GTO 3000XLS - Installation Overview Diagram; Pull-to-Open Diagram Explained; Master Operator Installation Guide; Post Bracket Assembly Installation

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9. Installation Overview
Pull-To-Open Gates (Gate Opens into the Property)
The diagram shown below is an example of a Pull-To-Open installation on a chain link fence and dual
gate. Mounting the operators on masonry columns requires special procedures; see Column Installation
Information on page 27. Furthermore, if you have a Push–To–Open gate, see Push–to–Open Installation
on page 25 before proceeding.
Install the Master Gate Operator (3000XLS)
Install the Post Bracket Assembly
Thepostbracketisdesignedtoworkonaatpost.Posts
must be at least 6” square in order to bolt the post bracket.
When using bolts to mount the post bracket, the bolts must
completely penetrate the post.
 • Thebestmethodofattachingthepostbrackettoa
metal post is welding.
 • Ifyourpostexceeds8”,itwillbenecessarytousehex
head bolts longer than those supplied.
 • Roundwoodposts(nosmallerthan8”diameter)may
benotchedtocreateaatsurfaceforattachingthe
post bracket.
 • Woodpostswillrequireametalplate(notprovided)
between the nuts and post to prevent the operator
from pulling the bolts and washers through the wood.
 • Apostsmallerthan6”indiametershouldbemade
of metal instead of wood so that it will remain stable
while the operator is moving the gate.
 • Masonrycolumnswillrequiremasonryanchors/
hardware (not provided).
Gate Swings Evenly and Freely
Hung Firmly and Plumb
Receiver
PVC conduit (not included)
to protect second opener
power cable and low voltage wire
from lawn mowers and weed eaters.
Post Bracket Assembly
Control Box with Battery
Gate Bracket
MASTER Gate Opener
Concrete Poured
Around Gate Post
Run 1000' (max.) of low
voltage wire to control
box from transformer
(wire not included).
6' Power Cable
Closed Position Stop Plates
120 Volt Indoor
Transformer
(surge protector
not supplied)
SECOND Gate Opener