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Safety Information
Gate system designers, sellers, installers, tec hnicians, and users should familiarize themselves with the proper layout
designs required to ensure the safe operation of the gates and any accessories associated with them. Any gate system
design must include safety devices of sufficient quantity and plac ement to protect the customer, the general public and
technicians working on the system from potential harm. Use the following guidelines to help with the design of the gate
layout.
Always install non-contact safety sensors (magnetic loops, photo beams) i n the proper locations to eliminate any
potential entrapment points.
Always install at least 2 WARNING SIGNS (one on each side of the gate in a clearly visible location).
Always install guards over any exposed rollers.
To comply with ASTM F2200 -02 requirements, the gate should be designed such that a sphere 2 ¼ “ cannot pass
through any portion up to a height of 48” from ground level.
Before installing the gate and operator, verify:
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The gate design is appropriate for the site and type of usage
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The gate operator is appropriate for the type of gate and usage level.
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The appropriate controls and safety devices have been included in the layout of the system.
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A separate pedestrian gate has been included in the gate layout in a location safe from contact with the
vehicular gate when it is in the full open position.
Verify that the gate is able to move freely by hand before attempting to install the gate operator. Correct any tight
spots in the movement of the gate before proceedi ng.
Any controls used to open the gate must be located at least 7’ from any portion of the moving gate to keep a user
from attempting to reach through, under, over, or around the gate to activate the control.
Safety Device Guidelines
Loops
Any type of installation which includes the use of the AUTOMATIC CLOSE TIMER feature on the control board will also
require the use of at least one non -contact safety reversing device (embedded magnetic vehicle loop with detector). This
loop should be installed in addition to photo beams and should be located so as to allow the vehicle to trip the photo beam
before leaving the field of the loop
Photo Beams
Any type of installation which includes the use of the AUTOMATIC C LOSE TIMER feature on the control board will also
require the use of at least one non -contact safety reversing device (infrared photo beam). This photo beam should be
installed parallel to the gate and high enough to engage the body of the vehicle, not jus t the tires.
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