For Type D constant pressure entrapment protection, where must the actuating device be located?

For Type D constant pressure entrapment protection, where must the actuating device be located?

• A. Adjacent to the gate
• B. At least 6 feet from the gate and within line of sight
• C. On the gate itself
• D. Directly behind a fence

Answer: (B)

With constant-pressure entrapment protection, the actuation control must be positioned where the operator can clearly see the gate and stay out of the danger zone during operation. Placing the activating device at least six feet from the gate and within line of sight achieves this. It ensures you’re not standing in the path of the moving gate, gives you enough distance to react, and allows you to watch the gate as it travels so you can stop or reverse if something is in the way. If the device were adjacent to the gate, on the gate itself, or directly behind a fence, you’d lose safe visibility or place the operator in or near the moving area, which increases the risk of entrapment or delayed reaction.

With constant-pressure entrapment protection, the actuation control must be positioned where the operator can clearly see the gate and stay out of the danger zone during operation. Placing the activating device at least six feet from the gate and within line of sight achieves this. It ensures you’re not standing in the path of the moving gate, gives you enough distance to react, and allows you to watch the gate as it travels so you can stop or reverse if something is in the way.

If the device were adjacent to the gate, on the gate itself, or directly behind a fence, you’d lose safe visibility or place the operator in or near the moving area, which increases the risk of entrapment or delayed reaction.