Eagle Access Control Systems Eagle-2000 series, Installation Instructions Manual

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F. Controls intended for user activation must be located at least six feet (6’) away from any
moving part of the gate and where the user is prevented from reaching over, under, around or
through the gate to operate the controls. Outdoor or easily accessible controls shall have a
security feature to prevent unauthorized use.
G. The Stop and/or Reset button must be located in the line-of-sight of the gate. Activation of the
reset control shall not cause the operator to start.
H. A minimum of two (2) WARNING SIGNS shall be installed, one on each side of the gate where
easily visible.
I. For gate operators utilizing a non-contact sensor in accordance Usage Class:
1) See instructions on the placement of non-contact sensors for each Type of application,
2) Care shall be exercised to reduce the risk of nuisance tripping, such as when a vehicle,
trips the sensor while the gate is still moving, and
3) One or more non-contact sensors shall be located where the risk of entrapment or
obstruction exists, such as the perimeter reachable by a moving gate or barrier.
J. For a gate operator utilizing a contact sensor in accordance with Usage Class:
1) One or more contact sensors shall be located where the risk of entrapment or obstruction
exists, such as at the leading edge, trailing edge, and post-mounted both inside and
outside of a vehicular horizontal slide gate.
2) One or more contact sensors shall be located at the bottom edge of a vehicular vertical lift
gate.
UL Listings (continued)
3) One or more contact sensors shall be located at the pinch point of a vehicular vertical
pivot gate.
4) A hardwired contact sensor shall be located and its wiring arranged so that the
communication between the sensor and the gate operator is not subjected to mechanical
damage.
5) A wireless contact sensor such as one that transmits radio frequency (RF) signals to the
gate operator for entrapment protection functions shall be located where the transmission
of the signals are not obstructed or impeded by building structures, natural landscaping or
similar obstruction. A wireless contact sensor shall function under the intended end-use
conditions.
6) One or more contact sensors shall be located on the inside and outside leading edge of a
swing gate. Additionally, if the bottom edge of a swing gate is greater than 6 inches (152
mm) above the ground at any point in its arc of travel, one or more contact sensors shall
be located on the bottom edge.
7) One or more contact sensors shall be located at the bottom edge of a vertical barrier
(arm).
UL 325 MODEL CLASSIFICATIONS
Class I (Residential vehicular gate operator) - A
vehicular gate operator (opener or system)
intended for use in a home of one to four single
family dwellings, or a garage or parking area
associated therewith.
Class II (Commercial / General access vehicular
gate operator) - A vehicular gate operator (opener
or system) 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 buildings servicing
the general public.
Class III (Commercial / General access vehicular
gate operator) - A vehicular gate operator (opener
or system) intended for use in an industrial
location, loading dock area, or other location not
intended to service the general public.
Class IV (Commercial / General access vehicular
gate operator) - A vehicular gate operator (opener
or system) intended for use in a guarded
industrial location or buildings such as airport
security area or other restricted access locations
not servicing the general public, in which
unauthorized access is prevented via supervision
by security personnel