Usage Class; Ul325 Entrapment Protection Requirements - Chamberlain HCTDCU Installation Manual

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USAGE CLASS

CLASS I – RESIDENTIAL VEHICULAR GATE
OPERATOR
A vehicular gate operator (or system) intended for use in garages or
parking areas associated with a residence of one-to four single families.
CLASS II – COMMERCIAL/GENERAL ACCESS
VEHICULAR GATE OPERATOR
A vehicular gate operator (or system) intended for use in a commercial
location or building such as a multi-family housing unit (five or more
single family units), hotel, garages, retail store, or other buildings
accessible by or servicing the general public.
CLASS III – INDUSTRIAL/LIMITED ACCESS
VEHICULAR GATE OPERATOR
A vehicular gate operator (or system) intended for use in an industrial
location or building such as a factory or loading dock area or other
locations not accessible by or intended to service the general public.
CLASS IV– RESTRICTED ACCESS VEHICULAR GATE
OPERATOR
A vehicular gate operator (or system) intended for use in a guarded
industrial location or building such as an airport security area or other
restricted access locations not servicing the general public, in which
unauthorized access is prevented via supervision by security personnel.

UL325 ENTRAPMENT PROTECTION REQUIREMENTS

This vehicular gate/door operator must be installed with at least two independent entrapment protection means as specified in the table below.
HORIZONTAL SLIDE AND SWING GATE OPERATOR
GATE OPERATOR ENTRAPMENT PROTECTION TYPES
Type A
Inherent (built into the operator) entrapment
Type B1
Non-contact sensors such as photoelectric sensors
Type B2
Contact sensors such as edge sensors
The same type of device shall not be used for both entrapment
protection means. Use of a single device to cover both the opening
and closing directions is in accordance with the requirement;
however, a single device is not required to cover both directions.
This operator is provided with Type A. The installer is required to
install additional entrapment protection devices in each entrapment
zone.
protection system
SAFETY
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
To reduce the risk of SEVERE INJURY or DEATH:
• READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS.
• NEVER let children operate or play with gate/door controls. Keep
remote controls away from children.
• ALWAYS keep people and objects away from the gate/door. NO ONE
SHOULD CROSS THE PATH OF THE MOVING GATE/DOOR.
• Test the gate/door operator monthly. The gate/door MUST reverse
on contact with a rigid object or reverse when an object activates the
non-contact sensors. After adjusting the force or the limit of travel,
retest the gate/door operator. Failure to adjust and retest the
operator properly can increase the risk of severe INJURY or DEATH.
• Use the emergency release ONLY when the gate/door is closed. Use
caution when using this release when the gate/door is open. Weak or
broken springs may cause the gate/door to fall rapidly, causing
severe INJURY or DEATH.
• KEEP GATES/DOORS PROPERLY OPERATING AND BALANCED.
Read the gate/door manufacturer's owner's manual. An improperly
operating or balanced gate/door could cause severe INJURY or
DEATH. Have a qualified service person make repairs to gate/door
hardware. Have trained gate/door systems technician make repairs
to cables, spring assemblies, and other hardware.
• The entrance is for vehicles ONLY. Pedestrians MUST use separate
entrance.
• SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
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