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DUCATI Actuator’s installation instructions
1. GENERAL CARACTERISTICS and PRELIMINARY WARNINGS
The products described in this manual are intended to be used to automate hinged swing gates for
residential/ commercial or industrial use, within the limits of use and size provided for each model.
Incorrect installation can cause serious injuries. Before installing the automation you need to carefully
read all the parts of the manual. If in doubt, stop installation and request clarification from the DUCATI
HOME Assistance Service. The structure on which you are installing must be constructed in a workmanlike
manner in accordance with local regulations and satisfy all safety requirements. The automation can not
correct defects in the structure. Check that the gate leaves are perfectly balanced, that the hinges are in
perfect condition and that the facility is fully operational and complies with safety regulations. Gates with
structural problems should not be automated Warning: Ducati actuators are designed to be installed to be
used indifferently on the right or left leaf of the gate.
WARNING! Any use other than those described in this manual is to be considered improper and prohibited!
Ducati’s electromechanical actuators are provided with DC motor, worm screw gear. The motor must be
run by a compatible original “DUCATI HOME automation” control unit only.
The actuator stops its movement by means of an amperometric detection system as the gate wing reach
a mechanical stop (whether a fixed on the floor “STOPPER”, or an on board limit if the actuator model is
featured with). In case of obstacle detection, safety is also ensured by the amperometric detection system
in compliance with EN laws.
In case of power failure (black-out), the actuators are provided with a manual release system.
Warning: to operate the manual release system is required to operate on the actuator witch is installed
inside the property, it is therefore advisable to provide an indipendent pedestrian entrance.
CHECK PAGE 4 to see all actuator’s models and overall dimensions
CHECK PAGE 5 to see the comparison table witch contains all technical data
2. SAFETY WARNINGS
Warning ! READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS. DUCATI door openers have been designed and
tested to offer safe service provided it is installed, operated, maintained and tested in strict accordance
with the instructions and warnings contained in this manual. Failure to meet the requirements stated in
this instruction manual could cause severe injury and/or death, for which the manufacturer cannot be held
responsible.
SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Make sure everyone who’s using or will be using the gate door opening system is aware of the dangers
associated with this system. In case you will sell the property with the gate opener, Provided for copy of this
manual to the new owner.
WARNINGS:
• Before starting the installation, check whether the product is suitable to automate your gate. If it is not
suitable, DO NOT proceed with the installation.
Before installation:
Understand your new Door Opening system:
- Read this instruction manual in advance to thoroughly understand its function and features.
- Verify that this door opening system is proper for the type, size and weight of your door.
- Check the state of your door:- Make sure that your door has been properly installed and is functional.
- Check the structure of the door, walls or pillars: they must be sound and stable.
- Make sure your door is properly balanced and lubricated. An unbalanced door could cause serious injury
or death!
- If the door binds, sticks or is out of balance, always call a trained, certified door systems technician to
prevent serious injury or death.
- Repair or replace all worn or damaged door components prior to installation. Call a trained professional
door systems technician for this.
- To avoid entanglement, remove any unecessary ropes and disable any equipment such as locks, not
needed for powered operation.
- To prevent damage to the door and opening system, always disable the locks before installing and
operating the opening system.
Prevent serious injury or death by electric power:
- Be sure the power is not connected BEFORE installing the door control.
- NEVER connect the door opener to the power source until instructed to do so.
- The door installation and wiring MUST be in compliance with all local electrical and building codes
During installation
Ensure your personal safety:
- Never wear watches, rings or loose clothing while installing or servicing the opening system.They could
get caught in the door opener mechanisms.
- High voltage wiring (110V-230V power) must be done exclusively by a competent professional and
certified electrician.
Prevent serious injury or death:
- Be careful when manipulating with moving parts and avoid close proximity to areas where fingers or
hands could be pinched.
- Use concrete anchors when installing any brackets into masonry.
- Do not activate your door opening system unless you are sure that the area of its travel is clear of
persons, pets or other obstructions.
Watch the door through its entire movement. Never leave childrens without parental control in proximity of
a gate opener in motion , opened, clo-sed or stopped.
- Never permit children to play with remote control push buttons or transmitters of gate opener and prevent
childrens to operate the gate opener by control push buttons or transmitters.
- Always keep remote controls out of reach of children.
- Install the electronic box of your opener out of reach of children and away of moving parts of the gate.
- Activate the gate only when it can be seen clearly, is properly adjusted and there are no obstructions to
door travel.
- Always keep gate in sight until completely closed.
Prevent damage of the opening system and reduction of its safety features:
- The motor fixing brackets must be rigidly fastened to the pillar and to a well reinforced part of the gate.
- Never increase force beyond minimum amount required to close the gate door.
- Never use force adjustment to compensate for a binding or sticking garage door. After any adjustment is
made, the safety system must be tested.
After installation
Verify correct installation:
- Upon completion of installation, test to make sure that your door opening system is working correctly, and
test the safety system.
- The door must stop when it contacts an obstacle.
NOTE: CE safety rules. To be tested after installation and after each setting by a dynamometer.Max.
pressure on obstacle: 400N and must decrease to max.100N within 0,75seconds and decrease to 0,0N
within 1 sec.( UNI EN 12453-EN12445) This measurement must be taken and tested 30cm/10cm and 5 cm
from closed gate position.
- The safety system could fail if the door opener is not correctly installed.
- Verify power adjustment and settings after installation.
- Ensure that the parts of the door do not extend over public foothpath or roads
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