WARNINGS FOR THE INSTALLER - GENERAL SAFETY OBLIGATIONS
1 IMPORTANT! To ensure the safety of people, it is important
that all the instructions be carefully observed. Incorrect
installation or incorrect use of the product could cause
serious harm to people.
14 Make sure that the earthing system is workmanlike built and
connect the metal parts to it.
2 Carefully read the instructions before beginning to install
the product.
15 The automated system consists of an intrinsic anti-crushing
safety device controlling the torque. However, you must
check its action threshold as mentioned in the Regulations in
point 10.
3 Packing materials (plastic, polystyrene, etc.) must not be
left within the reach of children, because these materials
are potential danger sources.
16 Safety devices (EN 12978 standard) protect possible danger
areas against Mechanical movement risks. e.g. crushing,
carrying away and shearing.
4 Keep the instructions for future reference.
17 Use of at least one warning light is recommended for every
system (e.g. a built-in flashing light on the bollard head), a
warning sign, in addition to the devices mentioned in point
"16".
5 This product was designed and built exclusively for the use
indicated in this documentation. Any other use not
expressly indicated could compromise the integrity of the
product and/or be a source of danger.
18 For maintenance, strictly use original FAAC S.p.A. parts.
6 FAAC S.p.A. declines any responsibility due to improper
use or use other than the use for which the automated
system is intended.
19 FAAC S.p.A. declines all responsibility on the safety and
efficient operation of the automated system, if system
components not produced by FAAC S.p.A. are used.
7 Do not install the equipment in an explosive atmosphere.
the presence of gas or inflammable fumes is a serious
danger to safety.
20 Do not in any way modify the components of the FAAC CITY
automated system.
8 For non-EU countries, to achieve an adequate safety level,
the above mentioned standards must be observed in
addition to the national standard references.
21 The installer must supply to the user Customer, all the
information about the manual lowering of the bollard in case
of an emergency, and must hand over to the System User the
warning handbook which accompanies the product.
9 FAAC S.p.A. is not responsible for the non-observance of
good workmanship in installing FAAC CITY products and
the relevant accessories, or for any deformation which
may occur through use.
22 Do not allow children or persons to stay near the bollard,
especially while it is in operation.
10 The installation must be carried out by observing the
current regulations in force.
23 Keep radio controls or other pulse generators away from
children, to prevent the automated system from being
activated involuntarily.
11 Before attempting any action on the system, cut out the
electrical power supply.
24 The FAAC CITY bollard must be transited over only when the
device is completely lowered.
12 Install an all-pole switch on the electricity supply line for the
automated system, with contact opening distance of 3
mm or more. We advise you to use a 6A differential
thermal breaker with all-pole switching.
25 The User must not in any way attempt to repair or to take
direct action and must contact qualified authorised personnel
only.
13 Make sure that a differential switch with a threshold of
0.03A is installed upstream of the system.
26 Anything not expressly specified in these instructions is not
permitted.
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