HD272 Installation Instructions
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Install Post Bracket Assembly and Gate Bracket
Step 1
Insert the
3
/
8
" x 1
1
/
4
" bolt through the center hole of the post brackets and post
pivot bracket. Secure with a
3
/
8
" washer,
3
/
8
" lock washer and
3
/
8
" nut. DO NOT
overtighten
the nut (the post pivot bracket will have to be adjusted later).
Step 2
Attach post bracket assembly to the rear mount of the opener with a clevis pin.
Secure the clevis pin with a hairpin clip.
Step 3
Attach gate bracket to the front mount of the opener with a clevis pin. Secure the
clevis pin with a hairpin clip.
Step 4
With the gate in the
fully open position and the opener arm fully retracted
,
adjust the post bracket assembly and gate bracket until the opener is level. While
holding the opener level, use C-clamps to temporarily secure the post bracket
assembly and gate bracket to the post and gate.
3
/
8
" x 1
1
/
4
" Bolt
3
/
8
" Nut
Post Pivot Bracket
Post Bracket
Post Bracket Assembly
3
/
8
" Washer
3
/
8
" Lock Washer
Clevis Pin
Hairpin Clip
Post Bracket Assembly
Rear Mount
Opener
Clevis
Pin
Hairpin Clip
Gate Bracket
Front Mount
Fence Post
Gate in Open Position
Opener Arm Fully Retracted
LEVEL horizontal cross member
Post Bracket Assembly
Gate Bracket
Level Opener
