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SMART SYSTEMS FOR ACCESS CONTROL
Other Items You May Need for Installation
•
Low-voltage wire
. This is needed to run from the
transformer to the control box. You’ll need enough to
cover the distance between the transformer power
supply and the control box. See
Powering Information
on page 34
and
Gate Opener Accessories on page 40
.
• Solar Panel(s).
If your gate is more than 1,000’ away
from an AC power source, you will need at least one
Solar Panel to trickle charge the battery. See
Gate
Opener Accessories on page 40
.
•
Threaded rods or carriage bolts longer than 8”
.
You will need these if your fence post is more than 6”
in diameter.
•
Reinforcement supplies
. If you have thin-walled tube
or panel gates, use wood or metal reinforcement
plates or pipes.
•
A horizontal cross member or mounting plate
. A
horizontal cross member or mounting plate may be
necessary on some types of gates. This would mount
the front of the opener and gate bracket to the gate.
Tools and Parts List
Tools needed
• Power drill
• Open-end wrenches — 3/8”, 7/16”, 1/2”, and 9/16”
• 3/8” Drill bit
• Hacksaw or heavy-duty bolt cutters
• Small (flat-bladed) screwdriver
• Phillips screwdriver
• Tape measure
• Level
• Wire strippers (for stripping the transformer cable)
• C-clamps
Parts
(fig. 9)
Mounting hardware
Hairpin clip (2); 3/8” x 1-1/4” Clevis pin (2); 5/16” x
1-3/4” Bolt (1); 3/8” x 2” Bolt (1); 3/8” x 3” Bolt (2);
3/8” x 8” Bolt (6); 8” Nylon cable tie (14); 3/8” Washer
(10); 3/8” Lock washer (10); 5/16” Washer (1); 3/8”
Nut (10); 5/16” Nut (1); 2” Mounting screw (5)
Gate Opener
Gate opener (actuator) (1) with 10’ power cable; Gate
bracket (1); Pivot bracket (1); Post bracket (2); Closed-
position stop plate (1)
Control Box and Electrical Components
Transformer (1); Battery (1); Control box (1); Warning
signs (2); Transmitter (1)
PRE-INSTALLATION
INFORMATION
wire from non-contact
sensor (photo beam)
