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Lubricating the E8 Actuator Arm

To lubricate the mechanical screw, we recommend using R44 Lubricant.
We recommend purchasing this product from your local Jaycar Electronics - click link here
Then you’ll need to do the following:
  • Have the arm at full extension (longest)
  • Remove arm from gate bracket
  • Lift arm so it’s facing up to the sky
  • You’ll then need to locate the drainage hole at the bottom of the arm, see below image (this is the only one you’ll use)
e8 actuator arm lubrication
  • Now have the spray nozzle inside the hole
  • Trigger the arm to start shortening and start spraying the lubricate inside while the arm shortens
  • Once the arm is at its shortest, stop and reattach to the gate
  • Now activate the unit and see how it goes

Holding the arm upright is important to allow the lubricant to go down to the bearing.