GTO 10, R4854 01, 12 installation manual Check Direction of Gate Swing, Prepare the Gate

2. Check Direction of Gate Swing

The 4000XLS is designed for PULL-TO-OPEN installations. PUSH-TO-OPEN installations require a Push-To-Open Bracket

[R4KPTO]. Please refer to specific Push-To-Open Installation Information on page 21.

Your Property

Pull-To-Open

Your Property

Push-To-Open

3. Prepare the Gate

(arm retracts to open) (arm extends to open)

•The gate must be plumb, level, and swing freely on its hinges.

•The gate must move throughout its arc without binding or dragging on the ground.

•Wheels must NOT be attached to the gate.

•Gates over 250 lb. should have ball bearing hinges with grease fittings.

•Post must be secured in the ground with concrete (minimizes twist/flex when the operator is activated).

•Make sure there is a stable area for mounting the gate bracket (this may require the addition of a horizontal or vertical cross member).

•We recommend you position the operator near the center-line of the gate to keep the gate from twisting and flexing, and to avoid back-splash from rain.

			A		Horizontal Cross Member
	F	E	B
					Vertical Cross Member
		C
	A – Level	D – Posts Secured in Concrete
	B – Plumb	E – Centerline Mounting		D
	C – Free Swinging	F – Good Working Hinges
4. Gate Grounding
• Shorter cable is better, 1 to 2 feet				Metal Gate
				Post	Ground Rod
	recommended.				Clamp
•	Bolt ring terminal at end of cable				6 AWG Wire
	4 - 6 inches above ground level.

R4196 Kit Includes: uGround Rod Clamp v6 AWG Wire (3 feet)

NOTE: No grounding system
absolutely protects against
lightning strikes. If installed
correctly, a grounding system will	8 Foot Ground Rod
help minimize damage to your	5/8” Copper Clad Steel (not included)
gate opener.	- available at local homecenter and hardware stores -

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