DoorKing 17ft Octagonal Aluminum Arm Kit with LED Reversing Edge
This comprehensive kit provides everything needed to create a 17-foot octagonal barrier arm with advanced LED signaling and safety features for your DoorKing 1602 Parking Gate Operator. Combining a 14-foot base arm with a 3-foot extension, plus the octagonal hardware kit and LED reversing edge sensor, this custom-length solution strikes the perfect balance between extended reach and manageable installation. The integrated LED lighting system provides clear visual status indicators, enhancing both safety and traffic flow efficiency.
Key Features
- Complete 17-foot octagonal arm solution with LED reversing edge technology
- Modular design combining 14-foot arm with 3-foot extension for optimized transportation
- Integrated LED lighting system with automatic red/green color changes based on gate position
- Premium octagonal aluminum construction for enhanced visibility and durability
- Reversing edge technology automatically reverses arm upon obstacle contact
- Night visibility at long distances thanks to bright LED signals
- All necessary hardware and components included for complete installation
- Ideal length for medium-width traffic lanes and entrances
Kit Components
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Base Arm and Extension
- 14ft One-Piece Octagonal Aluminum Arm (P/N 1601-555)
- 3ft Octagonal Arm Extension Kit (P/N 1602-303)
- Creates 17ft total length when assembled
- Premium octagonal profile for enhanced visibility
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Hardware and Safety Components
- Octagon Arm Hardware Kit (P/N 1601-235)
- 15ft Reverse Edge + Red/Green LED (P/N 8080-415, formerly 8080-315)
- All connection hardware for proper assembly and installation
- Designed for optimum safety and visibility
APPLICATION & SHIPPING ADVISORY: This 17ft arm kit is compatible with both DoorKing 1602 Barrier Gate Operators AND the 1601-805 operator model. Please verify your specific operator model before ordering.
IMPORTANT SHIPPING NOTICE: Due to the length exceeding 8 feet, this kit incurs significantly higher shipping costs. The modular design with separate extension helps minimize these costs compared to single-piece alternatives of similar length, but please be aware that oversized freight charges will apply.
Specifications
Physical Characteristics
- Material: Octagonal Aluminum
- Assembled Length: 17 Ft (5.18m)
- Components: 14ft base arm + 3ft extension
- Distinctive octagonal profile for enhanced visibility
- LED Lighting: Red when closed, Green when open
LED Reversing Edge Features
- Length: 15ft coverage along the arm
- Pressure-sensitive edge technology detects contact with obstacles
- Integrated LED lighting system with automatic color changes
- Red LEDs illuminate when barrier is in down/closed position
- Green LEDs illuminate when barrier is in up/open position
- Triggers immediate arm reversal upon activation
- Enhances visibility of barrier arm status, especially at night
- Weather-resistant construction for reliable outdoor operation
Compatibility
- Compatible with DoorKing 1602 Parking Gate Operators (1602-090 and 1602-091)
- Also compatible with DoorKing 1601-805 Barrier Gate Operator
- Can be mounted on either left or right side of roadway
Installation Requirements
- All necessary hardware included in this complete kit
- Professional installation strongly recommended
- Basic electrical and mechanical skills required
- Must be properly connected to operator control board
Note: For complete barrier gate safety, DoorKing recommends using appropriate safety devices such as in-ground loops or photocells to protect vehicles passing underneath the barrier arm. The reversing edge sensor in this kit provides an important secondary safety feature but is not intended to be the sole safety system. Always follow manufacturer installation guidelines and safety recommendations to ensure proper system operation and compliance with safety standards.