Polaris Automatic Gate Operators SL2000, Installation Manual

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Warning signs (two enclosed) to be installed 

on each side of the gate (three to five feet 

above the bottom of the gate)

Install warning decals,  

one on each side of gate 

operator 

Entrapment Alarm

(UL 325; 30.1)

In compliance with UL 325 the Polaris Automatic Gate 

Operator is designed to stop and reverse direction within 

two seconds of sensing an obstruction. In addition, the 

Polaris Automatic Gate Operator activates an audible alarm 

if the unit incurs an obstruction twice while opening or 

closing. This alarm sounds for five minutes, or until the 

opener receives a renewed, intended input from a hardwired 

control such as the Push Button Control. At that point the 

gate returns to a fully open or fully closed position. Should 

there be no means of sending the operator a renewed, 

intended input, the gate operator can be reset by turning 

the power switch located on the inside of the cabinet frame 

to OFF for a minimum of ten seconds. Should battery back 

up be attached, the red wire from the battery will also need 

to be disconnected for the same ten seconds. 

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WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS

Warning Signs and Labels

Required Safety Precautions for Gates

Warning signs alert people of automatic gate operation. 

They are required when installing the Polaris Automatic Gate 

Operator. If pedestrians will be in the area, install a walk-

through gate for their use.

Warning Signs

The warning signs must be installed on both sides of the 

gate.

These warning signs and labels must be used. If any 

were missing when the gate operator was purchased, 

immediately contact Polaris Automatic Gate Operators

 for replacements.