Can this item be mounted outside to open gates?
1008388
Yes, that is what its purpose is, outside access. That being said, I would try to put it out of the rain if I could, as well as the sun. Not that it won't handle it, but the plastic would last much longer if it were shaded and protected.
1008389
It surely can be mounted outside, I don't know about opening gates since I am using it to open a 12ft. shop door.
1629353
Probably not. It needs a very solid post underneath and the hardware that comes with it is for that exact purpose. We have ours mounted to a 4 x 4 inch piece of wood installed in cement. We really like it for lots of reasons, but you would have to buy different hardware to attach it to a gate or fence, and you might not be equally happy with the result
1829146
Yes it can. It mounts with two small brackets that attach to the wall or where ever you want them. The gate has begs that slide down into the brackets and click in at the back. The opening in you lift up out of the bracket mount. It's actually really easy to install.
2139081
No, the 2 mounting surfaces need to be in the same plane. Also the gate would need to be well balanced with good hinges to work.
1267298
Not that I know of nor can see how it could be done...see how long the gate will expand from the manufacturer description. There is a range of expansion.
1178858
Probably not through single doors. I would recommend this mostly for outdoor purposes, not stores etc.
1431681
In the description it says it is safe for outdoor installation, we never installed it outside. The base shown in the image has screw holes in it and is what you would use to mount it outside. It comes with screws to be able to mount it to a wall or some type of support.
1025428
well it's a wooden gate so might warp unless you paint it with clear coat or waterproof, etc. It's not made out of wolmanized wood like a fence post is. Seems a metal gate would be more suitable for outdoors.
160988
In order for it to swing open you have to hardware mount it on the hinge side. The other side can still use the 'pressure' to secure it in place. The gate can be removed completely even if you hardware mount it. The hardware will stay screwed into your frame or wall. You would have to do a search or contact the company for additional hardware.
438286
I assume it can be usedon any type gate with some modification. My husband welded it.
1123073
I don't think so. The way the gate attaches, I think it would have to be directly across from the hardware it hooks into. I haven't tried to mount it at an angle, however. We have it outside, blocking the stairs of our deck and it has worked great. Sorry I couldn't be more helpful!
387396
It doesn't seem like an outdoor gate. The metal is not thick, nor powder coated. I wouldn't place it outdoors.
754983
The gate I installed it on was much smaller than 20 feet, but I think if you had enough chain and didn't overload it, it should be no problem. The opener has magnetic limit switches, very much like a garage opener. I think that as long as you have a place to mount the magnets, on your gate it could work.
559643
Yes, I purchased this item and it is mounted outside and looks great. It can be mounted to any surface.
432518
Definitely not as the frame of the construction has to be resting on the outside of the door frame. So it would not be possible to open the door if it was mounted this way.
1725117
I believe that only the inlet box can be exterior mounted. It does not appear the switch box is weatherproof.
786572
Yes. It takes a little time so you may want to look into a pressure mounted gate that opens instead. But I do move this gate regularly.