Installation manual

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
For The Consumer
WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury or death:
1. READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS.
2. When designing a system that will be entered from a highway or main thoroughfare, make sure the system is placed
far enough from the road to prevent traffic congestion.
3. The gate must be installed in a location that provides adequate clearance between it and adjacent structures when
opening and closing to reduce the risk of entrapment. Swinging gates shall not open into public access areas.
I. Before Installation
1. Verify that the openers are proper for the type and size of dual gate, and its frequency of use.
2. Make sure the gate has been properly installed and swings freely in both directions. Repair or replace all worn or
damaged gate hardware prior to installation. A freely moving gate will require less force to operate and will
enhance the performance of the openers and safety devices used with the system.
3. Review the operation of the system to become familiar with its safety features. Understand how to disconnect the
openers for manual gate operation (see page 1).
4. These gate openers are intended for vehicular gates ONLY. A separate entrance or gate must be installed for
pedestrian use (see page 5).
5. Always keep people and objects away from the gate and its area of travel. NO ONE SHOULD CROSS THE
PATH OF A MOVING GATE.
II. During Installation
1. Install the gate openers on the inside of the property and fence line. DO NOT install the openers on the outside of
the gate where the public has access to them.
2. Be careful with moving parts and avoid close proximity to areas where fingers or hands could be pinched.
3. Installation of additional safety equipment such as safety edges (or photoelectric sensors) is suggested for
augmented protection against entrapment (see page 5).
4. Determine the best obstruction sensing setting for this installation (see Potentiometers on page 24). The gate
MUST stop and reverse on contact with an obstruction or when an object activates the non-contact sensors. After
adjusting the force or the limit of travel, retest the gate openers. Failure to adjust and retest the gate openers
properly can increase the risk of injury or death.
5. Mount access controls away from the gate (minimum distance is 10 feet). The user must have full view of the gate
but be unable to touch it while operating the controls.
6. If push buttons or key switches are installed, they should be within sight of the gate, yet located far enough from it
(at least 10 feet) so the gate cannot be touched while it is in operation. Do not operate any control without watching
the movement of the gate.
7. Do not activate your gate openers unless you can see the gate and can determine that its area of travel is clear of
people, pets, or other obstructions.
8. Secure outdoor or easily accessed gate opener controls in order to prohibit unauthorized use of the gate.