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EN 8
1. HAZARD ANALYSIS
1.1. Regulation
Installation of a motorised gate or a motor
drive on an existing gate within the framework
of “Residential” type use must be compliant
with directive 89/106/EEC concerning building
products.
The reference standard used to check this compliance
is EN 13241-1 which refers to a framework of several
standards including EN 12445 and EN 12453 which
specify the motorised gate safety methods and
components to reduce or completely eliminate hazards
to people.
The installer must train the end user on the correct
operation of the motorised gate, and the trained
user must train the other people likely to use the
motorised gate, using this guide.
It is specified in standard EN 12453 that the
minimum protection of the gate’s primary edge
depends on the type of use and the type of control
used to set the gate in motion.
The gate motor drive is a press control system, i.e.
simply pressing one of the control parts (remote
control, key selector, etc.) sets the gate in motion.
This gate motor drive is equipped with a force
limiter which complies with appendix A of EN
12453 standard, within the framework of use with a
gate that is compliant with the specifications given
in this chapter. The specifications of EN12453
standard therefore enable the 3 following use
cases, as well as the minimum levels of protection:
• Press activation with visible gate
- Force limiter only.
• Press activation with non-visible gate
- Force limiter and 2 pairs of photocells to protect
the gate’s opening and closing.
• Automatic control (automatic closing)
- Force limiter and 1 pair of photocells to
protect the gate’s automatic closing
The flashing light is an essential safety component.
The photocell type safety devices and their correct
operation must be checked every six months
1.2. Specifications of the gate to motorise
This motor drive can automate swing gates up to
2.50m wide and 2.80m high and weighing 250kg.
These maximum dimensions and weights are for
an openwork-type gate and for use in an area
that is not very windy. For solid gates or a use
in an area with significant wind speed, it is
necessary to reduce the maximum values
indicated above for the gate to be motorised.
1.3. Safety checks on the gate
The motorised gate is strictly for residential use.
The gate must not be installed in an explosive or
corrosive atmosphere (presence of gas, flammable
smoke, vapour or dust).
• The gate must not have locking systems (latch,
lock, bolt, etc.).
• The hinges of the gate must be on the same axis
and the axis must be vertical.
• The posts supporting the gate must be strong
and stable enough so that they do not bend (or
break) under the weight of the gate.
• Without the motor drive, the gate must be in
good mechanical conditions, correctly balanced
and open and close without friction or resistance.
• Greasing the hinges is recommended. Check that
the fastening points of the different components
are in locations that are sheltered from shock
and that the surfaces are solid enough.
• Check that the gate does not have any part
protruding from its structure. The central stop
and side stops must be appropriately fastened
so as not to give way under the force exerted by
the motorised gate.
If installation does not correspond to one of the
cases shown in the guide, contact us so that we
can provide all the components necessary for
proper installation with no risk of damage.
The motor drive cannot be used with a driven part
that has a door.
1.4. Safety rules
The actual opening of a gate may create dangerous
situations for people, goods and vehicles in the
vicinity that by nature, cannot always be avoided
by design.
The possible hazards depend on the state of
the gate, the manner in which it is used and the
installation site.
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