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2.5 - General requirements
• Safety and security are obviously a number one priority for both the
manufacturer and the end user. As a result this manual has been
written to make all persons fully aware of the responsibilities required
to ensure constant safety, security and longevity are acquired
throughout the life of the system.
• The manufacturer of this swing gate system has performed
countless hours of testing, analysis and statistical control analysis
to ensure that this operator performs its intended function for
extended periods of time. The installer should ensure and verify that
all required safety devices are installed correctly and in a manner
consistent with the requirements of this manual. Additionally,
all devices, security devices, safety devices, sensors and other
affiliated attachments are installed in a robust manner that will
prevent their accidental damage, removal or incidental tampering.
• A basic requirement for this system to operate correctly is that at
any time a sensor is tripped, covered, disconnected or otherwise
tampered with, that the entire system ceases to function. If any
part of the gate safety system is removed or tripped, an immediate
safety action by the gate operator is expected (retraction or
stoppage). If the gate safety system is not functional, or fails to
operate within these guidelines, the gate should be immediately
removed from service until repairs can be made.
• Any gate system that is open or has slats, bars or other material
which allows an individual to stick their hands, head, or feet through
the material, must be converted or covered in such a manner so as
to prevent such future actions. Application of materials, and how to
modify the gate system is up to the end user or installer, however
care should be taken to prevent such human interaction into the
moving gate system. No entry into the gate is ever authorized and
should be prevented by whatever measures are required for that
specific installation. Care should always be used during installation!
• Loops and loop detectors, photo-cells or other equivalent devices
must be installed with this gate operator to prevent the gate from
closing on vehicular traffic.
• The speed limit for vehicular traffic through the gate area is 5
MPH. Install speed bumps and signs to keep vehicular traffic from
speeding through the gate area. Failure to adhere to posted speed
limits can result in damage to the gate, gate operator, and to the
vehicle.
• Be sure that all residents are familiar with the proper use of the gate
and gate operator. Be sure that all residents are familiar with the
possible hazards associated with the gate system.
• Be sure that all warning signs are permanently installed on both
sides of the gate in an area where they are fully visible to traffic.
• It is your responsibility to periodically check all reversing devices. If
any of these devices are observed to function improperly, remove
the operator from service immediately and contact your installing or
servicing dealer.
• Follow the recommended maintenance schedule of one inspection
per every 180 days of use.
• Do not allow children to play in the area of the operator or to play
with any gate-operating device.
• Be sure that all activating devices are installed a minimum distance
of 8 feet away from the gate and gate operator, or in such a way
that a person cannot touch the gate or gate operator while using
the activating device. If activating devices are installed in violation
of these restrictions, immediately remove the gate operator from
service and contact your installing dealer.
• To remove the gate operator from service, operate the gate to the
full open position, shut off power to the operator at the service
panel, and disconnect batteries.
AUTOMATIC GATES ARE
NOT FOR PEDESTRIANS!
Automatic gate openers are designed
for vehicular traffic. They are powerful and
can cause serious bodily injury or death.
Accordingly, direct all pedestrian traffic
to a separate walk-through gate.
3 - SAFETY AND CAUTIONS
WARNING
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING - TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY OR DEATH:
• READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS.
• Never let children operate or play with gate controls. Keep the
remote control away from children.
• Always keep people and objects away from gate. NO ONE
SHOULD CROSS THE PATH OF THE MOVING GATE.
• Test the operator periodically. The gate MUST reverse on contact
with a rigid object or stop or reverse when an object activates
the non-contact sensors. After adjusting the force or the limit of
travel, retest the gate operator. Failure to adjust and retest the
gate operator properly can increase the risk of injury or death.
• Use the emergency release only when the gate is not moving.
• KEEP GATES PROPERLY MAINTAINED. Read the owner's
manual. Have a qualified service person make repairs to gate
hardware.
• The entrance is for vehicles only. Pedestrians must use separate
entrance.
• SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!
3.1 - Properly installed safety devices
Safety devices are used to sense, register and prevent damage
to vehicular traffic which may block the path of the gate system.
If properly installed and inspected for functionality within the
prescribed maintenance procedures, the safety devices should
prevent the gate system from inflicting harm or damage as a result
of its opening and closing action.
3.2 - Safety signs, notices to personnel warning signs
Safety devices must alert all who may enter the gate system area, as
to the danger posed by moving equipment. Safety features must be
installed and work correctly, such as the infrared beam. This safety
device prevents serious injury or death as a result of the gate closing
while an object or person blocks the gate operating pathway. An
optional flashing lamp that is activated anytime the gate is moving
should be added in addition to the aforementioned safety features.
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