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Install this operator on a Class I, II, III, or IV Vehicular
Slide Gate, maximum of 275 lbs. and 14 feet in length,
where intended to be used a maximum of 8 cycles per hour.
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DO NOT locate any device (key switch, switch, key pad,
card reader, etc.) in a position where it may be activated by
a person reaching through the gate or while touching the
gate in any manner.
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Install all devices that will open or close the gate in such a
manner that THE GATE WILL BE IN FULL VIEW
WHEN THE DEVICE IS OPERATED. Any device
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SECURELY ATTACH THE WARNING SIGNS provided
with the Tower on the gate (one on the outside and one on
the inside) where they can be seen by persons in the area of
the gate to alert them of automatic gate operation. (If the
user refuses to have the warning signs installed, Allstar
recommends you note this on your records and have the
user sign a disclaimer.) See Figure
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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
chain and holding on to the gate. THIS POTENTIAL
HAZARD CAN BE MINIMIZED BY INSTALLING A
GUARD OR MESH SCREEN ON THE GATE. Allstar
strongly recommends 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. See Figure 3. At a
minimum, for horizontal slide gates, the mesh must provide
a guard from the bottom of the gate to a minimum of 4 feet
high and be constructed such that a 2-1/4 inch diameter ball
cannot pass through. The portion of the adjacent fence that
the gate covers when fully open must be similarly guarded
at minimum. See Figure 3.
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The Tower is a VEHICULAR GATE OPERATOR and as
such is 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. Allstar can provide these products for
incorporation in your gate installation.
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CANTILEVERED ROLLER GATES WITH OPEN
ROLLERS HAVE THE POTENTIAL HAZARD OF
HANDS AND FINGERS BEING PINCHED between the
open roller and the pole that the roller rides upon.
PROTECT THIS "PINCH POINT" SO THIS
HAZARD IS AVERTED.
See Figure 4.
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CONSIDER ALL OTHER "PINCH POINTS" IN YOUR
DESIGN of the gate system, such as the “pocket” of a
sliding gate. Use protective measures to reduce hazards at
these locations. See Figure 4.
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As additional protection for vehicles, install VEHICLE
DETECTOR LOOPS, VEHICLE DETECTORS,
REVERSING EDGE SYSTEMS AND/OR PHOTOCELLS.
Read the manual for information on the installation of these
devices. IF VEHICLE DETECTOR LOOPS HAVE BEEN
INSTALLED TO PREVENT THE GATE FROM
CLOSING ON A VEHICLE, INSTRUCT THE USER TO
PERIODICALLY CHECK THE OPERATION OF THE
DETECTORS.
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Outdoor or easily accessible controls must be of the security
type to prevent unauthorized use of the system.
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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.
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF SEVERE
INJURY OR DEATH: READ AND FOLLOW
ALL INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS AND
GATE SYSTEM DESIGN PARAMETERS!
WARNING!
D EA TH
K EEP C LEA R !
O perate gate only w hen gate
in gate area or operate gate.
D o not allow children to play
G ate M ay M ove at A ny Tim e.
people and obstructions.
area is in sight and free of
M O VIN G G A TE
IN JU R Y O R
S ER IO U S
C A N C A U S E
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