Controlled Products Systems Group PATRSL - Manual (Page 21)

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SAFETY SECTION
INSTALLATION
a) Install the gate operator only when:
1) The operator is appropriate for the construction of the gate and the usage class of the gate,
2) All openings of a horizontal slide gate are guarded or screened from the bottom of the gate to a minimum of
4 feet (1.2m) above the ground to prevent a 2 ¼ inch (57.15mm) diameter sphere from passing through the
openings anywhere in the gate, and in that portion of the adjacent fence that the gate covers in the open
position,
3) All exposed pinch points are eliminated or guarded, and
4) Guarding is supplied for exposed rollers.
b) Only install on vehicular gates, pedestrians must be supplied with a separate access opening.
c) The gate is installed in a location where enough space is supplied between adjacent structures and the gate so
that when opening or closing the chance of entrapment is reduced.
d) The gate must be properly installed and work freely in both directions prior to the installation of the gate
operator. Do not minimize the sensitivity adjustment to compensate for an improper gate installation.
e) Locate all controls 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.
f) All placards must be installed one on each side of the gate and be visible in the gate area.
g) For gate operators utilizing a non-contact sensor:
1) See instructions on the placement of non-contact sensors for each type of application,
2) Care shall be exercised to reduce the risk of nuisance tripping, such as when a vehicle, trips the sensor while
the gate is moving, and
3) 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.
h) For gate operators utilizing a contact sensor:
1) One or more contact sensors shall be located at the leading edge, trailing edge, and post mounted both inside
and outside of a vehicular horizontal slide gate.
2) A hardwired contact sensor shall be located and it’s wiring arranged so that the communication between the
sensor and the gate operator is not subjected to mechanical damage.
3) A wireless contact sensor such as one that transmits radio frequency (RF) signals to the gate operator for
entrapment protection functions shall be located where the transmission of the signals are not obstructed or
impeded by building structures, natural landscaping or similar obstruction. A wireless contact sensor shall
function under the intended end-use conditions.
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY OR DEATH
1. READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS
2. Never let children operate or play with gate controls. Keep remote control away from children.
3. Always keep people and objects away from the gate. NO ONE SHOULD CROSS THE PATH OF A
MOVING GATE.
4. Test gate operator monthly. The gate must stop and reverse directions upon contacting a rigid object
or when the secondary entrapment device is activated.
5. After all adjustments have been made to the limit switches, sensitivity (current sense) circuit, secondary
entrapment devices and all other external devices installed the safety devices must be checked again.
Failure to adjust and retest the gate operator can increase the risk of injury or death.
6. Verify that the emergency release (manual release) knob can be pulled easily. This should only be
checked when power is disconnected from the operator.
7. KEEP GATES PROPERLY MAINTAINED. Read the user manual and have a qualified service
technician make repairs to the gate hardware.
8. THE ENTRANCE IS TO BE USED BY VEHICLES ONLY. Pedestrians must use a separate entrance.
9. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS