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Important Safety Instructions
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE GTO/PRO SWING GATE OPERATORS
To re-engage the operator:
The limit switches will not have to be reset if this procedure is followed.
You MUST return the gate to the position where the foot pedal release was
engaged before activating the operator. When the gate is stationary, place foot on
pedal. Step down and push foot pedal to the left until it stops against operator frame.
Lift foot from pedal. Move the gate back and forth until you hear the splines lock together. This procedure
re-engages the lower and upper splines and allows the gate operator to drive the gate.
The foot pedal release can be secured with a Master
®
pin lock (accessory available from your GTO dealer).
Foot Pedal Release
Pull gate arm here to unlock
gate arm and begin opening
the gate.
Operator
Knuckle Joint
DANGER:
Keep hands
clear of knuckle joint.
CAUTION: NEVER attempt to operate the foot pedal while the gate is in motion. DO NOT
operate the gate with a transmitter or other activation device while the foot pedal is in use.
NOTE: If the gate is fully closed when the
foot pedal release is activated, you may need
to manually unlock the arm at the knuckle
joint. Pull the gate arm as shown (at right) to
begin opening the gate.
To disengage the operator:
Place foot on pedal, then step down and push
pedal to the right until it stops against the
operator frame. Lift foot from pedal. This
procedure disengages the lower spline from
the upper spline and allows the gate to be
opened and closed manually.
Use the GTO FOOT PEDAL RELEASE (Patented) to Manually Operate the Gate
Because automatic gate operators produce high levels of force, all system designers, installers, and consumers have
an obligation to know the potential hazards associated with improperly designed, installed, or maintained gate operator
systems. Keep in mind that the gate operator is just one component of the total gate operating system. Each
component must work in unison to provide the consumer with convenience, security, and safety.
This manual contains various safety precautions and warnings for the system designer, installer, and consumer.
Because there are many possible applications of the gate operator, the safety precautions and warnings contained in
this manual cannot be completely exhaustive in nature. They do, however, provide an overview of the safe design,
installation, and use of this product. CAREFULLY READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS,
WARNINGS, AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS TO ENSURE THE SAFE SYSTEM DESIGN,
INSTALLATION, AND USE OF THIS PRODUCT.
The precautions and warnings in this manual are identified with these
warning symbols.
This
symbol identifies the conditions that can result in serious injury or death from electrical shock.
This
symbol identifies the conditions that can result in damage to the operator or its components, serious injury,
or death.
Because GTO automatic gate operators are only part of a total gate operating system, it is the responsibility of
the designer, installer, and purchaser to ensure the total system is safe for its intended use. Bypassing safety
devices or neglecting to use safety devices with the gate operator is NOT acceptable.
