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the gate operator requires a level concrete pad to mount on. even if the driveway is sloping the
concrete pad for the operator
must be leVel!.
the concrete pad should be no less than 100mm
thick and after concrete is poured must be given a week or so to harden before the operator is
installed.
if the gate operator power is to be hard wired it’s a good idea to place a piece of conduit into the
concrete pad, during installation, for the power cabling later on.
automatiC operator fittinG requirements
driveway
gate
operator
front fence/wall
concrete footing and pad
concrete
pad
400mm
concrete pad
400mm
gate
guide
post if used
conduit for power cable to
come out of concrete pad here
if power is hardwired.
250mm
200mm
extra gate length
for automatic
operator
300mm
plan view
lawn or garden
driveway
extra gate
length for
automatic
operator
need only be the
bottom rail
concrete pad must be level
even if gate track isn’t
gate
gate track and footing must
be straight but can be on a
gentle slope
front view
driveway
lawn or garden
concrete pad must be well
drained and not ever be sitting
in water even after heavy rain
