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Thank you for purchasing SCG 18H/21H sliding gate operator. We are sure that the products will be greatly
satisfying as soon as you start to use it.
The product is supplied with a user’s manual which encloses installation and safety precautions. These
should be read carefully before installation and operation as they provide important information about safety,
installation, operation and maintenance. This product complies with the recognized technical standards and
safety regulations.
General Safety
WARNING! An incorrect installation or improper use of the product can cause damage to persons,
animals or properties.
• Scrap packing materials (plastic, cardboard, polystyrene etc.) according to the provisions set out by current
standards. Keep nylon or polystyrene bags out of children’s reach.
• This product was exclusively designed and manufactured for the use specified in the present
documentation. Any other use not specified in this documentation could damage the product and be
dangerous.
• The factory declines all responsibility for any consequences resulting from improper use of the product, or
use which is different from that expected and specified in the present documentation.
• Do not install the product in explosive atmosphere.
• The factory declines all responsibility for any consequences resulting from failure to observe Good
Technical Practice when constructing closing structures (door, gates etc.), as well as from any deformation
which might occur during use.
• Disconnect the electrical power supply before carrying out any work on the installation. Also disconnect
any buffer batteries, if fitted.
• Fit an omnipolar or magnetothermal switch on the mains power supply, having a contact opening distance
equal to or greater than 3,5 mm.
• Check that a differential switch with a 0.03A threshold is fitted just before the power supply mains.
• Check that earthing is carried out correctly: connect all metal parts for closure (doors, gates etc.) and all
system components provided with an earth terminal.
• Fit all the safety devices (photocells, electric edges etc.) which are needed to protect the area from any
danger caused by squashing, conveying and shearing.
• Position at least one luminous signal indication device (blinker) where it can be easily seen, and fix a
Warning sign to the structure.
• The factory declines all responsibility with respect to the automation safety and correct operation when
other supplier’s components are used.
• Only use original parts for any maintenance or repair operation.
• Do not modify the automation components, unless explicitly authorized by the factory.
• Instruct the product user about the control systems provided and the manual opening operation in case of
emergency.
• Do not allow persons or children to remain in the automation operation area.
• Keep radio control or other control devices out of children’s reach, in order to avoid unintentional
automation activation.
• The user must avoid any attempt to carry out work or repair on the automation system, and always request
the assistance of qualified personnel.
• Anything which is not expressly provided for in the present instructions is not allowed.
• Installation must be carried out using the safety devices and controls prescribed by the EN 12978
Standard.
