IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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ENTRAPMENT ALARM (UL 325; 30A.1.1A)
The Mighty Mule® E-Z Gate Opener is designed to stop and reverse within 2 seconds when the
gate comes in contact with an obstruction. Additionally, these openers are equipped with an
audio
entrapment alarm
which will activate if the unit obstructs
twice
while opening or closing. This alarm
will sound for a period of 5 minutes, or until the opener receives an intended signal from a hard wired
entry/exit source (e.g. push button control or keypad) and the gate returns to a fully open or fully closed
position. Turning the power switch on the control box OFF and back ON will also deactivate the alarm.
Wireless controls such as transmitters and wireless keypads will not deactivate the alarm.
Secondary Means of Protection Against
Entrapment
As specified by Gate Opener Safety Standard, UL 325 (30A.1.1), automatic gate openers shall have
an inherent entrapment sensing system, and shall have provisions for, or be supplied with, at least one
independent secondary means to protect against entrapment. The Mighty Mule® utilizes
Type A,
an
inherent (i.e., built-in) entrapment sensing system as the
primary
type of entrapment protection. Also, the
Mighty Mule® has
provisions for
the connection of
Type B2
protection to be used as the
secondary
type
of entrapment protection, if desired.
1. For gate openers utilizing a contact sensor (e.g., safety edge sensor– Type B2) in accordance with UL
325 (51.8.4 [i]):
A. One or more contact sensors shall be located at the leading edge, bottom edge, and post edge,
both inside and outside of a vehicular swing gate system.
B. A hard wired contact sensor shall be located and its wiring arranged so that the communication
between the sensor and the gate opener is not subjected to mechanical damage.
C. A wireless contact sensor such as one that transmits radio frequency (RF) signals to the gate
opener for entrapment protection functions shall be located where the transmission of the signals are
not obstructed or impeded by building structures, natural landscaping or similar obstruction. A wireless
contact sensor shall function under the intended end-use conditions.
Vehicular Gate
Leading Edge Contact Sensor
on both sides of the gate
Bottom Edge Contact Sensor
on both sides of the gate
Post Edge Contact Sensor
on both sides of the gate
