LiftMaster LA400 LA400 Manual - Page 15
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INSTALLATION » DETERMINE MOUNTING LOCATION + MEASURING AND MARKING FOR THE GATE BRACKET DETERMINE MOUNTING LOCATION The gate post bracket assembly can be mounted several places on the gate post. Refer to the illustrations on page 11 for the ideal mounting location. Refer to the illustrations to determine the appropriate dimensions for the Pull-to-Open bracket. NOTE: It may be necessary to add shims (angle iron, sheets of metal or wood) to the gate post to achieve the required dimensions. Gate Post Gate Hinge Point Gate Post Gate Hinge Point Gate Post Gate Hinge Point Operator Hinge Point 7" (18 cm) 7" (18 cm) Operator 7" (18 cm) Hinge Point 7" (18 cm) Operator 7" (18 cm) Hinge Point 7" (18 cm) Gate Post Gate Hinge Point Gate Post Gate Hinge Point Gate Post Gate Hinge Point 7" (18 cm) Operator Hinge Point 7" (18 cm) Operator 7" (18 cm) Hinge Point 7" (18 cm) Operator 7" (18 cm) Hinge Point 7" (18 cm) MEASURING AND MARKING FOR THE GATE BRACKET Before proceeding, begin with the gate in the fully closed position. There are two methods for determining the proper location of the post brackets: • Paper template (Located on the back page of this manual. Must be cut out.) • Tape measure. Either method will work depending on preference. TEMPLATE METHOD 1 Close the gate. 2 Place the template (provided on the back page of this manual) under the center of the gate hinge point. 3 Use a screwdriver or dowel rod to temporarily mark the location in front of the gate post. 3 TAPE MEASURE METHOD 1 Close the gate. 2 Place the measuring tape under the center of the gate hinge point and measure out 7 inches (18 cm). 3 Use a screwdriver or dowel rod to temporarily mark the location of the first measurement. 4 Measure 7 inches (18 cm) from the previous mark. 5 5 Use the screwdriver or dowel rod to mark the location of the second measurement. 14 TOP VIEW Gate Post Gate Hinge Point 1 Gate 2 TOP VIEW Gate Post Gate Hinge Point 1 Gate 2 4 7" (18 cm) 7" (18 cm) 3