Controlled Products Systems Group SLIDESMART DC 10F - Manual (Page 13)

Important Safety Instructions
Revision D Safety Requirements S-1
Safety Requirements
Automatic gate operators provide user convenience and security. However, because these machines can produce
high levels of force, it is imperative that gate operator system designers, installers and end users be aware of
potential hazards associated with improperly designed, installed, or maintained systems. The gate operator is
only one component of the total gate operating system. It is the joint responsibility of the architect, site
designer, purchaser, installer and end user to verify that the total system is appropriately configured for its
intended use. Additionally, certain municipalities have established licensing, codes or regulations that regulate
automated gate system design and installation. Consult local government agencies for up-to-date rules and
regulations prior to gate system design or installation.
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WARNING !
A moving gate can cause serious injury or death. Start the gate operator only when the gate’s
travel path is clear.
Hazards, associated with automatic gates, can be reduced with proper site design, installation, and use.
Installers, maintenance crew, and owners/users must read and follow the
Important Safety Instructions in this
manual and review all the literature that accompanies the product. It is important that only qualified installers
handle the installation of the SlideSmart gate operator. A “qualified” installer has one of the following:
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A minimum of three years experience installing similar equipment.
• Proof of attending a HySecurity Technical Training seminar within the past three years.
• Significant manufacturer endorsements of technical aptitude in gate operator installation and operation.
Underwriter Laboratories (UL) and the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) are responsible for
current safety standards and regulations regarding gate operators and automated gates. All aspects of gate
installation must comply with the appropriate safety standard. For the most up-to-date ASTM F2200 Gate and
Fence Standards, refer to
www.astm.org . For UL 325 Safety Standard, refer to www.ul.com.
Safety Standards - Installer's Responsibility
• Study the entire contents of this manual prior to installing, operating, or maintaining the SlideSmart gate
operator. Taking extra time to align the gate operator and verify a fully functional installation will reduce
maintenance, guarantee longest system life, and ensure customer satisfaction.
• Verify the gate operator usage class for the site. Refer to Identifying Gate Operator Category and Usage Class
in this manual. Install SlideSmart only when the gate operator class is correct for the site and type of gate.
• Install an automatic operator only on gates that comply with ASTM F2200 Gate and Fence Standards.
Screen or enclose openings in the gate per UL 325 Safety Standards.
→ All horizontal slide gates must guard or screen openings from the gate’s base support to a minimum
height of 6 feet (183cm) above the ground. The screen mesh must prevent a sphere of 2¼-inches
(57mm) in diameter from passing through an opening in the gate or the adjacent fence that is covered
in the gate’s open position.