Installation of Mounting Hardware

The position of the post bracket determines the leverage and efficiency of the opener. The post bracket position also sets the clearance between the opener and gate in the open and closed positions (minimum 2 inches for safety reasons).

The curved design of the post bracket works well for installations on round and square fence posts. Because the post bracket carries the entire thrust of the active opener, bolts that completely penetrate the fence post must be used.

On wooden posts, place a metal plate or washer (not supplied) between the nuts and the fence post to prevent the thrust of the opener from pulling the bolts and washers out of the wood.

NOTE: A fence post smaller than 6" in diameter or 6" square should be made of metal instead of wood so that it will remain stable while the opener is moving the gate.

Larger than 6" diameter post

Center of Gate Hinge

Wooden Post

 

 

 

 

Metal Plate Wooden Post

 

 

 

Metal Plate

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Post

Post Bracket

Bracket

 

Post

Post 

Pivot Bracket

Pivot Bracket

 

On round posts of 6" diameter or larger, the post pivot bracket may not be necessary for the installation. In this instance, the two post brackets are mounted by themselves.

Pull-to-Open Installation

IMPORTANT:

We strongly recommend using steel pipe, wood or metal to reinforce thin walled tube gates or wood to reinforce panel gates as shown. These reinforcement methods will prevent damage to the opener and gate when the opener is installed.

Recommended Reinforcement Examples

Steel Pipe Cut in Half

(not supplied)

Gate Bracket

Gate Bracket

Panel Gate

Gate Bracket

1" x 6" Wood Reinforcement

Thin Walled Tube Gate

Wood or Metal

 

Reinforcement

 

(not supplied)

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GTO UL325 SERIES installation manual Installation of Mounting Hardware, Recommended Reinforcement Examples

UL325 SERIES specifications

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One of the main features of the GTO UL325 Series is its robust safety mechanisms. The operators are designed to comply with the rigorous UL 325 safety standards, which is essential for ensuring user safety and preventing accidents during gate operation. This includes advanced features such as obstacle detection, which allows the system to sense when an object is in the path of the gate and stop or reverse the motion to prevent harm or damage.

The UL325 Series comes with a reliable and efficient motor that provides powerful performance while operating gates of various sizes and weights. This versatility allows it to be used for a range of gate types, including swing gates and sliding gates. The motors are also designed for quiet operation, minimizing noise disturbances in residential areas.

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