Installing the post bracket assembly and gate, Step 7, Step 8 – GTO 2502 User Manual

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Installing the Post Bracket Assembly and Gate

Step 7

Mark reference points for bolt holes on the fence post through middle of bracket slots. Marking reference points in this
manner allows room for adjustment when mounting the post bracket assembly and gate bracket. After marking your
reference points, remove the
opener and brackets from the
fence and gate.

Step 8

Drill

3

/

8

" holes into fence post

as marked.

Step 9

Fasten post bracket assembly to
the fence post using
(4)

3

/

8

" x 8" bolts, washers,

lock washers, and nuts
(provided). Remove excess
bolt length extending beyond
the tightened nuts with a
hacksaw or bolt cutters.

NOTE: In cases where the
fence post has a diameter larger
than 6", threaded rods or

carriage bolts longer than 8"
(not supplied) must be used.

Step 10

Mark reference points for bolt holes on
the gate cross member through middle of
gate bracket slots. Drill

3

/

8

" holes into

the gate cross member as marked.

Mount gate bracket using (2)

3

/

8

" x 3" bolts, washers, lock washers,

and nuts (provided). Cut off excess bolt
length extending beyond the tightened
nuts.

Gate Bracket Mounting Examples

Gate In Open Position 

LEVEL horizontal cross member

Mark cross member through middle of

gate bracket slots and drill 3/8" holes

Post Bracket

Assembly

Mark fence post through 

middle of bracket slots

and drill 3/8" holes

Round Metal Post

Round Wood Post

Square Metal Post

Square Wood Post

Remove excess bolt length 

with hacksaw or bolt cutters

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TOP VIEW

EXAMPLES

Round Tube & Chain Link Gate

Square Tube Gate

Mounting Plate 

Created for 

Decorative Gate

(required but not

supplied)

Remove excess bolt length 

with hacksaw or bolt cutters

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SIDE VIEW

FRONT VIEW

SIDE VIEW

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