Swing Gate Requirements
The operator is intended for installation only on gates used for vehicles. Pedestrians must be supplied with a separate access opening. The pedestrian access opening shall be designed to promote pedestrian usage. Locate the gate such that persons will not come in contact with the vehicular gate during the entire path of travel of the vehicular gate.
(ref. UL325 56.8.4.b)
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Closed Gates
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entrapment protection in this area |
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is required. ASTM F2200 7.1.1.1 |
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Closed Gate
With the hinge mounted on the corner of the pilaster, the entrapment area A is
eliminated and protection is not required for this area.
Opened Gate
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Gates shall have smooth bottom edges, with vertical bottom edged protrusions not exceeding 0.50 inches. ASTM F2200 4.3
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