How does the gate release / catch work?
2025028
It just slips into a little groove. You gently lift up on the gate and it falls into place. To open it, you use your thumb to push in a piece of plastic and gently lift up on the gate to lift it out of the groove. It is very easy to use.
2025029
It doesn't latch automatically. You must press the downward until you hear it click. Then to open it, you squeeze the latch from the top to release it. It actually works best if you squeeze down on the release button while simultaneously pulling up on the gate. Hope that makes sense.
1707019
I think the lock is coordinated with the signal to open the gate, never tried it with other openers than the one that is sold with the gate hardware though.
943724
Yes. You must remove the latch. They sell a automatic latching system you can purchase. I really like my US Automatic Gate. The motherboard Fried after the first two operations. They sent a new one for free and it has been working ever since! Good customer support. Fast response.
1781689
It can at times. Makes a clicking noise if the dial isn't turned properly while retracting. In my experiences it isn't often. Overall for us that is a minor issue compared to the benefit of having a retractable gate.
2102080
I wish I could help you with this. I have the same gate and can open it and close it with one hand. Is it possible that it may not be alligned right?
146937
I haven't experienced that with my gate. Is the latch on top stuck in the pushed in position?
400566
You can physically close the gate and then release the lock and there is no sound at all. A normal push to swing the gate closed produces a click that does not seem loud to me.
341221
I used it to push the gate closed. It's installed on the side where the gate swings toward. How that helps.
1178746
Sometimes the gate will not close all the way but it should. I think ours did this but after some use it stopped. Hope that makes sense.
962489
Yes, there is an option that you can switch on for the gate to close itself after it is open. The duration is programmable.
1227512
Yes, when the catch is released on the side the bottom comes out, if you just baked a cake, release latch then just lift the pan up, cake remains on the bottom, transfer the cake to something else.
1305866
It just means you don't have it in tight enough. Keep adjusting the pressure parts to and eventually the gate will latch. It's harder than you would think it should be
1314144
Hi. Once chain is attached and bolted, gate will not move. I have tried to push and pull it and will not budge. We have had our opener for almost 3 years and have never had problems with it. Hope this helps
1908385
It auto latches, but it will not grab fast enough if you slam something shut. At a slow speed it will catch
1707018
Good morning. Walt, I can't answer that really. I have two sets of,(had) two sets of Mighty Mule openers. A double gate set up and a single. The single controlled an 18' gate, and the doubles controlled 8' gates. In both cases, the limits are always going out of alignment, in which case the lock will not catch as it should. I finally had it with the single and took it out. As for Mighty Mule, I'm not a fan. I wish I would have gotten a descent set of gates. The single now sits in the shop, useless. Hope this helps.
1932436
The gate needs to come down completely to pass through. It is a tension gate, not permanent.
581593
Sorry to report that I had to remove the gate lock from my gate as it kept malfunctioning causing my gate to lock up on me numerous times. It worked well for a time, however after an initial period of time it caused me numerous problems...hope you have better luck!