Install Entrapment Protection - Chamberlain RSW12U Installation Manual

Residential dc vehicular swing gate operator

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To prevent SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH from a moving gate:

• ALL gate operator systems REQUIRE two independent entrapment

protection systems for each entrapment zone.

• Entrapment protection devices MUST be installed to protect anyone

who may come near a moving gate.

STEP 6

INSTALL ENTRAPMENT PROTECTION

This operator contains an inherent (internal) entrapment protection system and REQUIRES the addition of an external monitored entrapment

protection system (non-contact photoelectric sensor or contact edge sensor) for EACH entrapment zone prior to gate movement. A monitored

device sends a pulsed signal to the operator so the operator is aware of the device. If the operator does not receive the signal from the device it will

not run.

An entrapment zone is every location or point of contact where a person can become entrapped between a moving gate and a stationary object. Your

application may contain one or many entrapment zones. Property owners are obligated to test entrapment protection devices monthly. Use only

LiftMaster approved entrapment protection devices (refer to the accessory page).

NON-CONTACT SENSORS

If the photoelectric sensor beam gets blocked while the gate is moving, the gate will stop and reverse. The gate will not be able to travel in that

direction until the obstruction is cleared. Monitored photoelectric sensors MUST be used. If a monitored photoelectric sensor is not working or loses

power or the beam is blocked, then ALL gate operation in that direction will stop.

Entrapment protection is

required for the area between

the open gate and the operator.

Entrapment protection is

required for the area

between the gate and the

curb.

CONTACT SENSORS (EDGE SENSORS)

If the electrically activated edge sensor comes in contact with an obstruction while the gate is moving, the gate will stop and reverse. The gate will not

be able to travel in that direction until the obstruction is cleared.

For a gate operator utilizing a contact sensor, if the bottom

edge of a swing gate is greater than 6 inches above the

ground at any point in its arc of travel, one or more contact

sensors shall be located on the bottom edge.

INSTALLATION

• Locate entrapment protection devices to protect in BOTH the open

and close gate cycles.

• Locate entrapment protection devices to protect between moving

gate and RIGID objects, such as posts, walls, pillars, or columns.

(Outside Property)

Sensors for Close Cycle