Post/Pillar Bracket Installation; Gate Bracket Installation; Control Box Mounting - OSCO LA36 Installation Manual

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LA36 OPERATOR INSTALLATION GUIDE

For dual-leaf applications, both linear drive motors will connect to a single control box. Locate the control box in the vicinity of

either linear actuator motor. Mount the box firmly to a non-movable object. Knockouts are provided for conduits. Do not mount

the control box where a lawn sprinkler may spray water on it.

NOTE: When installing the cable connecting the operator to the control box, be sure to leave some slack to allow for the swing

of the gate. Water tight connectors are highly recommended.

Several brackets have been supplied for post or pillar mounting. The post pillar bracket, operator mounting bracket, and spacer

plate can be combined in various configurations to fit most applications. It is very important to achieve the required mounting

location for proper operation and to avoid premature failure.

1. Locate the post pillar bracket vertically approximately halfway up from the ground relative to the overall gate height.

2. If mounting to a round post of 4" diameter or less, use two U-bolts to attach the post/pillar bracket.

3. If mounting to a square post, use either through bolts or, if applicable, weld the bracket to the post directly. Avoid drilling into

mortar joints wherever possible.

4. When mounting to a pillar, anchor the bracket using 1/2" lag bolts and lag bolt anchors. Drill 3/4" diameter holes to a depth

of 4" using a rotary hammer percussion drill. Insert lag bolt anchors for 1/2" diameter lag bolts. Lubricate bolts before

installation and tighten in place when done.

Refer to the illustration on the following page.

1. Open the gate to approximately 90 to 95 degrees (full open position).

2. Carefully mount the operator to the post/pillar bracket assembly and hold the front end of the operator level and in its fully

open position. If necessary, you can temporarily apply power to the operator to open it fully. DO NOT ALLOW THE DRIVE

TUBE TO SPIN!

3. Line up the gate bracket with the linear actuator and mark the position. Clamp the bracket in place. Once its final position

is set, permanently attach the bracket.

4. Run the operator to the fully-closed position, adjusting the close limit as needed to achieve full travel. Make any mounting

changes needed to achieve full travel without the operator binding against the post, gate, etc.

The factory suggested mounting will use approximately 14" of stroke. The maximum available stroke for the LA36 is 18".

A SEPARATE PEDESTRIAN GATE IS REQUIRED FOR ALL PEDESTRIAN TRAFFIC. THIS GATE

MUST BE A MINIMUM DISTANCE OF 7 FEET FROM THE VEHICULAR GATE AND GATE OPERATOR

POST/PILLAR BRACKET INSTALLATION

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