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Installation of Mounting Hardware
The position of the post bracket determines the leverage and efficiency of the operator. The post bracket position also sets the
clearance between the operator and gate in the open and closed positions (minimum 2 inches).
The curved design of the post bracket works well for installations on round and square fence posts. Because the post bracket
carries the entire thrust of the active operator,
bolts that completely penetrate the fence post must be used
.
On wooden posts, place a metal plate or washer
(
not supplied
) between the nuts and the fence
post to prevent the thrust of the operator from
pulling the bolts and washers out of the wood.
NOTE:
A fence post smaller than 6" in diameter
or 6" square should be made of metal instead
of wood so that it will remain stable while the
operator is moving the gate.
On round posts of 6" diameter or larger, the post pivot bracket may
not be necessary for the installation. In this instance, the two post
brackets are mounted by themselves.
Recommended Reinforcement Examples
Thin Walled Tube Gate
Steel Pipe Cut in Half
Gate Bracket
Gate Bracket
Wood or Metal
Reinforcement
Gate Bracket
Panel Gate
1" x 6" Wood Reinforcement
(not supplied)
(not supplied)
IMPORTANT:
We
strongly recommend
using steel pipe, wood or metal to reinforce thin walled tube gates or wood to reinforce panel gates
as shown. These reinforcement methods will prevent damage to the operator and gate when the operator is installed.
Center of Gate Hinge
Pull-to-Open Installation
Larger than 6" diameter post
Post
Bracket
Post
Pivot Bracket
Metal Plate
Wooden Post
Post
Bracket
Post
Pivot Bracket
Metal Plate
Wooden Post
