15
Step 3
(fig. 14)
With the
gates in their desired open posi-
tions
(from 0° to 130° from the gate’s
closed position) and with the
gate open-
ers (actuators) in their retracted posi-
tions
, place the gate opener (actuator)
with the gate bracket and post mount
bracket assembly on to the gate post and
the gate. Position the gate bracket and
the post mount bracket assembly so that
the gate opener (actuator) is level with
the horizontal cross member of the gate.
Tip:
Locate the gate opener (actuator) in
approximately the middle between the
top and bottom of the gate. This will pre-
vent the gate from twisting and flexing.
While holding the gate opener (actuator)
in the desired level position, temporarily
secure with two C-clamps. Use one C-
clamp to temporarily secure the gate
bracket to the gate. Use the other C-
clamp to temporarily fasten the post
mount bracket assembly to the gate
post.
Step 4
(fig. 15)
Determine the optimum position of the pivot bracket
on the post mount bracket assembly by
ensuring a mini-
mum 2” clearance exists between the gate and the gate
opener (actuator) in both the gate-open and gate-closed
positions
. To ensure the 2” clearance mini-
mum is maintained in the gate-closed
position, remove the clevis pin from the
gate bracket while holding the gate open-
er; then close the gate. Move the gate
opener (actuator) so the gate bracket and
the gate opener are aligned.
NOTE:
Ensure the gate opener (actuator)
and the pivot bracket do not bind in the
gate-open and gate-closed positions.
If the proper clearance cannot be
achieved, turn over the pivot bracket and
try a different alignment position. You
may also move the post pivot bracket
assembly slightly to the right or left to
obtain the proper clearances.
After you’ve identified the desired posi-
tion of the pivot bracket, place the 5/16” x
1” hex bolt into the desired pivot hole on
the post mount bracket.
Gate opener (actuator)
Gate bracket
Fence post
Post bracket
assembly
Figure 14
Note:
gate in
open position
Gate in OPEN position
Gate in CLOSED position
Pinch areas
2” min.
2”
min.
Ensure gate opener
arm and pivot
bracket do not bind
Figure 15
Post mount bracket
Pivot holes
3/8” x 2” bolt
5/16” x 1”
hex bolt
5/16” washer
5/16” nut
