Users Manual Part 2

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Install entrapment protection devices according to the UL 325 Entrapment Protection Requirements section, see page 3. Use the Site Planning Safety
Checklist in the appendix, to identify entrapment zones that will result from the installation. See Accessories for approved entrapment protection devices.
Requirements
1. Install entrapment protection devices for ALL entrapment zones.
This operator has an inherent entrapment protection device built-in.
The installer MUST provide one additional entrapment protection
device for each entrapment zone.
2.
The operator will NOT run unless a minimum of two external
devices are connected; one in the open direction and one in the
closed direction.
3. Test ALL entrapment protection devices AFTER installing the
operator, refer to the manual provided with your entrapment
protection device. Test the inherent entrapment protection by
following the Obstruction Test instructions page 23.
See Wire Entrapment Protection Devices page 14.
Illustration is for example only; your site may have additional entrapment
zones which MUST be protected.
Secure Side
Public Side
Gap between vertical
bars MUST be less
than 2-1/4" (57 mm)
Interior posts,
non-pinch rollers (2x)
Place warning signs on both
sides of the gate in clear view
Take a photograph of the complete installation site for your records
Any gap larger than 2-1/4" (57 mm) between
gate and fixed objects MUST be protected.
Install edge sensors where gap between post
and gate creates an entrapment zone.
Pedestrian gate located near the slide gate.
Make sure a separate pedestrian entrance is
available and the path is clearly designated.
6' (1.8 m)
minimum
Photoelectric sensor
(close direction)
Photoelectric sensor
(close direction)
Photoelectric sensor (open direction)
Photoelectric sensor (open direction)
Left hand
gate opening
Edge sensor
Edge sensor
Edge sensor
Earth ground
Illustrations provided by DASMA Gate Systems Safety Guide
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