Polaris 502, Installation Manual

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WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS
General Safety Information
The Polaris Automatic Gate Operator is designed to provide
for safe operation. One of the most important safety features
of the gate operator is obstruction sensing. When there
is an obstruction that prevents the gate from opening or
closing, the gate will immediately reverse direction and
return to the fully open or closed position. While in the
process of returning to the fully open or closed position, if
the gate senses an additional obstruction the gate will stop
immediately and sound an alarm. At this point the gate
operator will need to be reset by turning the power switch
on the control box OFF for a minimum of ten seconds.
The Polaris gate operator includes an adjustment for setting
the sensitivity of the obstruction performance. Refer to page
27 for Obstruction Sensitivity Set Up details.
Vehicular gates are large heavy objects. Polaris Automatic
gate operators provide a convenient way to open and close
the gates. Since the gate system and its components exert
a high level of force to open and close the gate, they can
be dangerous, causing severe injuries or death to you and
others.
Your safety and the safety of others depend on the
installer of this system to read, understand, and follow
the information and instructions in this manual.
The Polaris Automatic Gate Operator is designed to comply
with UL 325, the safety standard covering automatic gate
opening systems. UL 325 requires that gate opening
systems have provisions for, or be supplied with, at least
one independent primary and one independent secondary
means of protection against entrapment. The primary
means of entrapment protection in the Polaris Automatic
Gate Operator is Type A, an inherent means of entrapment
protection. The secondary means of entrapment protection
in the Polaris Automatic Gate Operator is Type B1, the
provision for the connection of a photo cell or other non
contact sensor.
The gate operator’s built-in means of entrapment
protection (Type A) may not be sensitive enough to
prevent bodily injury in some circumstances. Secondary
means of entrapment protection (Type B1), such as a
photo cell are suggested for enhanced safety.
Safety overview checklist:
WARNING – To reduce the risk of injury or death:
• SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
• Use this operator only with swing gates.
• READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS.
• Never let children operate or play with gate controls.
Keep the remote control away from children.
• Always keep people and objects away from the gate.
NO ONE SHOULD CROSS THE PATH OF THE MOVING
GATE.
• The entrance is for vehicles only. Pedestrians must use a
separate entrance.
• Remember that the Polaris Automatic Gate Operator
must only be installed on gate systems meeting the
requirements of the application.
• Ensure that you are using the correct gate operator for
the type and size of gate, its frequency of use and the
class rating.
• Ensure that the gate and gate operator installation
comply with applicable local codes.
• Contact local fire and law enforcement to arrange
emergency access procedures.
• Keep people, animals, and property away from the
gate area. Do not let children play in or near the gate
area.
• Use caution with moving parts to avoid injuring fingers
or hands.
• Consider installing contact sensors, or non-contact
sensors to provide additional safety and protection
against entrapment.
• Never activate the gate operator until you ensure that
the area is clear of people, pets, or other obstructions.
Watch the gate until it stops.
• 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.
WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS