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CONTENTS
1 GENERAL PRESCRIPTIONS
1.1 Safetyprescriptions
1.2 Installation prescriptions
1.3 Operating prescriptions
2 MODELS AND PRODUCTS DESCRIPTION
2.1 Description
2.2 Typical installation
3 PRODUCT TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
4 INSTALLATION
4.1 Preliminarychecks
4.2 Operating limits
4.3 Preparatoryworkforinstallation
4.4 Installing the RAM operator
4.4.1 Installation
4.4.2 Installationoflimitstopsandswitches
4.4.3 Operator manual release
5 PREPARATION FOR ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS
6 TESTING
7 PRODUCT MAINTENANCE
8 SPARE PARTS
9 DISPOSAL OF THE PRODUCT
1 PRESCRIPTIONS
1.1 SAFETY PRESCRIPTIONS
This installation manual is addressed exclusively to professionally skilled
personnel.Readalltheinstructionscarefullybeforestartingtheinstallation
procedures. Any operations that are not expressly set down in these
instructions are to be considered prohibited; improper use may result in
damagetotheproductandplacepersonsandpropertyatrisk.
Themanufacturerdeclinesallliabilityforfailuretoobservebestpracticesin
gateconstructionandforanypossibledeformationthatmayoccurduring
useoftheproduct.Storethismanualinasafeplaceforfuturereference.
The design and construction of the devices of which model RAM is
composedandthismanualareinfullcompliancewithstatutorylegislation.
Inconsiderationofpotentialhazardsthatmayariseduringtheinstallation
and use of RAM, the installation procedures must be carried out in full
compliancewiththeapplicablelaws,standardsandregulations;namely:
1.2 INSTALLATION PRESCRIPTIONS
• Beforestartingtheinstallationproceduresmakesureyouhaveany
additional devices and materials that may be required to complete the
RAMgateopenerinconsiderationofthespecicapplication.
• Thegateopenermustnotbeuseduntilthesystemhasbeen
commissionedasspeciedinheading:
• Disposeofpackagingmaterialsincompliancewithlocalregulations.
1.3 OPERATING PRESCRIPTIONS
• No modications can be made to any part of the product unless
specied in this manual. Unauthorized modication of the product is
likelytoleadtomalfunctions.Themanufacturerdeclinesallliabilityfor
damagecausedbyunauthorizedmodications.
• Thepartsoftheautomationsystemmustneverbeimmersedinwater
or other liquids. During the installation procedures ensure that no liquids
penetrate inside the control unit or other open devices.
• Ifliquidspenetrateanypartsoftheautomationsystemdisconnectthe
electricalpower supply immediately andconsult Comunello technical
service;theuseofRAMinsuchconditionsmaygiverisetopotentially
hazardous situations.
• KeepallpartsoftheRAM gate opener awayfromheatsources and
openames;exposuretoheatoramesmaydamagethedevicesand
causefaults,re,orhazardoussituations.
• When the equipment remains unused for a long time, remove the
optionalbatteryandstoreitinadryplacetoavoidtheriskofleakageof
harmfulsubstances.
• Connectthecontrolunitexclusivelytoanelectricalpowersupplyline
equippedwithanefcientprotectiveearthconductor.
• Anyoperations that require the housingof RAM to be openedmust
be performed with the control unit and the electrical power supply
disconnected;ifthedisconnectdeviceisnotclearlyvisiblefromwhere
you are working,attach a warning notice to the effect:“WARNING -
MAINTENANCEINPROGRESS”.
• Inthecaseoftrippingofcircuitbreakersorblowingoffuses,ndthe
faultandremedyitbeforeresettingthecircuitbreakerorchangingthe
fuse.
• Ifthefaultcannotberemediedusingtheinformationgiveninthismanual,
consult technical service.
2 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND INTENDED USE
2.1 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
Reversible electromechanical operator with telescopic rod for residential
gates. The rugged die cast aluminium structure can accommodate brush
motorsorsinglephasemotors,sotheoperatorcanbesuppliedineithera
24Vversionora230Vversion.Aluminiumhousingwithweatherresistant
powdercoating.
RAM 220 RAM 300 RAM 500
Operator power supply 24 VDC 24 VDC 230 VAC 24 VDC 230 VAC
Power consumption 70 W 110 W 280W 110 W 280 W
Current input 3 A 5 A 1,2 A 5 A 1,2 A
Maximum thrust 1500 N 2000 N 1800 N 1800 N 2000 N
Nominal thrust 500 N 600 N 700 N 600 N 700 N
Duty cycle 30% Intensive 40% Intensive 30%
Protection rating IP 24 D
Insulation class 1 (earthing) 3 (selv) 3 (selv) 1
(earthing)
3 (selv) 1
(earthing)
Working temperature from from -20°C to + 50°C
Max weight of gate leaf SEE THE CHART
Speed 15mm/s 22 mm/s 15mm/s 22mm/s 15mm/s
Weight 7 Kg 7,8 Kg 8,3 Kg 8,8 Kg 9,3 Kg
3 PRODUCT TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
E G
C
C
F F
F
BB
A A
D
2.2 TYPICAL INSTALLATION
KEY
A OPERATORWITHBUILT-INCONTROLUNIT
B OPENINGPHOTOCELLS
CCLOSINGPHOTOCELLS
D FLASHING LIGHT
E KEYSELECTORSWITCH
F LIMITSTOP
G EXTERNAL CONTROL UNIT