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MM262 Installation Instructions
Step 5
Be sure the position of the gate opener and
brackets allows for 1" of clearance between the
gate and the opener in both the open and closed
position, while at the same time maintaining a
stroke distance of 7" to 13" from center of hole in
the end of the retracted opener arm to the center
of the hole in the gate bracket with the gate in the
closed position. This mounting position will give
the opener the most efficient leverage point for
operation and provides the least possible pinch
area.
Step 6
After verifying that you have the best position for
the post pivot bracket in the open position, insert
the
5
/
16
" x 1
1
/
2
" bolt through the aligned holes of
the post bracket and post pivot bracket to hold
it in place. Remove the clevis pin from the front
mount and
while supporting the gate opener
,
swing the gate and gate opener to the
closed
position. Again, check the clearance and be sure
that the gate opener is not binding at the post pivot
bracket.
If you don't have the required clearance, or if the
gate opener is binding on the post pivot bracket,
remove the
5
/
16
" x 1
1
/
2
" bolt and readjust the post
pivot bracket.
Reinstall the bolt and related hardware as shown in
the diagram to the right.
TIP: Turn the post pivot bracket over for more hole
alignment options. You can also move the entire
post bracket assembly to different positions on the
post.
If you are mounting to a post or column larger than 8" or you can not achieve
the mentioned clearances, you can:
1) eliminate the post pivot to try and achieve the proper clearances.
2) install the unit as a push to open (bracket not included).
3) re-hang the gate within 4" inches of the back corner of the column.
NOTE:
Re-hanging the gate, depending on the construction of a column, may
require additional expertise and tools/materials.
Step 7
When the post bracket assembly is in the optimum
position, reattach the opener to the gate bracket (gate in
the open position); recheck the gate opener level; make
sure the brackets are clamped securely.
Step 8
Mark reference points for bolt holes on the post through
middle of post bracket assembly slots. Mark reference
points for bolt holes on the gate cross member through
middle of gate bracket slots. After marking your reference
points, remove the opener and brackets from the fence and
gate.
1" minimum
Gate in the
OPEN POSITION
Pinch Area
Gate in the
CLOSED POSITION
Pinch Area
1" minimum
7” to 13"
stroke
Be sure gate opener
and bracket don't bind.
5
/
16
" x 1
1
/
2
"
Bolt
Post Pivot
Bracket
Determine Best
Hole Alignment
to Achieve
1" Clearance
Post Bracket
5
/
16
" Lock Nut
5
/
16
" Washer
Post Bracket
Assembly
Mark fence post through
middle of bracket slots
and drill
3
/
8
" holes through
post.
Gate In Open Position
Arm Fully Retracted
LEVEL horizontal cross member
Mark cross member through middle of gate
bracket slots and drill
3
/
8
" holes through cross member.
