Important Safety Instructions
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Safety Requirements
Automatic gate operators provide user convenience and security. However, because these machines can
produce high levels of force, it is imperative that gate operator system designers, installers and end users be
aware of potential hazards associated with improperly designed, installed, or maintained systems. The gate
operator is only one component of the total gate operating system. It is the joint responsibility of the
architect, site designer, purchaser, installer and end user to verify that the total system is appropriately
configured for its intended use. Additionally, certain municipalities have established licensing, codes or
regulations that regulate automated gate system design and installation. Consult local government agencies for
up-to-date rules and regulations prior to gate system design or installation.
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A moving gate can cause serious injury or death. Start the gate operator only when the gate’s
travel path is clear.
Hazards, associated with automatic gates, can be reduced with proper site design, installation, and use.
Installers, maintenance crew, and owners/users must read and follow the Important Safety Instructions in
this manual and review all the literature that accompanies the product. It is important that only qualified
installers handle the installation of the Kinetic gate operator. A qualified installer has one of the following:
• A minimum of three years experience installing similar equipment.
• Proof of attending a Wallace International Technical Training seminar within the past three years.
• Significant manufacturer endorsements of technical aptitude in gate operator installation and operation.
Underwriter Laboratories (UL) and the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) are responsible
for current safety standards and regulations regarding gate operators and automated gates. All aspects of gate
installation must comply with the appropriate safety standard. For the most up-to-date ASTM F2200 Gate
and Fence Standards, refer to
www.astm.org
. For UL 325 Safety Standard, refer to
www.ul.com
.
Safety Standards – Installer’s Responsibility
• Study the entire contents of this manual prior to installing, operating, or maintaining the Kinetic gate
operator. Taking extra time to align the gate operator and verify a fully functional installation will reduce
maintenance, guarantee longest system life, and ensure customer satisfaction.
• Verify the gate operator usage class for the site. Refer to
Identifying Gate Operator Category and Usage Class
in this manual. Install Kinetic only when the gate operator class is correct for the site and type of gate.
• Install an automatic operator only on gates that comply with ASTM F2200 Gate and Fence Standards.
Screen or enclose openings in the gate per UL 325 Safety Standards.
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All horizontal slide gates must guard or screen openings from the gate’s base support to a minimum
height of 4 feet (122cm) above the ground. This must prevent a sphere of 2.2 inches (57mm) in
diameter from passing through an opening in the gate or the adjacent fence that is covered in the gates
open position.
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Physical stops exist in the gate construction to prevent over-travel in both directions and guard posts
prevent the gate from falling in the event of a roller failure.
