Determining The Mounting Position - Mighty Mule Automatic Gate Opener SystemFOR DUAL SWING GATES Installation Manual

Determining the Mounting Position

of the Post Bracket Assembly and the Gate Bracket
Step 3
3
Insert the / " x 2" bolt through
8
the center hole of the post
brackets and post pivot bracket as
3
shown. Fasten a / " washer,
8
lock washer and nut on the end of
the bolt. DO NOT overtighten
the nut because the post pivot
bracket will have to be adjusted
later.
Step 4
Attach post bracket assembly and gate bracket to the opener with the clevis pins and washers. Secure the clevis pins with
hairpin clips.
Clevis Pin
Post Bracket Assembly
Step 5
With the gate leaf in the full open position (80º to 110º from its closed position), adjust the post bracket assembly and gate
bracket until the opener is level. While holding the opener level, use C-clamps to temporarily keep the post bracket
assembly and gate bracket in their respective positions on the fence post and gate leaf.
Rear Mount
Opener
Washer
Hairpin Clip
Post Bracket Assembly
Level Opener
Gate In Open Position
Fence Post
3/8" x 2" Bolt
Post Bracket
Post Pivot Bracket
Post Bracket
3/8" Washer
3/8" Lock Washer
3/8" Nut
Hairpin Clip
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NOTE: The following steps are
intended for pull-to-open dual gate
installations. If you are mounting
your opener on a push-to-open dual
gate (e.g., a gate on a sloped
driveway) you will need to purchase
two (2) Push To Open brackets
(see Accessory catalog). Also, see
Push-to-Open Installation
beginning on page 32.
Front Mount
Clevis Pin
Gate Bracket
Washer
Gate Bracket