5.
After marking the two spots, draw a line
between the two marks and extend it past
where the operator will be (see red line,
Figure 7
).
6.
The center of the pivot shaft, on the operator,
should be located on this line with at least a 2"
gap between the cover of the operator and the
gate when fully open.
II. Determining the Length of the Arms
1.
Now that the operator is in place, completely
close the gate.
2.
Get a string (green line) and tie one end to the
gate bracket (see blue dot 1,
Figure 8
).
3.
Tie the other end to the pivot shaft on the
operator (see red dot 2,
Figure 8
).
4.
Slowly open the gate. While opening the
gate, place a finger against the string (see
point A,
Figure 9
) and hold the string taunt
and level until the gate is fully open.
5.
When the gate is fully open, move your finger
until the string is overlapping the pivot shaft on
the operator (see *).
6.
Your finger, Point A, represents the pivot/hinge
bolt between the two arms.
7.
Mark the string where your finger is, Point A.
8.
The distance between point A and the pivot
shaft on the operator is represented by 'S'.
9.
The distance between point A and the bolt on
the gate bracket is represented by 'L'
10.
Cut the arms to resemble
Figure 10
.
Measurements 'S' & 'L' are NOT the exact
lengths of the arms; the bracket and hardware
will affect the actual lengths of the arms.
1
2
Min.
Figure 7
2
1
MIN 2”
1
2
Figure 8
2
1
2
Figure 6
A
.
Figure 9
.
.
S
L
.
Point A
Figure 10
* If the wall is too close to
the operator to overlap
the string, place point A
as close to the wall as
room allows and then
proceed to step 6.
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