SAFE-T-GATETM LIGHT DUTY OWNER’S MANUAL

AFTERMARKET CORPORATION This Manual Covers All Units Shipped 4/06 to Date PRINTED IN U.S.A. RITE-HITE PRINT SHOP

PUBLICATION NO. SAFE-T-GATE REV. 1 DECEMBER 2006

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Safety Warnings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Parts Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Changing Pivot Side in the Field . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Installing Rails . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Assembling the Connecting Link . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Anchoring Post Assemblies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Assembing the Gas Strut . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Parts List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Warranty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

PRODUCT INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing the Safe-T-Gate from RITE-HITE AFTERMARKET CORPORATION.

NOTICE TO USER Your local RITE-HITE AFTERMARKET CORPORATION Representative provides the Planned Maintenance Program (P.M.P.) which can be fitted to your specific operation. Call your local representative or RITE-HITE AFTERMARKET CORPORATION at 1-414-355-2600 or toll free at 1-800-456-0600.

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SAFETY WARNINGS

! WA R N I N G ! ! ! When working with electrical or electronic controls, make sure that the power source has been locked out and tagged according to OSHA regulations and approved local electrical codes.

LOCKOUT/TAGOUT

LOCKOUT/TAGOUT PROCEDURES The Occupational Safety and Health Administration requires that, in addition to posting safety warnings and barricading the work area, the power supply has been locked in the OFF position or disconnected. It is mandatory that an approved lockout device is utilized. An example of a lockout device is illustrated. The proper lockout procedure requires that the person responsible for the repairs is the only person who has the ability to remove the lockout device. In addition to the lockout device, it is also a requirement to tag the power control in a manner that will clearly note that repairs are under way and state who is responsible for the lockout condition. Tagout devices have to be constructed and printed so that exposure to weather conditions or wet and damp locations will not cause the tag to deteriorate or become unreadable. RITE-HITE® Corporation does not recommend any particular lockout device, but recommends the utilization of a device that meets OSHA standards (refer to OSHA regulation 1910.147). RITE-HITE® Corporation also recommends the review and implementation of an entire safety program for the Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout). These regulations are available through OSHA publication 3120.

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DANGER !!!

This is the highest level statement. Failure to follow the listed instructions will most likely result in severe injury or death.

! WA R N I N G ! ! ! This is a statement of serious hazard. Failure to follow the listed instructions could place the individual at risk of serious injury or death.

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! CAUTION !!! The statements used with this level of warning deal with a safe operating procedure. If the procedure is ignored, the possibility of personal injury may exist.

I M P O R TA N T ! ! ! IMPORTANT is used to draw attention to a procedure that needs to be followed to prevent machine or property damage.

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OVERVIEW The Safe-T-Gate Light Duty is shipped with the 12” pivot plate attached to a 5” post. The pivot post assembly is universal for right and left pivot side units. The upper and lower rails are preassembled as right pivot with a simple field conversion to left pivot.

C.O.W + 52” (C.O.W. + 1.3m) CLEAR OPENING WIDTH 5’0” to 12’0” (1.5 to 3.6m) 43” 42” 21”

FIGURE 1 8" 17"

ø5" 12" PLATE 8"

11.5"

12.75"

CLEAR OPENING WIDTH CENTER OF POSTS = C.O.W. + 8.5" OVERALL WIDTH = C.O.W. + 23.5" FIGURE 2

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PARTS BOX

Locate all the Safe-T-Gate components included with your shipment. Qty 1 1 2 1 1 1 2 1 1 2 1 1

Description 5" Post with 12" Pivot Plate 5" Post with predrilled holes Post Cap Upper Rail Assembly Lower Rail Assembly Gas Strut Gas Strut Eyelet Nylon Spacer, 7/16 Thick Hex Plate 3/8" x 1-1/4" Bolt 3/8" x 1-1/4" Bolt with Nylon Pellet 3/8" x 1-3/4" Bolt

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Qty 4 7 3 16 2 8 2 6 2 1 6

Description 3/8" x 4-1/2" Bolt 3/8" Washer 3/8" Nylon Washer 3/8" x 1-7/16" Washer Connecting Link Spacer 3/8" Nylon Nut Connecting Link Anchors Bent Catch Bracket Flat Catch Bracket Self Drilling Screws

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CHANGING PIVOT SIDE IN THE FIELD I M P O R TA N T ! ! ! DO NOT remove the pivot bolt without retaining the internal sleeve bushing. If sleeve bushing is lost, complete rail disassembly is required The rail pivot assembly consists of a bracket, two flange bushings and an internal sleeve bushing.

Flange Bearing Sleeve Bearing Flange Bearing Hex Nut

Remove the factory installed nuts. Simultaneously slide a round bar through all three bushings while removing the pivot bolt in order to retain the internal sleeve bushing. Rotate the bolt 180 degrees and reinstall through three bushings. Tighten nut until internal sleeve is compressed. DO NOT over tighten.

Nylock Nut FIGURE 3

The bushings pressed in the rail bracket should rotate freely on the pivot bolt.

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INSTALLING RAILS The Safe-T-Gate rails are preassembled as Pivot Right. The upper rail is longer and includes the gas strut mounting bracket. Remove ¾” nylock nuts from ¾” x 5-½” bolts installed in the rail. Install ¾” x 5-½” lower rail bolt with hex in the lower ¾” hole toward the gate opening. Install the ¾” nylock nut behind the pivot plate. Tighten the nylock nut flush with the end of the 5-½” bolt. As shown in Figure 5. FIGURE 4

Tighten the hex nut and nylock nut to compress the pivot plate. As shown in Figure 6. NOTE: The hex nut and bolt head should not compress the rail bushings. The bushings should rotate freely on the bolt.

FIGURE 5

FIGURE 6

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ASSEMBLING THE CONNECTING LINK The rail connecting links are installed with the slots upwards and the textured side of the plastic outward. Each 3/8” x 4-½” bolt requires four washers and a nylock nut. The center two bolts also utilize steel spacers which act as a stop when the gate is open. Install the two links in the predrilled holes in upper rail. Use large washers under the bolt head and nut and between each link and the rail.

I M P O R TA N T ! ! ! DO NOT over tighten the link to rail hardware. DO NOT compress the rail.

FIGURE 7

Install two bolts with steel spacers in the link slot. Use large washers under the bolt head and nut and between each link and spacer. Attach the links in the predrilled holes in the bottom rail. Open the gate to the full open position and secure with a strap. Adjust link bolts so the top and bottom spacers engage the top and bottom rails when the gate is fully open. The bottom rail should be flush with the edge of the 12” plate.

FIGURE 8

NOTE: The slots in the link allow the gate to be stopped in a partial open position.

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ANCHORING POST ASSEMBLIES 8" 17"

ø5" 12" PLATE 8"

11.5"

12.75"

CLEAR OPENING WIDTH CENTER OF POSTS = C.O.W. + 8.5" OVERALL WIDTH = C.O.W. + 23.5" FIGURE 9

Install the yellow post cap in each post. The catch post has (6) predrilled holes to locate the upper and lower catch brackets. Secure the lower bent catch bracket to the post using (3) self drilling screws. Secure the flat catch bracket and the upper bent catch using (3) self drilling screws. Position rail post assembly and rail catch post in desired location. The specified Clear Opening Width is between the 12” plate and the 5” catch post. The Clear Opening Width is set when the lower rail lands halfway on the lower catch bracket. The post assemblies should be C.O.W. + 8.5” on center.

I M P O R TA N T ! ! ! 4” of concrete is required for proper Safe-T-Gate installation.

FIGURE 10

Anchor pivot post assembly using (4) 1/2” x 53/4” anchors. Anchor catch post assembly using (2) 1/2” x 53/4” anchors.

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ASSEMBLING GAS STRUT

FIGURE 11

FIGURE 12

The effort required to open and close the Safe-T-Gate may be adjusted by changing the mounting position of the gas strut. There are four mounting positions to choose from. Reference the chart for the best starting position and adjust to your preference. Opening Width 4'0" - 5'6" 5'7" to 7'6" 6'8" to 10'6" 10'7" to 12'0"

Cylinder Size 50 lb 125 lb 125 lb 200 lb

Mounting Location Center Center / Top Center / Bottom Center

When the cylinder is mounted in the lowest position (Figure 11), the angle of the cylinder makes the gate easiest to open. When the cylinder is mounted in the upper position (Figure 12), the decreased gas strut angle makes the rail heavier when the gate is closed.

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ASSEMBING THE GAS STRUT CONTINUED Move the rails to the vertical position & secure with a strap. Install an eyelet on each end of the gas strut. Install the 1-3/4” bolt with a washer through the front of the upper rail bracket. Install the 7/16” nylon spacer behind the upper rail bracket. Slide the gas strut cylinder end eyelet on the 1-3/4” bolt. Install a nylon washer and steel washer on the bolt before securing with a nylock nut. Do not overtighten nut.

I M P O R TA N T ! ! ! The gas strut cylinder end is bolted to the upper rail bracket. The gas strut rod end is bolted to the hex bracket on the 12” pivot plate.

Bolt the gas strut rod end eyelet to the tapped hex mounting plate using the grade 8 1-1/4” bolt with nylon patch. Install a steel washer under the bolt head. Install a nylon washer on each side of the eyelet. Do not overtighten bolt.

FIGURE 13

Attach the hex plate to the 12” plate using the lower mounting hole only. The tapped hex should be toward the center of the gate when the gas strut is preloaded upward. A steel washer is required under the bolt head and under the nut. Partially tighten the lower mounting hardware and allow the hex bracket to spin on 12” plate.

FIGURE 14

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ASSEMBING THE GAS STRUT CONTINUED

FIGURE 15

FIGURE 16

FIGURE 17

FIGURE 18

Install a 1-1/16” wrench or a large crescent wrench on in the hex. Engage the wrench as vertically as possible to allow for full rotation while preloading the gas strut. Preload the gas strut by rotating the hex bracket until the upper mounting holes line up. Install 1-1/4” bolt with washers and nylock nut in upper mounting holes. Tighten all hardware.

FIGURE 19

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PARTS LIST

Item

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 9 9 10 11

Qty 1 1 1 OR 0 1 OR 0 1 OR 0 1 OR 0 1 OR 0 1 OR 0 1 OR 0 1 OR 0 1 OR 0 1 1 1 6 2 2 1 6 1 1 1 OR 0 1 OR 0 1 OR 0 4 2

Part # 0123847 0123848 0123849 0124183 0124184 0123850 0124185 0124186 0123851 0124187 0124188 0123852 0123853 0121286 118167 0121202 0123828 0123829 0123744 0123827 0123910 121206 0123909 0124081 121261 0123830

Description POST ASSY PVT POST ASSY CATCH RAIL ASSY UPR LT DUTY STG 4'0" TO 8'0" RAIL ASSY UPR LT DUTY STG 8'1" TO 10'0" RAIL ASSY UPR LT DUTY STG 10'1" TO 12'0" RAIL ASSY LWR LT DUTY STG 4'0" TO 9'0" RAIL ASSY LWR LT DUTY STG 9'1" TO 11'0" RAIL ASSY LWR LT DUTY STG 11'1" TO 12'0" SPRG ASSY GAS STG 4'0" TO 5'6" 50 LB SPRG ASSY GAS STG 5'7" TO 10'6" 125 LB SPRG ASSY GAS STG 10'7" TO 12'0" 200 LB BRKY ASSY HEX STG RAIL ASSY LINK STG POST EX3 43HGT ANCHOR BLT .5 X 5.75 RAWL 6936 CAP EX3 5DIA PVC BRKT,RAIL,CTCH,BEND,YE BRKT,RAIL,CTCH,FLT,YE BOLT .25X 1.5 TAP HEX FL SD ZINC PLATED BRKT,WLDMNT,POST(PVT),12IN,YE DECAL SAFE-T-GATE LIGHT DUTY EXTRN 7HGT 116L 3W PVC EXTRN 7HGT 138L 3W PVC EXTRN 7HGT 162L 3W PVC TAPE SFTY 4 X 10L BK/YE BRKT,PVT,.120X2X7,10 HOLE,YE

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Item Qty 12 20 13 2 14 4 15 2 16 2 17 2 18 2 19 4 20 1 OR 0 20 1 OR 0 20 1 OR 0 21 2 22 1 23 1 24 3 25 1 26 1 27 7 28 1 29 8 30 2 31 2 32 16 33 4 34 2

Part # 111380 0123831 0123832 0123833 0118044 0123809 0124196 0124080 0124115 0123836 0124116 0123837 0123843 0123841 0123911 0123835 0123846 51700 0123844 0123810 0123839 0123842 0123912 0123840 0123838 0124553

Description SCR #14 X1.250 LAG HEX FLG ZP BOLT .750-10X5.500 CAP HEX HEX G5 ZP BSHG 1X.75X.75L,FLG, BRNZ,SAE 841 BSHG .875X.75X1.5L,BRNZ,SAE 841 NUT .75-10 HEX ZP NUT,HEX,NYLON LOCK,3/4-10 CAP END 7HGT 2.875W .125THK WHITE SCR,#10-32X2.000 LAG PAN PHLP, G2, ZP SPRG GAS .87X16.14XM8X50LB SPRG GAS .87X16.14XM8X125LB SPRG GAS .87X16.14XM8X200LB FTG,EYELET,.39,M8,ZP PL,WLMT,1/4X2X4L,NUT,1X.375-16,YE BOLT .375-16X1.250,CAP HEX HEX G8 ZP NYL PEL WSHR,.375 FLAT .406X1X.07 THK NYL BRKT,WLDMNT,RAIL(UPR),YE BOLT .375-16X1.750,CAP HEX HEX G5 ZP WSHR .375 FLAT ZP SPCR,.4375X.375X1,NYLON,BK NUT .375-16 HEX NYLK ZP BOLT .375-16X1.250,CAP HEX HEX G5 ZP LINK RAIL .25X 3X26.25 ABS BK WSHR .375 FLAT .375X1.44X.120 THK ZP BOLT .375-16X4.500,CAP HEX HEX G5 ZP TUBE, RND, .76ID1OD2.875L,BK TUBE, RND, .51ID .75OD 3L BLK

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RITE-HITE® AFTERMARKET, INC. WARRANTY RITE-HITE® AFTERMARKET CORPORATION WARRANTY RITE-HITE® Aftermarket Corporation warrants that its Safe-T-Gate Light Duty, will be free from defects in design, materials and workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the date of shipment. All claims for breach of this warranty must be made within thirty (30) days after the defect is or can, with reasonable care, be discovered to be entitled to the benefits of this warranty, the products must have been properly installed, maintained, operated within their rated capacities, and not otherwise abused. Periodic lubrication and adjustment is the sole responsibility of the owner. This warranty is RITE-HITE® Aftermarket Corporation's exclusive warranty. RITEHITE® AFTERMARKET CORPORATION EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS. Non-standard RITE-HITE® Corporation warranties, if any, must be specified by RITE-HITE Corporation in writing. In the event of any defects covered by this warranty, RITE-HITE® Aftermarket Corporation will remedy such defects by repairing or replacing any defective equipment or parts, bearing all of the costs for parts, labor, and transportation. This shall be the exclusive remedy for all claims whether based on contract negligence or strict liability. Neither RITE-HITE® CORPORATION, ANY OTHER MANUFACTURER WHOSE PRODUCTS ARE THE SUBJECT OF THIS TRANSACTION, NOR ANY RITE-HITE AFTERMARKET CORPORATION REPRESENTATIVE, SHALL IN ANY EVENT BE LIABLE FOR ANY LOSS OR USE OF ANY EQUIPMENT OR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY KIND WHETHER FOR BREACH OF WARRANTY, NEGLIGENCE, OR STRICT LIABILITY. The application of a manufacturer's specifications to a particular job is the responsibility of the purchaser. RITEHITE AFTERMARKET CORPORATION SHALL NOT IN ANY EVENT BE LIABLE FOR ANY LOSS OF THE USE OF ANY EQUIPMENT OR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY KIND.

AFTERMARKET CORPORATION RITE-HITE AFTERMARKET CORPORATION 8900 N. Arbon Drive P.O. Box 23043 Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53223 Sales: 414-355-2600 Toll Free: 800-456-0600 Representatives in All Major Cities www.ritehite.com

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