Warnings And Precautions - Polaris Automatic Gate Operators 500 Series User Manual

Warnings and Precautions

General Safety Information
The Polaris Automatic Gate Operator is designed to
provide for safe operation. One of the most important
safety features of the gate operator is obstruction
sensing. When there is an obstruction that prevents
the gate from opening or closing, the gate will
immediately reverse direction and return to the fully
open or closed position. While in the process of
returning to the fully open or closed position, if the
gate senses an additional obstruction the gate will
stop immediately and sound an alarm. At this point
the gate operator will need to be reset by turning the
power switch on the control box OFF for a minimum
of ten seconds.
The Polaris gate operator includes an adjustment for
setting the sensitivity of the obstruction performance.
Refer to page 27 for Obstruction Sensitivity Set Up
details.
Vehicular gates are large heavy objects. Polaris
Automatic gate operators provide a convenient way
to open and close the gates. Since the gate system and
its components exert a high level of force to open and
close the gate, they can be dangerous, causing severe
injuries or death to you and others.
Your safety and the safety of others depend on the
installer of this system to read, understand, and
follow the information and instructions in this
manual.
The Polaris Automatic Gate Operator is designed to
comply with UL 325, the safety standard covering
automatic gate opening systems. UL 325 requires that
gate opening systems have provisions for, or be
supplied with, at least one independent primary and
one independent secondary means of protection
against entrapment. The primary means of
entrapment protection in the Polaris Automatic
Gate Operator is Type A, an inherent means of
entrapment protection. The secondary means of
entrapment protection in the Polaris Automatic Gate
Operator is Type B1, the provision for the connection
of a photo cell or other non contact sensor
The gate operator's built-in means of entrapment
protection (Type A) may not be sensitive enough to
prevent bodily injury in some circumstances.
Secondary means of entrapment protection (Type
B1), such as a photo cell are suggested for enhanced
safety.
Safety overview checklist:
WARNING – To reduce the risk of injury or death:
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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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Use this operator only with swing gates.
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READ AND FOLLOW ALL
INSTRUCTIONS.
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Never let children operate or play with gate
controls.
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Keep the remote control away from
children.
•
Always keep people and objects away from the
gate.
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NO ONE SHOULD CROSS THE PATH
OF THE MOVING GATE.
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The entrance is for vehicles only.
Pedestrians must use a separate entrance.
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Remember that the Polaris Automatic Gate
Operator must only be installed on gate
systems meeting the requirements of the
application.
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Ensure that you are using the correct gate
operator for the type and size of gate, its
frequency of use and the class rating.
• Ensure that the gate and gate operator
installation comply with applicable
local codes.
• Contact local fire and law enforcement
to arrange emergency access
procedures.
• Keep people, animals, and property
away from the gate area. Do not let
children play in or near the gate area.
• Use caution with moving parts to avoid
injuring fingers or hands.
• Consider installing contact sensors, or
non-contact sensors to provide
additional safety and protection against
entrapment.
• Never activate the gate operator until
you ensure that the area is clear of
people, pets, or other obstructions.
• Watch the gate until it stops.
• Controls must be far enough from the
gate so that the user is prevented from
coming in contact with the gate while
operating the controls.