User Guide

Installation 19
Doc 01-G0547
Rev D
Step 2: Mounting the Operator
For all mounting styles, it is very important that the operator is level and parallel to the gate.
PAD MOUNT: SL580 ONLY
After concrete has set, carefully secure
operator to the concrete pad with drive
and idler sprockets facing gate. The ½”
L-bolts will protrude through the holes in
the mounting flanges and should be
secured with lockwashers and hex nuts
(not provided).
PAD MOUNT DETAIL
GATE
Using suitable
hardware, secure the
operator mounting
flanges to the
L-bolts that have
previously been located
in the concrete pad.
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Figure 13
POST MOUNT
After concrete has set, carefully secure
operator to the posts with drive and idler
sprockets facing the gate. Use the 3” U-
bolts and hardware provided. Model
SL590: allow a minimum of 12” between
ground level and the bottom of operator.
POST MOUNT DETAIL
GATE
Using the 3” U-bolts and
hardware supplied,
secure the operator to the
mounting posts that have
previously been located
in the concrete pad.
◊ Model SL590 12” minimum
from ground level.
◊
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Figure 14
Step 3: Gate Brackets
For steps 3 & 4, refer to Figures 15-17.
Secure gate bracket to the vertical front and rear
posts of the gate.
NOTE: If a back frame was added, then
secure rear gate bracket to the back frame.
Important: The large slotted holes in gate
brackets must be level and in line with the bottom
of the idler sprockets and each other. Slide the
gate to the full open and full closed positions to
check alignment.
“OUTSIDE”
GATE
“INSIDE”
GATE
BRACKET
SETSCREW
2” U-BOLTS
WITH LOCK-
WASHERS &
NUTS
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Figure 15