Mechanical Emergency Access for Automated Slide Gates
The Ramset 800-80-35 Fire Box with Chain Release is designed to provide fire department access through an automated slide gate during an emergency. Unlike an electrical fire access switch, this unit uses a mechanical chain release to disengage the gate operator's drive chain so the gate can be moved manually.
When activated by authorized fire department personnel, the mechanism drops the drive chain, allowing the slide gate to be opened without relying on the gate operator to run. This makes the 800-80-35 especially useful for emergency access situations where normal gate controls or operator power may not be available.
The bright red enclosure is clearly marked FIRE DEPT. for quick identification at the entrance and is intended for use with slide gate systems that can accommodate a mechanical chain-release arrangement.
Key Features
- Provides emergency fire department access through automated slide gates
- Mechanical chain-release design
- Drops the gate operator drive chain when activated
- Allows the slide gate to be moved manually during an emergency
- Does not depend on the gate operator opening normally
- Bright red enclosure for high visibility
- Clearly marked FIRE DEPT.
- Designed for slide gate applications
- Useful for commercial, industrial, multifamily, and gated-property entrances
Technical Specifications
- Manufacturer: Ramset
- Part Number: 800-80-35
- Product Type: Fire department emergency access box
- Release Type: Mechanical chain release
- Application: Automated slide gates
- Function: Drops the operator drive chain to permit manual gate movement
- Emergency Use: Fire department access
- Enclosure Color: Red
- Front Marking: FIRE DEPT.
- Gate Type: Slide gate
- Operation: Mechanical release
Conclusion
The Ramset 800-80-35 provides a direct mechanical method for emergency personnel to gain access through a slide gate. By releasing and dropping the operator chain, it allows the gate to be manually opened when normal powered operation is unavailable or impractical.
Installation should be coordinated with the gate configuration and local fire department or authority having jurisdiction to ensure the emergency access method meets site requirements.