Arm Position Options; Arm Connection To Gate - Maximum Controls MAX MEGATRON 2500 Installation And Owner's Manual

arm position options

Retro-Fit Arm Option
When replacing an existing gate operator, the arm may not be able
to conform to the preferred arm position (90° from gate in open
position). The positions illustrated below can be acceptable as long
as the gate operator cycles smoothly and there is NO gate hesitation
when gate starts cycling in either direction.
90°

arm connection to gate

After you're satisfied testing the arm in the FULL OPEN and FULL CLOSED positions, weld gate bracket and arm.
Illustrations not to scale
Preferred arm position
is 90° from open gate.
Re-Attach Arm to Operator:
Limit pin MUST fit into slot in
bottom of release handle clamp
directly under the arm when
re-attaching arm to operator.
Arm
Limit Tabs
installation
90°
weld completely around arm tubing and gate bracket.
Slot
Limit Pin
High Traffic Arm Option
Gates in Closed Position
Arms are NOT installed in LOCKED position.
Full Closed
Arm MUST be installed level.
Gate Bracket
Assembly
Arm Elbow
Assembly
If a vehicle tries to push gates
open, arms will give when NOT
in the locked position and allow
gates to move without damaging
the gate operators.
The tamper relay will be
activated for a few seconds
which will trigger a camera or
alarm system if desired.
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