Install The Closed Position Stop Plates - Nortek Security & Control Mighty Mule HD272 Installation Manual

Install the Closed Position Stop Plates

The closed position stop plate is attached to the FIRST gate to help stabilize the gate leaf in the closed position. An optional low
profile ground stop, when used with the closed position stop plate, provides a secure point for the SECOND gate to close against.
To further enhance the stability and security of your gate, install a Mighty Mule Automatic Gate Lock [FM143]
will be using the Mighty Mule Gate Lock with your gate opener system, the closed position ground stop is required.
For Pull-to-Open systems, install the closed position stop plates on the inside of the gates.
For Push-to-Open systems, install the closed position stop plates on the outside of the gates.
Optional Ground Stop
FIRST GATE
CONTROL BOX
Step 1
Detach the gate opener arms from the gates and move the gates to the closed
position.
Step 2
Using appropriate hardware for your type of gate (U-bolts for tube or chain
link; screw or bolts for wood or metal) attach the closed position stop plate
(horizontally) about mid-height on the FIRST gate frame. Do not tighten
it completely at this time. Slide the stop plate toward the frame of the
SECOND gate leaf until they touch. Once you have moved the stop plate to
the correct position, tighten its hardware completely.
Step 3
The low profile ground stop may be made of
metal or concrete and should be firmly secured
in the ground. The low profile ground stop
should be installed beneath the SECOND gate,
positioned near the leading edge.
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(beneath gate)
SECOND GATE
Closed Position
Stop Plates
Closed Position Stop Plate mounted
horizontally on metal post with U-bolts.
FACING VIEW
SECOND Gate Frame
FIRST Gate Frame
OVERHEAD VIEW
Post Bracket Assembly
Gate Bracket
Closed Position
Low Profile Ground Stop
Stop Plates
(not included)
Step 4
Using appropriate hardware for your type of gate, attach the vertical
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closed position stop plate to the SECOND gate frame at the point where
it will come in contact with the low profile ground stop. Do not tighten it
completely at this time. You must slide the closed position stop plate toward
the low profile ground stop until they touch. Once you have moved the stop
plate to the correct position, tighten its hardware completely.
Step 5
Return the gates to their open positions and
reattach the gate openers to the gates.
Closed Position Stop Plate mounted
on the SECOND GATE
SIDE VIEW
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FACING VIEW
Low Profile Ground Stop
Closed Position
Closed Position
Stop Plate
Stop Plate
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