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Gate in the Closed Position
Pinch Area (gray)
Gate in the Open Position
Pinch Area (gray)
2" minimum
2" minimum
Determining The Mounting Position
of The Post Bracket Assembly
Step 1
With the gate
closed
, adjust the post bracket assembly and the gate
bracket until the operator is level. While holding the operator 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 operator is installed while the gate is
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 operator in both the open and closed
positions, as shown in the diagrams below. This clearance will give the
operator the most efficient leverage point for opening and closing the
gate and more importantly provides the least possible pinch area.
