30
Determining The Mounting Position
of The Post Bracket Assembly
Step 1
With the gates
closed
, adjust the post bracket assembly and the gate
bracket until the opener is level. While holding the opener level,
use C-clamps to temporarily keep the post bracket assembly and
gate bracket in their respective positions on the fence post and gate.
Push to Open Installation
Swinging gates shall not open into public access areas!
A "Push-to-Open" gate opens
out
from the property.
A Push-to-Open Bracket is required for this type of installation
(
see
Accessory Catalog
). If you have a pull-to-open gate (gate opens
into
the
property), return to page 13; step 3.
In a PUSH-TO-OPEN installation, the openers are installed while the gates
are in the
closed
position.
3/8" x 2" Bolt
3/8" Nut
Push-To-Open Bracket
(optional accessory)
Post Bracket
Post Bracket
3/8" Lock Washer
Post Bracket Assembly
3/8" Washer
Step 2
After verifying that you have the best position for
the post pivot bracket, insert the
5
/
16
" x 1
3
/
4
" bolt
through the aligned holes of the post bracket and
post pivot bracket and fasten it with the
5
/
16"
washer and nut.
IMPORTANT:
If you loosened the clamp on the
post bracket to achieve the optimum position,
tighten it in its new position and recheck the gate
bracket with the gate in the open position (move the
gate bracket and re-clamp it if necessary).
IMPORTANT:
While determining the mounting point for the post
pivot bracket assembly, be sure that the position allows for maximum
clearance between the gate and the opener in both the open and closed
positions, as shown in the diagrams below. This clearance will give the
opener the most efficient leverage point for opening and closing the
gate and more importantly provides the least possible pinch area.
Gate in the Closed Position
Pinch Area (gray)
Gate in the Open Position
Pinch Area (gray)
2" minimum
2" minimum
