Specification Section 32 31 00

REINFORCED BOX FRAME

CANTILEVER SLIDE GATE AND
OPERATOR SYSTEM WITH
TYM-VS2-1 OPERATOR
PART 1 - GENERAL

1.01 SECTION INCLUDES:

A. The work in this section shall include furnishing all labor, materials, equipment and
appliances necessary to complete all Fortress Reinforced Gate System(s) required for
this project in strict accordance with this specification section and drawings. The gate
and operator shall be specifically designed to complement each other as a system and be
provided by a single manufacturer. Components (operator from one source and gate
panel from another) assembled at the job site to form a system will not be approved.
1.02 REFERENCES:
B. Underwriters Laboratory Gate Operator Requirements (UL 325). See 2.01 D.
C. ASTM F 2200 – Standard Specification for Automated Vehicular Gate Construction.
See 2.01 D.
D. ASTM F 1184 Standard Specification for Industrial and Commercial Horizontal Slide
Gates, Type II, Class 2. See 3.02 B.
E. American Welding Society AWS D1.2 Structural Welding Code. See 2.01 C and
2.05 A.4.
F. ASTM A 123 Standard Specification for Zinc (Hot-Dip Galvanized) Coatings on Iron
and Steel.
1.03 SUBMITTAL:
G. Product Data:
1. Provide manufacturer’s catalog cuts with printed specifications and installation
instructions.
2. Deliver two (2) copies of operation and maintenance data covering the installed
products. Manual to include parts list showing manufacturer’s names and part
numbers for the gate operator.
H. Shop Drawings:
1. Supply shop drawings showing the relationship of operating systems with gate
components, including details of all major components.
2. Include complete details of gate construction, gate height and post spacing
dimensions.
I. Certification of Performance Criteria:
1. Manufacturer of gate system shall provide certification stating the gate system
includes the following material components that provide superior performance and
longevity. Alternate designs built to minimum standards that do not include these
additional structural features shall not be accepted.

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 a. Gate track system shall be keyed to interlock into gate frame member (providing
200% additional strength when compared to weld only keyless systems). When
interlocked with and welded to the "keyed" frame top member, gate track forms a
composite structure.
b. Gate shall have a minimum counterbalance length of 50% opening width which
provides a 36% increase in lateral resistance (when compared to ASTM
minimum of 40% counterbalance). If gate is ever to be automated,
counterbalance section shall be filled with fabric or other specified material.
c. To provide superior structural integrity, intermediate vertical members shall be
used - with spacing between verticals to be less than 50% of the gate frame
height.
d. Entire gate frame (including counterbalance section) shall include 2 adjustable
stainless steel cables (minimum 3/16”) per bay to allow complete gate frame
adjustment (maintaining strongest structural square and level orientation).
e. Gate truck assemblies shall be tested for continuous duty and shall have precision
ground and hardened components. Bearings shall be pre-lubricated and contain
shock resistant outer races and captured seals.
f. Gate truck assemblies shall be supported by a minimum 5/8” plated steel bolt
with self aligning capability, rated to support a 2,000 # reaction load.
g. Hanger brackets shall be hot dipped galvanized steel with a minimum 3/8”
thickness that is also gusseted for additional strength.
h. Gate top track and supporting hangar bracket assemblies shall be certified by a
licensed professional engineer to withstand a 2,000 lb. vertical reaction load
without exceeding allowable stresses.
J. Certifications:
1. Gate in compliance with ASTM F 2200, Standard Specification for Automated
Vehicular Gate Construction.
2. If operated gate system, gate operator shall be in compliance with UL 325 as
evidenced by UL listing label attached to gate operator.
3. The aluminum welders and welding process must be certified per section 2.05 A.4.
4. Manufacturer shall supply gate design performance certification as per section
1.03 C.
PART 2 - PRODUCTS:

1.04 REINFORCED SLIDE GATE SYSTEM MANUFACTURERS:

A. The sliding gate system shall be manufactured by Tymetal Corp., 2549 State Route 40,
Greenwich, NY 12834 - (800) 328 - 4283.
B. Approved substitution – All other systems must be submitted to the design team in
accordance with substitution requirements as set forth in the general provisions of the
specification manual for approval prior to the bid date. Products submitted after the bid
date will not be approved.
C. Gate manufacturer shall provide independent certification as to the use of a documented
Welding Procedure Specification and Procedure Qualification Record to insure
conformance to the AWS D1.2 welding code. Upon request, Individual Certificates of

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 Welder Qualification documenting successful completion of the requirements of the
AWS D1.2 code shall also be provided. See 1.02 D.
D. Gate manufacturer shall certify gate is manufactured in compliance with ASTM F 2200,
Standard Specification for Automated Vehicular Gate Construction and the operators
are UL 325 listed.
1.05 SYSTEM DIMENSIONS:
A. Fortress Reinforced Gate System dimensions shall be as shown on the detail drawings.
1.06 SYSTEM FUNCTION:
A. General Description:
1. System shall be designed to operate cantilever sliding gate(s). See project drawings
for gate panel filler. The gate operator shall be UL 325 Listed for Class III and IV.
1.07 VEHICULAR SLIDE GATE OPERATOR TYM-VS2-1:
B. The slide gate operator shall open and close cantilever, overhead, or track gates, to
provide convenience and security. This model is adapted to function with most
accessories including: radio controls, electro-mechanical locks, single and three button
control stations, digital keypads, coded cards, sensing loops, telephone entry systems,
and revenue control equipment. The operator utilizes 208/230 Volt AC single phase or
208/230/460 Volt AC three phase power. Control voltage in each case is 24 Volt DC.
C. The gate operator includes an APeX Controller with integrated radio receiver, plug-in
loop detector capability, surge protection, and easy to read labeling standard.
D. Capacity:
1. The gate operator shall be rated to operate a gate weighing up to 2500 lbs.
E. The gate operator shall be UL 325 compliant for Class III and IV.
F. Design Criteria:
1. Operation shall be by means of a 1HP pulse width modulated variable frequency
instant reversing motor, transferring power to a heavy duty right angle oil bath gear
reducer. Power is transferred from the gear reducer to a heavy duty torque limiter
and a #40 plate sprocket. The torque limiter transfers power to the output shaft
equipped with a #50 drive sprocket and roller chain which attaches to the gate with
heavy-duty gate attachment brackets. Intermediate chain supports with anti-catch
design shall also be supplied. Manual operation shall be by means of an integral
foldout hand crank.
2. The operator shall include a soft start, soft stop and adjustable speed feature. The
operator shall open and close the gate at a speed up to 24 inches per second.
3. The #50 chain shall be coated with “Armor Coat” corrosive resistant chain coating.
Corrosive resistance exceeds nickel plating.
G. Components:
1. Standard mechanical components shall include as a minimum.
a. 14 gauge, weather resistant galvannealed and powder coated steel cabinet with a
gasketed cover which is fully removable and lockable.
b. Post mounting standard.
c. Heavy duty right angle oil bath C-face gear reducer.

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 d. One inch solid steel output drive shaft.
e. Heavy duty pillow block bearings with grease fittings.
f. Heavy duty 5 inch diameter torque limiter.
g. Dual C-face foot pound brake.
h. Integral foldout hand crank for emergency manual operation.
i. All welded interior steel framework.
2. Standard electrical components shall include as a minimum:
a. 1 HP motor with thermal overload protection.
b. Solid state logic controls featuring 15 diagnostic L.E.D. indicators and auto-close
timer (1 second to 9 minutes).
c. Inherent, fully adjustable motor over-current sensing to detect obstructions via
precision 24 turn potentiometer, with separate adjustments for opening and
closing directions.
d. Controller housed in zinc plated control box with separate box provided for
connection of field power.
e. Power On/Off switch.
f. Contacts for opening, closing and reversing accessories, as well as contact and
non-contact obstruction sensing devices. 24 VAC and 24 VDC available on
terminal strip to power accessory devices, provided by non-circuit board
mounted transformer with minimum 75VA rating.
g. Adjustable limits with precision snap-action type limit switches to control gate
position and variable speed control.
h. Master/slave or stand alone capable with dip switch selection. Three wire twisted
pair shielded cable required.
3. Optional components:
a. Arctic Package - includes thermostatically controlled heater and artic gearbox oil.
4. Optional accessories, contact, non-contact, and control devices:
a. Control devices include pushbuttons, radio controls, keypads, card readers, key
switches, telephone entry systems, and revenue control equipment.
b. Contact and non-contact devices include photoelectric sensors, vehicle detectors,
proximity sensors, and contact edges.
c. Accessories include flashing strobe lights, cycle counters, and intercom systems.
H. Factory Inspection and Testing
1. Manufacturer shall test each operator at factory to assure smooth, quiet operation.
2. Manufacturer shall test all control inputs to ensure proper function.
1.08 BOX FRAME REINFORCED SLIDING GATE PANEL:
A. Gate Frame:
3. The gate frames shall be fabricated from 6063-T6 aluminum alloy extrusions. The
primary members (top and bottom) shall be "P" shaped in cross section with no less
than 2" on a side and weighing not less than 1.6 lb/lf. This top member shall be
"keyed" to interlock with a "keyed" track member. If fabricated as a single horizontal
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 piece, no splices will be required. If fabricated in two or more horizontal pieces,
splicing will be required, and shall be done in the field. When the gate frame is
manufactured in two horizontal pieces or sections, they shall be spliced in the field
(the gate frame shall be fabricated in one or multiple sections depending on size
requirements or project constraints).
4. End vertical members of the gate frame are 2”x2”, weighing not less than 1.1 lb/lf.
Interior vertical members shall alternate between 1"x1" and 1"x2" in cross section,
weighing not less than .52 lb/lf and .82 lb/lf respectively. The 1”x2” and 1”x1”
intermediate vertical members shall be spaced at a distance not to exceed the overall
height of the box frame. The gate shall be constructed in "box" form with the width
between the frames measuring 24" from outside to outside. Between these frames
there shall be a continuous series of 1"x1" diagonal and horizontal bracing with the
diagonals welded at approximately 45 degrees to the frames.
5. The semi-enclosed "keyed" track, extruded from 6105-T5 aluminum alloy, shall
weigh a minimum of 2.9 lb/lf. A track member is to be located on each side frame.
When interlocked with and welded to the "keyed" primary member, it forms a
composite structure with the top of the gate frame. Welds to be placed alternately
along the top and side of the track at 9" centers with welds being a minimum of 2"
long.
6. All welds on the gate frame shall conform to Welding Procedure Specification and
Procedure Qualification Record to insure conformance to the AWS D1.2 Structural
Welding Code. All individual welders shall be certified to AWS D1.2 welding code.
See 1.02 D.
7. The gate is to be supported from the tracks by four (4) swivel type, self-aligning,
8-wheeled, sealed lubricant, ball-bearing truck assemblies. The bottom of each
support post will be equipped with a single 3" rubber guide wheel.
8. Diagonal "X" bracing of 3/16" (5mm) minimum diameter stainless steel aircraft
cable shall be installed to brace the gate panels and to provide a ready means of
vertical adjustment.
9. The gate shall be completed by installation of approved filler as specified. The gate
filler will either be chain link or ornamental pickets as defined.
I. Gate Filler: (SELECT ONE OF THE FOLLOWING)
1. Ornamental Picket: Picket sizes shall be (1” or ¾”) (25mm or 19mm) square.
Pickets may extend through only the clear opening portion or through the entire
length of the gate as required. If the specified picket spacing allows for openings in
the gate frame that exceed 2¼” (57mm), a secondary gate filler shall be secured at
each end of the gate frame and tied at each vertical member. The secondary gate
filler shall extend to a minimum height of 48” (1.2m) above grade and shall be sized
to prevent a 2¼” (57mm) diameter sphere from passing through openings anywhere
along the length of the gate frame. Gate system can be powder coated (custom
colors are available – see shop drawings for color requested).
2. Chain Link: 2” x 2” x 9 gauge aluminized steel chain link fabric shall extend the
entire length of the gate (if operated gate, counterbalance must also have fabric to
prevent reach through and comply with ASTM F 2200. Fabric shall be attached at
each end of the gate frame by standard fence industry tension bars and tied at each
2” x 2” (51mm x 51mm) vertical member with standard fence industry ties.
ASTM F 2200 requires attachment method that leaves no leading or bottom edge
protrusions (cannot exceed 0.5 inch).
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 J. Reinforcement Beam:
1. Gate reinforcement beam shall be 8” x 8”x ¼” Structural steel tube (minimum
ASTM A500 Gr B), finish shall be hot-dip galvanized, installed per manufacturers
detail drawings.
K. Gate Finish:
1. Gate to be mill finish aluminum or color coated with polyester powder as specified
by the design team. If powder coated, the gate (including track member) and all
accessories shall be pretreated chemically by sand blasting or other acceptable
method to ensure proper coating adherence. Gate posts (to be supplied by others)
shall be galvanized or coated as specified by the design team. Reinforcement beam
to be hot dip galvanized.
L. Posts:
1. Double set of support posts shall be 4” OD (102mm) galvanized steel with concrete
footings as specified by the design team.
2. Bollard posts shall be 1/4” wall 8”x 8” square tube filled with concrete as shown in
detail drawings, finish shall be hot-dip galvanized.
M. Gate Lock:
1. Gate system shall be furnished with a secure gate catcher. The catcher shall prevent
the gate panel from being pried open while the gate is in the closed and locked
position.
2. Optional: Gate system shall be furnished with an electro-mechanical lock. Lock
shall be supplied with status indication and with a six tumbler mechanical lock. All
gates shall be keyed alike. Lock requires additional 115V power supplied by others.
PART 3 - EXECUTION

1.09 SITE INSPECTION:

A. Final grades and installation conditions shall be examined. Installation shall not begin
until all unsatisfactory conditions are corrected.
1.10 INSTALLATION:
B. Equipment in this section shall be installed in strict accordance with the company’s
printed instructions unless otherwise shown on the contract drawings.
C. The gate and installation shall conform to ASTM F 1184 standards for aluminum
cantilever slide gates, Type II, Class 2. See 1.02 C.
D. The gate system is to comply with ASTM F 2200 and UL 325. See 1.02 B and 1.02 A
respectively.
1.11 SYSTEM VALIDATION:
E. The complete system shall be adjusted to assure it is performing properly.
F. The system shall be operated for a sufficient period of time to determine that the system
is in proper working order.
G. Test and Explain Safety Features:
1. Each system feature and device is a separate component of the gate system.
2. Read and follow all instructions for each component.

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 3. Ensure that all instructions for mechanical components, safety devices and the gate
operator are available for everyone who will be using the gate system.
4. The warning signs shipped with the gate operator must be installed in prominent
position on both sides of the gate.
H. Ensure the owner is clear with regard to the safety points concerning the basic
operational guidelines of the safety features of the gate operator system. These safety
points are listed in the operator manual and must be read prior to system use.

Note: Tymetal Corp. reserves the right to modify and/or make changes as deemed necessary
without previous notice.

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