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Install the gate operator only if:
1. The gate operator is appropriate for the construction of the gate and the usage Class of the application. Make sure the
gate is within the weight and length limitations specified for the operator.
2. All openings of a horizontal slide gate are guarded or screened from the bottom of the gate to a minimum of 4 feet
(1.2m) above the ground to prevent a 2 1/4 inch (57.15mm) diameter sphere from passing through the openings
anywhere in the gate, and in that portion of the adjacent fence that the gate covers in the open position.
3. ALL EXPOSED PINCH POINTS ARE ELIMINATED OR GUARDED AND GUARDING IS SUPPLIED FOR EXPOSED
ROLLERS. DO NOT INSTALL THIS DEVICE UNLESS ALL ENTRAPMENT AND PINCH POINTS ARE ELIMINATED!
4. The operator is intended for installation only on slide gates used to control vehicles. Pedestrians must be provided with
a separate access opening.
5. The gate must be installed in a location so that enough clearance is provided between the gate and adjacent structures
when opening and closing to reduce the risk of entrapment. Gates should not open into public access areas.
6. The gate must be properly installed and work freely in both directions prior to the installation of the gate operator. DO
NOT REDUCE REVERSING SENSITIVITY TO COMPENSATE FOR A DAMAGED GATE.
7. Gate operator controls must be placed far enough from the gate to prevent the user from coming in contact with the gate
while operating the controls. All activating devices must be installed in a clear line-of-sight with the gate and its travel.
Activating devices must be installed a minimum of 10 feet away from the gate. Be sure to mount ALL operating devices
clearly out of reach of through gate. Controls intended to be used to reset an operator after two sequential activations of
the entrapment protection device must be located in the line-of-sight of the gate. Outdoor or easily accessible controls
shall have a security feature to prevent unauthorized use.
8. Warning signs must be permanently installed on both sides of the gate and must be fully visible to traffic and
pedestrians.
9.
Install the gate system and gate in accordance with ASTM F220-02: Standard Specification for Automated Vehicular
Gate Construction, and with UL325 Standard for Safety for Door, Drapery, Gate, Louver, and Window Operators and
Systems
Space or screen to prevent a 2 1/4 inch
sphere from passing through.
Vehicular Gate Only
Pedes-
tr
ian
Fence
Fence
Fence
All openings of a slide gate are guarded
or screened from the bottom of the gate
to a minimum or 4 feet (1.2m) above the
ground to prevent a 2 1/4 inch
(57.15mm) diameter sphere from
passing through the openings anywhere
in the gate, and the portion of the
adjacent fence that the gate covers in
the open position
.
The operator is intended for installation
only on slide gates used for vehicular
traffic. Pedestrians must be provided
with a separate access opening.
NO ONE SHOULD CROSS THE PATH
OF A MOVING GATE!
Gate operator controls must be placed
far enough from the gate to prevent the
user from coming in contact with the
gate while operating the controls. All
activating devices must be installed in
a clear line-of-sight with the gate and
its travel. Be sure to mount all devices
clearly out of reach of through gate.
FSL700 Slide Gate Operator
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