
WARNING
Important Safety Information
Gate equipment has hazards associated with its use and therefore by installing this product the
installer and user accept full responsibility for following and noting the installation and safety
instructions. Failure to follow installation and safety instructions can result in hazards developing
due to improper assembly.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY AND COMPLETELY before attempting to install and
use this automatic gate operator. This gate operator produces a high level of force. Stay clear of
the unit while it is operating and exercise caution at all times.
All safety instructions should be read and completely understood by installer and the owner prior
to the installation of the E8 auto gate system. This product is designed and manufactured for the
use indicated in the manual.
Remember that all automatic gates are intended for vehicular gates only. A separate gate or en-
trance must be installed for pedestrian use. Any other use, not expressly indicated may damage
the product or be a source of danger.
Swing Gate Motor - Model E8
E8 swing gate motor is suitable for light - medium weight gates. Do not use it on large sized gates
which exceed the maximum recommended gate weight and length. Wrong selection of motor will
result in an unreliable operation.
Please Read This First!
Thank you for purchasing the E8 “do-it-yourself” automatic gate opener! When correctly installed
and properly used, your E8 Gate Opener will give you many years of reliable service.
The E8 Opener is designed for installation on a pull-to-open or push-to-open gate.
The E8 Gate Opener can be used on aluminum, chain link, farm tube, and wrought iron gates.
Use on solid surface gates is NOT recommended. Solid surface gates have a high resistance to
the wind. If the wind is strong enough, the operator will obstruct and stop.
The E8 Gate Opener accommodates extra transmitters, digital keypads, solar panels, push but-
tons, automatic gate locks, and other access control products.
The E8 Gate Opener features an obstruction sensor. This feature makes the gate stop and
reverse open when it comes in contact with an obstruction. This sensitivity is pre set on the main
control board and cannot be adjusted.
The E8 Gate Opener has an adjustable auto-close feature. After the gate reaches the fully open
position, it can be set to remain open up to 120 seconds before automatically closing. Pressing
the transmitter button at any time after the gate opens fully will cause it to close immediately. OFF
is the factory setting; meaning the gate will stay open until you press the transmitter (or keypad,
etc.) again.