HySecurity StrongArm 14F Programming And Operations Manual page 19

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
ELECTRICAL SAFETY
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Turn gate operator and all circuit
breakers OFF before performing
maintenance on the gate operator
or making contact with output
receptacles.
Never insert any objects into output
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receptacles during operation. The
possibility exists of electrical shock,
electrocution, or death.
Never let power wires lay in water.
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Never use damaged or worn wire when connecting

equipment. Inspect for cuts in the insulation.
Never grab or touch a live power

cord or cable with wet hands. The
possibility exists of electrical shock,
electrocution or death.
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Always make certain that proper
power has been selected for the job.
See Cable Selection Chart in this
manual.
GROUNDING SAFETY
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Always make sure that electrical
circuits are properly grounded to a
suitable earth ground (ground rod)
per the National Electrical Code
(NEC) and local codes. Severe
injury or death by electrocution
can result from operating an
ungrounded operator.
Never use gas piping as an electrical ground.
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BATTERY SAFETY
HySecurity operators use sealed Absorbed Glass Mat (AGM)
batteries and HySecurity highly recommends replacing used
batteries with new AGM-type batteries.
CAUTION
Batteries used with HySecurity gate operator contain
materials considered hazardous to environment. Proper
battery disposal is required by federal law. Refer to
Hazardous Waste Regulations federal guidelines.
To reduce risk of fi re or injury to persons:
Observe polarity between batteries and charging circuit.
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Never mix battery sizes, types, or brands. Charging
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circuit on HySecurity DC operators is designed for
AGM-type batteries, not fl ooded lead acid-type batteries.
MX3657-01 Rev. D ©2020
Important Safety Instructions
Exercise care in handling batteries. Be aware metal found

in rings, bracelets, and keys can conduct electricity, short
batteries, and cause potential injury.
Do not open or mutilate batteries. Battery cells

contain corrosive materials which may cause
burns and other injuries. Material within
batteries is toxic.

Always dispose of batteries properly. Do not
place batteries in fire. Battery cells may
explode. Follow federal guidelines for proper
disposal of hazardous waste.
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Always keep battery cables in good working
condition. Repair or replace all worn cables.
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Replace batteries according to instructions
found in DC Battery Replacement.
Do not charge frozen battery. Battery can

explode. If frozen, warm the battery to at
least 61°F (16°C).
ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY/
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS AND PROPER
DISPOSAL
Decommissioning is a controlled process used to safely
retire a piece of equipment that is no longer
serviceable. If the equipment poses an
unacceptable and unrepairable safety risk due to
wear or damage or is no longer cost eff ective to
maintain (beyond life-cycle reliability) and is to be
decommissioned (demolition and dismantlement), be sure to
follow rules below.
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Do not pour waste or oil directly onto the ground, down a
drain or into any water source.
Contact your country's Department of Public Works or

recycling agency in your area and arrange for proper
disposal of any electrical components, waste or oil
associated with this equipment.
When the life cycle of this equipment is over, remove battery
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and bring to appropriate facility for lead reclamation. Use
safety precautions when handling batteries that contain
sulfuric acid.
When the life cycle of this equipment is over, it is

recommended that the frame and all other metal and plastic
parts be sent to a recycling center.
Metal and plastic recycling involves the collection of metal and
plastic from discarded products and its transformation into raw
materials to use in manufacturing a new product.
Recyclers and manufacturers alike promote the process of
recycling metal and plastic. Using a metal and plastic recycling
center promotes energy cost savings.
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