Nova Dock Sentinel DG-109-000, Dock Sentinel DG-048-000, Dock Sentinel DG-108-000 Installation Manual
Safety Gate
Models DG-048-000, DG-108-000, DG-109-000
Installation Manual
© 2013 Nova Technology International, LLC
MADE IN U.S.A.
INST-DG-001 October 2013
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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PARTS IDENTIFICATION 3
INSTALLATION TOOLS REQUIRED 3
INSTALLATION STEP 1: ALIGNING THE DOCK GATE 4
INSTALLATION STEP 2: BOLTING THE GATE TO THE FLOOR 5
INSTALLATION STEP 3: INSTALLING THE UPPER BARRIER 6
INSTALLATION STEP 4: CONNECTING THE TIE RODS 7
INSTALLATION STEP 5: FINAL CHECK 7
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 8
GATE ADJUSTMENTS
LOWER BARRIER LEVEL ADJUSTMENT 9
LIFTING FORCE ADJUSTMENT 10
BARRIER STABILIZER ADJUSTMENT 11
PARTS LISTS
LEFT SIDE MAIN ASSEMBLY 12
LEFT SIDE SECONDARY ASSEMBLY 14
POWER PACK ASSEMBLIES 16
NOTES 17
RIGHT SIDE MAIN ASSEMBLY 18
RIGHT SIDE SECONDARY ASSEMBLY 20
LATCH ASSEMBLIES 22
ANCHORS and DECALS 23
WARRANTY 24
IMPORTANT is used to draw attention to a
procedure that needs to be followed
to prevent machine damage.
This is a statement of serious hazard. Failure
to follow the listed instructions could place
the individual at risk of serious injury or
death.
IMPORTANT
WARNING
!
The statements used with this level of
warning deal with a safe operating
procedure. If the procedure is ignored the
possibility of personal injury may exist.
This is the highest level statement. Failure to
follow the listed instructions will most likely
result in severe injury or death.
CAUTION
!
DANGER
!
NOVA reserves the right to make product changes without notice and as such this manual may not be
an exact representation of product received.
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PARTS IDENTIFICATION
IMPORTANT
Before starting installation, verify that all
components and required tools are at hand.
INSTALLATION TOOLS REQUIRED
Tape Measure
Framing Square
Marker
Mason Drill
5/8” Mason Bit
Compressed Air or Vacuum
Torque Wrench (80 ft-lbs)
15/16” Socket / Wrench
Long, large screwdriver or small pry bar
Hammer
Needle Nose Pliers
1/4” Allen Wrench
Level
Shims
Figure 1: Parts Identification
ITEM NO. DESCRIPTION QTY.
1 ANCHOR BOLT 8
2 RIGHT SIDE UPRIGHT ASSEMBLY 1
3 LEFT SIDE UPRIGHT ASSEMBLY 1
4 WASHER 6
5 SHOULDER SCREW 4
6 LEFT LATCH ASSEMBLY 1
7 RIGHT LATCH ASSEMBLY 1
8 LEFT SIDE UPPER BARRIER 1
9 RIGHT SIDE UPPER BARRIER 1
10 TIE ROD 2
11 COTTER PIN 2
12 CLEVIS PIN 2
13 SHIM, FLAT 12
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STEP 1: ALIGNING THE DOCK GATE
Read entire manual before installation.
IMPORTANT
1. Ensure dock area is clear of materials and
debris. Sweep floor clean within a 4 foot area
on the door. Debris on floor could make
aligning and mounting uprights difficult and
may affect installation.
Lower barriers are not secure in the uprights
at this point in the installation process —they
can be lowered which could cause the
uprights to tip over unexpectedly. Until the
uprights are fastened to the floor, secure the
barriers into the uprights as necessary.
WARNING
!
2. Place uprights on the inside of the dock just
outside of the dock door opening as shown in
Figures 2, 2.1 & 3. (NOTE: The uprights
should be placed with decals facing inside the
facility, away from the door. The back edge of
the upright base plate should be a minimum
of 2” from the face of the door.)
Be certain that the uprights are the indicated
distance apart and parallel across the front.
Poor measuring will result in poor alignment.
When you are laying out the positioning of
the uprights, be sure to allow enough
distance from the door tracks to prevent any
interference when you drill holes to fasten
the anchors to the floor.
3. Align the uprights so they are parallel across
from each other and measure exactly W apart
(make sure the front and back are both W apart
and are square with each other). NOTE: The
more accurate you are in this step the more
accurate the installation will be. Be certain
the uprights are centered on the dock door.
See Figures 2 and 3.
IMPORTANT
IMPORTANT
W = 96” - 8’ Gate
W = 102” - 8’-6” Gate
W = 108” - 9’ Gate
Figure 2: Mounting position for uprights
Figure 3: Mounting position for uprights
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Figure 2.1: Mounting position for uprights
Y = 48” - 8’ Gate
Y = 51” - 8’-6” Gate
Y = 54” - 9’ Gate
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STEP 2: BOLTING THE GATE TO THE FLOOR
Safety glasses must be worn during
1. Drill the first 5/8” hole for the anchor as noted
in Figure 3 (right side upright, front & outside
hole). Drill the hole into the concrete, minimum
of 4 inches.
2. Remove dust and debris from the hole using a
hand pump, compressed air or a vacuum.
3. Check plumb on front and back of upright with
level and shim under the upright as required.
4. Position the washer on the anchor and thread
on the nut. Drive the anchor through the hole
on the upright to a minimum of 3-3/8” deep.
5. Align the right side upper barrier, (item 3,
Figures 4 & 5), into the clevis as shown. Insert
the clevis pin (item 1 below) through the clevis
plates stopping at the second plate.
6. Align the latch assembly (item 4, Figures 4 & 5)
with the clevis pin as shown. Verify spring is
aligned as shown.
7. Push clevis pin fully through latch assembly.
Add washer (item 5, Figures 4 & 5) and install
cotter pin (item 2, Figures 4 & 5).
WARNING
!
this step.
Figure 5
8. Lower gate and confirm barriers are parallel
with door.
9. Drill and anchor holes 2-4 in order as shown in
Figure 3 with the same steps as the first hole.
NOTE: Confirm that the upright is plumb with
level on the front and back and shim as
required prior to securing anchors.
10. While supporting the left upright, lower the left
barrier to confirm alignment and correct
distance to the right hand lower barrier.
11. Drill the fifth 5/8” hole for the anchor as noted
in Figure 3 (left side upright, front & outside
hole and follow the same steps as the first
hole.
12. Install the left side barrier and latch in the same
manner as the right side. See Figures 6 & 7.
Figure 4
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STEP 3: INSTALLING THE UPPER BARRIER
Figure 6
Confirm that the upright is plumb with level
on the front and back and shim as required
prior to securing anchors.
IMPORTANT
Figure 7
1. Confirm the alignment of the barriers and drill
and anchor holes 6-8 as shown in the order
shown in Figure 3 and using the same steps as
before.
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STEP 4: CONNECTING THE TIE RODS
Attach the gate tie rod with the shoulder bolts
and washers as shown. Tighten the shoulder
bolt with a 1/4” allen wrench.
Figure 8
STEP 5: FINAL CHECK
1. Check all connections to be certain they are
secure.
2. Open and close the gate per the Operating
Instructions on page 8 and verify proper
operation.
3. Use paint provided to touch up any nicks or
scratches incurred during installation
process (if needed).
Figure 9
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TO OPEN GATE
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Lift the left side gate barrier until it is vertical
and the latch engages.
Figure 10—Opening Gate
2. Lift the right side gate barrier until it is vertical
and the latch engages.
LEFT SIDE
FIRST TO
OPEN
TO CLOSE GATE
1. Release the latch on the right side gate barrier
and lower until it is horizontal.
Figure 11—Closing Gate
2. Release the latch on the left side gate barrier
and lower until it is horizontal and engaged
with the right side barrier.
RIGHT SIDE
FIRST TO
CLOSE
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