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Installing the Post Bracket Assembly and Gate Bracket
Step 5
Mark reference points for bolt holes
on the fence post through middle
of bracket slots. Marking reference
points in this manner allows room for
adjustment when mounting the post
bracket assembly and gate bracket.
After marking your reference points,
remove the opener and brackets
from the fence and gate.
Step 6
Drill
3
/
8
" holes into fence post as
marked.
Step 7
Fasten post bracket assembly to the
fence post using (2)
3
/
8
" x 8" bolts,
washers and lock nuts (provided).
Remove excess bolt length
extending beyond the tightened nuts
with a hacksaw or bolt cutters.
NOTE: In
cases where the fence
post has a diameter larger than 6",
threaded rods or carriage bolts
longer than 8"
(not supplied) must
be used.
Step 8
Mark reference points for bolt holes
on the gate cross member through
middle of gate bracket slots. Drill
3
/
8
" holes into the gate cross
member as marked.
Mount gate bracket using (2)
3
/
8
" x 2-3/4" bolts, washers,
and lock nuts (provided). Cut off
excess bolt length extending beyond
the tightened nuts.
Gate Bracket Mounting Examples
Round Tube & Chain Link Gate
Square Tube Gate
Mounting Plate
Created for
Decorative Gate
(required but not
supplied)
Remove excess bolt length
with hacksaw or bolt cutters
FRONT VIEW
SIDE VIEW
FRONT VIEW
SIDE VIEW
Round Metal Post
Round Wood Post
Square Metal Post
Square Wood Post
Remove excess bolt length
with hacksaw or bolt cutters
SIDE VIEW
TOP VIEW
EXAMPLES
Post Bracket
Assembly
Mark fence post through
middle of bracket slots
and drill 3/8" holes
Gate In Open Position
LEVEL horizontal cross member
Mark cross member through middle of
gate bracket slots and drill 3/8" holes
