INSTALLATION INSTRUCTION
1) The gate operator system has to be installed only when:
I. Check to be sure this is the proper gate operator system for the construction and the usage UL
class of the gate as specified on the label of the product (see also page 6)
II. All openings of a horizontal slide gate are guarded or screened from the bottom of the gate to a
minimum of 4 feet (1,22 mt) above the groung to prevent a 2-1/4 inch (57.2 mm) diameter
sphere from passing trough the openings anywhere in the gate, and in that portion of the
adjacents fence that the gate covers in the open position
III.
ALL EXPOSED PINCH POINTS ARE ELIMINATED OR GUARDED and
IV.
GUARDING IS SUPPLIED FOR EXPOSED ROLLERS
2)
The operator is intended for installation only on gates used for vehicles.
Pedestrian must be supplied with a separate access opening.
3)The gate MUST be installed in a location so that enough clearance is supplied between the gate
and adjacent structures when opening and closing to reduce the risk of entrapment. Swinging gates
shall not open into public access areas.
4) The gate MUST be properly installed and work freely in both directions prior to the installation of
the gate operator. Do not over-tighten the operator clutch or pressure relief valve to compensate for
a damaged gate. Make any necessary repairs to the gate before installing this equipment
5) The gate operator controls MUST be placed so that the user has full view of the gate area when
the gate is moving and away from the gate path perimeter.
6) Controls MUST be far enough from the gate so that the user is prevented from coming in contact
with the gate while operating the controls. Controls intended to be used to reset an operator after 2
sequential activations of the entrapment protection device or device MUST be located in the line-of-
sight of the gate. Outdoor or easily accessible controls shall have security feature to prevent
unauthorized use.
7) All warning signs and placards must be installed where visible in the area of the gate. A minimum
of two (2) placards shall be installed.
8) For gate operator utilizing a non-contact sensors ( Photo Beam or like) in accordance with section
31.1.1 of the UL 325 standards:
I. See instruction on the placement of non-contact sensors for each type of application (see
page 13)
II. Care shall be exercised to reduce the risk of nuisance tripping, such as when a vehicle, trips
the sensor while the gate is still moving, and
III. One or more non-contact sensors shall be located where the risk of entrapment or obstruction
exist, such as the perimeter reachable by a moving gate or barrier
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REV 03 - 06/2009
