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ANCHORING THE MOTOR
It is very important that the motor is mounted on a firm foundation that can not move or become loose over
time. The foundation should be constructed from concrete. The size of the plinth should be about 300 by
300 mm square and about 200mm deep. The foundation plate supplied with the motor must be securely
mounted to the concrete using coach screws and plugs. The foundation plate can also be welded to the
gate rail if need be. The concrete should be allowed sufficient time to set before the motor is mounted onto
the plate.
Allow concrete to set and then place the
foundation plate onto the concrete plinth
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Foundation plate
Place concrete plinth here
Place concrete plinth here
For a gate closing to the right
For a gate closing to the left
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Place the conduit in the correct position before filling the
hole with concrete. Flexible conduit may also be used.
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Trim the conduit and the cable to the correct length
before placing the motor onto the foundation plate.
Use 8mm coach screws to
mount the foundation plate
to the concrete
Dig a hole about 300mm square
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Top view
Foundation
Gate
Side view
Foundation
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