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MODEL BGUS/BGUS-D • SG/SG-D OPERATOR INSTALLATION GUIDE
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GATE OPERATOR CLASSIFICATIONS
All gate operators can be divided into one of four different
classifi cations, depending on their design and usage.
Class I Residential Vehicular Gate Operator
A vehicular gate operator intended for use in a home of one
to four single family dwellings, or garage or parking area
associated with these dwellings.
Class II Commercial / General Access Vehicular Gate
Operator
A vehicular gate operator intended for use in a commercial
location or building such as a multifamily housing unit of fi ve
or more single family units, hotel, retail store or other building
servicing the general public.
Class III Industrial / Limited Access Vehicular Gate
Operator
A vehicular gate operator intended for use in an industrial
location or building such as a factory or loading dock area or
other location not intended to service the general public.
Class IV Restricted Access Vehicular Gate Operator
A vehicular gate operator intended for use in a guarded
industrial location or building such as an airport security
area or other restricted access locations not servicing the
general public, in which unauthorized access is prevented
via supervision by security personnel.
LINEAR barrier gate operator models BGU and BGU-D
meet the requirements for all four classifi cations.
Read the following before beginning to install LINEAR barrier
gates:
1. All electrical connections to the power supply must be
made by a licensed electrician and must observe all
national and local electrical codes.
2. A separate power-disconnect switch should be located
near the operator so that primary power can be turned
off when necessary.
3. Barrier gate operators are for vehicular traffi c only.
Pedestrians must be supplied with a separate access
opening.
4. Never reach between, through or around the fence to
operate the gate.
5. You must install all required safety equipment.
PRE-INSTALLATION
INFORMATION
Before unpacking, inspect the carton for exterior damage.
If you fi nd damage, advise the delivery carrier of a potential
claim.
Inspect your package carefully. You can check your accessory
box parts with the enclosed packing slip for your convenience.
Claims for shortages will be honored for only 30 days from
the date of shipment.
Before installing the operator, read this manual completely
to ensure all requirements for proper installation are present.
Verify that the voltage to be used matches the voltage of the
operator.
SAFETY INFORMATION
AND WARNINGS
The following contact or non-contact obstruction
detection devices have been approved for use with
LINEAR barrier gate operators as part of a UL325
compliant installation:
2520-441 MMTC Model IR-55 photo eye, 165’ with
mounting hardware
2520-031 MMTC Model E3K photo eye, 28’ with
mounting hardware