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INSTALLATION AND OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS — FENCE PROTECTION SYSTEMS
The recommended position of the support post for each Telegate is approximately 5 feet from the end
of the sliding gate when opened to the maximum position, and not less than 1 foot or more than 2
feet from the centerline of the fence posts on the gate side of the fence. See Figure 46. A 4-inch sup-
port post is recommended. The post material should be the same as the fence posts. The support post
height must be sufficient that the support post is as tall as the fence and a minimum of 10 feet above
ground level. A minimum of one foot space is required between the Telegate bottom and the ground
to allow for drainage. The support post footing should be 24 inches deep minimum.
Figure 46. Telegate Support Post Location
Unless the Telegate is exactly at the end of an FPS zone or its own FPS zone, a conduit must be run
under the gate opening to continue the zone wiring as shown in Figure 45. This conduit should termi-
nate on each fence section using weatherproof electrical bell boxes and TSKs as shown. It is recom-
mended that the support posts, conduit and gates be installed before the Telegate is unpacked and
installed.
Each Telegate is shipped completely assembled and is packed in a wooden crate. The Telegate has a
65-pound weight secured in the middle of the PVC tube enclosure. The weight is held in place for
shipping between a cable to the bottom cap and the armored cable and pulleys. Unpacking and
preparation for installation involves removing the Telegate from the crate, removing the bottom cap,
uncoiling the armored cable and lowering the weight to the bottom of the tube. Uncrate and set up
each Telegate as follows:
CAUTION:
Once a Telegate is unpacked and the weight and pulley systems are
released, the Telegate should remain upright with pull on the armored cable so the
cable is not allowed to fall off the pulleys and become tangled. Unpacking the Telegate
at the installation location is recommended.
Step 1
Lay the crate on its side with the top side up. Remove the top of the crate.
Step 2
Carefully remove the Telegate assembly from the crate.
Step 3
Remove the cable retaining bolt located in the center of the bottom cap. Removal of this bolt
releases the cable that is holding the 65 pound weight in place.
1-2 Feet
5 Feet
SUPPORT
POST
GATE-OPEN POSITION
GATE-CLOSED POSITION
TELEGATE
FENCE FABRIC
