ALL APPROPRIATE SAFETY FEATURES MUST BE
INCORPORATED INTO YOUR GATE SYSTEM.
PRECAUTIONS FOR PEDESTRIAN TRAFFIC OR RESIDENTIAL AREAS.
The internal operator overload sensor may not be adequate entrapment protection in all situations to prevent
arm, leg, or hand injuries. Padded electric gate edges, pneumatic gate edges, or photoelectric sensors are
therefore necessary when automatic gates are used near pedestrian traffic. See the figure below.
Use of a
pedestrian walk gate is mandatory where there is nearby pedestrian traffic.
Pinch point areas
Electric edge on leading edge of gate
Vehicular Gate
Pedestrian Walk Gate
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Figure 22: Entrapment Protection
KEEP GATE IN SIGHT:
Never activate the gate unless it is
in sight. Install mounted controls in full view of the gate.
Be sure the gate area is clear before activating the gate, and watch
the gate and gate area as the gate is in motion.
LOCATE MANUAL CONTROLS SAFELY:
A manual
control such as a pushbutton or keyswitch must be included
in your gate system design to be used if automatic controls such as
radio controls or loop detectors do not function. Carefully consider
the placement of the manual control: It must be
out of reach of the
gate
so that no one pushing the button or inserting the card is in the
path of the gate or moving parts; it must also be
within sight of the
gate
so that the operator can watch the gate and gate area during
operation.
The recommended minimum distance between the gate
or fence and manual controls accessory is 10
feet.
INSTALL SAFETY DEVICES:
In residential applications or
in areas where pedestrians may be present, or if your gate
closes automatically, be sure an electric edge(s) and/or a
photoelectric sensor(s) has (have) been installed and is/are operating
properly. These features are intended to detect pedestrian traffic
and prevent injury or entrapment.
Loop detectors may be installed to detect vehicular traffic and
prevent vehicular damage.
MAINTAIN THE GATE AND GATE HARDWARE:
A
damaged gate or one that cannot be easily opened and closed
manually must be repaired before installing a gate operator. A
poorly operating gate may cause the load sensing device of the
operator to fail, causing a risk of entrapment.
Never overtighten the
clutch or load sensing device to compensate for a poorly swinging
gate.
Correct all mechanical problems on the gate and gate
hardware before installing the gate operator. Have a qualified service
technician make repairs to the gate.
MAINTAIN ALL COMPONENTS OF GATE SYSTEM:
Follow the maintenance instructions included with the gate,
the gate operator, and the safety features and/or accessories that
make up your gate operator system. Have a professional service
technician perform any adjustments or maintenance to the
components.
Fully test all safety features monthly.
Discontinue
the use of faulty safety equipment immediately, and have the
equipment serviced or replaced. by a qualified service technician.
The gate must reverse on contact with a solid, rigid object or when
an object activates the non-contact sensors. After adjusting the force
or limits of travel, retest the gate operator. Failure to adjust and
retest the gate operator properly can increase the risk of injury or
death.
KNOW YOUR GATE ARM DISCONNECT FEATURE FOR
MANUAL OPERATION:
In the event of a power outage,
you may need to manually operate your gate. For detailed
instructions see page 25. For security purposes, the GS6000 may
be equipped with a keyed padlock on the gate arm. Be sure to have
the service technician or dealer installing your gate system give you
the key to the padlock and show you how to use this feature quickly
and safely. Keep the key in a safe, accessible place. Manual
operation is to be attempted only when the operator is not moving
the gate under power.
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