An automatic sliding gate opener is the automatic arm that can be used to make a gate open and close automatically. It has a built-in on-board circuit which instructs the gate to close or open when needed. The mechanism will work once it receives the signal made by the remote control.
This amazing function of the automatic sliding gate opener encourages most homeowners and even commercial property owners to spend money for this special tool. On the other hand, there are some factors which you have to learn and understand if you are planning to install this kind of opener to your sliding gate. Making sure that the gate opener is installed properly will only be the indicator that there would be no possibilities of accidents to happen. Likewise, you will be more able to experience the benefit that it can provide.
The installation of an automatic gate operator like this involves digging of the holes on the soil. This way, the posts will be placed including the trenches. It is suggested that you make markings on the planned area where you want to install your gate opener. It can be done by using a spray paint. You can ask the utility companies on how to mark the utilities present under the ground before you start digging. The steps to follow in installing this tool are the following:
• If your house does not have a gate yet, you may drill the spot for the holes of the gate and let the gate to be hung.
• Drill holes so that you can put the opener of the gate's control box.
• Place the operator's control board with caution so that the entire functionality of your gate will not be affected.
• In installing the sensor gadget, you have to put under the ground the sensor right at the property portion of your gate. It should be 1 foot in depth and around 50ft. apart from your gate.
• The exit's sensor should be buried within the trench while the cable should be connected on the control box.
• You must connect the cable of the keypad, exit sensor & power source on the opener's control box. Your automatic sliding gate opener will be connected directly to its control box.
• Install the keypad post.
• You have to make sure that the opener's control box is mounted close to the hinge post and is connected to its battery.