2
AXEL
Safety considerations
European standards specify safety measures to
be used on applications with perceived risk. The
highest rating calls for photobeams and sensitive
edges, in addition to control panel PSR.
Ratings for systems in public spaces used by un-
trained are higher than private gates operated
by trained. Autonomous devices such as timers
and vehicle detectors add a level of risk.
The safety tutorial at the end of this manual is
dedicated to defining ‘risk’. The design and
layout of a gate can eliminate many risks,
avoiding the need for more safety devices.
Control panel electronic measures do not
make
the system compliant on their own.
Double leaf set
2x motor casings
2x motor gearboxes
Control panel with remote receiver
2x IR safety photo-beams
2x remote controls
Installer responsibility
An automated gate is a machine that must
comply with the EU Machines directive. There
are many aspects of compliance that ensure the
gate is safe to users and public. ‘Automatic gate’
signs are required on both sides of the gate
warning against risk of contact injury.
The installer must prepare a handover pack to
include details of the installation, a user guide
and a risk statement. Much of that information is
included in this manual, along with guides to
indentify site specific risks and gate attributes.
Good practice is essential to safety & reliability.
Note outdoor installations electrical standards.
Homeowner responsibility
It is the responsibility of the owner to ensure
only trained people operate the gate, and they
are aware of potential gate hazards. Owners are
responsible for injury resulting from failure to
meet the requirements in this manual.
The person operating the gate must take
responsibility for the safety of any person within
the hazard area. Never let children play near
gates in motion.
Gates must be robust, well maintained, and on
clean level ground. Keep the gate area clear of
objects. Have the gate properly maintained and
repaired by qualified personnel to maintain the
legal safety requirements.
