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Needed Tools and Parts Checklist
Check off the items as you account for them and if you need to purchase an
item add it to the shopping list side on the right
Power Drill with 3/8, 1/4 and 5/16 inch bits
Crescent Wrench
Flat Head Screwdriver
Hacksaw/Sawzall
Phillips Head Screwdriver
Small Flathead Screwdriver
C-Ring Pliers
Tape Measure
Level
Wire Strippers
C-clamps
3/8”, 1/4”, 5/16” Drill Bits
Multi-meter (troubleshooting)
Digital camera / cell phone camera (troubleshooting)
Shopping List
Group Size 24 Deep Cycle Marine battery and battery terminal wire
connectors (2 sets of connectors).
Available at auto parts stores, battery stores, and some hardware stores. Max dimen-
sions 9H x 11.5Wx7D
Different batteries have different lugs or spades, purchase connectors that crimp to
wire for the battery you are buying.
Positive post, bracket or door stop
.
This would differ depending on your gate. It is an object for the gate to
close against. This is recommended for a tight closed position.
16 gauge, 2 conductor stranded direct burial low voltage wire
Needed for wired accessories, the transformer to the control box, the solar panel to the control box.
4 - 3/8” Carriage Bolts, Lock Washers and Nuts
This is for attaching your brackets to your post. If you have a block column purchase 3/8” anchors in-
stead. Purchase the bolts at the length needed to pass through your post.
Water tight connectors / Wire strain reliefs
When running wire into your control box, the holes the wires pass through should be secured to
prevent water / elements of nature from entering. The number of strain reliefs would be
determined by the number of wires entering the box. Box has 2) 1-1/4” and 4) 7/8” knockouts.
4 - #10 Self-drilling Metal Screws
Or other appropriate hardware. This is for attaching the control box to the post or fence.
Outdoor Dome Plug Cover
Or electrical box if you are using a transformer to charge the battery and the recep-
tacle is outdoors. Receptacles and transformers must always be kept dry.
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