27
4'
4'
4'
4'
4'
Typical
OUT
IN
Safety
Loop
Safety
Loop
4'
The safety loop prevents the gate from closing while vehicle remains in the gate path.
10 feet to 13 feet
14 feet to 26 feet
27 feet to 45 feet
46 feet to 100 feet
101 feet and up
Loop Perimeter
Important
Number of Turns
5
4
3
2
1
1/8" to 1/4"
Saw Slot
Road Surface
Sealant
Loop Wire
(3 Wires Shown,
amount varies.
Refer to table)
Min 1"
Caution
Polarities must be the same on the safety loops or the electric
fields will interfere with each other
Home Run
The wire is continuously wound in
the loop saw slot for the required
number of turns. One turn shown.
(Refer to table above)
The wire must be twisted together 6 twists per foot from
the end of the loop to the loop detector connection.
Remove sharp inside corners
by making corner cuts
Home Run
1/8" to 1/4"
Saw Slot
Recommended Loop Wire
XLPE 12-18 gauge
USE 12-18 gauge
Use heavier wire gauge for a more
durable loop area
Note:
Safety loops connected in
series
must have
both
loop perimeters added
together to use table
below.
S A F E T Y L O O P S Y S T E M
