Controlled Products Systems Group 1601-080 - Manual (Page 7)

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Safety Information for Vertical Barrier Arm
Reduce the risk of injury or death, read and follow all instructions.
Familiarize yourself with safety warnings, instructions, illustrations, and wiring guidelines to ensure that the installation is performed in a safe
and professional manner. Prior to installation check all local building codes and ordinances to ensure compliance
• Do not install the operator in such a way that the arm moves within 2 feet of a rigid object or 10 feet from high voltage power wires
with arm in the raised position.
• Speed limit through barrier area is 5 MPH. Install speed bumps and warning signs where visible in the area of the barrier gate, failure to
do so may result in injury, damage to operator and vehicle.
• Users should be familiar with proper use of operator, these include; hardware operation, reversing functions and testing, reversing loops,
inherent reversing system, electric edges, photoelectric cells related external devices and possible hazards.
• Keep adults, children and objects away from operator and HAZARD ZONES. Pedestrians must be provided with a separate access.
• All electrical connections should be made in accordance with local electrical codes.
• Security features should be installed to avoid unauthorized use.
• Controls must be installed away from the operator to avoid any contact when operating the controls. If the installed
hardware is in violation of these restrictions remove the operator from service immediately and contact your service dealer.
• When manually operating the gate operator arm, the user MUST make sure that the gate area is clear BEFORE operating the controls.
• When removing the operator lift the arm to the full open position and shut off power at the service panel.
• Operators and components should be properly installed and maintained following the recommended service schedule, test the operator
monthly. Keep all debris away from operator housing vents and off of arm. Contact your service dealer for any maintenance or repairs.
• Vehicular operators can produce high levels of force, it is important that you are aware and eliminate possible HAZARDS; Pinch Points,
Entrapment Areas, Overhead Power Wires, Absence of Controlled Pedestrian Access, Traffic Backup.
Non-Contact Sensor Speed Bump
Speed Limit Sign
D
D
A
Down Loop
Minimizes the potential of the
arm closing when a vehicle is
present. Number and
placement of loop(s) is
dependent on the application.
Separate
Pedestrian
Walkway
Located so pedestrians
cannot come in contact
with the barrier arm.
Minimizes the potential of the arm lowering on
vehicular or other traffic that loops cannot sense.
Contact Sensor E
Minimizes the potential of the arm lowering on
vehicular or other traffic that loops cannot sense.
SPEED
LIMIT
5
Warning Signs C
B
C
C
B
Permanently mounted
and easily visible.
MOVING ARM can cause vehicle damage,
serious injury or death. STAY CLEAR of arm at all times. NO: Pedestrians Bicycles
Motorcycles
WARNING
MOVING ARM can cause vehicle damage,
serious injury or death. STAY CLEAR of arm at all times. NO: Pedestrians Bicycles
Motorcycles
WARNING
A
E
Helps increase distance
and time between vehicles.
D