Topens MT9012, User Manual

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Safety Installation Information
1. READ and FOLLOW all instruction.
2.
The gate opener is intended for use with Class I vehicular
swing gates.
Class I denotes a vehicular gate opener (or system) dwellings,
or a garage or parking area associated therewith.
Install the gate opener only when the opener is appropriate for
the construction and the usage class of the gate.
3.
Gate opening system designers, installers and users must
take into account the possible hazards associated with each
individual application. Improperly designed, installed or
maintained systems can create risks for the user as well as the
bystander. Gate system design and installation must reduce
public exposure to potential hazards. All exposed pinch points
must be eliminated or guarded.
4.
A gate opener can create high levels of force during
normal operation. Therefore, safety features must be
incorporated into every installation. Specific safety features
include safety sensors.
5.
The gate must be properly installed and work freely in
both directions prior to the installation of the gate opener.
6.
The gate must be installed in a location so that enough
clearance is provided between the gate and adjacent structure
when opening and closing to reduce the risk of entrapment.
Swinging gates shall not open into public access areas.
7.
The opener is intended for use only on gates used for
vehicles. Pedestrians must be supplied with a separate access
opening. The pedestrian access opening shall be designed to
promote pedestrian usage. The pedestrian access shall be
located such that persons will not come in contact with the
moving vehicular gate.
8. Pedestrians should never cross the pathway of a moving
gate. The gate opener is not acceptable for use on any
pedestrian gate. Pedestrians must be supplied with a separate
pedestrian access.
9.
For an installation utilizing non-contact sensors (safety
sensors), see product manual on the placement of non-contact
sensors (safety sensors) for each type of application.
a. Care shall be exercised to reduce the risk of nuisance
tripping, such as when a vehicle trips the safety sensor while
the gate is still moving.
b.
One or more non-contact sensors (safety sensors) shall
be located where the risk of entrapment of obstruction exists,
such as the perimeter reachable by a moving gate or barrier.
10. Never mount any device that operates the gate opener
where the user can reach over, under, around or through the
gate to operate the controls. Controls are to be placed at least 6’
(1.8m) from any part of the moving gate.
11. Controls intended to be used to reset an operator after 2
sequential activations of the entrapment protection device or
devices must be located in the line of sight of the gate, or easily
accessible controls shall have a security feature to prevent
unauthorized use. Never allow anyone to hang on or ride the
gate during the entire travel of the gate.
12. Each gate opener is provided with two safety warning
placards. The placards are to be installed on the front and back
of the gate where they are plainly visible. The placards may be
mounted using cable ties through the four holes provided on
each placard.
All warning signs and placards must be installed where visible
in the area of the gate.
13. To AVOID damaging gas, power, or other underground
utility lines, contact underground utility locating companies
BEFORE digging.
14. Do not permit children to play on or around the gate and
keep all controls out of their reach.
15. SAVE INSTRUCTION.