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Automatic gate openers are designed for
vehicular traffic. They are powerful and can
cause serious bodily injury or death.
Accordingly, direct all pedestrian traffic
to a separate walk-through gate.
WARNING
3 - SAFETY AND CAUTIONS
2.2 - Gate latches
In association with this gate controller and these operators, at no time should
manual gate latches or locks be used. The forces applied to an operator
could be in excess of those forces which are safe for bystanders. Should
unnecessary forces be applied to a gate system which is in the locked
position, the catastrophic failure of the gate or locking mechanism could
result in substantial damage, extensive physical injury and or death.
2.3 - Specific applications
This gate operators are intended for those locations where vehicle traffic is
intended to be controlled through the use of an entryway obstruction (gate).
The gate system should be made of closed material types which prevent any
body part from entering, becoming entangled or otherwise entering the gate
in any manner. If the gate is not fully closed off from access, the opening or
closing of the gate system may result in severe damage, injury or death.
2.4 - Swing and slide gates
Swing and slide gates are designed to move across an entry control point
to prevent or allow controlled access by authorized persons or equipment.
Swing or slide gate systems are not necessarily completely autonomous
systems, and require regular maintenance and inspection on a periodic
schedule. Although with certain safety devices in place the gate system could
operate as a completely independent system free from human interaction for
a defined period of time, human inspection and testing is required to ensure
longevity and safe operation over long periods of time.
2.5 - General requirements
• Safety and security are obviously a number one priority for both the
manufacturer and the end user. As a result this manual has been written
to make all persons fully aware of the responsibilities required to ensure
constant safety, security and longevity are acquired throughout the life of
the system.
• The manufacturer of this swing gate system has performed countless
hours of testing, analysis and statistical control analysis to ensure that
this operator performs its intended function for extended periods of time.
The installer should ensure and verify that all required safety devices are
installed correctly and in a manner consistent with the requirements of this
manual. Additionally, all devices, security devices, safety devices, sensors
and other affiliated attachments are installed in a robust manner that will
prevent their accidental damage, removal or incidental tampering.
• A basic requirement for this system to operate correctly is that at any time
a sensor is triggered, covered, disconnected or otherwise tampered with,
that the entire system ceases to function. If any part of the gate safety
system is removed or triggered, an immediate safety action by the gate
operator is expected (retraction or stoppage). If the gate safety system is
not functional, or fails to operate within these guidelines, the gate should
be immediately removed from service until repairs can be made.
• Any gate system that is open or has slats, bars or other material which
allows an individual to stick their hands, head, or feet through the material,
must be converted or covered in such a manner so as to prevent such
future actions. Application of materials, and how to modify the gate system
is up to the end user or installer, however care should be taken to prevent
such human interaction into the moving gate system. No entry into the
gate is ever authorized and should be prevented by whatever measures are
required for that specific installation. Care should always be used during
installation!
• Loops and loop detectors, photo-cells or other equivalent devices must
be installed with this gate operator to prevent the gate from closing on
vehicular traffic
• The speed limit for vehicular traffic through the gate area is 5 MPH. Install
speed bumps and signs to keep vehicular traffic from speeding through the
gate area. Failure to adhere to posted speed limits can result in damage to
the gate, gate operator, and to the vehicle.
• Be sure that all residents are familiar with the proper use of the gate and
gate operator. Be sure that all residents are familiar with the possible
hazards associated with the gate system.
• Be sure that all warning signs are permanently installed on both sides of
the gate in an area where they are fully visible to traffic
• It is your responsibility to periodically check all reversing devices. If any of
these devices are observed to function improperly, remove the operator
from service immediately and contact your installing or servicing dealer.
• Follow the recommended maintenance schedule of one inspection per
every 180 days of use.
• Do not allow children to play in the area of the operator or to play with any
gate-operating device.
• Be sure that all activating devices are installed a minimum distance of 8
feet away from the gate and gate operator, or in such a way that a person
cannot touch the gate or gate operator while using the activating device. If
activating devices are installed in violation of these restrictions, immediately
remove the gate operator from service and contact your installing dealer.
• To remove the gate operator from service, operate the gate to the full
open position, shut off power to the operator at the service panel, and
disconnect batteries.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING - TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY OR DEATH READ AND
FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS.
• Never let children operate or play with gate controls. Keep the remote
control away from children.
• Always keep people and objects away from gate. NO ONE SHOULD
CROSS THE PATH OF THE MOVING GATE.
• Test the operator periodically. The gate MUST reverse on contact with a
rigid object or stop or reverse when an object activates the non-contact
sensors. After adjusting the force or the limit of travel, retest the gate
operator. Failure to adjust and retest the gate operator properly can
increase the risk of injury or death.
• Use the emergency release only when the gate is not moving.
• KEEP GATES PROPERLY MAINTAINED. Read the owner’s manual. Have a
qualified service person make repairs to gate hardware.
• The entrance is for vehicles only. Pedestrians must use separate entrance.
• SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!
3.1 - Properly installed safety devices
Safety devices are used to sense, register and prevent damage to vehicular
traffic which may block the path of the gate system. If properly installed and
inspected for functionality within the prescribed maintenance procedures, the
safety devices should prevent the gate system from inflicting harm or damage
as a result of its opening and closing action.
3.2 - Safety signs, notices to personnel warning signs
Safety devices must alert all who may enter the gate system area, as to
the danger posed by moving equipment. Safety features must be installed
and work correctly, such as the infrared beam. This safety device prevents
serious injury or death as a result of the gate closing while an object or
person blocks the gate operating pathway. An optional flashing lamp that
is activated anytime the gate is moving should be added in addition to the
aforementioned safety features.
AUTOMATIC GATES ARE
NOT FOR PEDESTRIANS!
