Mounting (anchoring) the articulated arm gate opener to a post
For the articulated arm operator to open the gate to the desired angle and operate efficiently, it must be anchored correctly to the post. The manufacturer provides a precise chart showing the limits of use for each operator. The chart has no margin for error, so if you choose A or B values outside the chart, the operator will not open the gate to the desired angle and will not work properly.
Example for the NICE Wingo 2024 operator:
Installing the rear mounting bracket:
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| Inward opening diagram | Outward opening diagram |
Calculate the position of the rear bracket using the chart, which shows the dimensions A and B and the maximum opening angle. Note that the values A and B must also be similar (ideally identical) for the operator to move smoothly in a straight line.
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| Calculation chart | Example of reading values from the chart |
Mounting charts for individual operators:
| Wingo | Toona | Too |
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If the values from the chart for a standard articulated arm operator do not work for your situation, you can:
- cut a hole in the post to make room for the operator
- use extended brackets
- consider using a different type of operator:
