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Tools and Materials
Tools Needed:
• Power Drill
• Open End Wrenches —
1
/
2
" and
9
/
16
"
• Adjustable Wrench
•
3
/
8
" Drill Bit
• Hacksaw or Heavy Duty Bolt Cutters
• Small Flat Bladed Screwdriver
• Large Phillips Screwdriver
• Tape Measure
• Level
• Wire Strippers
• C-Clamps — small, medium, and large
• Center Punch
• Hammer (for center punch)
• Extra person will be helpful
Materials You May Need for the Installation:
These items are
NOT included
with the gate opener kit. Some of these items can be purchased separately.
• Low voltage wire will be needed to run from the transformer to the opener control board; length depends upon
the distance between the transformer power supply and the control box. (Page 14)
• If the gates are more than 1000' away from an AC power source you will need to use at least one 10 Watt solar
panel or two 5 Watt panels to charge the 12 Volt battery. (Page 2)
• PVC conduit for protecting wiring. (Page 6)
• Push-To-Open Brackets [E-Z GATE Push Bracket] are required if gates open out from property. (Page 3)
• Materials to reinforce thin walled tube or panel gates. (Page 7)
• Depending on the type of gate, a horizontal cross member or mounting plate may be needed to mount the front
of the opener and gate bracket to the gate. (Page 3 & 7)
• Some installations may require muffler clamps for the gate bracket. (Page 7)
• Surge protection for transformer. (Page 15)
• Weather proof outlet is required if transformer is plugged into outside outlet. (Page 15)
• Some types of installations require U-Bolts for closed position stop plate. (Page 11)
• A low profile ground stop is required for dual gates when using an automatic gate lock. (Page 11)
