What action should the gate take if contact is made with the edge device while the gate is in motion?

• A. Stop and reverse the gate
• B. Stop only
• C. Continue moving
• D. Reverse only after a delay

Answer: (A)

Edge safety devices detect contact and are designed to stop the gate immediately to prevent injury. The safest and most effective response is to stop and then reverse the gate. This clears the obstacle and creates space so the gate can resume movement without pinching or crushing anything in its path. Stopping without reversing could leave the obstacle in the way, continuing to move would be dangerous, and reversing after a delay could increase the risk of injury. So the required action is to stop and reverse.