Instructions / Assembly
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SYSTEM SAFETY
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SWING GATE PROTECTION
AND ENTRAPMENT ZONES
As specified in Gate Operator Safety Standard, UL325
(30A 1.1) 6th Edition, all gate operators must include
two independent means of entrapment protection. All
GHOST CONTROLS
®
Automatic Gate opener systems
meet this standard as indicated on the product packaging
through the following:
1. TYPE A Inherent.
2. Number one above AND either of the following two
options:
A. TYPE C Inherent force limiting.
A. TYPE B1 and B2 monitored contact and non-
contact sensors.
If you have questions about compatibility of third party
safety devices, please contact GHOST CONTROLS
®
technical support for assistance at
http://ghostcontrols.support.com.
Refer to the monitored photo eye instructions for proper
placement of the sensors. Proper installation of these
sensors is critical to avoid false tripping while gate is in
motion and to reduce potential entrapment.
CAUTION
Extreme caution must be exercised when automatic gate
opener system is in operation, regardless of which safety
systems are installed and in use.
ALARM
Your GHOST CONTROLS
®
Gate Operator system
includes an audible alarm. This alarm will continue to
sound for 5 minutes when two sequential obstructions
are detected during gate travel per UL325 safety
standards or until one of the following occurs:
■ The gate operator receives an intended signal from a
hard wired entry/exit source such as a push button or
a wired keypad. Note that wireless transmitters and
wireless keypads cannot deactivate the alarm.
■ The gate operator system is powered o and then on
again at the main power switch in the control box.
NOTE
The alarm may also be used as audio feedback for other
modes of operation under normal operation.