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M i g h t y M u l e E Z G a t e s
Push-to-Open / Pull-to-Open
Handing Your Gate
DRIVEWAY
DRIVEW
A
Y
DRIVEWAY
POCKET
ROAD
W
A
Y
ROAD
W
A
Y
OUTSIDE
LEFT-HAND/PULL-TO-OPEN
INSIDE
OUTSIDE
LEFT-HAND/PUSH-TO-OPEN
INSIDE
OUTSIDE
RIGHT-HAND/PULL-TO-OPEN
INSIDE
GATE HITS
DRIVEWAY
OUTSIDE
INCLINED DRIVEWAY
INSIDE
GATE
IN OPEN
POSITION
GATE CLEARS
DRIVEWAY
OUTSIDE INSIDE
GATE
IN OPEN
POSITION
INCLINED DRIVEWAY
OUTSIDE
RIGHT-HAND/PUSH-TO-OPEN
INSIDE
Pull-to-Open Installation Push-to-Open Installation
PROBLEM (LEFT) - Pull-to-Open gate
opens into the drive space causing a
dangerous situation.
PROBLEM (LEFT) - If installed as
a Pull-to-Open gate, the gate opens
inward and hits the ground.
BEFORE BEGINNING TO INSTALL
your gate, thoroughly assess the
conditions of your gate site (driveway
shape, vehicles entering, space
available, sloping ground) and make
the necessary decisions.
1. Can I and how much space will I
allow for a pocket?
2. How will I be sure that the gate
is installed perpendicular to the
driveway?
3. Will my gate be a Push-to-Open or
a Pull-to-Open installation?
4. How will my gate open, from the
left or the right of my driveway?
FAILURE TO PLAN ACCORDINGLY
CAN RESULT IN POOR INSTALLATION
AND PERFORMANCE OF YOUR GATE
AND ULTIMATELY COULD REQUIRE
REINSTALLATION.
SOLUTION (RIGHT) - Install gate as
a Push-to-Open gate. Gate opens
into the exit area of the driveway. This
installation gives the gate plenty of
clearance.
SOLUTION (RIGHT) - Install the gate
as a Push-to-Open gate. This gives
plenty of clearance to swing over the
ground.
DRIVEWAY
DRIVEW
A
Y
ROAD
W
A
Y
The most desireable layout for a swinging gate is to open inward. However, certain driveway conditions can make it necessary
to swing a gate outward. In the first case below, a Pull-to-Open gate opens into the drive space.
Another condition that may require you to install your gate as Push-to-Open is an inclined driveway. See illustrations below.
When standing on the inside of your gate, how will your gate need to open? Look at the four examples below to help you make
the right decision.