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IMPORTANT:
While determining the position of
the post pivot bracket, be sure that the position allows
for minimum 2 inches of clearance between the gate
and the operator in both the open and closed positions,
as shown in Steps 7 & 8 . This clearance will give the
operator the most efficient leverage point for opening
and closing the gate and more importantly provides the
least possible pinch area.
Clevis Pin
Hairpin Clip
Gate Bracket
Front Mount
Small Bushing Goes
Under Front Mount
Operator
Clevis Pin
Large Bushing Goes
Under Rear Mount
Hairpin Clip
Step 5:
Position the operator rear mount between post
pivot bracket. Place a large bushing under the rear
mount. Align the hole in rear mount, bushing and
post pivot brackets and secure with the clevis pin
and hair pin clip.
Step 6:
Place a small bushing under the the front mount and
attach the gate bracket to the front mount using the
clevis pin and hairpin clip.
Gate in the
OPENED POSITION
Pinch Area
2" minimum
Step 7:
Open the gate to the desired open position. Position the operator so
that the gate bracket rests against the gate along the level scribed
line. Check the clearance between the operator and the gate. The
operator should only make contact with the gate at the gate
bracket. See illustration at right for examples of clearance.
When you feel that you have the best position for the post pivot
bracket in the open position, insert the bolt through the aligned
holes of the post bracket and post pivot bracket to hold it in place.
Clamp the gate bracket to the gate using c-clamps or another type
of clamp.
