When Installing an Automatic Gate that will be entered from a public road way, make sure the Gate is placed far enough from the road to prevent traffic congestion and is installed in a location that provides adequate clearance between it and adjacent structures when opening and closing to reduce risk of entrapment.
The Gate must comply with any applicable local council regulations.
How to Install Posts for Swing Gates
One of the most important aspects of an automatic swing gate is good strong posts to hang the gate from. Galvanised steel posts are best because they don't warp or twist with changes in weather conditions. Posts for swing gates need to be strong because they not only support the weight of the gate but anyone that may climb on the gate
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How to Brace a Post for Swing Gates
An automatic swing gate needs to be well braced so it doesn't drop and drag on the ground as this will stop it working reliably. Normally the bracing of the gate comes from a welded frame.
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Hinges for Swing Gates
The next most important aspect of an automatic swing gate is good strong hinges. Any play in the hinge can cause problems with the gate motor. Two types of hinges are recommended for an automatic swing gates
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How to Install the Cladding
If your gate is to have timber pickets, hardwood slats, metal slats or metal sheeting its easier to fit this after the gate frame is installed.
Trunnion and Gudgeon hinges
Drill holes about 100mm from the top and bottom of the mullion (end of the frame) and attach the trunnions. Use wooden blocks and wedges to position the gate a suitable distance from the ground and level. Get someone to hold the gate up while you place the Gudgeon Plates in the Trunnions and mark the position of the holes on the post. Remove the gate and Tek screw the Gudgeon plates on the post where marked then with two people slide the gate onto the hinges to hang it. You can adjust the height of the gate with the nuts on the Trunnion.
Ball Bearing Hinges
The gate can go very close to the post if the back face of the gate is flush with the back of the post. Once again set the position of the gate with wooden blocks and wedges and get someone to hold it up while you Tek screw the hinges to the gate and post. You cannot adjust these hinges so they need to be correct the first time.
If you want the gate in the middle of the post you can install the hinges between the gate and post although you do need a 28mm gap between the gate and post and a right hand hinge is needed instead of a left hand and vise versa if doing it this way.
Ball Bearing Hinges
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Normally an automatic swing gate needs to close against a hard stop although some don't. The advantage of a hard stop is the motor will hold the gate more firmly even if there is a little play in the hinges. If not using a hard stop then the hinges must not have any play and the gate frame needs to be stiff enough so if anyone pushes on the gate it doesn't flex and feels firm.
For single panel swing gates a hard stop can simply be a length of angled metal fitted to the receiving post. For double swing gates a hard stop needs to be in the middle of the driveway for each gate panel to stop against or you can fit a Magnetic Lock to hold it very firmly.
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Installing a Gate with a Rising Hinge is also much the same as a non rising gate once you have a suitable hinge
The gate is now ready for installing a Motor