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NOTE
Push-to-Open installations REQUIRE the Push-to-Open bracket kit (AXPO). For dual kits you will need 2 sets of these.
7.
Mounting location on gate and support post, column, or wall.
A.
Wooden posts should be at least 6"x6" in size and set in concrete.
B.
Metal round posts should be at least 3
"
in diameter and set in concrete.
C.
Metal square posts should be at least 4"x 4" in size and set in concrete.
D.
Additional mounting bolts may be required if the included bolts are not at least 1
"
longer than the diameter of
the post.
8.
THE ARM CABLE CANNOT BE SPLICED OR EXTENDED.
Please contact technical support (850-898-1411 mon-fri 8am-5pm eastern time) for additional assistance.
9.
Power source to charge the battery (Solar Power vs. AC Power via transformer)
A.
Never use Solar Panels
AND an AC transformer on a gate system at the same time or you will damage the
main control board and void any warranty.
B.
The AC transformer is designed for indoor use and must be protected in a weather resistant box (that meets
code in your area) if it will be mounted outside.
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. If choosing to use an AC transformer for the battery recharging power source, you should consider the distance from an
outlet to your battery box.
A.
No more than 1000 feet of low voltage wire may be used between the AC transformer and the gate
operator system due to electrical losses. If your application exceeds 1000 feet in distance, you must
use Solar Panels for your power source to recharge the batteries.
B.
WIRE WILL NEED TO BE PURCHASED SEPARATELY. We offer and recommend 16 gauge
STRANDED, 2-CONDUCTOR low voltage wire.
C.
The transformer should be on a circuit that is protected by a GFCI plug or breaker.
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. If choosing to use a Solar Panel for the battery recharging power source, you should consider the distance from an outlet to
your battery box.
A.
No more than 100 feet of low voltage wire may be used between the Solar Panel and the control box.
B.
WIRE WILL NEED TO BE PURCHASED SEPARATELY. We offer and recommend 16 gauge
STRANDED, 2-CONDUCTOR low voltage wire.
C.
Solar Panel should face south away from trees, and other obstructions that would inhibit getting full sun.
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. How to exit the property and trigger the opening of the gate (push button, remote transmitter, keypad, or vehicle
exit wand).
