INSTALLING THE LINKAGE ARMS
Figure 8. Installing Linkage Arms
NOTICE
SwingSmart operators ship with separately
packaged linkage arms. The linkage arms have
a universal elbow joint and can be used on
either an operator with right handing or left-
handing by simply flipping the linkage arms.
Hinge Center
X
Xg
Y
Linkage Arms
Operator Center
A slight bend in the elbow joint can
minimize damage to the operator in
event of light gate strike.
NOTE: At secure sites, a straight
arm lowers the chance of someone
manually pushing the gate open.
NOTE: Maximum measurement for A = 38 inches (97cm)
Maximum measurement for B = 47.5 inches (121cm)
A
B
INSTALLATION
Table 3. Gate Linkage Arms Installation
Dimensions
Short Gate Installation:
For gates up to 10 feet (3 meters)
X
Y
Xg
A
B
10.5"
(27cm)
14"
(36cm)
23.5"
(60cm)
15.5"
(39cm)
21.5"
(55cm)
18"
(46cm)
27.5"
(70cm)
17.5"
(44cm)
24.5"
(62cm)
20"
(51cm)
29.5"
(75cm)
19"
(48cm)
26"
(66cm)
Medium Gate Installation:
For gates up to 13 feet (4 meters)
X
Y
Xg
A
B
12"
(31cm)
22"
(56cm)
33"
(84cm)
21"
(53cm)
29"
(74cm)
24"
(61cm)
35"
(89cm)
22"
(56cm)
30.5"
(78cm)
28"
(71cm)
39"
(99cm)
24"
(61cm)
33.5"
(85cm)
Long Gate Installation:
For gates up to 20 feet (6 meters)
X
Y
Xg
A
B
15"
(38cm)
30"
(76cm)
44"
(112cm)
28"
(71cm)
38.5"
(98cm)
35"
(89cm)
49"
(124cm)
30.5"
(78cm)
42.5"
(108cm)
40"
(101cm)
54"
(137cm)
33.5"
(85cm)
46.5"
(118cm)
Custom Gate Installation:
X
Y
Xg
A
B
–
–
X + Y - 1
0.63 * Xg 0.87 * Xg
Space for custom
calculations:
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