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To the Owner/End User of Allstar’s Twist'R:
Thank you for choosing an Allstar product. We are confident you
will have many years of use and satisfaction with your gate operator.
Our Twist'R operator is part of your unique gate operating system
,
which may consist of a variety of components, including the gate, the
gate tracks, posts, and electronic safety enhancement features. These
components combined present certain risks and safety issues of
which you, the end user, must be aware.
Each unique system presents a unique set of hazards which we
cannot possibly address individually. These instructions will help
you to identify the potential risks and safety issues your gate system
presents, and guide you as you make your system as safe as possible
for everyone who uses it.
Your first step is to consider the intended use of the gate system,
who will be using the gate system, and in what manner the system is
installed. You should have a clear understanding of how often the
gate will be opened, who will be opening it, whether children and the
general public will be near the gate system, and how close the gate
system is to public property. Once you have answered these
questions, you are ready to decide what safety enhancement
measures must be taken to avoid injury.
To minimize the risk of entrapment in your gate system, have the
following safety enhancement features installed where appropriate:
• Electric gate reversing edges
• Enclosed tracks
• Vertical guard posts
• Protective screen mesh
• Photoelectric sensors
• Instructional and precautionary signs
• Covers for exposed rollers
Each safety enhancement feature is a separate component in your
gate system
. Read and follow all instructions for each of the
components of your unique system. Ensure that all instructions for
mechanical components, safety enhancement features and the
Allstar Twist'R are available for everyone who will be using your
gate system.
The two warning signs shipped with your Twist'R Operator (See
Figure 2, Page 4 of this manual) must be installed in prominent
positions on both sides of your gate. Keep them clean and legible.
Read and follow the safety points on the following page which
present the basic guidelines for the safest operation of your gate
operator system.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS !
ALL APPROPRIATE SAFETY ENHANCEMENT
FEATURES MUST BE INCORPORATED INTO
YOUR GATE SYSTEM.
PRECAUTIONS FOR PEDESTRIAN TRAFFIC OR RESIDENTIAL AREAS.
The internal operator overload sensor may not be adequate entrapment protection in all situations to prevent arm,
leg, or hand injuries. Padded electric gate edges, pneumatic gate leading edges, or photoelectric sensors are
therefore necessary when automatic gates are used near pedestrian traffic. See the figure below. Use of a pedestrian
walk gate is mandatory where there is nearby pedestrian traffic.
Pinch point areas
Electric edge on leading edge of
gate, wired to reverse while closing.
Vehicular Gate Pedestrian Walk Gate
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Figure 22: Entrapment Protection
F: END USER INSTRUCTIONS GATE OPENER OPERATION AND SAFETY