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Figure 19: Pinch Points
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: IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR END USER
AVOID ENTRAPMENT:
Stay away from the
path
of the gate
and all moving parts (gate arms, etc.) at all times. Do not place
arms or legs through the gate. 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. The force of the gate can
cause serious personal injury or death.
NEVER ALLOW A CHILD TO OPERATE GATE
CONTROLS
.
Do not allow anyone to “ride” a gate, or play in
the area of a gate.
Install and store all controls out of children’s reach
.
Do not stand near or on the gate. Gate may be activated without notice.
Install a pedestrian gate in applications where pedestrians 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. NO ONE SHOULD CROSS THE PATH OF A
MOVING GATE.
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 over tighten the clutch or load sensing
device to compensate for a poorly operating slide gate.
After adjusting the
force or limit of travel, retest the gate operator. Failure to adjust and retest
the gate operator properly can increase the risk of injury or death.
MAINTAIN ALL COMPONENTS OF GATE SYSTEM:
Have a professional service technician perform any adjustments or
maintenance to the components. Fully test all safety features monthly.
The gate must reverse (if closing) or stop (if opening) on contact with a
rigid object or when an object activates the non-contact sensor.
If faulty
equipment is discovered or suspected, discontinue the use of the gate
operator SYSTEM immediately, and have the equipment repaired or
replaced.
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 control accessory is 10
feet.
READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS HERE AND
IN ALL OTHER SECTIONS OF THIS MANUAL.
WARNING - To reduce the risk of injury or death
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
