Single Gate Operator - Maximum Controls MAX MEGATRON 2500 Installation And Owner's Manual

single Gate Operator

The gate must be properly installed and work freely in both directions prior to the installation of the gate operator.
See "Gate Operator Position" on page 6 for operator position.
Conduit Guidelines and Suggestions
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Support Bar: See below
Ground Level
"Optional" Input Power Note:
24VDC low voltage power wires can be run
from a remote power supply (MAX Magic
Box) to power the gate operator if desired.
See page 10 for more information.
Support Bar
A support bar should be installed at the gate bracket height across the ENTIRE gate to keep the gate pickets from bending.
Support Bar
Support Bar Too High & Not Long Enough
installation
REQUIRED - AC input power wire to the GATE OPERATOR.
OPENING cycle protection device wires (photocells) to the GATE OPERATOR. See page 13.
CLOSING cycle protection device wires (photocells) to the GATE OPERATOR. See page 13.
In-ground loop wires to the GATE OPERATOR. See page 14.
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Arm MUST be installed level.
Check local building
codes in your area for
depth of concrete
before installation.
Concrete Depth Note: The heavier the gate, the deeper the concrete
pad should be. At least two feet recommended for heavier gate.
Gate Bracket
Illustration not to scale
Secure gate operator to concrete
pad with four (4) 1/2" x 3" (min)
sleeve anchors.
1/2
6" Above Ground
Conduit
Input Power
Concrete Pad
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