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Safety Catch Rollers and Gate Rail Stops, DO NOT use a, Gate Catch Post.

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s a f et y c at c h ro l l er s an d g ate rai l Stop s Safety Catch Rollers DO NOT use a Gate Catch Post. Because the coasting distance may vary due to changes in temperature, it is NOT recommended to install a stop or catch post in front of the gates path. To do so will cause the gate to hit the post in certain instances. Closing Gate Closing Gate It is only recommended installing catch rollers with safety covers on the side of a post or wall with a minimal distance of half an inch between the rollers and gate. 1/2" 1/2" Gate Rail Stop When fully opened, the end of the sliding gate should stop at least five inches from an obstructing wall. 5" End View of Gate and Wall Note: For safety reasons, physical stops MUST be installed on both ends of the gate rail prior to installation of the gate operator. This will assure that the gate does not derail while opening or closing fully. 10

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Because the coasting distance may
vary due to changes in temperature,
it is
NOT
recommended to install a
stop or catch post in
front
of the
gates path. To do so will cause the
gate to hit the post in certain
instances.
It is only recommended installing
catch
rollers with safety covers
on the side of a
post or wall with a minimal distance of
half
an inch
between the rollers and gate.
NOTE:
For safety reasons, physical stops MUST be installed on both ends of the gate
rail prior to installation of the gate operator. This will assure that the gate does not
derail while opening or closing fully.
When fully opened, the end of the sliding gate should
stop at least
five
inches from an obstructing wall.
End View of Gate and Wall
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SAFETY CATCH ROLLERS AND GATE RAIL STOPS
Closing Gate
Closing Gate
5"
1/2"
1/2"
Gate Rail Stop
Safety Catch Rollers
DO NOT use a
Gate Catch Post.