3A
7251: ROUTE CHAIN AND CONNECT CHAIN BOLT
1. Route chain through sprockets as shown in IMAGE 3A-1. Make sure chain is level when attached to the
chain brackets. Chain should be aligned with all sprockets.
IMAGE 3A-1: ROUTING CHAIN THROUGH OPERATOR GEARING
2. Attach the master link to one end of the chain and a chain bolt, then attach the chain bolt to a chain
bracket (IMAGE 3A-2).
3. Determine the required length of chain needed to attach the other chain bolt and still allow adjustment.
4. Using the proper chain breaking tool, cut and remove the excess chain.
5. Attach chain to chain bolt and connect to the second chain bracket.
NOTE: Allow 1 inch of sag per 10 feet of chain.
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INSTALLATION AND PROGRAMMING MANUAL
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GATE SIDE
IMAGE 3A-2: INSTALLING CHAIN BOLT TO CHAIN BRACKETS
TOP VIEW
TOWARD
WASHER
LOCK WASHER
CHAIN BOLT
NUT
CHAIN BRACKET
GATE
WASHER
LOCK WASHER
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