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MPORTANT
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AFETY
AFETY
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NFORMATION
NFORMATION
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ESTRICTIONS
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ARNINGS
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Install the gate operator only if:
1. The gate operator is appropriate for the construction of the gate and the usage Class of the application. Make sure the
gate is within the weight and length limitations specified for the operator.
2. All openings of a horizontal slide gate are guarded or screened from the bottom of the gate to a minimum of 4 feet
(1.2m) above the ground to prevent a 2 1/4 inch (57.15mm) diameter sphere from passing through the openings
anywhere in the gate, and in that portion of the adjacent fence that the gate covers in the open position.
3. ALL EXPOSED PINCH POINTS ARE ELIMINATED OR GUARDED AND GUARDING IS SUPPLIED FOR EXPOSED
ROLLERS. DO NOT INSTALL THIS DEVICE UNLESS ALL ENTRAPMENT AND PINCH POINTS ARE ELIMINATED!
4. The operator is intended for installation only on swing gates used to control vehicles. Pedestrians must be provided with
a separate access opening.
5. The gate must be installed in a location so that enough clearance is provided between the gate and adjacent structures
when opening and closing to reduce the risk of entrapment. Gates should not open into public access areas.
6. The gate must be properly installed and work freely in both directions prior to the installation of the gate operator. DO
NOT REDUCE REVERSING SENSITIVITY OR OVERTIGHTEN THE CLUTCH TO COMPENSATE FOR A DAMAGED
GATE.
7. Gate operator controls must be placed far enough from the gate to prevent the user from coming in contact with the gate
while operating the controls. All activating devices must be installed in a clear line-of-sight with the gate and its travel.
Activating devices must be installed a minimum of 10 feet away from the gate. Be sure to mount ALL operating devices
clearly out of reach of through gate. Controls intended to be used to reset an operator after two sequential activations of
the entrapment protection device must be located in the line-of-sight of the gate. Outdoor or easily accessible controls
shall have a security feature to prevent unauthorized use.
8. Warning signs must be permanently installed on both sides of the gate and must be fully visible to traffic and
pedestrians.
9. Install the gate system and gate in accordance with ASTM F220-02: Standard Specification for Automated Vehicular
Gate Construction. and with UL325: Standard for Safety for Door, Drapery, Gate, Louver, and Window Operators and
Systems
Vehicular Gate Only
Pedestrian
Acc
e
ss
Fence
The operator is intended for installation only
on swing gates used for vehicular traffic.
Pedestrians must be provided with a sepa-
rate access opening.
NO ONE SHOULD CROSS THE PATH OF
A MOVING GATE!
Gate operator controls must be placed far
enough from the gate to prevent the user
from coming in contact with the gate while
operating the controls. All activating devices
must be installed in a clear line-of-sight with
the gate and its travel. Be sure to mount all
devices clearly out of reach of through gate.
Fence
Pilaster
Fence
Pilaster
Provide spacing between the
hinge, gate and pilaster to
reduce the risk of entrapment for
this area.
Vehicular Gate Only
Fence
Pilas-
Mount hinges on
the corner of
pilasters to help
prevent
entrapment
areas.
Building
Or
Structure
Or
Fence
Provide spacing
between the
hinge, gate and
building to
reduce the risk of
entrapment in
this area
FSW900 Swing Gate Operator
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