Manufacturer:
FAAC S.p.A.
Address:
Via Calari, 10 - 40069 - Zola Predosa - Bologna - ITALY
Declares that:
Operator mod. S418
• is built to be integrated into a machine or to be assembled with other machinery to create a machine under the provisions of Di-
rective 2006/42/EEC;
• conforms to the essential safety requirements of the following EEC directives:
• 2006/95/EC Low Voltage directive.
• 2004/108/EC Electromagnetic Compatibility directive.
• and also declares that it is prohibited to put into service the machinery until the machine in which it will be integrated or of which it
will become a component has been identified and declared as conforming to the conditions of Directive 2006/42/EEC and subse-
quent modifications.
Bologna, December 30, 2009
IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR THE INSTALLER
ATTENTION! To ensure the safety of people, it is important that
you read all the following instructions. Incorrect installa-
tion or incorrect use of the product could cause serious
harm to people.
1. Carefully read the instructions before beginning to install the product.
2. Do not leave packing materials (plastic, polystyrene, etc.) within reach
of children as such materials are potential sources of danger.
3. Store these instructions for future reference.
4. This product was designed and built strictly for the use indicated in this
documentation. Any other use, not expressly indicated here, could
compromise the good condition/operation of the product and/or be
a source of danger.
5. FAAC declines all liability caused by improper use or use other than that
for which the automated system was intended.
6. Do not install the equipment in an explosive atmosphere: the presence
of inflammable gas or fumes is a serious danger to safety.
7. The mechanical parts must conform to the provisions of Standards EN
12604 and EN 12605.
8. For non-EU countries, to obtain an adequate level of safety, the Stan-
dards mentioned above must be observed, in addition to national
legal regulations.
9. FAAC is not responsible for failure to observe Good Technique in the
construction of the closing elements to be motorised, or for any defor-
mation that may occur during use.
10. The installation must conform to Standards EN 12453 and EN 12445.
11. Before attempting any job on the system, cut out electrical power and
disconnect the batteries.
12. The mains power supply of the automated system must be fitted with an
all-pole switch with contact opening distance of 3mm or greater. Use of
a 6A thermal breaker with all-pole circuit break is recommended.
13. Make sure that a differential switch with threshold of 0.03 A is fitted
upstream of the system.
14. Make sure that the earthing system is perfectly constructed, and connect
metal parts of the means of the closure to it.
15. The automated system is supplied with an intrinsic anti-crushing safety
Read this installation manual to the full before you begin installing the product.
The symbol
indicates notes that are important for the safety of persons and for the good condition of the automated system.
The symbol
CE DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
GENERAL SAFETY REGULATIONS
Notes on reading the instruction
draws your attention to the notes on the characteristics and operation of the product.
Managing Director
A. Marcellan
device consisting of a torque control. Nevertheless, its tripping threshold
must be checked as specified in the Standards indicated at point 10.
16. The safety devices (EN 12978 standard) protect any danger areas
against mechanical movement Risks, such as crushing, dragging, and
shearing.
17. Use of at least one indicator-light is recommended for every system, as
well as a warning sign adequately secured to the frame structure, in
addition to the devices mentioned at point "16".
18. FAAC declines all liability as concerns safety and efficient operation of
the automated system, if system components not produced by FAAC
are used.
19. For maintenance, strictly use original parts by FAAC.
20. Do not in any way modify the components of the automated system.
21. The installer shall supply all information concerning manual operation
of the system in case of an emergency, and shall hand over to the user
the warnings handbook supplied with the product.
22. Do not allow children or adults to stay near the product while it is
operating.
23. The application cannot be used by children, by people with reduced
physical, mental, sensorial capacity, or by people without experience
or the necessary training.
24. Keep remote controls or other pulse generators away from children, to
prevent the automated system from being activated involuntarily.
25. Transit through the leaves is allowed only when the gate is fully open.
26. The User must not in any way attempt to repair or to take direct action
and must solely contact qualified FAAC personnel or FAAC service
centres.
27. Anything not expressly specified in these instructions is not permitted.
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