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Important Safety Instructions
ImPOrtant Safety InStrUCtIOnS
For the Installer
WarNiNg–to reduce the risk of injury or death:
i. Before installation
1.
reaD aND FolloW all iNstructioNs.
2.
Verify this operator is proper for the type and size of gate, and its frequency of use.
3.
Make sure that the gate has been properly installed and swing freely in both directions. Repair or replace
all worn or damaged gate hardware prior to installation. A freely moving gate will require less force to
operate and will enhance the performance of the operator and safety devices used with the system.
4.
for pedestrian use
(see page 5)
.
No oNe shoulD cross the path oF a MoviNg gate.
ii. During installation
1.
Install the gate operator on the inside of the property and fence line. DO NOT install an operator on the
outside of the gate where the public has access to it.
2.
Be careful with moving parts and avoid close proximity to areas where fingers or hands could
be pinched.
3.
Determine the best obstruction sensing setting for this installation. The gate MUST stop and reverse
on contact with an obstruction. After adjusting the force or the limit of travel, retest the gate operator.
Failure to adjust and retest the gate operator properly can increase the risk of injury or death
(see page 18).
4.
additional safety equipment such as photo beams and safety edges Must be installed to prevent
bodily injury
(see page 9).
5.
Mount access controls away from the gate (
minimum
distance is 10 feet). The user must have full view
of the gate but be unable to touch it while operating the controls.
6.
Secure outdoor or easily accessed gate operator controls in order to prohibit unauthorized use of
the gate.
iii. after installation
1.
Review
all
safety instructions with the consumer/end user and explain the basic operation and safety
systems of the entire gate operator system.
2.
Inform the consumer/end user that servicing of the operator must only be done by an
experienced technician.
3.
Attach the warning signs (included) to each side of the gate to alert public of auto matic gate operation.
Take a photo of warning signs installed on gate. Record the date of the photo for your reference.
4.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
.
Leave
iMportaNt saFetY iNstructioNs
(included)
with consumer/end user.
