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General considerations for the installation
Always recommend the fitment of additional safety equipment such as Safety Edges
and Safety Beams, for additional protection against entrapment or other mechanical
risks
Check that no pipes or electrical cables are in the way of the intended installation
Check that enough space is available for the gate operator with the gate in the
required open position
Check for loose, sandy soil if installing foundations, as the soil condition may require a
larger foundation
Never fit the operator on the outside of the gate, where the public has access to it
Install the gate operator only if
It will not pose a hazard to the public
There is sufficient clearance to a roadway and/or public thoroughfares
The installation will meet all municipal and/or local authority requirements once
completed
The gate mass, length and application is within the operator specifications
The gate is in good working order, meaning:
that it moves freely
does not move on its own if left in any position
it can be installed to have sufficient clearance between moving parts when opening
and closing to reduce the risk of personal injury and entrapment
Pushbuttons or keyswitches, when required, can be positioned so that the gate is in
line of sight of the operator
