Owner's Manual

AVOID ENTRAPMENT: Stay away from the path of the gate
and all moving parts (gate leafs, etc.) at all times. Do not place
arms or legs through the gate. Keep clear of the pinch points
identified in Figure 24 below. Install guards or other safety features to
prevent access to pinch point areas. Install guards on open rollers. The
force of the gate can cause serious personal injury or death.
NEVER ALLOW A CHILD TO OPERATE GATE
CONTROLS. Do not allow anyone to “ride” a gate, or play in
the area of a gate. Install and store all controls out of children’s reach.
Do not stand near or on the gate. Gate may be activated without notice.
Install a pedestrian gate in applications where pedestrians need access.
This entrance is for vehicles only. Pedestrians must use a separate entrance.
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. NO ONE SHOULD CROSS THE PATH OF A
MOVING GATE.
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 over tighten 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. Have a qaulified service technician make repairs to the gate
and gate hardware.
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Figure 24: Pinch Points
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 sight of the gate so that the operator can watch
the gate and gate area during operation. The recommended minimum
distance between the gate or fence and manual control accessory is 10
feet.
MAINTAIN ALL COMPONENTS OF GATE SYSTEM:
Follow all maintenance instructions included with the gate, the
gate operator, and the safety features and/or accessories that make up your
gate gate operator system. Have a professional service technician perform
any adjustments or maintenance to the components. Fully test all safety
features monthly. If faulty equipment is discovered or suspected,
discontinue the use of the gate operator SYSTEM immediately, and
have the equipment repaired or replaced. The gate must reverse on
contact with a rigid object or when an object activates the non-contact
sensor. After adjusting the force or limit of travel, retest the gate operator.
Failure to adjust and retest the gate operator properly can increase the risk of
injury or death.
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