Using Gate Handles for Gates

Gate handles allow you to build the perfect, cost effective, 15 to 20 foot wide gate for infrequent use. They give easy access for bringing heavy equipment in or out of paddocks for seeding or fertilizing. NOTE: NEVER recommended for horses. The activator plates can cut a horse.

Latch Side of Gate:

1. Wire the gate as described in the section "Wiring Gates".
2. Install the activator plates on the gate post at the same height as each strand of Braid™.
3. Use a short length of 14 gauge copper lead-out wire to jump from each strand of Braid™ to each activator plate.

Hinged Side of Gate:

1. Install an ElectroBraid™ Roller insulator on the "hinged" side of the gate post at the same height as the opposing strand.
2. Attach a length of Braid™ (about the width of the gate) to the Roller Insulator with a copper split-bolt connector.
3. Hook the Gate Handle onto the Activator Plate. Secure the Braid™ to the spring inside the gate handle by taking two wraps around the spring and securing with a Copper split-bolt Connector.

   NOTE: When using trees, mount activator plate on a 2"x4" and attach to tree to prevent damage from tree growth.

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