Linear SWR, SWD, SWC manual Before You Begin, Always Check the Gate’s Action, Regulatory Warnings

Pre-installation Information			Safety Information and Warnings
Before You Begin...			THE FOLLOWING FORMATS ARE USED FOR SAFETY NOTES
					IN THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
Before unpacking, inspect the carton for exterior damage. If
					CAUTION
you fi nd damage, advise the delivery carrier of a potential
claim. Inspect your package carefully. You can check your					This type of warning note is used to
accessory box parts with the enclosed packing slip for your					indicate the possibility of damage to the
convenience. Claims for shortages will be honored for only					gate or gate operator.
30 days from the date of shipment.
					WARNING
Before installing the operator, read this manual completely to
					This type of warning note is used to
ensure all requirements for proper installation are present.Verify
					indicate possible mechanical hazards that
that the voltage to be used matches the voltage of the operator.
					may cause serious injuries or death.
If you have any questions about the requirements for proper
installation of this gate operator contact technical support at					WARNING
800-421-1587
					This type of warning note is used to indicate
Always Check the Gate’s Action					possible electrical shock hazards that may
It’s very important before installing the gate operator to					cause serious injuries or death.
			Regulatory Warnings
make sure the gate’s swing is free and level throughout
the entire swing path. If the gate does not seem to			Read the following before beginning to install this swing
operate properly, it may affect the operator performance			gate operator:
or greatly shorten the life of the unit. The gate should
			IMPORTANT INSTALLATION SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
also be designed so that airflow is ample to prevent
wind resistance and drag.					WARNING
Gate Operator Classifications
			TO REDUCE THE RISK OF SEVERE INJURY OR DEATH
All gate operators can be divided into one of four different
			TO PERSONS, REVIEW THESE INSTALLATION SAFETY
classifi cations, depending on their design and usage. Install
this gate operator only when the operator is appropriate for					STEPS BEFORE PROCEEDING
the construction and usage class as defi ned below:			1.	READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS.
• Class I Residential Vehicular Gate Operator
			2.	Read the yellow “Safety Instructions” brochure enclosed with the
	A vehicular gate operator intended for use in a home or for one to
				packet of information. If any pages are missing or are unreadable,
	four single family dwellings with a common garage or parking area
				or you do not have the safety instructions, please call Linear at
	associated with these dwellings.			1-800-421-1587 to request additional copies.
• Class II Commercial / General Access Vehicular Gate Operator			3.	ALL ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS TO THE POWER SUPPLY MUST
	A vehicular gate operator intended for use in a commercial location or			BE MADE BY A LICENSED ELECTRICIAN AND MUST OBSERVE ALL
				NATIONAL AND LOCAL ELECTRICAL CODES.
	building such as a multi-family housing unit of fi ve or more single family
			4.	A separate power-disconnect switch should be located near the
	units, hotel, retail store or other building servicing the general public.
				operator so that primary power can be turned off when necessary.
• Class III Industrial / Limited Access Vehicular Gate Operator
			5.	Install the enclosed warning signs on both sides of the gate. A
	A vehicular gate operator intended for use in an industrial location or			minimum of two (2) WARNING SIGNS shall be installed, one on each
	building such as a factory or loading dock area or other location not			side of the gate where easily visible.
	intended to service the general public.		6.	Never reach between, through or around the fence to operate the
• Class IV Restricted Access Vehicular Gate Operator				gate.
			7.	Never connect a button station within reach of the gate or on the
	A vehicular gate operator intended for use in a guarded industrial
				side of the gate operator.
	location or building such as an airport security area or other restricted
			8.	Do not adjust the operator controller’s current sensing feature too
	access locations not servicing the general public, in which unauthorized
				high. It should be adjusted high enough to keep the gate from falsely
	access is prevented via supervision by security personnel.
				triggering the sensing, but no higher than necessary for the gate to
Approved Obstruction Detection Devices				operate. DO NOT DEFEAT THE PURPOSE OF THIS FUNCTION!
			9.	You must install all required safety equipment.
The following contact or non-contact obstruction detection
			10.	UL325 Compliance requires the use of contact edges or photoelectric
devices have been approved for use with this swing gate				controls on all automatic or remotely-controlled gate operators.
operator as part of a UL325 compliant installation:			11.	The operator is intended for installation only on gates used for
•	Contact Edges			vehicles. Pedestrians must be supplied with a separate access
				opening. The pedestrian access opening shall be designed to
	Miller Edge Models MGO20, MGR20, MGS20, ME120
				promote pedestrian usage. Locate the gate such that persons will
•	Photoeyes
				not come into contact with the vehicular gate during the entire path
	MMTC Model IR-55 (165’ range - P/N 2520-441)			of travel of the vehicular gate.
	MMTC Model E3K (28’ range - P/N 2520-031)
SWR • SWC • SWD Swing Gate Operator Installation Guide		- 1 -			227965 Revision X13 3-28-2008