AutoGate VPG-24 (LM), Installation & Operation Manual

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WARNING!
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY OR DEATH, READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS!
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR INSTALLER AND END USER
Proper design is important in your system layout and installation. Entrapment devices must be used at all
available points where injury or property damage may occur. For protection from injury to persons, use
approved Entrapment devices across the driveway. Reversing Loops (Vehicle Detectors) should be installed
in front and behind the gate to provide a reverse signal or stop signal to the gate operator. All reversing
devices should be tested and inspected monthly. If a Reserving Loop or Loop detector malfunction, operator
should be disabled until repair can be made by an experienced service company.
In providing the service of “designer” or “installer” of the operator and gate system, you are responsible for
educating the
END USER on proper and safe operation of the gate system. All precautions to eliminate
hazards MUST be taken before the system can be put into operation. All identified entrapment areas are
required to be protected against entrapment. Refer to ASTM F2200 for diagrams of common entrapment
areas.
 Check the National, State & Local building and fire codes BEFORE installation
 If you did not order a Reversing Edge (for along the bottom rail of your gate), or an Infra-Red Modulat-
ed Photocell (Reversing Beam), you will NOT be in compliance with March 2000 UL 325 Code, Rev 5.
Consult your dealer for additional information.
 Pedestrians must use a separate entrance/exit and never the vehicular entrance/exit gate.
 NEVER activate the gate from long distances where visibility of the gate cannot be seen. Anyone
operating the gate should always operate it in a safe manner.
 NEVER allow children or anyone to play on or around the gate at any time.
 DO NOT affix any adhesive material within 30 days of receiving the system.
 DO NOT attach anything to the gate over four (4) pounds total weight or four (4) square feet without
consulting AutoGate for re-balancing instructions. The gate must remain balanced to ensure safe and
reliable operation.
 The gate and operator are designed to work together. DO NOT attempt to install an unauthorized gate
without AutoGate’s prior authorization and instructions, doing so may VOID the operator warranty.
 DO NOT ALLOW any access control devices to be mounted within 6 feet of the moving gate or in such a
way that someone could reach their hand or arm through the gate to activate it.
WARNING!
THE GATE OPERATOR IS DESIGNED AND FACTORY BALANCED FOR THE SPECIFIC GATE
IT WAS SUPPLIED WITH.
DO NOT MODIFY THE GATE IN ANY WAY OR ADD SIGNS WEIGHING MORE THAN 4 LBS TOTAL
OR FOUR (4’) SQUARE FT.
FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THIS REQUIREMENT WILL VOID THE WARRANTY AND MAY RESULT
IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.