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Controls intended for user activation must be located at least six feet (6') away from any moving part of the gate/door and where the user is prevented
from reaching over, under, around or through the gate/door to operate the controls. Outdoor or easily accessible controls should have a security feature
to prevent unauthorized use.
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The Stop and/or Reset button must be located in the line-of-sight of the gate/door. Activation of the reset control shall not cause the operator to start.
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A minimum of two (2) WARNING SIGNS shall be installed, one on each side of the gate/door where easily visible.
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For gate/door operators utilizing a non-contact sensor:
1. See the instructions on the placement of non-contact sensors for each type of application.
2. Care shall be exercised to reduce the risk of nuisance tripping, such as when a vehicle trips the sensor while the gate/door is still moving in the opening direction.
3. One or more non-contact sensors shall be located where the risk of entrapment or obstruction exist, such as the perimeter reachable by a moving
gate/door or barrier.
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For gate operators utilizing contact sensors:
1. One or more contact sensors shall be located where the risk of entrapment or obstruction exist, such as at the leading edge, trailing edge, and
post mounted both inside and outside of a vehicular horizontal slide gate.
2. One or more contact sensors shall be located at the bottom edge of a vehicular vertical lift gate/door.
3. One or more contact sensors shall be located at the pinch point of a vehicular vertical pivot gate/door.
4. A hardwired contact sensor shall be located and its wiring arranged so that the communication between the sensor and the gate/door operator is not
subjected to mechanical damage.
5. A wireless contact sensor such as one that transmits radio frequency (RF) signals to the gate/door operator for entrapment protection functions shall
be located where the transmission of the signals are not obstructed or impeded by building structures, natural landscaping or similar obstructions.
A wireless contact sensor shall function under the intended end-use conditions.
6. One or more contact sensors shall be located at the bottom edge of a vertical barrier (arm).
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Be sure you have instructed the owner of the gate operator about safe and proper operation and testing of the gate operator.
Important Notices
Vehicular gate/door operator products provide convenience and security. However, gate/door operators must use high levels of force to move gates/doors
and most people underestimate the power of these systems and do not realize the potential hazards associated with an incorrectly designed or installed
system. These hazards may include:
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Pinch points
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Entrapment areas
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Reach through hazards
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Absence of entrapment protection devices
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Improperly located access controls
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Absence of vehicle protection devices
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Absence of controlled pedestrian access
In addition to these potential hazards, automated vehicular gate/door systems must be
installed in accordance with the UL 325 Safety Standard and the ASTM F2200 Construc-
tion Standard. Most people are unaware of, or are not familiar with, these standards. If an
automated vehicular gate/door system is not properly designed, installed, used and
maintained, serious injuries or death can result. Be sure that the installer has instructed
you on the proper operation of the gate/door and gate/door operator system.
Be sure that the installer has trained you about the basic functions of the required
reversing systems associated with your gate/door operating system and how to test
them. These include reversing loops, inherent reversing system, electric edges,
photoelectric cells, or other external devices.
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This Owner's Manual is your property. Keep it in a safe place for future reference.
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Be sure that all access control devices are installed a minimum distance of 6 feet
away from the gate/door and gate/door operator, or in such a way that a person
cannot touch the gate/door or gate/door operator while using the device. If
access control devices are installed in violation of these restrictions, immediately
remove the gate/door operator from service and contact your installing dealer.
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Loops and loop detectors, photo-cells or other equivalent devices must be installed to prevent the gate/door from closing on vehicular traffic.
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The speed limit for vehicular traffic through the gate/door area is 5 MPH. Install speed bumps and signs to keep vehicular traffic from speeding
through the gate/door area. Failure to adhere to posted speed limits can result in damage to the gate/door, gate/door operator, and to the vehicle.
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Be sure that all persons who will use the gate/door system are familiar with the proper use of the gate/door and gate/door operator and are
familiar with the possible hazards associated with the gate/door system.
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Be sure that warning signs are permanently installed on both sides of the gate/door in an area where they are fully visible to traffic.
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It is your responsibility to periodically check all entrapment protection devices. If any of these devices are observed to function improperly,
remove the operator from service immediately and contact your installing or servicing dealer.
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Follow the recommended maintenance schedule.
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Do not allow children to play in the area of the operator or to play with any gate/door-operating device.
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To remove the gate/door operator from service, operate the gate/door to the full open position and then shut off power to the operator at the
service panel.
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Opening device MUST
be mounted a
minimum of 6 feet
from the gate/door
and
NOT accessible
through the gate/door!
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