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3 - SAFETY AND CAUTIONS
WARNING
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING - TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY OR DEATH:
trol away from children.
CROSS THE PATH OF THE MOVING GATE.
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 oper-
ator. Failure to adjust and retest the gate operator properly can increase the
risk of injury or death.
3.1 - Properly installed safety devices
Safety devices are used to sense, register and prevent damage to vehicular
inspected for functionality within the prescribed maintenance procedures, the
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
working correctly, such as the infrared beam. This safety device prevents seri-
ous injury or death as a result of the gate closing while an object or person
anytime the gate is moving should be added in addition to the aforemen-
tioned safety features.
3.3 - The gate system safety devices
Great amounts of force are sometimes used to move these heavy systems.
of the gate is obstructed. All sensors, safety devices and warning notices
must be in place and operable in order for this system to operate properly. It
is the installer's responsibility to install this system properly and to ensure its
correct and safe operation.
3.4 - Infrared beams and warning signs
Infrared beams are used to inform the control board that an obstruction is
present. Safety devices must be installed properly and inspected periodi-
cally to ensure continued reliability and safety. Safety devices, safety sensors,
warning signs and notices of moving equipment danger must be installed
and readily visible by all paths of approach to the gate system. Failure to post
warnings could result in loss of life, damage or physical injury.
3.5 - Establish the location
The installer of this system needs to establish the location of the opener in
accordance with instructions contained within this section. A typical layout
is provided in section 12.0 with a nominal basic drawing. It is the installer's
responsibility to ensure that the opener is installed in such a fashion so as to
prevent binding, pinching or improper articulation of the chain drive system
throughout its actuation cycle.
3.6 - Read and follow all instructions
3.7 - Keep children away
Never let children operate or play with gate controls. Keep the remote control
away from children.
3.8 - Test the gate system
The gate MUST reverse on contact with a rigid object or stop when an object
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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 opera-
tor properly can increase the risk of injury or death. Test force and correct
functionality for photo-eyes and other safety devices at least every 6 months.
Before using the emergency release, power the system off!
unit fails or in case of power outage.
Turn the power to the gate controller OFF AND REMOVE BATTERIES
before using the emergency release. The ON/OFF switch for the gate oper-
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ator is located adjacent to the main controller board.
3.9 - Keep gates properly maintained
4 - PRE-INSTALLATION NOTES
Before installing and operating the unit, installers should:
lished industry standards.
rated, including both primary and secondary entrapment protection devices.
operator.
reliable gate operation.
fence line).
while operating controls.
side of the gate where easily visible.
gate into service.
owners/end users/general contractors, including how to turn off power and
how to operate the manual disconnect feature.
tenance manual with end user.
a routine testing of the entire system including the entrapment protection
devices, and explain the need for the owners to insure that this testing is
performed routinely.
larly to offer maintenance.
be used on residential applications where needed.
application.
4.1 - Follow Instructions
Always follow all instructions included in this manual to ensure safety and the
longevity of the operator.
4.2 - Intended usage
4.3 - Warnings, cautions and notes
4.3.1
Gate system designers, installers and users must take into consider-
ation the inherent hazards associated with each installation, since no
two installations will be exactly like another.
4.3.2
Improperly designed, constructed, installed or maintained systems
can and may introduce hazards which may or may not be readily
4.3.3
All pinch points must be guarded or eliminated.
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