock Operation 16 | 13
Adjust the Interlock Keeper Assembly Magnet 16 | 13

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16. Gate Installation (continued)
Single Vertical Acting (SVA) Gate 16 | 14
Establish Placement 16 | 14
Prepare the Chains in the Gate Posts 16 | 15
Begin Horizontal Assembly 16 | 16
Install the Header 16 | 16
Install the Chains 16 | 17
Assemble the Gate Panel 16 | 18
Attach the Gate Panel to the Gate Chains 16 | 18
Raise and Secure the Gate 16 | 19
Align the Gate Assembly 16 | 19
Anchor the Gate Post Base Plates 16 | 19
Plumb and Square the Gate 16 | 20
Install Support Braces 16 | 20
Adjust the Gate Panel 16 | 21
Install the Gate Panel Interlock 16 | 22
Verify the Gate Operation 16 | 22
Begin Vertical Assembly 16 | 23
Establish Placement 16 | 23
Prepare the Chains in the Gate Posts 16 | 23
Raise and Secure the Gate Posts 16 | 23
Install the Header 16 | 24
Install the Chains 16 | 24
Assemble the Gate Panel 16 | 25
Attach the Gate Panel to the Gate Chains 16 | 26
Install Support Braces 16 | 26
Adjust the Gate Panel 16 | 27
Install the Gate Interlock 16 | 28
Verify the Gate Operation 16 | 28

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16. Gate Installation (continued)
Carriage Mounted Single Vertical Acting (SVA) Gate 16 | 29
Establish Placement 16 | 29
Prepare the Chains in the Gate Posts 16 | 30
Begin Horizontal Assembly 16 | 31
Install the Header 16 | 31
Install the Chains 16 | 32
Assemble the Gate Panel 16 | 33
Attach the Gate Panel to the Gate Chains 16 | 33
Raise and Secure the Gate 16 | 34
Align the Gate Assembly 16 | 34
Plumb and Square the Gate 16 | 35
Weld the Gate Posts 16 | 35
Install Support Braces 16 | 35
Attach the Bumpers 16 | 36
Adjust the Gate Panel 16 | 36
Install the Gate Limit Switch and Stationary
Junction Boxes
16 | 37
Verify the Gate Operation 16 | 37
Begin Vertical Assembly 16 | 38
Establish Placement 16 | 38
Prepare the Chains in the Gate Posts 16 | 38
Raise and Secure the Gate Posts 16 | 38
Install the Header 16 | 39
Install the Chains 16 | 39
Assemble the Gate Panel 16 | 41
Attach the Gate Panel to the Gate Chains 16 | 41
Plumb and Square the Gate 16 | 42
Weld the Gate Posts 16 | 42
Install Support Braces 16 | 42
Attach the Bumpers 16 | 43
Adjust the Gate Panel 16 | 43
Install the Gate Limit Switch and Stationary
Junction Boxes
16 | 44
Verify the Gate Operation 16 | 44

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17. Gate Cable Interlock 15709-0029 17 | 1
Important Safety Information 17 | 1
Purpose 17 | 2
General Description 17 | 4
Carriage Cam 17 | 4
Column Mounted Roller Assembly 17 | 4
Control Cable 17 | 4
Gate Cable Interlock Assembly 17 | 4
Peelle Terms 17 | 5
Important Safety Information 17 | 6
Straddle Placement 17 | 7
Cantilever Placement 17 | 7
Adjust the Interlock Assembly 17 | 8
Adjust the Cam and Cable 17 | 8
Position the Roller Arm on the VRC Column 17 | 9
Wire the Electrical Switches 17 | 11
18. Enclosure Panels 15709-0038 18 | 1
Full Height Enclosures 18 | 1
Inventory Enclosure Panels 18 | 2
Assemble and Install Enclosure Panels 18 | 2
19. Signage Locations 15709-0035 19 | 1
20. Landing Platform or Ramp 15709-0004 20 | 1
Install the Gate Post Extensions 20 | 1
Install the Landing Platform 20 | 1
Install the Ramp 20 | 1

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21. Hydraulic Installation and
Start-up Procedures
15702-0010 21 | 1
Hydraulic Safety Precautions 21 | 1
General Hydraulic Information 21 | 2
General Hydraulic Precautions 21 | 2
Install the Hydraulic Pump 21 | 3
Review the GA Drawing for Placement 21 | 3
Placement Considerations 21 | 3
Clean the Fittings and Hoses 21 | 4
Attach the Fittings and Hose to the Cylinder 21 | 4
Attach the Fitting and Hose to the Hydraulic
Pump
21 | 5
Thread Sizes 21 | 5
Install the Breather Cap 21 | 6
Start-up Procedures 21 | 7
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Make Sure There are No Leaks 21 | 7
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Adjust the Pressure Relief Valve (if needed) 21 | 8
Adjust the Pressure Switch (if needed) 21 | 8
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Adjust the Flow Control Valve (if needed) 21 | 9
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22. Adjust Motor Overload Sensor (MOL) 15702-0022 22 | 1
The Purpose of the Motor Overload Sensor
(MOL)
22 | 1
Locate the Full Load Amperage (F.L.A.) Value
Test and Calibrate the MOL 22 | 1
23. Installation Completion Checklist 15702-0023 23 | 1
24. Installation Questionnaire 15708-1500 24 | 1
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