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Controlled Products Systems Group PATRSL User Manual

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SAFETY SECTION

Remedies for Safety Concerns

Zone 1

Safety edges and photo electric eyes are the most common types of protection available.












Zone 2

A safety edge may also be utilized here but the best remedy is to eliminate pinch points when
designing the gate. Most injuries at this point result from negligence, such as reaching through the
gate to activate a button, key switch, etc., or riding the gate open.








Zone 3

This area is best protected with proper gate construction and installation. Care must be taken to
minimize the exposed wheel to track area. A photo-eye or contact edge might also work in this area
depending on your gate construction.









NOTE: All control stations should be located at least 6 feet from any moving part of the gate or operator.

Never install any control device where a user will be tempted to reach through the gate or
fence to activate a gate.

Direction of Gate Travel

Contact Safety Edge Photo Eye Beam

LEADING EDGE GATE

Zone 2

Gate Rollers

Fence

Gate Leading Edge

SIDE VIEW

Zone 3

See Safety section page 19 under installation a.)
3 and 4 for more information.