GTO 10 Safety Gate User Manual


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GTO 4000XLS Instruction Manual © 01.10.12 3
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 specic Push-To-Open Installation
Information on page 21.
4. Gate Grounding
• Shorter cable is better, 1 to 2 feet
recommended.
• Bolt ring terminal at end of cable
4 - 6 inches above ground level.
R4196 Kit Includes:
u Ground Rod Clamp
v 6 AWG Wire (3 feet)
NOTE: No grounding system
absolutely protects against
lightning strikes. If installed
correctly, a grounding system will
help minimize damage to your
gate opener.
E
A
B
C
D
F
A – Level D – Posts Secured in Concrete
B – Plumb E – Centerline Mounting
C – Free Swinging F – Good Working Hinges
Horizontal Cross Member
Vertical Cross Member
Your Property Your Property
Pull-To-Open
(arm retracts to open)
Push-To-Open
(arm extends to open)
3. Prepare the Gate
• 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ttings.
• Postmustbesecuredinthegroundwithconcrete(minimizestwist/ex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exing,andtoavoidback-splashfromrain.
Metal Gate
Post
6 AWG Wire
8 Foot Ground Rod
5/8” Copper Clad Steel (not included)
- available at local homecenter and hardware stores -
Ground Rod
Clamp
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