GTR099 swing gate opener manual – Revision 22
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Safety Installation Information
1.
READ and FOLLOW all instructions.
2.
The gate opener is intended for use with Class I
vehicular swing gates. Class I denotes a vehicular gate
opener (or system) dwelling, or a garage or parking
area associated therewith. Install the gate opener only
when the opener is appropriate for the construction
and the usage class of the gate.
3.
Gate opening system designers, installers and users
must consider the possible hazards associated with
each individual application. Improperly designed,
installed, or maintained systems can create risks for
the user as well as the bystander. Gate system design
and installation must reduce public exposure to
potential hazards. All exposed pinch points must be
eliminated or guarded.
4.
A gate opener can create high levels of force during
normal operation. Therefore, safety features must be
incorporated into every installation. Specific safety
features include safety sensors.
5.
The gate must be properly installed and work freely in
both directions prior to the installation of the gate
opener.
6.
The gate must be installed in a location so that enough
clearance is provided between the gate and adjacent
structure when opening and closing to reduce the risk
of entrapment. Swinging gates shall not open into
public access areas.
7.
The opener is intended for use only on gates used for
vehicles. Pedestrians must be supplied with a separate
access opening. The pedestrian access opening shall
be designed to promote pedestrian usage. The
pedestrian access shall be located such that persons
will not come in contact with the moving vehicular
gate.
8.
Pedestrians should never cross the pathway of a
moving gate. The gate opener is not acceptable for
use on any pedestrian gate. Pedestrians must be
supplied with a separate pedestrian access.
9.
For an installation utilizing non-contact sensors
(safety sensors), see product manual on the
placement of non-contact sensors (safety sensors) for
each type of application.
a.
Care shall be exercised to reduce the risk of
nuisance tripping, such as when a vehicle trips the
safety sensor while the gate is still moving.
b.
One or more non-contact sensors (safety sensors)
shall be located where the risk of entrapment of
obstruction exists, such as the perimeter reachable by
a moving gate or barrier.
10.
Never mount any device that operates the gate
opener where the user can reach over, under, around
or through the gate to operate the controls. Controls
are to be placed at least 6’ (1.8m) from any part of the
moving gate.
11.
Controls intended to be used to reset an operator
after 2 sequential activations of the entrapment
protection device or devices must be located in the
line of sight of the gate, or easily accessible controls
shall have a security feature to prevent unauthorized
use. Never allow anyone to hang on or ride the gate
during the entire travel of the gate.
12.
Each gate opener is provided with two safety warning
placards. The placards are to be installed on the front
and back of the gate where they are plainly visible.
The placards may be mounted using cable ties through
the four holes provided on each placard. All warning
signs and placards must be installed where visible near
the gate.
13.
To AVOID damaging gas, power, or other underground
utility lines, contact underground utility locating
companies BEFORE digging.
SAVE INSTRUCTION
14.
Do not permit children to play on or around the gate
and keep all controls out of their reach.