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Rear mount operators require the use of an endless idler assembly and twice as much chain. Approximately 1 foot of added
opening space is needed. Once the gate operator is securely bolted down, the chain may be installed for a rear mount system.
1. Adjust the chain idler sprocket inside the gate operator for a rear mount application. Remove the lower idler on the
unused side and move it to the upper idler hole on the chain side of the operator. Both chain idlers should be above/
below each other.
2. Increase the cover chain slot on the chain side of the operator. (Side toward the gate opening)
3. Close the gate and mount an endless idler assembly near the back of the gate. The chain must extend beyond the back
of the gate. IMPORTANT: Only use an endless idler assembly with a safety guard to prevent pinch and entrapment
points.
4. Adjust the height of the endless idler sprocket so the chain from the lower chain idler is level with the bottom of the
endless idler. (Approximately 11”) Make sure the chain will be in a straight line and same height as the lower idler
sprocket.
5. Weld the bottom chain bracket to the end of the gate and level with the top of the endless idler sprocket. (Height
depends upon the size of the endless idler sprocket)
6. Weld the top chain brackets to the end of the gate and level with the top of the upper idler sprocket. (Approximately 15”)
7. Route the chain through the operator, over the upper chain idler, around and under the chain sprocket, and over the
lower idler.
8. Route the lower chain under and around the endless idler assembly.
9. Connect the chain bolts to each end of the chain using the supplied master links. Connect the chain bolts to the chain
brackets. Adjustments to the chain length should be made now.
10. Tighten the chain using the chain bolts so the chain does not sag more than one (1) inch per 10 feet of travel. Do not
over tighten!
WARNING: DO NOT INSTALL this product unless all safety standards are followed and
all entrapment and pinch points have been eliminated.
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