Digger Specialities Turning Point, Installation And Operator'S Manual

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Safety Considerations
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Important Safety Information
Digger Specialties Inc. cannot over emphasize the need for safety when installing and using
power gate systems. It is of the utmost importance that the installer and owner/operator follow
all installation and usage instructions.
Safety procedures have been established by UL 325 and ASTM F2200 for your protection.
READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS
( Caution) Not following these instructions may cause injury and/or death.
Before installing this system be sure your gate, gate location, and opener comply with all
applicable local codes for the class of gate being installed.
1. These automated gate systems are intended for vehicular traffic and not pedestrian traffic.
2. Gates must be installed so as to preclude any entrapment areas.
a. Walls, posts, or other stationary devices located on the side toward which the gate swings, must be a
minimum of 16” (406 mm) away from the gate when the gate is in the full open position. This does not
apply if the object is less then 4” (102 mm) from the gate pivot point centerline. (See figures 1 and 2)
b. Gates not complying with this requirement must meet the specifications for entrapment protection
provisions of UL 325
3. Keep people and objects away from the gate. NO ONE SHOULD CROSS THE PATH OF THE MOVING
GATE
4. Never let children operate or play with gate controls. Keep the remote control away from children.
5. Test the gate operator monthly. Check for proper function of all safety devices. Failure to test periodically will
increase the risk of injury or death.
6. KEEP GATES PROPERLY MAINTAINED. Read section (F) for maintenance.
7. Do NOT change the gate to manual use while the gate is moving.
8. Do not add any items to the gate that are not approved for use with this gate system
9. Automated gates are divided into 4 classes per ASTM F2200 and UL 325 standards. Each class requires
specific clearances or entrapment protection devices. Each class requirement can be met with this gate system
and optional accessories. Know your area code requirements. The classes are:
a. Class I – Residential Vehicular Gate-- A vehicular gate intended for use in a home of one to four
single family dwelling, or a garage or parking area associated therewith.
b. Class II – Commercial/General Access Vehicular Gate – A vehicular gate intended for use in a
commercial location or building such as a multi-family housing unit (five or more single family
units), hotel, garages, retail store, or other building serving the general public.
c. Class III – Industrial/Limited Access Vehicular Gate -- A vehicular gate intended for use in an
industrial location or building such as a factory or loading dock area or other locations not intended
to service the general public.
d. Class IV – Restricted Access Vehicular Gate -- A vehicular gate intended for use in a guarded
industrial location or building such as an airport security area or other restricted access locations not
servicing the general public, in which unauthorized access is prevented by means of supervision by
security personnel.
10. Class IV vehicular horizontal swing gates shall be installed in accordance with security related parameters
specific to the application.
11. Entrapment protection per UL 325 is required when there is less then 16” of clearance between the gate
and a structure when the gate is in the fully open position.
Entrapment protection is also required if the distance from the pivot point of the gate to the edge of the
mounting structure is less then 4”. (See figure 1)
Safety Considerations