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Press the button again to stop the gears. Press the button a third time to start the motor again in
reverse. This should cause the main gear to begin turning clockwise, which closes gates from
the right. Press the button a fourth time to stop it again.
3. Test the magnetic limit switches (L) by starting the motor turning in either direction and bringing
one of the magnets close. The detector is located inside the case above and to the right of
thegears.Movethemagnetaroundtondtheexactlocation,markingitifneeded.Conrm
that each magnet stops the wheels turning in each direction when brought near the detector. If
there is any problem or issue with the magnetic limit switches, contact Customer Service before
continuing with installation.
Keep the motor and other devices FULLY disconnected from power for the rest of
installation, except as instructed for testing operation.
4. Doublecheckyourgate’sweightandsize.Conrmthatyourgateopenerwillbeabletoprovide
thenecessarytorqueforsafeandconsistentoperation.Conrmthatyourgatedoesnotexceed
40 feet (12 m) in length. Check how far your gate will need to move to open and close as
needed. If your gate will need to move more than 20 feet (6 m), you will need to purchase
additional ANSI #41 chain and connect it with the chain already provided with your device. Be
sureanyadditionalchainiscompletelyidenticalandushwiththerest.
NEVER use incompatible chain sizes with this device and ALWAYS ensure the gate
chain is securely fastened before use.
5. Doublecheckyourgate’scondition.Conrmthatitisproperlyinstalledonrmandlevelground
entirelywithinyourownproperty.Conrmthatitmovessmoothlyandremainscompletelyplumb
and level both vertically and horizontally along its entire path. Its wheels and guides should
rotateeasilyandbefreeofanycorrosion,dirt,orgrime.Anytrackshouldbecleanedandrmly
mounted along its entire length. There should be adequate space at both ends to avoid any
pinching or crushing hazard once movement is automated.
If it is impossible to eliminate hazardous areas around your gate, each one should be
blockedoandclearwarningsposted.
Conrmthatyourgateincludesallofthefollowingfeaturesortheirequivalent.Inparticular,
besureendcatchesandstopsonbothsidesarepreparedsoyourgatecanneverrolloits
designated path.
Track and Wheels End Catch Guide Rollers End Stop