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Be Safe!
WARNING!! These are the general safety obliga ons for the installers and users of ET Systems
automa on equipment. A copy of this document also appears in the user instruc ons. Those
instruc ons must be issued to the responsible end user during the handover and instruc on
mee ng.
1.
Only suitably qualifi ed persons, may install, repair or service the product. Unless expressly indicated in the user instruc ons, no
user serviceable components can be found inside any ET Systems automa on product.
2.
It is important for personal safety to study and follow all the instruc ons carefully. Incorrect installa on or misuse may cause
serious personal harm.
3.
Keep the instruc ons in a safe place for future reference.
4.
This product was designed and manufactured, strictly for the use indicated in the accompanying documenta on. Any other use
not expressly indicated in the documenta on, may damage the product and/or be a source of danger. ET Systems cannot accept
responsibility for improper use or incorrect installa on of this product.
5. ET Systems cannot accept responsibility if the principles of good workmanship are disregarded by the installer.
6.
ET Systems cannot accept responsibility regarding safety and correct opera on of the automa on, if other manufacturers’
equipment is added to this product.
7.
Do not make any modifi ca ons or altera ons to this product. Do not subs tute any component of this product with any other
component not expressly designed into this product.
8.
Anything other than expressly provided for in the accompanying instruc ons is not permi ed.
Prior to installa on:
1. All unnecessary ropes, chains and fasteners must be removed and all unnecessary latches or locks must be disabled from locking.
2.
The gate or door must be balanced correctly where it, neither opens nor closes from any posi on under its own load. When
operated by hand the gate or door should be free of hindrance and easily moved (In the case of a garage door if the balancing
springs need to be adjusted the adjustment should only be carried out by a qualifi ed and experienced person).
3.
The construc on of the gate or door must be sound and automatable. It is the responsibility of the installer to ensure that the
mechanical components of the gate or door system are suffi
cient to withstand the necessary forces in cases of overload.
4.
It is the responsibility of the installer to ensure the gate or door is suffi
ciently trapped within its range of travel by means of
mechanical ends of travel stoppers.
5.
Ensure all fi xed moun ng points, such as the wall above the door in a garage door system or the posts in a swing gate system, are
sound and strong enough to allow proper fi xing of the operator.
6.
It is the responsibility of the installer to ensure the installed posi on selected for this product, falls within the limita ons of the
products ingress protec on ra ng.
7.
Ensure the area of installa on is not subject to explosive hazards. There should be no vola le gasses or fumes as these can present
a serious safety hazard.
8.
All ET Systems garage door operators are supplied with a sealed 15A safety plug on lead for use in an electrical code of prac ce
approved plug point. Do not extend, modify or replace the plug lead unless duly qualifi ed as an electrician. Before installing the
unit, ensure the mains supply is switched off .
9.
ET Systems gate operators are supplied with a terminal connec on for the electrical supply beneath the screwed down cover of
the operator. In the case of a model requiring 220Vac supply at the operator, an all pole nega vely biased switch, with a contact
opening of greater than 3mm must be installed within 1,5m of the operator. This switch must be clear of all workings of the system
and must be in a posi on secure from public access. This switch and its connec ons must be inspected and passed by a cer fi ed
electrician prior to using it.
10. It is the responsibility of the installer to ascertain that the designated persons (including children) intended to use the system,
do not suff er reduced physical sensory or mental capabili es, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given
supervision or instruc on concerning the use of the system by a person responsible for their safety.
11.
The drive may not be installed on a door incorpora ng a wicket door, unless the drive is disabled by the release of the wicket door.
(Wicket door :- A pedestrian door within the main gate or door)
1.
Ensure the working area is clear of obstruc ons and obstacles.
2.
Install the safety warning s cker within clear view of where the gate or door will be operated from. Typically this would be
adjacent to any fi xed trigger switches or on the gate or door itself.
3.
The emergency manual release must be installed where it is no higher than 1,8m from the fl oor level. This would apply to the cord
in a garage installa on or the lockable lever in a gate installa on.
4.
Any addi onal fi xed door control switches such as wall consoles or keypads, if installed, must be at a height of at least 1,5m, within
clear sight of the gate or door and away from any moving components of the system.
During installa on:
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