1.3
Safety
1.3.1 General safety advice
This barrier is constructed and tested in order to guarantee sufficient safety when installed and
when used according to the following safety regulations.
The products have left our house free of faults. Still there can be risks involved when mounting or
during later operation, if the product has been installed or used improperly. Keep manual within
reach, so it can be consulted by the owner of the unit at any time.
The manufacturer cannot foresee each critical point which can be caused by the installed product.
The operator of the unit and the installer have to ensure that no risks may result for people or
objects. If parts of the unit are damaged (e.g. barrier pole broken) the unit must be taken out of
service. Only authorized and skilled professionals may make the necessary repairs. A complete
security check including proper documentation is necessary after the repair work.
1.3.2 Minimizing the risks
The installer of the unit has to take care to minimize possible remaining risks according to the
latest state of engineering.
Example 1: Put up sufficient signal panels, warning signs or surrounding construction in order that
pedestrians are adequately warned and do not cross the barrier unit’s path.
Example 2: Construct entry width for vehicles in a way so wider, longer and higher vehicles may fit
through entry without problems, i.e. without damaging the unit. Install clearly visible warning signs.
1.3.3 Safety for pedestrians
The utmost care must be taken to ensure the safety of pedestrians.
This means that this instruction manual must be followed carefully.
Also, country-specific directives and regulations in order to
avoid accidents must be considered and adhered to. A barrier unit is
not safe for pedestrians and/or cyclists and must not be operated by
either resp. be operateable by either. The installer or operator must
ensure suitable measures and separate pedestrian and vehicle traffic.
It is necessary to put up a sufficient number of warning signs and to
ensure security by means of construction (walls/fences etc.).
The pedestrian path must be outside the barrier path. The opening and
closing movements of the barrier must be carefully watched and sur
veyed. If no surveillance or monitoring is possible then operation is not
permitted.
1.3.4 Explanation of warning signs used in the manual
Possible risks and notes are indicated in the following way in this manual and operation guide:
WARNUNG / ACHTUNG:
This safety alert symbols mean "Caution " - failure to comply with such an instruction involves risk of
personal injury or damage to property. Please read these warnings carefully. Incorrect installation
and/or failure to comply with the following instructions may result in serious personal injury or property
damage.
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