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Bump Gates

ILC Reference NO 81:55:014
Item sourced from ILC ACT database

Short Description
A fully mechanical system designed to allow a farm style gate to be opened from inside a vehicle. Bump Gates can also be activated while on horseback, on a motorbike or on foot.

More Details
The kit is designed for use with a standard Weldmesh or multi bar gate that has a 25mm nominal bore galvanised steel pipe frame. The Bump Gate can also be fitted to double gates providing one gate is wide enough for the vehicles you are driving through the gate most of the time (3m or 10' minimum).

OPERATION
To open- gently bump the rubber-sleeved bump rail arm at less than walking pace to release a spring-activated lock pin. The opening gate strikes a delay catch mounted on a post at 120� from the gate in the closed position. This catch holds the gate open while the user is driving through. The gate is released by the delay catch after a few seconds and then swings closed.

The gate does not need to be bumped very hard as the spring provides the momentum for the gate to open.

CLOSING SPEED
The speed screw in the hinge post is adjusted to vary the gate closing speed so that it takes around 15 seconds from opening to closing. This allows light trucks or vehicles towing trailers sufficient time to drive through.

To hold the gate open, the delay hook is swung over and the short 90� tail used to latch the gate open.

GATE POSITION
It is ideal if the Bump Gate can swing 110-120� from the hinge post in both directions, especially if towing trailers etc. The greater angle allows more delay time for the gate to close. If the Hinge post is on a fenceline, a short section of fencing (1-2m) may be required to bring the hinge post off the fence to allow the Bump Gate to swing 120�.

It is essential that the gate can swing open safely in both directions. The gate might need to be recessed for this to be possible, for example, near a busy road. If the gateway is on steep slope, the ground will need to be levelled 6m [20'] either side of the gate to allow the Bump Gate to swing in both directions. An alternative is to move the gate site to more level ground.

Models
Standard Model (For use by cars, 4WD's and light trucks)
Heavy Duty (For frequent use by light trucks)

Options
Gate and Bump Gate kit may be powder coated in a variety of colours.

Installation
The product is designed as a Do-it-Yourself Kit. The Fitting Instructions included in the kits are written in plain English and with photos of each step, so that anyone with handyperson skills can do the job. It takes two people 4 to 5 hours to complete the installation, including concreting in the Hinge and Delay Catch posts. Installation can also be done by a reputable fencing contractor.

Dimensions
Weight                   16kg
Maximum width of gate    4.8metre
Maximum weight of gate kit can be attached to -                      unavailable

Place Of Manufacture
Queensland, Australia

Warranty
2 year parts warranty world-wide.
60-day money back guarantee within Australia.

Standards
Some assistive technology needs to meet Australian or other standards. Standards may relate to materials, manufacturing and installation. Products that meet Australian or international standards will have written certification. To find out if a product meets Australian Standards ask the supplier to show you the certificate. For a fact sheet about standards contact us or visit www.ilcaustralia.org/home/standards.asp

Price Guide
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Supplier Information - click to supplier for contacts details
BUMP GATES AUSTRALIA,   CHILDERS, QLD

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