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• Pinch Points: Use protective measures (guards, padded edges, etc.)
to protect people from the pinch points shown in Figure 3 at left and
the information and diagrams on pages 11, 12, and 13. Attach
roller guards in cantilevered gate systems to minimize the risk of
hands being caught between the top of the gate and the roller.
• DO NOT consider the built-in overload detector as the primary
defense system. Consider all options in the gate system design.
• DO NOT connect any auxiliary equipment to the LPX1700 operator
(detectors, card readers, etc.) until the gate operator and all its
functions are fully tested. Only connect one device at a time and
ensure its proper function(s) before moving on to the next device.
• DO NOT locate any control device (key switch, switch, key pad,
card reader, etc.) in a position where it may be activated by a person
reaching through the gate or while touching the gate in any manner.
Locate all control devices a minimum of 10 feet from the gate when
opened or closed.
• Outdoor or easily accessible controls must be of the security type to
prevent unauthorized use of the system.
• Install all devices that will Open, Close or Stop the gate in such a
manner that THE GATE WILL BE IN FULL VIEW WHEN THE
DEVICE IS OPERATED.
• Before activating the "timer to close" option of the LPX1700,
ENSURE THE PERSONAL ENTRAPMENT PROTECTION
DEVICES (operator reversing feature, edges, photocells) ARE
OPERATING and install VEHICLE DETECTOR LOOPS AND
VEHICLE DETECTORS for protection of user vehicles. Read the
manual for information on the installation of these devices. IF
VEHICLE DETECTOR LOOPS HAVE BEEN INSTALLED TO
PREVENT THE GATE FROM CLOSING ON A VEHICLE,
INSTRUCT THE USER TO PERIODICALLY CHECK THE
OPERATION OF THE DETECTORS.
• USE EXTREME CAUTION WHEN WORKING NEAR THE
BELTS AND PULLEYS when the operator cover is removed.
Apply power to the operator only when instructed to do so.
• When the outer cover of the LPX1700 and the handy box covers are
removed, high voltage will be exposed. EVEN IF THE RED
POWER LIGHT IS NOT LIGHTED, HIGH VOLTAGE AC IS
STILL PRESENT. NEVER LEAVE THE INSTALLATION WITH
THE HANDY BOX OR OUTER COVERS REMOVED.
• ALWAYS TURN OFF THE POWER BEFORE ATTEMPTING
SERVICE OF EITHER THE ELECTRICAL OR MECHANICAL
SYSTEMS.
• SECURELY ATTACH THE WARNING SIGNS provided with the
LPX1700 on the gate (one on the outside and one on the inside)
where they can be seen by persons in the area of the gate to alert
them of automatic gate operation. (If the user refuses to have the
warning signs installed, it is recommended that you note this on your
records and have the user sign a disclaimer.) See Figure 4.
AS THE INSTALLER YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR:
1 ASSURING THAT THE GATE AND OPERATOR SYSTEM,
WHEN FULLY INSTALLED AND OPERABLE, COMPLIES
WITH ALL APPLICABLE REQUIREMENTS OF UL325:
STANDARD FOR SAFETY FOR DOOR, DRAPERY, GATE,
LOUVER AND WINDOW OPERATORS AND SYSTEMS.
2 ASSURING THAT THE OWNER/END USER OF THE
SYSTEM UNDERSTANDS ITS BASIC OPERATION AND
SAFETY FEATURES. IN PARTICULAR, BE SURE THE
OWNER/END USER UNDERSTANDS THE LOCATION
AND OPERATION OF A MANUAL DISCONNECT
(WHERE PROVIDED) OR HOW TO OPERATE THE
GATE .
3 YOU ALSO HAVE THE PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITY OF
INSURING THAT ALL POSSIBLE OPERATIONAL
HAZARDS HAVE BEEN CONSIDERED AND
ELIMINATED. YOU MUST ADVISE AND WARN THE
PURCHASER AND THE ULTIMATE USER OF ANY
HAZARDS THAT YOU HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO
ELIMINATE.
4 POINTING OUT TO THE OWNER/END USER OF THE
GATE SYSTEM THAT CHILDREN OR PETS ARE NOT
ALLOWED TO PLAY ON OR NEAR THE GATE, FENCE
OR ANY PART OF THE SYSTEM, AND THAT THE
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SUPPLIED WITH THIS
OPERATOR AND THEIR IMPLEMENTATION ARE THE
RESPONSIBILITY OF THE OWNER/END USER.
5 LEAVING THE INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE
MANUAL FOR THIS OPERATOR AS WELL AS ANY
ADDITIONAL SAFETY INFORMATION SUPPLIED WITH
THIS OPERATOR OR OTHER COMPONENTS OF THE
GATE SYSTEM WITH THE OWNER/END USER.
6 NOT PLACING IN SERVICE THIS OPERATOR IF YOU
HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT THE SAFETY OF THE
GATE OPERATING SYSTEM. CONSULT THE
OPERATOR MANUFACTURER.
ALL APPROPRIATE SAFETY FEATURES MUST BE
INCORPORATED INTO YOUR GATE SYSTEM.
DEATH
area is in sight and free of
people and obstructions.
Gate May Move at Any Time.
Do not allow children to play
in gate area or operate gate.
Operate gate only when gate
KEEP CLEAR !
CAN CAUSE
SERIOUS
INJURY OR
MOVING GATE
Figure 4
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