User Guide

9
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/ Large
• Tape Measure
• Level
Wire Strippers
• C-Clamps — small, medium, and large
• Center Punch
• Extra person will be helpful
YOU MAY ALSO NEED THESE ITEMS BEFORE YOU BEGIN THE INSTALLATION
(Some of these items can be found in the
Accessory Catalog page 37):
Low voltage wire (RB509) will be needed to run from the transformer to the operator control board; length depends
upon the distance between the transformer power supply and the operator arm. See Powering the System
on page
18, and the Accessory Catalog.
If your gate is more than 1000' away from an AC power source you will need to use at least one GTO/PRO® 5 watt
Solar Panel (FM122) to charge the 12 Volt automotive or marine type battery (not included). See the
Accessory
Catalog
.
If your fence post is made of wood and is less than 6" in diameter or 6" square, see page 12.
If your fence post is larger than 6" in diameter you will need threaded rods or carriage bolts longer than 8". See
page 15.
Metal plate or washer. See page 12.
PVC conduit.
If you have thin walled tube or panel gates, see
Recommended Reinforcement Examples on page 12.
Depending on the type of gate, a horizontal cross member or mounting plate may be needed to mount the front
of the operator and gate bracket to the gate. See page 11, step 2; page 15, step 10.
Surge protection for transformer.
Some types of installations require U-Bolts.
12 rde deep cycle marine battery.
Weather-proof cover for the marine battery
Spade tongue terminal. See page 21, step 8.