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: IMPORTANT INSTALLATION NOTES
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USE EXTREME CAUTION WHEN WORKING NEAR BELTS
AND PULLEYS when the operator cover is removed. Apply
power to the operator only when instructed to do so.
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Before activating the optional "timer to close" feature of the
Tower (if provided), ENSURE THE PERSONAL
ENTRAPMENT DEVICES (operator reversing feature, edges,
photocells) ARE OPERATING and install VEHICLE
DETECTOR LOOPS AND VEHICLE DETECTORS for
protection of user vehicles. Read the manual for information on
the installation of these devices. IF VEHICLE DETECTOR
LOOPS HAVE BEEN INSTALLED TO PREVENT THE GATE
FROM CLOSING ON A VEHICLE, INSTRUCT THE USER
TO PERIODICALLY CHECK THE OPERATION OF THE
DETECTORS.
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Make sure the gate moves freely, all hinges are in good working
order, the gate does not bind in any manner and the gate swing
area is clean and free of irregularities.
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When operating the gate with the operator’s plastic outer cover
removed, STAY CLEAR OF THE DRIVE SPROCKET AND
IDLER PULLEYS. THESE PINCH POINTS WILL NOT BE
PROTECTED WHEN THE COVER IS REMOVED. NEVER
LEAVE THE INSTALLATION WHEN THE TOWER COVER
IS REMOVED AND THE GATE MAY BE OPERATED.
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When the metal cover of the control/mechanical unit enclosure is
removed, 115 Volts AC will be exposed on the control board AS
LONG AS THE MAIN POWER SWITCH IS ON. EVEN IF
THE RED POWER LIGHT ON THE CONTROL BOARD IS
NOT LIGHTED, 115 VOLTS AC WILL STILL BE PRESENT
ON THE CONTROL BOARD. NEVER LEAVE THE
INSTALLATION WITH THE COVER OF THE CONTROL
BOX REMOVED.
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ALWAYS TURN OFF THE POWER BEFORE REPLACING
THE SNAP-IN FUSES ON THE CONTROL BOARD.
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DO NOT TRIM THE PLASTIC COVER IN THE AREA OF
THE CHAIN ENTRANCE AND EXIT. UL Listing was obtained
with the chain slot as shipped. You will void the UL Listing and
increase the pinch hazard if you modify the slot.
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DO NOT INSTALL THE OPERATOR UNTIL ALL GATE
PROBLEMS HAVE BEEN CORRECTED.
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DO NOT consider the built in sensitivity mechanism as the
primary obstruction sensing system. Consider all options in the
gate system design.
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DO NOT connect any auxiliary equipment to the Tower
(detectors, card readers, etc.) until the gate operator and all its
functions are fully tested. Only connect one device at a time and
ensure its proper function(s) before moving on to the next device.
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Install the operator on the inside of the property/fence line. DO
NOT install an operator on the public side of the fence line or
gate.
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IDENTIFY THE ENTRAPMENT ZONES AND PINCH POINT
AREAS PER FIGURE 4. Design the gate installation to
minimize the risk of entrapment in these areas. Install additional
safety equipment such as four wire edges and photocells to
further minimize risk. All entrapment zones are required to be
protected.
AS THE INSTALLER YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR:
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ASSURING THAT THE OWNER/END USER(S) OF THE
SYSTEM UNDERSTAND ITS BASIC OPERATION AND
SAFETY FEATURES. IN PARTICULAR, BE SURE THE
OWNER/END USER(S) UNDERSTAND THE LOCATION
AND OPERATION OF A MANUAL DISCONNECT (WHERE
PROVIDED) OR HOW TO OPERATE THE GATE
MANUALLY.
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POINTING OUT TO THE OWNER/END USER(S) OF THE
GATE SYSTEM THAT CHILDREN OR PETS ARE NOT
ALLOWED TO PLAY ON OR NEAR THE GATE, FENCE OR
ANY PART OF THE SYSTEM, AND THAT THE SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS SUPPLIED WITH THIS OPERATOR AND
THEIR IMPLEMENTATION ARE THE RESPONSIBILITY
OF THE OWNER/END USER(S).
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LEAVING THE INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE
MANUAL FOR THIS OPERATOR AS WELL AS ANY
ADDITIONAL SAFETY INFORMATION SUPPLIED WITH
THIS OPERATOR OR OTHER COMPONENTS OF THE
GATE SYSTEM WITH THE OWNER/END USER(S).
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NOT PLACING IN SERVICE THIS OPERATOR IF YOU
HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT THE SAFETY OF THE
GATE OPERATING SYSTEM. CONSULT THE OPERATOR
MANUFACTURER.
SLIDE GATE ENTRAPMENT PROTECTION
Use the illustration at left to minimize the risk of injury in your design
of the slide gate operator system.
Entrapment Zones:
Design in personal entrapment protection devices
to protect people from entrapment in the zones shown. Install vertical
posts with gate edges attached on both sides of the gate to prevent body
entrapment. Gate edges should be wired to stop the gate upon contact.
Pinch Points:
Attach roller guards in cantilevered gate systems to
minimize the risk of hands being caught between the top of the gate and
the rollers.
Figure 4
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