4 Safety Information and Trouble-shooting
The Batt-Latch unit uses battery power and is itself electrically safe. Should
the cam be mechanically prevented from rotating, the motor will switch off
within 2 - 3 seconds.
Care should be taken with ANY moving parts
. Keep fingers away from the
rotating cam area. The Batt-Latch has many applications, each posing its
own potential safety issues. For example, when using as a spring gate
release, the Batt-Latch will display and sound a warning before it releases the
gate.
However, extra care
should be taken when children are around
.
Stock will generally keep well clear of a spring gate, even if it is not energised.
If you are using homemade spring gates (not advisable) make sure that
you fit a flange behind the hook for protection, and that all flanges are at
least the same diameter as the furthest point of the hook.
Note that our
spring gate kit uses the Stafix export length spring, (RSG5XL), which is 50%
longer than standard NZ springs, handling up to 8m gateways.
Warranty Terms
Novel Ways manufacture and sell the Batt-Latch direct to farmers in NZ, or
through retailers.
We offer a return to
base warranty on our product for 12
months
. International sales are supported by return or with spares held by
the agent (e.g. Stradbally Farm Services, Ireland).
We can normally repair and despatch the unit on the same day we receive it.
This covers any faulty circuitry and components. Please be aware that
damage to the gearbox shaft or cam caused by high external force, e.g. too
much tension from the spring gate, or drops onto hard surfaces, will not be
covered. Internal condensation leading to corrosion (caused by a damaged or
pierced front screen panel that hasn't been resealed) will also be outside
warranty.
We have looked hard at any problems seen in the last fifteen years of farm
exposure, and if you take reasonable care of the unit, it will serve you very
well. We are always keen to return any units back into service if sent to us
outside warranty, for a minimal charge. We welcome any feedback on the
Batt-Latch, and greatly appreciate the continuing sales made by word-of-
mouth from hundreds of satisfied users.
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