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INSTALLATION
Install the gate operator when:
• Operator is appropriate for the construction of the gate and usage class is correct for the
installation.
• All exposed pinch points are eliminated or guarded.
• The gate is a vehicular gate. Pedestrians must be supplied with a separate access opening.
• The gate is installed in a location where enough space is supplied between adjacent structures and
the gate that when opening or closing the chance of entrapment is reduced.
• The gate does not swing into public access areas.
• The gate is properly installed and swings freely in both directions. Do not over adjust the sensitivity
adjustment to compensate for an improper gate installation.
• All controls are located at least six feet away from the gate to eliminate the chance of the person
operating the gate from coming in contact with the moving gate. Do not install external buttons,
which can be used to operate the gate within the reach of children.
• Safety Signs are installed, one on each side of the gate and visible in the gate area.
• All hard wired sensors used for monitored entrapment protection devices and their wiring are
installed in a manner which protects them from mechanical damage.
• All wireless sensors used for monitored entrapment protection devices are located so that the signal
from the transmitter to the receiver is not interfered with by adjacent structures. All exposed wiring
must also be protected from mechanical damage.
MONITORED ENTRAPMENT DEVICES
USAutomatic designs all control boards with monitored entrapment device inputs.
USAutomatic recommends that UL325 listed monitored protection devices be installed with
all installations.
SAFETY INSTALLATION INFORMATION