GATE SYSTEM DESIGN AND INSTALLATION
SAFETY CHECK LIST:
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The LPX1000 operator may be installed on a Class I, II, III, or
IV Vehicular Slide Gate. See page 3 for an explanation of the
different Class locations. See the last page of this manual for
the operator specifications (voltage, maximum gate weight &
length etc.).
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Make sure that the gate moves freely, all rollers are in good
working order, the gate does not bind in any manner and the
gate area is clean and free of irregularities. DO NOT
INSTALL THE OPERATOR UNTIL ALL GATE
PROBLEMS HAVE BEEN CORRECTED.
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Do not increase the built-in overload detector adjustment to
compensate for a poorly working gate. A well maintained gate
will ensure easy manual operation (if needed) and maximum
operator obstruction sensitivity.
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Install the operator on the inside of the property/fence line.
DO NOT install an operator on the public side of the fence line
or gate.
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Make sure the gate operating system is placed far enough back
from the road to eliminate traffic backup. The distance from
the road, size of the gate, usage level and gate cycle/speed must
be taken into consideration to eliminate potential hazards.
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The gate must be installed in a location so that enough
clearance is supplied between the gate and any adjacent
structures when opening and closing to reduce the risk of
entrapment.
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For ORNAMENTAL “GRILL TYPE” GATES (or any other
type of open gate where a handhold or toehold may be
achieved), injuries may occur when people put arms through
the openings or children “ride” the gate by standing on the bars
and holding on to the gate. THIS POTENTIAL HAZARD
CAN BE MINIMIZED BY INSTALLING A MESH SCREEN
ON THE GATE. It is strongly recommended that the entire
gate and adjacent fence area the gate covers when open be
meshed or guarded such that a handhold or toehold cannot be
achieved. At a minimum all openings on a horizontal slide
gate must be guarded or screened from the bottom of the gate
to a minimum of 4 feet above the ground to prevent a 2-1/4
inch (57.15 mm) sphere from passing through the openings
anywhere in the gate, and in that portion of the fence the gate
covers when in the open position. See Figure 2.
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All LPX1000 gate operators are VEHICULAR GATE
OPERATORS and as such are NOT RECOMMENDED FOR
PEDESTRIAN traffic. In installations where pedestrians are
likely to be nearby, install a pedestrian gate and use leading
edge detectors and/or photocells in your design to protect
system entrapment zones. These devices can be provided for
incorporation in your gate system design.
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Use the illustration at left (Figure 3) to minimize the risk of
injury in your design of the swing gate operator system.
IDENTIFY THE ENTRAPMENT ZONES AND PINCH
POINT AREAS IN YOUR GATE. Design the gate
installation to minimize the risk of entrapment in these areas.
Install additional safety equipment such as four wire edges and
photocells to further minimize risk. All entrapment zones are
required to be protected.
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Entrapment Zones:
Design in personal entrapment
protection devices to protect people from entrapment in the
zones shown in Figure 3 at left. Install vertical posts with gate
edges attached on both sides of the gate to prevent body
entrapment.
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF SEVERE
INJURY OR DEATH: READ AND FOLLOW
ALL INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS AND
GATE SYSTEM DESIGN PARAMETERS!
WARNING!
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