Electric Gate Safety Advice for Homeowners

When correctly installed in compliance with installation instructions and adhering to all current electrical, mechanical and manufacturer regulations, your automated gate or barrier system will provide a high degree of safety and problem free operation.

By commissioning a registered NSCGB installation company, you can be assured that you will recieve the highest standards in safety and service.

Despite these reassurances, there are several simple things that you can do to minimise the risk of injury or damage to property, and to ensure the prolonged operational life of your electric gates or automated barrier system:

  • Do not allow children to play near the gates.

  • Keep all remote control operating devices out of the reach of children.

  • Do not pass through the gates whilst in operation. Wait until the gates are fully open before passing through.

  • Do not stop unnecessarily when passing through the gates.

  • Do not operate the gate(s) by remote control unless the gate(s) is in view.

  • Do not attempt to block or interfere with the gates movement during operation.

  • Under no circumstances should you attempt to modify the gates or automation system.

  • Ensure that your automatic gates are serviced at 6 to 18 month intervals (dependent on number of openings) by your installation/maintenance company.

  • Report any signs of malfunction to your installation/maintenance company immediately.

  • In the case of malfunction, isolate the power supply, release any additional locking mechanism, manually open the gates and call your installation/maintenance company.

  • If you are in any doubt regarding the operation of your gate, call your installation/maintenance company.

Typical Hazards

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