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Because automatic gate openers produce high levels of force, consumers need to know the potential hazards
associated with improperly designed, installed, and maintained automated gate opener systems. Keep in mind
that the gate opener is just one component of the total gate operating system. Each component must work in
unison to provide convenience, security, and safety.
This manual contains various safety precautions and warnings for the consumer.
Because there are many possible applications of the gate opener, 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.
Precautions and warnings in this manual are identified with this warning symbol. The symbol
identifies conditions that can result in damage to the opener or its components, serious injury, or death.
Because
GateMotors
automatic gate openers are only part of the total gate operating system (as intercoms,
push button switches and GSM switches etc. Can be added to complete an “
operating system
”), it is the
responsibility of the end user to ensure that the total system is safe for its intended use.
For The End User
A.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury or death:
A1. Read and follow all instructions. Failure to meet the requirements set forth in the instruction manual
could cause severe injury and/or death, for which the manufacturer cannot be held responsible.
A2. When designing a system that will be entered from a main road or main thoroughfare, make sure the
system is placed far enough from the road to prevent traffic congestion
A3. The gate must be installed in a location that provides adequate clearance between it an adjacent
structure(s) when opening and closing to reduce risk of entrapment / crushing.
Swinging gates must not open into public access areas
.
B.
Before installing the gate automation:
B1. Make sure the gate has been properly installed and swings freely. The gate automation is designed to
move the gate so you do not have to. Repair or replace all worn or damaged gate hardware prior to
installation. A freely moving gate will require less force to operate and will enhance the performance
of the opener and safety devices used with the system.
B2. Review the operation of the system to become familiar with its safety features. Understand how to
disconnect the opener for manual operation in the event of power failure and accidents.
(SEE PAGE 14)
B3. The gate opener is intended for vehicular gates
ONLY
.
B4. Always keep people and objects away from the gate and its area of travel.
No one should cross the path of a moving gate.
