Ameristar TransPort II User Manual

U.S.A. Patent Number 5,136,813
ORNAMENTAL CANTILEVER
GATE INSTRUCTIONS
All gates require two 4” square truck bracket mounting posts, one to act as Fulcrum Post, the second as Tail
Support Post. Set these mounting posts in an off-line conguration as shown in Figure 1. Check grade condi-
tions to ensure posts are set to proper height; allow no more than four (4) inches from bottom of gate to grade.
A Supplemental Latch Post, located as shown in Figure 1, is required to mount patented offset latches (see Step
11 - Page 5).
1.
FIGURE 1
*NOTICE: Ornamental Cantilever Gates are supplied with rolls of 2” mesh safety screening in sufcient quanti-
ties to cover the entire gate (including overhang) and an equal portion of fence parallel to the gate in the open
position up to a height of over 6 feet from ground elevation. This screening must be included when the TransPort
Gate is assembled at the jobsite. Additionally, all of the safety requirements of ASTM F2200 must be met during
installation. Failure to incorporate the safety mesh or follow ASTM F2200 safety requirements during gate as-
sembly and installation will cause rejection (under UL-325) of the entire gate system any time an attempt is made
to attach the gate to an automatic gate operator. Ameristar assumes no responsibility for gate installations that
fail to utilize the materials provided or meet the applicable safety standards.
GATE OUT-TO-OUT
NOTE: FACE OF END POST TO CENTER OF
TAIL POST EQUALS GATE OUT-TO-OUT
MINUS 8 INCHES (MAX)
NOTE: FACE OF END POST TO CENTER OF
FULCRUM POST EQUALS CLEAR OPENING
PLUS 8 INCHES (MIN)
FULCRUM POST
TAIL POST
FENCE LINE
CLEAR OPENING
CANTILEVER GATE
FENCE POST
FENCE LINE
FENCE POST
SUPPLEMENTAL
LATCH POST
GATE LATCH -
(SEE STEP 11
ON PAGE 5)
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Ameristar TransPort II Specifications

General

Brand	Ameristar
Model	TransPort II
Category	Fencing & Gates
Language	English

Summary

Ornamental Cantilever Gate Installation

Post Setup and Configuration

Details on setting mounting posts, including Fulcrum and Tail Support posts, and supplemental latch posts.

Component Inventory and Preparation

Instructions for removing and laying out all gate components before assembly.

Track Splicing for Larger Openings

Procedure for splicing top and bottom tracks for gate openings exceeding 24 feet.

Upright and Track Assembly

Attaching uprights to tracks using frame bolts, washers, and nuts.

Diagonal Brace Installation

Installing diagonal braces between uprights using specified bolts and nuts.

Gate Squaring Procedure

Ensuring the gate frame is square by measuring diagonal dimensions.

Safety Mesh Attachment

Affixing safety mesh to the gate leaf and adjacent fence line.

Picket Installation

Attaching pickets to the gate tracks using picket bolts and nuts.

Truck Assembly Installation

Mounting truck assemblies onto gateposts and aligning them for level hanging.

Gate Hanging and Positioning

Procedures for standing the gate upright and sliding it onto truck assemblies.

Gate Latch Mounting

Installing gate latches and receiver assemblies on the gate and posts.

Appendix 1: Part Identification and Diagram

Track Labeling and Splicing

Explanation of track identification labels (A1, A2, A3, A4) and splicing for larger gates.

Upright Labeling and Orientation

Details on upright identifiers (B) and orientation marking ('TOP').

Diagonal Brace Labeling and Connection

Information on diagonal identifiers (C) and their connection points to uprights.

Addendum: Safety Shield and Safety Mesh Installation

Safety Mesh Installation Details

Instructions for affixing safety mesh to the gate leaf and adjacent fence line using cable ties.

Safety Shield Installation Details

Guidelines for installing safety shields on gate mounting posts to prevent voids.