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Step 3
Check that there is sufficient angle (more than 5 degrees) from the gate and arm guide
moving towards the gate post. Mark the tape in a vertical line to the mark on the

template

.

You can change this mark if required.

Warning:

Installing arm parallel (as in the Photo) to your gate will result in damage to the

system and quickly lead to installation failure.

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Gate Should NOT be Parallel
With the Arm

Step 4
CLOSE the gates to the gate stop.

Compare the Long Template Mark with the mark on the white tape that was done on
Step #2.

Check that the gate mark is

LESS

then the mark on the

template.

This is to ensure

the gate will have a solid push onto the gate stopper in the close position.

Ensure that there is sufficient angle (more than 5 degrees) / non-parallel, between
the template and the gate.

You may have to move the

template

slightly to achieve the desired result. Hint: Open and

close the gate and re check that the best position is obtained.

LONG TEMPLATE

LONG template. Gate Fully CLOSED
Ensure that the Mark on the Gate is Less than
the mark on the long template

Summary of Contents for E8-400

Page 1: ...nless Steel Arm 2nos for Double 1 nos for Single 2 Cardboard Template for Installation Guide 3 Control Panel Box pre wired with D1 control board and the Receiver 4 Control Box Cover with simple wiring diagram refer to Picture 2 5 PVC conduit for Wiring 2nos for Double 1 nos for Single 6 Bracket and Screw in Carton Box refer to Picture 3 7 7AH backup Battery 8 Remote Control Transmitters 3 nos 9 In...

Page 2: ...es The gates must NOT hit or drag across the ground or be fitted with a wheel Installing Gate Stop This is a critical point in ensuring long trouble free operation of your automation system yet it is relatively simple Full Close Position Each gate must have a positive and well secured Gate Stop Do not attempt to operate the arms until the Gate Stop centre of driveway has been installed Failure to ...

Page 3: ...ver install another gate stop to the full open position GATE STOP AT THE CENTRE OF DRIVEWAY METHODS TO INSTALL GATE STOP Gate Tab You may need to fit gate tabs to the bottom of your gates to contact the gate stop If your driveway is sloping to one side then you need to have one gate contact the gate stop while the second gate contacts the first gate instead of the gate stop GATE CONTACT GATE TAB ...

Page 4: ...o be as close as possible to equal but J can be greater allowing for a more positive push of the gate against gate stop Hint The dimension of BOTH J and K for a standard installation is approximately For 400mm Arm For 500mm Arm J 220 mm J 240 mm K 240 mm K 220 mm J K The other consideration before fixing is that the post bracket should be higher then the pivot point of the gate bracket giving the ...

Page 5: ...card board strips with a screw joining the 2 together Each arm guide has a mark measured from the screw The screw represents the position of the gate post bracket pivot The outer line marked on the bracket guide represents the position of the gate bracket pivot Short template Arm fully retracted Long template Arm fully extended LESS 10mm It is important not have the arm installed at the maximum ex...

Page 6: ... approximately 220mm to 240mm from the gate hinge in both the J and K direction J K Short Template Long Template IDENTIFYING APPROXIMATE LOCATION FOR THE GATE POST BRACKET USING THE CARDBOARD TEMPLATE Step 2 OPEN the gate to the fully open position and place a length of white tape to the gate roughly where the gate bracket maybe positioned Short Template Gate in Fully Opened Position Put a Sticker...

Page 7: ...the gate stop Compare the Long Template Mark with the mark on the white tape that was done on Step 2 Check that the gate mark is LESS then the mark on the template This is to ensure the gate will have a solid push onto the gate stopper in the close position Ensure that there is sufficient angle more than 5 degrees non parallel between the template and the gate You may have to move the template sli...

Page 8: ...st the post You can clamp nail the post bracket at ground level to complete this step prior to re locating the bracket to the correct height later Step 7 Place the gates in the closed position Place your level on top of the gate bracket mounting pin and mark a level line to the gate post Add 10 15mm HIGHER to the level mark and this will be the centre of your post bracket ...

Page 9: ...HINT You can use self drilling screws on thick steel gates but we recommend you bolt through the gate post as they are strong forces from the motor For timber posts use 10mm dia x 90mm long coach screws Step 9 Drill and fasten the gate bracket with 8mm bolts washers and nuts ...

Page 10: ...re the drain holes are at the bottom You may need to wind out the arm shaft using a screw driver through the end of the shaft Check your heights and slight downward incline toward to gate prior to fastening post bracket Condensation Hole MUST face downwards ...

Page 11: ...nt You can use a standard grinder with a tile cutting blade to clean out expansion joints in concrete It is easier to use side by side cable as it is thinner then round bundled cable Step 12 Wire up the arm to the J box Step 13 Mount the control board above waist height and within 10m of the far arm Cut PVC pipe that will protect the cable ...

Page 12: ...Install battery with screw and bracket Warning Connectors at the bottom Step 16 Locate a suitable moisture free and child safe position for the transformer at the power source such as a garage or shed Connect the 16Vac transformer to your control board with suitable cable Test the system as per the control board manual instructions ...

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