Digger Specialities Turning Point, Installation And Operator'S Manual

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Safety Considerations
Turning Point Gates
Safety Considerations
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12. Gates shall
not
swing into public access areas.
13. Manual gate latches shall
not
be installed on any automated gate. Locks or security devices that function with
the automated gates are acceptable.
14. Do not increase the potentiometer setting to compensate for a damaged gate.
15. Gate operator controls must be located a minimum of 6’ (1.83 m) from any
moving portion of the gate in the open or closed position.
16. Gate operator controls must be placed where they cannot be reached from
outside the secured area.
17. Gate operator controls must be in the line of sight when the gate is moving.
Reset switch is on the control box.
18. Gate operator controls box must have a security feature to prevent
unauthorized use.
19. Properly installed gates shall meet the standard requirement of UL 325 and
ASTM F 2200 as applicable for gates in Class I, II, III, or IV. Check local
codes for any further requirements.
20. Warning signs (see figure 2) shall be positioned on both sides of each gate and
easily visible. The signs shall be attached to the gates. (Signs are supplied with
the gate)
21.
Do NOT weld or alter the pivoting end of the gate.
Electrical parts are
encased in the rounded tube and welding on, or altering it will void the
warranty
22. Most local emergency responder departments (Police, Fire, and Ambulance) have their specific requirements
for the emergency opening of the gate. Check with the local departments for their requirements . The
circuit board in the control box has a terminal for emergency opening.
23.
Keep these instructions in your files for any future references.
Less than 16” when fully open
16” or more when fully open
Figure 1
Entrapment Protection
Required
Gate Does NOT need
Entrapment Protection
Gate
Post
Large Pillar
or Structure
4” or Less
from Pivot
Entrapment Protection
Not Required
Gate Needs Entrapment
Protection
More than
4” from Pivot
Pivot Point
Pivot Point
Gate
Hinge
Gate
Hinge
Figure 2
Fence, Building or other Stationary Object
Fence, Building or other Stationary Object
Gate
Gate