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 (closed)
positions
, place the gate opener (actua-
tor) 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 (actua-
tor) 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 minimum is maintained in the
gate-closed position, remove the clevis
pin from the gate bracket while holding
the gate opener; 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 CLOSED position
Gate in OPEN 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
