operator in rear mounting position (alternate)
The gate must be properly installed and work freely in both directions prior to the installation of the gate operator.
The chain is not visible when looking from outside of the property.
Conduit Guidelines and Suggestions
•
REQUIRED - AC input power wire.
•
Entrapment protection photocell. See page 14.
•
Entrapment protection sensing edge. See page 15.
•
In-ground loop wires. See page 16.
ONE Entrapment protection sensor MUST installed or
operator will NOT function. It MUST be MONITORED
and NORMALLY CLOSED (N.C.)
Outside Property
Gate in Closed Position
Inside Property
Install positive stops on BOTH ends of rail
to keep gate from traveling off of rail.
"Optional" Input Power Note:
24VDC low voltage power wires can be run
from a remote power supply (MAX Magic
Box) to power the gate operator if desired.
See page 11 for more information.
8
installation
2" Gate Frame
Guide rollers MUST be Installed to keep gate upright.
See page 9 for chain information.
Concrete Depth Note: The heavier the gate, the deeper the concrete
pad should be. At least two feet recommended for heavier gate.
Operator Position on Concrete Pad
V-Rail
Physical Stop
1.5"
4"
7.5"
6.75"
Operator in Rear Position
Secure gate operator to
concrete pad with four
(4) 1/2" x 3" (min)
sleeve anchors.
6" above ground to avoid any flooding of the operator.
Check local building
codes in your area for
6.2"
5"
4"
12.75"
Conduit
Area
7.5"
10.5"
8.625"
10.5"
6.75"
Cover
6.5"
Concrete Pad
24"
Illustrations not to scale
Operator MUST be level.
1/2
Physical Stop
Conduit
Run
depth of concrete
Input Power
before installation.
Concrete Pad
24"
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