HySecurity StrongArm 14F Programming And Operations Manual page 13

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
VEHICULAR TRAFFIC ONLY
WARNING!
This automatic gate operator is not designed nor is it intended for pedestrian traffi c. Vehicular gate operators
must by their nature be powerful to function reliably. This power can cause injury or death. Accordingly, direct
all pedestrian traffi c to a separate walk-through.
Install this gate operator only when:
 The operator is appropriate for the construction of the gate and the usage Class of the gate.
 All exposed pinch points are eliminated or guarded.
The operator is intended for installation only on barrier arms used for vehicles. Pedestrians must be supplied with a
separate access opening. The pedestrian access opening shall be designed to promote pedestrian usage. Locate
the gate such that persons will not come in contact with the vehicular barrier arm during the entire path of travel of the
barrier arm.
Permanently mounted controls intended for user activation must be located at least 1.83 m (6 ft) away from any
moving part of the arm and where the user is prevented from reaching over, under, around or through the barrier
arm to operate the controls.
EXCEPTION: Emergency access controls should be only accessible by authorized personnel (e.g. fi re, police, EMS)
and may be placed at any location in the line-of-sight of the gate.
The Stop and/or Reset button must be located in the line-of-sight of the gate. Activation of the reset control shall
not cause the operator to start.
A minimum of two (2) WARNING SIGNS shall be installed, in the area of the gate. Each placard is to be visible by
persons located on the side of the gate on which the placard is installed. HySecurity provides two warning signs
already applied to barrier arms and two signs for attachment to both sides of the operator chassis.
For gate operators utilizing a non-contact sensor (Photo Eye):
 See instructions on the placement of non-contact sensors for each type of application.
 Care shall be exercised to reduce the risk of nuisance tripping, such as when a vehicle trips the sensor while
the gate is still moving.
 One or more non-contact sensors shall be located where the risk of obstruction exists, such as just below
the barrier arm.
USE OF VEHICLE DETECTORS
Use of vehicle detectors (loop detectors) is strongly encouraged to prevent damage to vehicles caused by barrier
arms closing on them. This is not considered to be a safety item as vehicle detectors cannot provide protection
to pedestrians. In some situations, photoelectric devices may be used as vehicle detectors, but should be wired
accordingly.
GATE CONSTRUCTION AND SAFETY
Gate construction plays a very important role in ensuring the safety of any automated gate system. The standard
for gate construction is ASTM F2200. Below are key areas to address in gate design for safety. For complete
information consult the standard. Copies of the standard are available at:
https://www.astm.org/Standards/F2200.htm.
Another source of information is available from DASMA, the Door and Access System Manufacturer's Association.
The Association publishes Technical Data Sheets, one of which concerns ASTM F2200. For more information, see:
http://www.dasma.com/PDF/Publications/TechDataSheets/OperatorElectronics/TDS370.pdf.
MX3657-01 Rev. D ©2020
Important Safety Instructions
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