IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 
Secondary Means of Protection Against Entrapment
As specified by Gate Operator Safety Standard, UL 325 (30A.1.1), automatic gate operators shall have an inherent entrapment sensing system, and shall have provisions for, or be supplied with, at least one independent secondary means to protect against entrapment. The 4000XLS utilizes Type A, an inherent (i.e.,
1.For gate operators utilizing a
A.Refer to the sensor manufacturer’s instructions on the placement of
B.Care shall be exercised to reduce the risk of nuisance tripping, such as when a vehicle trips the sensor while the gate is still moving.
C.One or more
2.For gate operators utilizing a contact sensor (e.g., safety edge sensor– Type B2) in accordance with UL 325 (51.8.4 [i]):
A.One or more contact sensors shall be located at the leading edge, bottom edge, and post edge, both inside and outside of a vehicular swing gate system.
B.A hard wired contact sensor shall be located and its wiring arranged so that the communication between the sensor and the gate operator is not subjected to mechanical damage.
C.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
You may want to consider adding photo beams to your installation. GTO Photo Beams 
[R4222] provide a “non contact” means of entrapment protection.
Leading Edge Contact Sensor |
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on both sides of the gate |
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Vehicular Gate |
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Photo Beam | Post Edge Contact Sensor | Photo Beam | |
Bottom Edge Contact Sensor | |||
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on both sides of the gate | on both sides of the gate |
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ENTRAPMENT ALARM (UL 325; 30A.1.1A)
The 4000XLS Gate Operator is designed to stop and reverse within 2 seconds when the gate comes in contact with an obstruction. Additionally, these operators are equipped with an audio entrapment alarm which will activate if the unit obstructs twice while opening or closing. This alarm will sound for a period of 5 minutes, or until the operator receives an intended signal from a hard wired entry/exit source (e.g. push button control or keypad) and the gate returns to a fully open or fully closed position. Turning the power switch on the control box OFF and back ON will also deactivate the alarm. Wireless controls such as transmitters and wireless keypads will not deactivate the alarm.
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