5
Determine Pull or Push to Open Operation
The next steps will be split with pull to open on left and push to open on right
PULL TO OPEN
: This means the gate operator is mount-
ed on the inside of the property and pulls your gate in towards
the property.
The majority of installations are pull to open.
PUSH TO OPEN
: This operation is commonly used if your
driveway slopes up after the gate, preventing it from swinging
in. This installation can also be used if you have columns too
large to accommodate pull to open setbacks.
This means the gate operator is mounted on the inside of the
property and pushes your gate out away from the property.
