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P L A N N I N G
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INSTALLATION VIDEO CAN BE FOUND AT
ghostcontrols.com/pages/installation-video
PREPARE THE GATE
Proper installation, care, and ongoing maintenance of the gate is critical to increased usage life of the automatic gate operator
system. The following items should be considered and addressed if needed PRIOR to installation of the automatic gate
operator system:
1.
The gate must swing freely throughout its entire range of motion (fully open to fully closed) remaining plumb and level.
The gate should not swing uphill or downhill when opening or closing.
2.
The gate must not drag on the ground at any point during its motion and
MUST NOT BE SUPPORTED BY ROLLERS
OR WHEELS. Also, Guy Wires should not be used to support the gate.
3.
Extremely heavy gates that exceed 200 lbs in weight per leaf should be
mounted with ball bearing hinges that include
grease fittings.
4.
The gate should be mounted to a very stable post or column that is secured in the ground with concrete. Securing the post
with concrete reduces the twisting effect that the torque of the gate places on the mounting post/column when moving
through its range of motion. Installation is not recommended on any post or column that is not installed in the ground
with concrete.
5.
The front mount of the gate operator should be attached to the gate securely. This may require modifications to the gate
design or surface to maintain this secure mounting location.
6.
The gate must be plumb, level, and swing freely with minimum effort in both the open and closed directions without
hindrance.
CONCRETE THE POSTS
IN THE GROUND
LEVELS
INSTALLATION PLANNING
SITE PLANNING SITE
