Frequently asked questions on the Single E8 Automatic Gate Openers

A maximum gate length of 4.2mtrs

It's not recommended using our gate opener on any gate where the gate surface area becomes enclosed causing a wind force issue.

YES - we have optional round gate brackets and round post brackets that you can add for $20ea if required

Yes, you have the choice of 30, 60 or 120 seconds

Yes, depending on the size post that the gate swings off and the pivot point you set the actuator arm up with. Max degrees is 110

Yes, if the gate hits an obstruction in the driveway area when closing, the gate will recognise the change in force on the gate, stop and re open.

12 months warranty back to base

Yes

Generally up to 3 years - Battery life comes down to a few factors such as, amount of usage, weather (heat) and how often it has a full top up charge

With normal usage on the gate you will get approximately 2 weeks out of the 14ah battery on a solar unit.

The standard 20watt panel requires 6 hours of full sun to have the 12v 14ah battery fully charged

Yes - Our gate opener will either push or pull open a gate with the actuator mounted on the inside of the property

Yes

Unlimited with the standard remotes in the kit, 3 are supplied

The actuator is a screw drive

There is no maintenance required on the actuator arm.
We do recommend keeping an eye out for insect or bug infestation in the main control box as well as any accessories.
Keep an eye out that your gate does not drop or become un level over time.

Yes

Yes it may. There are a few things that come into play if mounting our gate opener onto a brick pillar. Firstly if the gate is pulling in towards the property and you wish to install the gate opener on the inside, then you will require a minimum distance from the back of the pillar to the hinge point of 150mm. Anything further than this distance and the actuator will not reach around the pillar to fully close your gate (if this is the case you may require a scissor arm system). Secondly, the gate opener will apply a lot of pressure at the post bracket when closing and opening and may want to pull the post bracket out or damage your pillar overtime.

With our standard remotes you could get appproximately 50mtrs taking into account line of sight to the gate and area interference. For a longer distance our long range option could get you up to 400mtrs.

There is one visitor push button supplied in the kit. You can add other accessories such a keyed push button or keypads.

No

You can place the solar panel up to 30mtrs from the control box using a 2 core 2.5mm cable, no smaller

No, you would need to add the electric gate lock if you require the gate to latch and lock. Without the electric gate lock on the gate, the gate opener will apply pressure to the gate and gate stop in the closed position giving a firm hold, however it will not lock the gate into position.

Main control box, push buttons, actuator arms, keypads, transformer

Yes, you would have to wire the push button back to the main control box.

Yes, your gate must close onto either a stop or post. This will allow the actuator to apply pressure to the gate for a solid hold in that position.

If you have questions throughout the installation, you can call the office Monday - Friday to speak with our staff and you are also supplied with our technicians mobile number for after hours assistance (including weekends)