Mounting The Gate Operator - Viking X-9S Installation Instructions And Safety Information

GATE OPERATOR INSTALLATION

Mounting the Gate Operator

! Caution:
If the supplied Arm Pivot Bracket is not attached to a frame member that
runs the full length of the gate, the gate operator may damage the gate. DO NOT
attach the bracket to just a few pickets.
STEP 1
Chassis Installation:
a. Remove the operator from the
mounting chassis
b. Position according to pages 14 or 15.
c. Ensure the chassis is level and tack
weld in place.
!
TIP:
Alternatively, this operator chassis
may be bolted to the gatepost using
the mounting holes provided.
STEP 3
Mount the Gate Operator:
a. Remount the operator and connect the
articulated arms.
b. Manually Release the operator. Refer to
page 11.
c. Manually move the gate to ensure the
gate and operator moves freely.
Post Mounting Option
Part # VA-X9PS Pipe Stand is available for the X-9 Operator as an option to welding the
operator to the gatepost.
1. Mounting hardware provided for 3.00" O.D. pipe.
2. Mounting Bracket is powder coated 1/4" steel.
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STEP 2
Arm Pivot Bracket:
a. Position the bracket according to the
dimensions provided on pages 14 or 15.
b. Ensure the bracket is level and tack
weld in place to a gate frame member.
!
TIP:
Alternatively, this bracket may be
bolted to the gate using the mounting
holes provided.
STEP 4
Complete the Installation:
a. Remove the operator from the
mounting chassis and complete the
welding process.
b. Lubricate the bushings of the
articulated arm assembly.
c. Remount the operator and articulated
arm assembly.
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