Determining The Mounting Position - Mighty Mule Silver-md single 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
3
as shown. Fasten a / " lock
8
3 3
washer, / " washer and
8
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 bushings. Secure the clevis pins with
hairpin clips.
Clevis Pin
Rear Mount
Bushing
Post Bracket Assembly
Step 5
With the gate in the open position (up to 110º from its closed position), and the opener fully retracted, 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.
/ " nut
8
Opener
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
Front Mount
Bushing
Hairpin Clip
13
NOTE: The following steps are
intended for pull-to-open gate
installations. If you are mounting
your opener on a push-to-open gate
(e.g., a gate on a sloped driveway)
you will need to purchase a Push
To Open bracket (347IH) (see
Accessory catalog). Also, see Push-
to-Open Installation beginning on
page 33.
Clevis Pin
Gate Bracket
Gate Bracket