Description
The FAAC Foundation Plate Kit – 746 & 844 is a genuine heavy-duty mounting plate designed for secure installation of compatible FAAC 746 and 844 sliding gate operators.
Designed to form the structural connection between the gate operator and its concrete foundation, the plate provides a stable and accurately adjustable mounting point for the operator while allowing correct alignment between the drive pinion and sliding gate rack.
The genuine FAAC foundation plate incorporates lateral and height adjustment, giving installers the flexibility required to accurately position the operator during installation.
FAAC Part Number: 737816
🏗️ Secure Operator Foundation
The foundation plate provides the mounting base for compatible FAAC 746 and 844 sliding gate operators.
Correct installation of the foundation plate is critical because it establishes the final position of the operator relative to:
- Sliding gate
- Gate track
- Drive rack
- Operator pinion
- Cable entry
- Concrete foundation
A properly positioned foundation plate provides a solid and stable base for long-term operator operation.
↔️ Lateral Adjustment
The FAAC 737816 foundation plate incorporates lateral adjustment.
This allows the installer to accurately position the operator relative to the sliding gate rack after the foundation has been prepared.
Correct lateral positioning helps achieve proper alignment between the operator drive pinion and gate rack.
↕️ Height Adjustment
The foundation plate also provides height adjustment.
This allows the final operator height to be adjusted so the pinion can be correctly positioned relative to the rack.
Correct rack-to-pinion alignment is important for:
- Smooth gate movement
- Consistent gear engagement
- Reduced mechanical noise
- Reduced wear
- Reliable operation
- Long-term operator performance
⚙️ Correct Pinion & Rack Alignment
The sliding gate operator transfers movement to the gate through the drive pinion and Module 4 rack.
The foundation plate allows the operator to be accurately positioned so the pinion engages correctly with the rack.
The rack should be installed with the appropriate clearance above the pinion and should not rest directly on the operator.
Incorrect alignment can cause:
- Excessive mechanical noise
- Premature rack wear
- Pinion wear
- Uneven gate movement
- Excessive operator load
- Poor overall performance
🔩 M12 Foundation Anchoring
FAAC’s current 746 C and 844 C foundation specification shows the foundation plate secured using:
- 4 × M12 × 110 anchors
The anchoring arrangement provides a secure structural connection between the operator foundation plate and the reinforced concrete mounting plinth.
The complete foundation must be constructed appropriately for the gate and site conditions.
🧱 Concrete Foundation Installation
The foundation plate is designed to be installed as part of a suitable concrete operator foundation.
The foundation provides the structural support required to resist the forces generated during sliding gate operation.
FAAC’s current 746 C and 844 C foundation specification identifies:
- Reinforced concrete mounting plinth
- C25/30 concrete
- B450C reinforced concrete steel
- XC2 exposure class
The actual foundation requirements should always be assessed according to the gate size, operator model, ground conditions and installation environment.
🔌 Allows Correct Cable Positioning
The foundation arrangement also provides an opportunity to position the required electrical conduits before the operator is installed.
Typical services entering the operator may include:
- 230V mains power
- Photocell wiring
- Safety device wiring
- Access-control wiring
- Intercom wiring
- Key switch wiring
- Other low-voltage control cables
Cable conduits should be positioned before the concrete foundation is completed.
🚧 Designed for Sliding Gate Automation
The foundation plate is specifically designed for FAAC sliding gate operators and provides the correct mounting interface between the operator and its structural foundation.
Unlike a generic flat mounting plate, the genuine FAAC plate provides the mounting geometry and adjustment required by the compatible operator.
🏭 Heavy-Duty Installation
The FAAC 746 and 844 operator families are commonly used in demanding residential, commercial and industrial sliding gate applications.
A stable foundation is particularly important in these installations because movement of the operator base can affect the relationship between the pinion and rack.
The foundation plate provides a rigid mounting platform for the operator while retaining the adjustment required for final alignment.
🔄 Suitable for New Installations
The foundation plate is normally installed during preparation for a new sliding gate operator installation.
Installing the plate before the operator allows the concrete foundation, cable conduits and operator position to be prepared correctly.
Once the foundation has been completed and cured, the operator can be mounted and accurately adjusted.
🛠️ Replacement Applications
The FAAC 737816 can also be used when replacing or upgrading a compatible FAAC sliding gate operator where a new foundation plate is required.
The existing foundation and mounting arrangement should be inspected before installation.
Where an existing plate is already installed, its condition and compatibility with the replacement operator should be confirmed before deciding whether replacement is necessary.
📐 Genuine FAAC Mounting Geometry
Using the genuine FAAC foundation plate ensures the mounting points correspond with the compatible operator.
This helps simplify:
- Operator positioning
- Mounting
- Alignment
- Height adjustment
- Lateral adjustment
- Rack setup
It also avoids the need to fabricate an improvised mounting plate for a compatible installation.
⭐ Key Features
- Genuine FAAC foundation plate kit
- FAAC Part Number 737816
- Designed for FAAC 746 operators
- Designed for FAAC 844 operators
- Compatible with current 746 C and 844 C applications
- Provides a secure operator mounting base
- Lateral position adjustment
- Height adjustment
- Allows accurate rack and pinion alignment
- Heavy-duty construction
- Designed for concrete foundation installations
- Provides correct operator mounting geometry
- Suitable for residential sliding gates
- Suitable for commercial sliding gates
- Suitable for industrial sliding gates
- Suitable for new installations
- Suitable for compatible replacement installations
- Professional installation recommended
🔧 Specifications
- Brand: FAAC
- Product: Foundation Plate Kit
- FAAC Part Number: 737816
- Product Type: Sliding Gate Operator Foundation Plate
- Application: Sliding Gate Automation
- Adjustment: Lateral & Height
- Foundation Type: Reinforced Concrete
- Current FAAC Foundation Anchoring: 4 × M12 × 110
- Compatible Operator Family: FAAC 746
- Compatible Operator Family: FAAC 844
- Operator Included: No
- Rack Included: No
- Concrete Foundation Included: No
🔗 Compatibility
The FAAC 737816 Foundation Plate is designed for compatible operators within the:
- FAAC 746 Series
- FAAC 746 ER Series
- FAAC 746 C Series
- FAAC 844 Series
- FAAC 844 ER Series
- FAAC 844 C Series
The plate is used as the structural mounting interface between the compatible sliding gate operator and its prepared foundation.
Always confirm compatibility with the exact operator model before installation.
⚠️ Please Note
This product is the FAAC Foundation Plate Kit for compatible 746 and 844 sliding gate operators.
FAAC Part Number: 737816
The sliding gate operator is not included.
The foundation plate must be positioned accurately to ensure correct alignment between the operator drive pinion and gate rack.
FAAC’s current 746 C / 844 C foundation specification shows four M12 × 110 anchors and a reinforced concrete mounting plinth. Foundation design must nevertheless be appropriate for the actual gate, operator, soil and installation conditions.
Electrical conduits and other required services should be positioned before completing the concrete foundation.
Do not allow the gate rack to rest directly on the operator pinion. Correct clearance and alignment must be established during commissioning.
If you are unsure whether FAAC part 737816 is suitable for your sliding gate operator, contact our Technical Support team on 1300 733 066 for assistance.
