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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Because automatic gate openers produce high levels of force, consumers need to know the potential hazards associated with
improperly designed, installed, and maintained automated gate opener systems.
Keep in mind that the gate opener is just
one component of the total gate operating system
. Each component must work in unison to provide the consumer with
convenience, security, and safety.
This manual contains various safety precautions and warnings for the consumer. Because there are many possible
applications of the gate opener, the safety precautions and warnings contained in this manual cannot be completely
exhaustive in nature. They do, however, provide an overview of the safe design, installation, and use of this product.
CAREFULLY READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS, WARNINGS, AND INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS TO ENSURE THE SAFE SYSTEM DESIGN, INSTALLATION, AND USE OF THIS PRODUCT.
Precautions and warnings in this manual are identified with this
warning symbol. The symbol identifies conditions
that can result in damage to the opener or its components, serious injury, or death.
Because GTO/PRO automatic gate openers are
only
part
of the total gate operating system, it is the responsibility of
the consumer to ensure that the total system is safe for its intended use.
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Installation Manual for the
WARNING!
This equipment is similar to other gate or door equipment and meets or exceeds
Underwriters Laboratory Standard 325 (UL 325). However, gate equipment has
hazards associated with its use and therefore by installing this product the
installer and user accept full responsibility for following and noting the installation
and safety instructions. Failure to follow installation and safety instructions can
result in hazards developing due to improper assembly. You agree to properly
install this product and that if you fail to do so GTO, Inc. shall in no event be
liable for direct, indirect, incidental, special or consequential damages or loss of
profits whether based in contract tort or any other legal theory during the course
of the warranty or at any time thereafter. The installer and/or user agree to
assume responsibility for all liability and use of this product releasing GTO, Inc.
from any and all liability. If you are not in agreement with this disclaimer or do
not feel capable of properly following all installation and safety instructions you
may return this product for full replacement value.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY AND COMPLETELY before
attempting to install and use this automatic gate opener. This gate opener
produces a high level of force. Stay clear of the unit while it is operating and
exercise caution at all times.
All automatic gate openers are intended for use on vehicular gates only.
This product meets and exceeds the requirements of UL 325, the standard which regulates gate opener safety,
as established and made effective March 1, 2000, by Underwriters Laboratories Inc.
GTO/PRO • 3121 Hartsfield Road • Tallahassee, Florida, USA 32303
Telephone GTO/PRO Sales: 1-800-543-GATE (4283) or (850) 575-0176 • Fax (850) 575-8912
or GTO/PRO Technical Service: 1-800-543-1236 or (850) 575-4144 • Fax (850)575-8950
www.gtopro.com
Automatic Gate Operator
NOTE:
Substitute a
Pin Lock
for the clevis pin on the front
mount of the gate opener to prevent unauthorized removal of the
opener from the gate (
see Accessory Catalog).
Disconnecting the operator
1.
Turn operator power switch
OFF
.
2.
Remove hairpin clip, clevis pin, and bushing
from the front mounting point.
3.
Remove the operator from the mount.
The gate can be opened and closed manually
when the operator is disconnected.
To Manually Open and Close the
Gate, Follow the Procedure Below:
CAUTION: The gate will move freely and uncontrolled when the gate operator is
removed from the gate. ONLY disconnect the operator when the operator power switch
is OFF and the gate is NOT moving.
Clevis Pin
Hairpin Clip
Gate Bracket
Front or Rear Mount
Bushing
CAUTION:
Because the GTO/PRO gate operator is
battery powered, disconnect the
operator
ONLY when the
power switch on the
operator
is turned OFF. Unplugging
the transformer does not turn power to the
operator
OFF.
IMPORTANT:
NEVER allow operator arm to hang by
the front mount - it will break from the arm weight.
