Maximum Controls MAX 1500 - Connect Chain to Gate - Front Mounting Position

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6”
13.5”13.5”
7.5”7.5”
Concrete Pad
Idler Wheels
Idler Wheel
Chain
Bracket
Side Chain Guide
Side Chain Guide
IMPORTANT: Operator and chain MUST be parallel to gate or the idler wheels could fail.
Use the “Fine Tune” adjustment on the gate bracket connection bolt and make sure the
chain runs through the idler wheels without binding on the side chain guides.
Minimum distance between the drive gear and gate is 4”.
Chain brackets MUST
remain same height as
idler wheels.
Operator is too far from gate.
Chain is NOT parallel to gate.
Operator is too close to gate.
Chain is NOT parallel to gate.
Operator is NOT parallel to gate.
Chain is NOT parallel to gate.
DO NOT mount chain bracket
too high or too low on gate.
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NO
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YES
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YES
Drive
Gear
NOTE: The chain should
sag no more than one (1)
inch per 10 feet of travel.
Do not over tighten the
chain.
NOTE: 25 ft of #40 nickel plated chain included.
installation
connect chain to gate - front mounting position
4” Min4” Min
Top View of Operator
Back View of Operator
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NO
Gate Bracket
Fine Tune
Adjustment
4” Min4” Min
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NO
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NO
Factory installed
position