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Mounting the Operator
Step 11:
Attach the operator to the securely mounted post bracket assembly and gate bracket using the clevis pins and hairpin
clips or optional Master Pin Locks (see Accessory Catalog). Check the level of the operator, and adjust the post
bracket assembly if necessary.
Installation of the Positive Stops
(Open and Closed Positions)
The positive stops hold the gate firmly in the open and closed positions. The positive stops also form the boundaries of
the gate operating arc and help stabilize the gate. Moreover, a stable gate helps to maintain the long life of your automatic
gate opener system. To further enhance the stability and security of your gate, install the optional GTO Automatic Gate
Lock (see Accessory Catalog).
Step 13:
Remove the hairpin, clevis pin, and washer from the
operator and close the gate (be sure to support operator).
Install the closed position stop plate on the end of the gate
frame at mid-height. Extend the stop plate to make
contact with the fence post at that position.
NOTE: Use appropriate hardware for the type of gate
(U-bolts if you have a tube or chain link gate, wood or lag
screws for wood gates, etc.). This hardware is not provided.
Step 12:
With the gate in the maximum open position, measure
approximately
2
/
3
of the distance to the end of the gate
from the hinges and place a mark on the ground directly
under the gate. Install the open position stop at this mark.
The open position stop post can be made of wood, metal
or concrete and should be secured firmly in the ground (we
recommend seating in concrete). When the open position
stop post is in the ideal position, the gate will strike the post
just as the operator motor shuts down.
Note: If you are installing dual gate operators,
install all positive stops at the same time.
Please refer to Installing a Dual Gate System
beginning on page 36.
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