Maximum Controls MAX 1500 Quick Install Manual page 4

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connect chain to gate
Top View of Operator
NOTE: 25 ft of #40 nickel plated chain included.
Minimum distance between the drive gear and gate is 4".
4" Min
YES YES
IMPORTANT: Operator and chain MUST be parallel to gate or the idler
wheels could fail. Use the "Fine Tune" adjustment on the gate bracket
connection bolt and make sure the chain runs through the idler wheels
without binding on the side chain guides.
YES YES
4" Min
Back View of Operator
YES YES
Chain
Bracket
Idler Wheels
Factory installed
7.5"
position
13.5"
Concrete Pad
Operator in Front Position (Standard)
Drive
Chain
Gear
Bracket
Side Chain Guide
Side Chain Guide
Idler Wheel
NO NO
Chain brackets MUST
remain same height as
idler wheels.
Chain
Bracket
7.5"
6"
4" Min
G a
t e B
r a c
4" Min
Fine Tune
Adjustment
NOTE: The chain should
sag no more than one (1)
inch per 10 feet of travel.
Do not over tighten the
chain.
13.5"
Note: See manual when Connecting chain
with operator mounted in REAR Position.
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IMPORTANT: Physical stops MUST be
installed on BOTH ends of gate rail to
keep gate from traveling off of rail.
NO NO
Operator is too far from gate.
Chain is NOT parallel to gate.
NO NO
k e t Operator is too close to gate.
Chain is NOT parallel to gate.
NO NO
Operator is NOT parallel to gate.
Chain is NOT parallel to gate.
NO NO
DO NOT mount chain bracket too low on gate.
NO NO
DO NOT mount chain
bracket too high on gate.
UL 325 2016 Standard-MAX Quick Install Rev 8
Chain
Bracket
Chain
Bracket