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Solar-Powered Gate Opener
Pictured on a gravel lane leading to a home is a vehicle approaching a wide metal four-rail gate that’s in the process of opening, the mounting arms attached to gate and hinged gate post.

Numerous makes/models of the Solar-Powered Gate Opener are available to open and close, at the push of a button, various gate types (e.g., single- or dual-swing, single- or dual-slide), weights (e.g., 200- to 1,600-pound), and length (e.g., 8-foot to 20-foot). Basic components of most of these openers include: circuit board, actuator(s), mounting arm(s), built-in receiver, remote control or keypad transmitters, battery box, safety sign, solar panel(s), solar-charge controller, and installation hardware.

Estimated Cost Cost range: $500-$2,500, depending on accessories, gate size/type, etc.

Limitations Limitations Addressed by Product: Lower extremity, Upper extremity, Strength/endurance, Back


SourceGTO, Inc
Jay Payne
3121 Hartsfield Road
Tallahassee, FL, 32303
Websitewww.linearproaccess.com
Phone800-543-4283
Fax850-580-8816

SourceChamberlain Group, Inc. (LiftMaster)
845 Larch Avenue
Elmhurst, IL, 60126
Websitewww.liftmaster.com
EmailWeb form
Phone800-528-5880

SourceNice Apollo Gate Operators, Inc. (Apollo)
12625 Wetmore Road, Suite 218
San Antonio, TX, 78247
Websitewww.niceapollo.com
EmailWeb form
Phone800-226-0178

SourceUSAutomatic, Ltd (Sentry)
118 Hillside Drive
Lewisville, TX, 75057
Websitewww.sentrygateopener.com
EmailWeb form
Phone866-711-0001
Fax972-436-6636
Est. Cost$500-$2,500, depending on accessories, gate size/type, etc.
Last updated: Apr 14, 2017


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