Owner`s manual
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: GATE OPENER SYSTEM OPERATION & SAFETY GUIDE 
AVOID ENTRAPMENT: 
Stay away from the path of the gate 
and all moving parts (gate arms, etc.) at all times. Keep clear of the 
pinch points identified below.. Install guards or other safety features to 
prevent access to pinch point areas. Install guards on open rollers. 
PREVENT PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH: 
Do not stand 
near or on the gate. Gate may be activated without notice. Do not 
allow anyone to “ride” the gate, or place arms or legs through the gate. The 
force of the gate can cause serious personal injury or death. 
NO CHILDREN OR PETS ALLOWED: 
Never allow a child to 
operate gate controls, “ride” a gate, or play in the area of a gate.  
Install and store all controls out of children’s reach. Also, pets must be 
kept away from the gate. Install a pedestrian gate in applications where 
children or pets need access. 
KEEP GATE IN SIGHT: Never activate the gate unless it is in 
sight. Install mounted controls in full view of the gate. Be sure the 
gate area is clear before activating the gate, and watch the gate and gate area 
as the gate is in motion. 
LOCATE MANUAL CONTROLS SAFELY: A manual 
control such as a pushbutton or keyswitch must be included in 
your gate system design to be used if automatic controls such as radio 
controls or loop detectors do not function. Carefully consider the placement 
of the manual control:  
It must be out of reach 
of the gate so that no 
one pushing the button 
or inserting the card is 
in the path of the gate 
or moving parts; it 
must also be within 
INSTALL SAFETY DEVICES: 
In residential applications or in 
areas where pedestrians may be present, or if your gate closes 
automatically, be sure an electric edge(s) and/or a photoelectric sensor(s) 
has (have) been installed and is/are operating properly. These features are 
intended to detect pedestrian traffic and prevent injury or entrapment. 
Loop detectors may be installed to detect vehicular traffic and prevent 
vehicular damage. 
MAINTAIN THE GATE AND GATE HARDWARE: 
A 
damaged gate or one that cannot be easily opened and closed 
manually must be repaired before installing a gate operator. A poorly 
operating gate may cause the load sensing device of the operator to fail, 
causing a risk of entrapment. Never overtighten the clutch or load sensing 
device to compensate for a poorly operating slide gate. Correct all 
mechanical problems on the gate and gate hardware before installing the 
gate operator. 
MAINTAIN ALL COMPONENTS OF GATE SYSTEM: 
Follow the maintenance instructions included with the gate, the 
gate operator, and the safety features and/or accessories that make up your 
gate operator system. Have a professional service technician perform any 
adjustments or maintenance to the components. Fully test all safety 
features routinely. If faulty equipment is discovered or suspected, 
discontinue the use of the gate operator SYSTEM immediately, and 
have the equipment replaced. 
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Figure 24: Pinch Points 










