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: GATE OPENER SYSTEM OPERATION & SAFETY GUIDE
AVOID ENTRAPMENT:
Stay away from the
path
of the gate
and all moving parts (gate arms, etc.) at all times. Keep clear of the
pinch points identified below.. Install guards or other safety features to
prevent access to pinch point areas. Install guards on open rollers.
PREVENT PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH:
Do not stand
near or on the gate. Gate may be activated without notice. Do not
allow anyone to “ride” the gate, or place arms or legs through the gate. The
force of the gate can cause serious personal injury or death.
NO CHILDREN OR PETS ALLOWED:
Never allow a child to
operate gate controls, “ride” a gate, or play in the area of a gate.
Install and store all controls out of children’s reach
. Also, pets must be
kept away from the gate. Install a pedestrian gate in applications where
children or pets need access.
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
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 operating slide gate.
Correct all
mechanical problems on the gate and gate hardware before installing the
gate operator.
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 routinely.
If faulty equipment is discovered or suspected,
discontinue the use of the gate operator SYSTEM immediately, and
have the equipment replaced.
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Figure 24: Pinch Points
