Nice Apollo 4300 SW, User Manual

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4.3.4 Only install this gate system opener in appropriate manners in which
the operation is safe and secure.
4.3.5 A gate operator exerts a great amount of force in order to move the
gate system in normal operation, therefore appropriate safety sen-
sors, measures, notices and appropriate safety features must be
incorporated in all installations.
4.3.6 The gate must be installed correctly and no binding or resistance
should be present throughout its movement in either direction.
4.3.7 The gate system must be installed in an area and in such a manner in
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out striking or contacting any structures and/or other obstructions.
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4.3.9 Pedestrian prohibited signs, warning signs or other suitable mea-
sures must be used at minimum, to warn pedestrians to stay away
from, and to not use this system under any circumstances.
4.3.10 Pedestrians should be encouraged to use a pedestrian entry/exit only.
4.3.11 Pedestrians should never cross the path of a moving gate. The sen-
sors are designed to prevent contact with a vehicle and are not nec-
essarily capable of preventing contact with a pedestrian. Care should
be taken to prevent pedestrian usage under any circumstances.
4.3.12 One or more non-contact sensors must be used in any situation or
area where entrapment may have the possibility of occurring.
4.3.13 Gates shall be constructed in accordance with the provisions given
for the appropriate gate type listed, refer to ASTM F2200 for addi-
tional gate types.
4.3.14 Any existing manual gate latches shall be removed or disabled when
an automatic gate system is installed. Use only mag-locks controlled
by the system.
4.3.15 Protrusions shall not be permitted on any gate, refer to ASTM F2200
for exceptions, if any.
4.3.16 Gates shall not be designed, constructed and installed in such a
manner that gravity will cause or initiate movement in any direction
whether the operator is attached or not.
4.3.17 A pedestrian gate shall not, under any circumstances, be attached
to, or incorporated into, any vehicular gate system in manner. This
also applies to any fence or wall, or any portion thereof, that the gate
may cover in the open or closed position.
4.3.18 Any non-automated gate that is to be automated in any manner
should be upgraded to conform to the provisions contained within
the provisions of this document and ASTM F2200 as applicable.
4.3.19 To reduce the risk of severe injury or death please read and under-
stand this entire manual and your local code requirements prior to
starting installation. Additionally, understanding the ASTM standards
will assist you in the proper assembly, installation and operation of
your gate opening system.
4.3.20 Disconnect all electricity and/or all sources of power before perform-
ing any maintenance.
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tributor prior to performing any repairs or maintenance.
4.3.22 Never operate gate with obstructions present.
4.3.23 No one should ever cross the operative path of the gate.
4.3.24 Never let children play or linger in the vicinity of the gate or opener
equipment.
4.3.25 Never operate the gate or the opener when the opener is not operat-
ing or adjusted correctly.
4.3.26 Never allow children to play with or manipulate gate controls. Keep all
remotes away from children.
4.3.27 Only use the MANUAL RELEASE when gate is completely stationary.
Untrained persons should never touch the gate or any releases if any
are installed or applicable.
4.3.28 Test the gate operator periodically (once every 6 months minimum).
Gate must reverse course or stop immediately upon contact with any
source in its path. Gate must stop and reverse course at any time
any object or other item crosses the path of the gate. Should the
safety sensors not stop and/or reverse the gates travel, immediately
investigate and repair the inoperative condition. Gate should not be
used under any circumstances, if all sensors and safety devices are
not performing to standards illustrated within this manual.
4.3.29 Gate should not be used if safety devices are not performing to all
local, state and federal guidelines.
4.3.30 Replace fuse only with fuse of same type and rating.
4.3.31 Installation of this gate operator in a manner inconsistent with the
manufacturer’s recommended instructions, local, State or Federal law
transfers the liability unto the installer. Careful consideration has been
taken by the manufacturer’s to devise safe measures, safe design and
incorporate safety measures to prevent injury, death or property dam-
age. By circumventing, ignoring or modifying any safety system or the
exclusion thereof, the installer is creating a new untested process out-
side the purview of the manufacturer and therefore assumes all risk.
4.3.32 This unit is not to be installed on any gate, door or other structure
which serves to block, secure, close off or otherwise control a pedes-
trian entry point or access point.
4.3.33 Vehicular swing gates shall be designed, constructed and installed in
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tion in question, with absolute safety in all considerations.
4.3.34 Never mount any device that operates the gate opener where the
user can reach around, over or through the gate to operate the con-
trols. Controls should be mounted at minimum, 8 feet away from any
moving part of the gate or gate system.
4.3.35 A hard wired control shall be located in such a manner so that elec-
tronic communication between the two is never interrupted or the
wires damaged.
4.3.36 Any controls used to reset the device after obstruction/entrapment
protection incidents should be located within view of the gate and
should have safety features that prevent unauthorized use.
4.3.37 Never allow anyone to ride, hang on or otherwise touch the gate.
4.3.38 Safety sensors must be present at all times. The hard wired safety sen-
sors must be arranged and installed in such a manner so that the com-
munication between gate operator and sensor(s) are never interrupted
or severed by mechanical damage or movement. All items which have
sensors or safety devices installed must be constructed or installed in
such a manner so as to prevent removal or damage. All subsequent
sensors must be suitable for the system installed and approved for use.
4.3.39 Never increase the force used to move the gate, beyond the absolute
minimum required.
4.3.40 Never use force adjustments to compensate for binding, sticking or
resistant operation. These situations should be addressed and cor-
rected before installation of the gate operator. Gate systems should
swing freely in all directions prior to installation of this gate operator.
4.3.41 After any adjustment is made, all safety modes/features must be
tested. Gate must stop or reverse upon any object crossing the path
of the gate or the gate comes into contact with any object.
4.3.42 Activate gate only when the gate is in clear view of the user, the gate
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obstructions present.
4.3.43 Keep gate and gate system properly maintained and properly
inspected at all times.
4.3.44 This operator is intended for installation only on swing gates used to
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is provided between the gate and adjacent structures when opening
and closing to reduce the risk of entrapment.
4.3.46 The gate must be properly installed and work freely in both directions
prior to the installation of the gate operator.
4.3.47 Install the gate operator only when the operator is appropriate for the
construction and the usage class of the gate.
4.3.48 The gate must be properly installed and work freely in both directions
prior to the installation of the gate operator.
4.3.49 Controls must be far enough from the gate so that the user is pre-
vented from coming in contact with the gate while operating the con-
trols. Controls intended to be used to reset an operator after two
sequential activations of the entrapment protection device(s) must be
located in the line of sight of the outdoor gate or easily accessible
controls shall have a security feature to prevent unauthorized use.
4.3.50 All warning signs and placards must be installed where visible in the
area of the gate.
4.3.51 Care shall be given to reduce the risk of nuisance tripping such as
when a vehicle trips the sensor while the gate is still moving.
4.3.52 Gate operators must utilize a contact sensor such as an edge sensor.
4.3.53 A hardwired contact sensor shall be located and its wiring arranged
so that the communication between the sensor and the gate opera-
tor is not subject to mechanical damage.
4.3.54 A wireless contact sensor such as one that transmits radio frequency
(RF) signals to the gate operator for entrapment protection functions
are recommended.