Installation manual
Declaration of ConformityDeclaration of Conformity
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Manufacturer: Centurion Systems (Pty) Ltd
148 Epsom Road
North Riding
Gauteng
South Africa
Declares that the product:
Product Name: R3 Swing Gate Operator
Product Options: All variants
Conforms with the following specifications:
Safety: IEC 60355-1:1991 & Am1:1994 & Am2:1999
Emissions: CISPR 22 CLASS B: RADIATED EMISSIONS - 30MHZ TO 1000MHZ
CISPR 22 CLASS B: CONDUCTED EMISSIONS - 150MHZ TO 30MHZ
Immunity: IEC 61000-4-2 - ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE
IEC 61000-4-3 - RADIATED IMMUNITY - 80MHZ TO 1000MHZ
IEC 61000-4-4 - ELECTRICAL FAST TRANSIENTS / BURST
IEC 61000-4-5 - SURGE IMMUNITY TEST
IEC 61000-4-6 - CONDUCTED IMMUNITY - 150KHZ TO 80MHZ
IEC 61000-4-11 - VOLTAGE DIPS AND INTERRUPTION
Standard to which conformity is declared:
IEC 60355-1:1991 & Am1: 1994 & Am2: 1999
IEC 1000-6-3 & IEC 1000-6-1: Generic Emission and Immunity
Signed at North Riding, South Africa on March 24, 2004
Ian Rozowsky
Research & Development Director
Important Safety InstructionsImportant Safety Instructions
To ensure the safety of people, it is important that you read all the
following instructions. Incorrect installation or incorrect use of
the product could cause serious harm to people.
ATTENTION
The installer, being either professional or DIY, is the last person on the site that can ensure that the
operator is safely installed, and that the whole system can be operated safely.
WARNINGS FOR THE INSTALLER
1. CAREFULLY READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS constructed, and that all metal parts of the system are
before beginning to install the product. suitably earthed.
2. All installation, repair, and service work to this product 14. Safety devices must be fitted to the installation to guard
must be done by a suitably qualified person. against mechanical movement risks such as crushing,
dragging and shearing.
3. Do not activate your gate opener unless you can see it and
can determine that its area of travel is clear of people, pets, 15. It is recommended that at least one warning indicator light
or other obstructions. be fitted to every system.
4. NO ONE MAY CROSS THE PATH OF A MOVING GATE. 16. Always fit the warning signs visibly to the inside and
Always keep people and objects away from the gate and outside of the gate.
its area of travel.
17. The installer must explain and demonstrate the manual
5. NEVER LET CHILDREN OPERATE OR PLAY WITH THE operation of the gate in case of an emergency, and must
GATE CONTROLS, and do not allow children or pets near hand the User/Warnings guide over to the user.
the gate area.
18. Explain these safety instructions to all persons authorized
6. Secure all easily accessed gate opener controls in order to to use this gate, and be sure that they understand the
prevent unauthorized use of the gate. hazards associated with automated gates.
7. Do not in any way modify the components of the 19. Do not leave packing materials (plastic, polystyrene, etc.)
automated system. within reach of children as such materials are potential
sources of danger.
8. Do not install the equipment in an explosive atmosphere:
the presence of inflammable gas or fumes is a serious 20. Dispose of all waste products like packaging materials,
danger to safety. worn out batteries, etc, according to local regulations.
9. Before attempting any work on the system, cut electrical 21. Always check the obstruction detection system, and
power and disconnect the batteries. safety devices for correct operation.
10. The mains power supply of the automated system must be 22. Centurion Systems does not accept any liability caused by
fitted with an all-pole switch with contact opening distance improper use of the product, or for use other than that for
of 3mm or greater. Use of a 5A thermal breaker with all- which the automated system was intended.
pole circuit break is recommended.
23. This product was designed and built strictly for the use
11. Make sure that an earth leakage circuit breaker with a indicated in this documentation. Any other use, not
threshold of 30mA is fitted upstream of the system. expressly indicated here, could compromise the good
condition/operation of the product and/or be a source of
12. Never short circuit the battery and do not try to recharge
danger.
the batteries with power supply units other than that
supplied with the product, or by Centurion Systems. 24. Everything not expressly specified in these instructions is
not permitted.
13. Make sure that the earthing system is correctly
MOVING GATE CAN CAUSE
SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH
KEEP CLEAR. GATE MAY MOVE AT
ANY TIME. DO NOT ALLOW
CHILDREN TO PLAY IN AREA OR
OPERATE GATE .
WARNING
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