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FA A C M o d e l S 4 1 8 S w i n g G a t e O p e r a t o r
Gate Construction
Vehicular gates should be constructed and installed
in accordance with ASTM F2200: Standard Specifica
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tion for Automated Vehicular Gate Construction.
For more information, contact ASTM at:
www.astm.org
Installation
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If you have any questions or concerns regarding the
safety of the gate operating system, do not install the
operator and consult the manufacturer.
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The condition of the gate structure itself directly
affects the reliability and safety of the gate operator.
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Only qualified personnel should install this equipment.
Failure to meet this requirement could cause severe
injury and/or death, for which the manufacturer
cannot be held responsible.
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The installer must provide a main power switch that
meets all applicable safety regulations.
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It is extremely unsafe to compensate for a damaged
gate by increasing hydraulic pressure.
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Install devices such as reversing edges and photo
beams to provide better protection for personal
property and pedestrians. Install reversing devices
that are appropriate to the gate design and
application.
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Before applying electrical power, ensure that voltage
requirements of the equipment correspond to the
supply voltage. Refer to the label on your gate
operator system.
Usage
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Use this equipment only in the capacity for which it
was designed. Any use other than that stated should
be considered improper and therefore dangerous.
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The manufacturer cannot be held responsible
for damage caused by improper, erroneous or
unreasonable use.
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If a gate system component malfunctions, disconnect
the main power before attempting to repair it.
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Do not impede the movement of the gate, you may
injure yourself or damage the gate system as a result.
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This equipment may reach high thermal temperatures
during normal operation, therefore use caution when
touching the external housing of the gate operator.
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Use the manual release mechanism according to the
procedures presented in this manual.
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Before performing any cleaning or maintenance
operations, disconnect power to the equipment.
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All cleaning, maintenance or repair work must
performed by qualified personnel.
General Safety Precautions
9. For gate operators that utilize a contact sensor (edge
sensor or similar):
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Locate one or more contact sensors 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
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Locate one or more contact sensors at the bottom
edge of a vehicular vertical lift gate.
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Locate one or more contact sensors at the bottom
edge of a vertical barrier (arm).
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Locate one or more contact sensors at the pinch
point of a vehicular vertical pivot gate.
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Locate hard-wired contact sensors and wiring so
that communication between sensor and gate
operator is not subjected to mechanical damage.
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Locate wireless contact sensors, such as those
that transmit radio frequency (RF) signals, where
the transmission of signals are not obstructed or
impeded by building structures, natural landscaping
or similar hindrances. Wireless contact sensors shall
function under their intended end-use conditions.
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Use only FAAC MSE MO, CN60 or M60 edge
sensors.
Important Installation Instructions (continued)
