If you have installed gate opener on your property, you can enjoy a greater degree of safety from the outside world, but there are a few things regarding safety that you need to keep in mind with the gate itself! Follow some basic safety precautions in order to use your gate opener safely and avoid injury to yourself and your loved ones.

A lot of the safety rules that concern your gate opener will be taken into consideration when you are installing it. For instance, the controls for the gate opener should be a good ten feet inside the gate. If it is any closer, you'll find that there is the temptation to operate the controls from the outside, something that is extremely dangerous. Also keep in mind that while the mechanism is simple enough, installing the gate opener yourself is not necessarily for one person or for amateurs. Gate openers use a lot of force and the gates are extremely heavy; to avoid accidents or incorrect installation, you will want to speak to a professional.

Make sure that your gate has an inherent reverse ability installed. Older models of gate openers did not have systems that can reverse the movement of the gates if something is caught within them. You need to make sure that your gate opener is installed with photoelectric eyes or reversing edges, and if your gate opener system does not have this, you will need to either upgrade it or replace it.

Make sure that your young children do not play with or use your gate opener. While older children might understand the risk, younger children risk injury when they perceive a moving part that they can climb.

The final and best safety tip is to simply know your system. Have the installation expert explain all the features to you and make sure you know them inside and out. This knowledge can be very important regarding the safety of those using your gate opener!