Important Notices
Vehicular gate operator products provide convenience and security. However, gate operators must
use high levels of force to move gates and most people underestimate the power of these systems
and do not realize the potential hazards associated with an incorrectly designed or installed system.
These hazards may include:
• Pinch points
• Entrapment areas
• Reach through hazards
• Absence of entrapment protection devices
• Improperly located access controls
• Absence of vehicle protection devices
• Absence of controlled pedestrian access
In addition to these potential hazards, automated vehicular gate systems must be installed in
accordance with the UL-325 Safety Standard and the ASTM F2200 Construction Standard. Most lay
persons are unaware of, or are not familiar with, these standards. If an automated vehicular gate
system is not properly designed, installed, used and maintained, serious injuries or death can result.
Be sure that the installer has instructed you on the proper operation of the gate and gate operator
system. Be sure that the installer has trained you about the basic functions of the required reversing
systems associated with your gate operating system and how to test them. These include reversing
loops, inherent reversing system, electric edges, photoelectric cells, or other external devices.
• This Owner’s Manual is your property. Keep it in a safe place for future reference.
• Be sure that all access control devices are installed a minimum distance of 10 feet
away from the gate and gate operator, or in such a way that a person cannot touch the
gate or gate operator while using the device. If access control devices are installed in
violation of these restrictions, immediately remove the gate operator from service and contact
your installing dealer.
Loops and loop detectors, photo-cells or other equivalent devices must be installed to prevent the
gate from closing on vehicular traffic.
• The speed limit for vehicular traffic through the gate area is 5 MPH. Install speed bumps and
signs to keep vehicular traffic from speeding through the gate area. Failure to adhere to
posted speed limits can result in damage to the gate, gate operator, and to the vehicle.
• Be sure that all persons who will use the gate system are familiar with the proper use of the
gate and gate operator and are familiar with the possible hazards associated with the gate
system.
• Be sure that warning signs are permanently installed on both sides of the gate in an area
where they are fully visible to traffic.
• It is your responsibility to periodically check all entrapment protection devices. If any of these
devices are observed to function improperly, remove the operator from service immediately
and contact your installing or servicing dealer.
• Follow the recommended maintenance schedule.
• Do not allow children to play in the area of the operator or to play with any gate-operating
device.
• To remove the gate operator from service, operate the gate to the full open position and then
shut off power to the operator at the service panel.
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