INSTALLATION AND STARTUP
1MANUL220 Belanger, Inc.® * PO BOX 5470. * Northville, MI 48167-5470 * Ph (248) 349-7010 * Fax (248) 380-9681
Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction ............................................................................................................... 1-1
Belanger Incorporated® Limited Warranty ............................................................................................................... 1-1
Operational Warning ............................................................................................................................................... 1-2
IMPORTANT Safety Information – MUST READ ..................................................................................................... 1-3
UL Information ........................................................................................................................................................ 1-6
Scope of This Manual ............................................................................................................................................. 1-7
Torque Values......................................................................................................................................................... 1-8
Component Identification......................................................................................................................................... 1-9
Chapter 2 Recommended Installation Sequence Checklist ................................................... 2-1
Become Familiar with Site ....................................................................................................................................... 2-1
Main Installation Checklist ....................................................................................................................................... 2-1
Optional Items to be Installed Anytime .................................................................................................................... 2-2
When Installation is Finalized .................................................................................................................................. 2-2
Chapter 3 Getting Started .......................................................................................................... 3-1
Installation Overview ............................................................................................................................................... 3-1
FreeStyler® Position Considerations ..................................................................................................................... 3-16
Skilled Trades ....................................................................................................................................................... 3-17
Equipment Locations ............................................................................................................................................. 3-17
Establishing an Origin in the Bay ........................................................................................................................... 3-17
Fastening Needs and Other Required Materials .................................................................................................... 3-18
Fastening Needs and Other Required Materials .................................................................................................... 3-18
FreeStyler® Utility Recommendations Floor Mounted ........................................................................................... 3-19
Chapter 4 Frame and Carriage Assembly ................................................................................ 4-1
Frame Overview ...................................................................................................................................................... 4-1
Floor Mounted Frame .............................................................................................................................................. 4-2
Carriage Prep.......................................................................................................................................................... 4-7
Rail Travel Stop-Clamp Placement........................................................................................................................ 4-12
Carriage Placement .............................................................................................................................................. 4-14
Sonar Placement .................................................................................................................................................. 4-16
Adjusting the Sonar Unit........................................................................................................................................ 4-17
Adjusting the Multifunctional Sonar Units .............................................................................................................. 4-18
Installing the Boom Mount ..................................................................................................................................... 4-19
Installing the Optional Freestanding Boom Mount Leg .......................................................................................... 4-22
Determining Driver Side / Passenger Side Equipment Room ................................................................................ 4-25
Passenger Side Boom Install ................................................................................................................................ 4-26
Installing the Boom................................................................................................................................................ 4-31
Connecting the Standard Boom Channel .............................................................................................................. 4-31
Routing Boom Utilities ........................................................................................................................................... 4-33
Optional Deluxe Boom .......................................................................................................................................... 4-37
Re-engaging the Drive Shaft ................................................................................................................................. 4-45
Mounting the Cylinders to the Entrance Arms........................................................................................................ 4-46
Mounting the Entrance Arm Accessories ............................................................................................................... 4-47
Mounting the Exit Arm Accessories ....................................................................................................................... 4-50
Mounting the Entrance and Exit Motors and Gearboxes ........................................................................................ 4-53
Mounting the Navigational Sign ............................................................................................................................. 4-55
Optional On-Board Wheel Cleaner ........................................................................................................................ 4-56
Loading Standard Top Wheel Neo-Tex™ .............................................................................................................. 4-59
Loading Optional Top Wheel Whisper Wheel®...................................................................................................... 4-61
Loading Entrance Wheel Neo-Tex™ ..................................................................................................................... 4-67
Loading Exit Wheel Neo-Tex™ ............................................................................................................................. 4-68
Chapter 5 Entrance and Exit Photo-Eyes ................................................................................. 5-1
Photo Eye Placement .............................................................................................................................................. 5-1
Photo-Eye Available Style Options .......................................................................................................................... 5-1
Photo-Eye Available Add-on Options ...................................................................................................................... 5-1
Photo-Eye Layout and Description .......................................................................................................................... 5-1
General ................................................................................................................................................................... 5-3
Wiring ..................................................................................................................................................................... 5-4
Miscellaneous ......................................................................................................................................................... 5-5
VPS Virtual Positioning System® Photo-Eye ........................................................................................................... 5-6
VPS Virtual Positioning System® Photo-Eye Signage ............................................................................................. 5-9