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G
ATE
O
PERATOR
L
OCATION
:
Select a location for the gate operator to be installed prior to pouring the concrete pad. There are two ways to mount a slide
gate operator: the traditional front mount, or the rear mount method. Both methods have their advantages and will reliably
open the gate.
R
EAR
M
OUNT
M
ETHOD
:
A rear mount installation places the operator at the back of the
gate and uses a double chain with an additional idler sprocket.
The advantages and disadvantages include:
Advantages:
The chain is attached to the rear of the gate and is not
visible when the gate is closed.
The operator is in the back away from the flow of traffic
for added safety.
The operator is in the back allowing more room for tight
parking conditions.
Disadvantages:
Twice as much chain is required for this type of
application = added expense.
The application requires the use of an additional idler
sprocket = added expense.
F
RONT
M
OUNT
M
ETHOD
:
The front mount method places the operator up front
near the flow of traffic and uses a single chain across
the length of the gate. The advantages and
disadvantages include:
Advantages:
Less chain is required for the application
saving money and time.
Does not require the use of an additional idler
sprocket saving money and time.
Less room is needed for the application and
allowing the operator to be more accessible for
service.
Disadvantages:
The operator is up front near the flow of traffic
allowing for a vehicle to damage the operator
more easily.
The chain runs across the length of the gate
allowing visitors to see and possible tamper
with it.
FSL700 Slide Gate Operator
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