10
in
Parking and access control equipment manufactured in the UK
Swinging Access Gate
OPERATION
9.1.
9.1.
9.1.
9.1.
STANDARD OPERATION OF
STANDARD OPERATION OF
STANDARD OPERATION OF
STANDARD OPERATION OF SWING ARM
BARRIER
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
:: :
The following procedure outlines the safe operation of a swing arm
barrier; these measures should be incorporated into
the owner’s on-site risk
assessment.
It is recommended that all operators undergo manual
handling training before
attempting to operate the barrier manually.
9.1.1.
9.1.1.
9.1.1.
9.1.1.
BEFORE OPERATING
BEFORE OPERATING
BEFORE OPERATING
BEFORE OPERATING
i. Vicinity of barrier must be first cleared of all possible obstacles or hazards.
ii. Site should be checked to ensure no vehicles/ pedestrians are within vicinity of
barrier and any present are made aware the barrier will be operating.
9.1.2.
9.1.2.
9.1.2.
9.1.2.
OPERATION
OPERATION
OPERATION
OPERATION
i. Whilst holding the barrier leaf to retain control of the barrier; unlock and release the
barrier leaf from the close post.
ii. Steadily open the barrier, retaining a firm grip at all times.
iii. Secure in the catch post and lock.
9.1.3.
9.1.3.
9.1.3.
9.1.3.
AFTER OPERATING
AFTER OPERATING
AFTER OPERATING
AFTER OPERATING
i. Only once fully opened and securely locked into position should users be permitted
access/ egress.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
IMPORTANT NOTE:
IMPORTANT NOTE:
IMPORTANT NOTE:
Strong winds may be able to move a gate that has not been properly secured.
Failure to secure the Swing Arm Barrier could resul
t in a serious injury to personnel
or damage to property
