Product Manual

14 MM562 Installation Instructions
Gate in the
CLOSED POSITION
Pinch Area
Gate in the
OPENED POSITION
Pinch Area
2" minimum
2" minimum
20" maximum
Be sure gate opener
and bracket don't bind.
Step 4
When you feel that you have the best position for the post pivot bracket in the open
position, insert the 5/16" x 1-3/4" bolt through the aligned holes of the post bracket and
post pivot bracket to hold it in place. Remove the clevis pin from the front mount and
while supporting the gate opener, swing the gate and gate opener to the closed position.
With the gate and gate opener in the closed position check the clearance (see diagram
below) and be sure that the gate opener is not binding at the post pivot bracket.
If you don't have 2 inches of clearance or the gate opener is binding on the post pivot
bracket, remove the 5/16" x 1-3/4" bolt and readjust the pivot bracket until you can
achieve these important clearances. Reinstall the bolt and related hardware as shown.
With the post pivot bracket in the optimum position for clearance and freedom of movement while maintaining 19 inches or
less on the stroke. Reattach the opener to the gate bracket in the open position and recheck the gate opener level and make
sure the brackets are clamped securely.
If you are mounting to a post or column larger
than 8" or you can not achieve the mentioned
clearances, you can:
1) eliminate the post pivot to try and achieve
the proper clearances.
2) install the unit as a push to open (bracket not
included).
3) re-hang the gate within 4" inches of the back
corner of the column.
NOTE: Re-hanging the gate, depending on
the construction of a column, may require
additional expertise and tools/materials.
IMPORTANT: While determining the mounting point for the post pivot bracket assembly, be sure that the position allows
for minimum 2 inches of clearance between the gate and the opener in both the open and closed positions, as shown in the
diagrams below. This clearance will give the opener the most efcient leverage point for opening and closing the gate and
more importantly provides the least possible pinch area.
TIP: Turning the pivot bracket
over gives more hole alignment
options for the post pivot bracket
assembly. You can also move the
entire post pivot bracket assembly
to different positions on the gate
post to help achieve the proper
clearances.
5/16” bolt
Post Bracket Assembly
Opener