PG300 Handover Information Rev 00
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4.9
Signage
The installer, owner/occupier should ensure that appropriate signage is affixed to the gates.
As a minimum glass manifestation should be fitted at a height of 850mm to 1000mm, and
between 1400mm to1600mm.
Provision should be made to deter people from occupying the swept area of the gates. If a risk
remains after the appropriate safety measures have been selected, appropriate signage should
be fitted at a height of between 1300mm and 1600mm,
to draw the user’s attenti
on to the risk,
e.g. “Automatic door”, “Keep clear”, “No entry”, “Direction of travel”.
No entry sign
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This sign should be used to indicate to users that entry from
the side of approach is prohibited.
Keep clear sign
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This sign should be used to instruct and inform users to keep
away from the space through which a powered gate swing
Direction of travel sign
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This sign should be used to indicate to users the direction of
travel through the gate.
Emergency breakout
sign
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This sign should be used on doors which have an emergency
breakout facility.
Automatic door sign
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This sign should be used to indicate that the gate is activated
automatically and thus give users advance warning of
operation.
Disabled person sign
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This sign should be used on gates or gate activation switches
that are specifically intended for use by disabled people.
Responsibility for the continued display and maintenance of such signage
lies with the building owner/occupier.
Any signs attached to the obstacle leaves must be above or below the
detection sensors.
4.10
Desk top console
See reception deck control manual.
4.11
Breakdown
In the unlikely event of a breakdown isolate the power supply. The gate leaves will remain in
the position they were in when the power failed. The gates are unlocked and can be manually
pushed in any direction providing safe passage.
