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PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND INTENDED USE
ROAD (RD400) is an electromechanical gearmotor for the automatic movement of residential sliding gates; it is equipped with an electronic
control unit with incorporated receiver for radio remote control.
ROAD operates with electrical power. In the event of a power failure, the gearmotor can be released with an appropriate button in order to move
the door manually.
WARNING! – Any use other than that specied herein or in environmental conditions other than those stated in this manual is
to be considered improper and is strictly forbidden!
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APPLICATION LIMITS
The data relative to the performances of ROAD appears in Chapter 12 (“Technical specications”) and is the only data that allows for correctly
determining whether the product is suitable for its intended use.
In general, ROAD is able to automate gates weighing up to 400 kg or up to 8 m long, according to the data shown in Tables 1 and 2 below.
The length of the gate leaf allows for determining the maximum number of cycles per hour and consecutive cycles, while its weight allows for
determining the cycle reduction percentage and the maximum allowed speed.
Table 1 - Limits in relation to the gate leaf length
Gate leaf length (m) Maximum no. of cycles/hour Maximum no. of consecutive cycles
Up to 5 20 15
5–7 16 12
7–8 14 9
Table 2 - Limits in relation to the gate leaf weight
Leaf weight (kg) Percentage of cycles
Up to 200 100%
200 – 300 85%
300 – 400 70%
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INSTALLATION
Important! Before installing the product, refer to chapters 2 and 13 (Technical specications).
Fig. 1 shows the contents of the package: check that everything is
present and correct.
Fig. 2 shows the location of the various components of a typical instal-
lation with Nice accessories:
a - gearmotor
b - photocells
c - posts for photocells
d - key selector / digital keypad
e - warning light
f - rack
g - primary sensitive edges
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