Installing The Post Bracket Assembly
The position of the post bracket determines the leverage of the operator and the clearance between the operator and the gate.
The post bracket is designed to work on a flat fence post. Fence posts must be at least 6” square in order to mount the post bracket.
NOTE: The best method of attaching the post bracket to metal post is welding. Round wood posts (no smaller than 8” diameter) may be notched to create a flat surface for attaching the post bracket.
If bolts are used to mount the post bracket, the bolts must completely penetrate the fence post. If your fence post is wider than 8", it will be necessary to use carriage bolts longer than those supplied. On wood posts use a metal plate (not provided) between the nuts and post to prevent the operator from pulling the bolts and washers through the wood.
NOTE: If you have round metal gate posts that are 4” or 6” in diameter, optional mounting bracket adapters are available, see Accessory Catalog.
The use of optional mounting brackets adapters may require you to drill a few additional holes in the standard post bracket depending on your application.
8” Wood Post
6” Wood or Metal Post
Standard Post Bracket (included)
4” Metal Post
6” Metal Post
Optional Mounting Bracket Adapters
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Step 3:
Close the gate and place your level against the horizontal cross member. The top of the level should be in the center of the cross member and should overlap the fence post. Scribe a line across the cross member and fence post. You will use this line to help determine position of gate and post brackets.
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