Hi Buzby,
Sounds like you probably have the BFT hydraulic rams that only have locking in one direction or possibly not locking at all. Its risky fitting rams that lock in the closed direction if fitted to wooden gates because quite often the bypass valves will blow when a strong gust of wind catches the gate leaf!! Rendering the motor buggered!! your only feasible option is to fit a magnetic lock coupled with a drop bolt, that would keep both leafs securely locked shut.
if you look underneath the ram you should see an information sticker showing model numbers. if you can get that info, and the control panel you have is the best you can get BFT wise, the Rigel 5 will do everything you want and more!!
Download the tech manual here:
http://www.gates.uk.com/products/install...panels.asp
Regards,
Carl
Sounds like you probably have the BFT hydraulic rams that only have locking in one direction or possibly not locking at all. Its risky fitting rams that lock in the closed direction if fitted to wooden gates because quite often the bypass valves will blow when a strong gust of wind catches the gate leaf!! Rendering the motor buggered!! your only feasible option is to fit a magnetic lock coupled with a drop bolt, that would keep both leafs securely locked shut.
if you look underneath the ram you should see an information sticker showing model numbers. if you can get that info, and the control panel you have is the best you can get BFT wise, the Rigel 5 will do everything you want and more!!
Download the tech manual here:
http://www.gates.uk.com/products/install...panels.asp
Regards,
Carl