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4.3.16 Protrusions shall not be permitted on any gate, refer to ASTM F2200
for exceptions, if any.
4.3.17 Gates shall not be designed, constructed and installed in such a man-
ner that gravity will cause or initiate movement in any direction whether
the operator is attached or not.
4.3.18 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.
4.3.19 Any non automated gate that is to be automated in any manner should
be upgraded to conform to the provisions contained within the provi-
sions of this document and ASTM F2200 as applicable.
4.3.20 To reduce the risk of severe injury or death please read and understand
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.
4.3.21 Disconnect all electricity and/or all sources of power before performing
any maintenance.
4.3.22 To reduce the risks of fire or injury always contact the installer or distrib-
utor prior to performing any repairs or maintenance.
4.3.23 Never operate gate with obstructions present.
4.3.24 No one should ever cross the operative path of the gate.
4.3.25 Never let children play or linger in the vicinity of the gate or opener
equipment.
4.3.26 Never operate the gate or the opener when the opener is not operating
or adjusted correctly.
4.3.27 Never allow children to play with or manipulate gate controls. Keep all
remotes away from children.
4.3.28 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.
4.3.29 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.
4.3.30 Gate should not be used if safety devices are not performing to all
local, state and federal guidelines.
4.3.31 Replace fuse only with fuse of same type and rating.
4.3.32 Installation of this gate system 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
damage. By circumventing, ignoring or modifying any safety system or
the exclusion thereof, the installer is creating a new untested process
outside the purview of the manufacturer and therefore assumes all risk.
4.3.33 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 pedestri-
an entry point or access point.
4.3.34 Vehicular swing gates shall be designed, constructed and installed in
accordance with security related parameters specific to the application
in question, with absolute safety in all considerations.
4.3.35 Never mount any device that operates the gate opener where the user
can reach around, over or through the gate to operate the controls.
Controls should be mounted at minimum, 8 feet away from any moving
part of the gate or gate system.
4.3.36 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.
4.3.37 Any controls used to reset the device after obstruction/entrapment pro-
tection incidents should be located within view of the gate and should
have safety features that prevent unauthorized use.
4.3.38 Never allow anyone to ride, hang on or otherwise touch the gate.
4.3.39 Safety sensors must be present at all times. The hard wired safety
sensors must be arranged and installed in such a manner so that
the communication 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.
4.3.40 Never increase the force used to move the gate, beyond the absolute
minimum required.
4.3.41 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.
4.3.42 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.
4.3.43 Activate gate only when the gate is in clear view of the user, the gate
system is properly adjusted, tested and verified, and there are no
obstructions present.
4.3.44 Keep gate and gate system properly maintained and properly in-
spected at all times.
4.3.45 This operator is intended for installation only on swing and slide
gates used to control vehicular traffic.
4.3.46 The gate must be installed in a location so that sufficient clearance
is provided between the gate and adjacent structures when opening
and closing to reduce the risk of entrapment.
4.3.47 The gate must be properly installed and work freely in both directions
prior to the installation of the gate operator.
4.3.48 Install the gate operator only when the operator is appropriate for the
construction and the usage class of the gate.
4.3.49 The gate must be properly installed and work freely in both directions
prior to the installation of the gate operator.
4.3.50 Controls must be far enough from the gate so that the user is
prevented from coming in contact with the gate while operating the
controls. 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.
4.3.51 All warning signs and placards must be installed where visible in the
area of the gate.
4.3.52 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.
4.3.53 Gate operators must utilize a contact sensor such as an edge sensor.
4.3.54 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.
4.3.55 A wireless contact sensor such as one that transmits radio frequency
(RF) signals to the gate operator for entrapment protection functions
are recommended.
