G550 Automatic Gate Opener Installation Manual36Manual Operation of GateCAUTION: The gate will move freely and uncontrolledwhen the gate opener (actuator) is removed from thegate. ONLY disconnect the gate opener (actuator) whenthe control box power switch is OFF and the gate is NOTmoving.Disconnecting the Opener (fig. 43)1. Turn control box power switch OFF.2. Remove clevis pin clip and clevis pin from either thefront or rear mounting point.3. Remove the gate opener (actuator) from the mount.The gate can be opened and closed manuallywhen the gate opener (actuator) isdisconnected.Theft Deterrence (fig. 44)Your Zareba Automatic Gate Opener comes with a built-in theft deterrence feature. If the gate opener (actuator)is disconnected from the control box, your unit willautomatically sound an alarm, notifying you of unau-thorized removal of the actuator. A warning label on thegate opener (actuator) states an alarm will sound if theactuator is removed. The alarm is shut off by discon-necting battery power to the control box or turning theswitch on the bottom of the control box to the OFFposition.For additional protection, a pin lock accessory can bepurchased to lock your gate opener (actuator) to abracket preventing removal of the gate opener(actuator).NOTE: Substitute a Pin Lock for the clevis pin on thefront mount of the gate opener (actuator) to preventunauthorized removal of the gate opener (actuator)from the gate (see Gate Opener Accessories onpage 40).!Pin Lock (GPL1) sold asan accessoryFigure 44Clevis pin clipClevis pinGate opener(actuator)Gate bracket mountFigure 43