Installation manual

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rev 07.16.12
Tools and Materials
Tools Needed:
• Power Drill
• Open End Wrenches —
1
/2" and
9
/16"
• Adjustable Wrench
•
3
/8" Drill Bit
• Hacksaw or Heavy Duty Bolt Cutters
• Small Flat Bladed Screwdriver
• Large Phillips Screwdriver
• Tape Measure
• Level
• Wire Strippers
• C-Clamps — small, medium, and large
• Center Punch
• Hammer (for center punch)
• Extra person will be helpful
Materials You May Need for the Installation:
These items are NOT included with the gate opener kit. Some of these items can be purchased separately.
• Low voltage wire [RB509] will be needed to run from the transformer to the opener control board; length
depends upon the distance between the transformer power supply and the control arm.
• If your gate is more than 1000' away from an AC power source you will need to use at least one 5 Watt solar
panel [FM121] to charge the 12 Volt battery.
• PVC conduit for protecting wiring.
• Push-To-Open Bracket [FM148] is required if gate opens out from property.
• Materials to reinforce thin walled tube or panel gates.
• Depending on the type of gate, a horizontal cross member or mounting plate may be needed to mount the front
of the opener and gate bracket to the gate.
• Some installations may require mufer clamps for the gate bracket. (page 13)
• Surge protection for transformer. (page 22)
• Weather proof outlet is required if transformer is plugged into outside outlet. (page 22)
• Some types of installations require U-Bolts for closed position stop plate.