You're welcome. I made the video for the purpose of supporting other people in their DIY installations. I'm so pleased that its been useful.

You're welcome. Let me know how you get on with your installation. Mine has been in place since July 20, nearly 6 month. Still working fine.

I just got mine in this week. Knowing what you know now. Would you hire someone to install this? I have the exact same opener. I remember you saying the wiring was a booger bear.

@@lancewilliams3396 knowing what I know now, I'd simply prepare better. The installation is not difficult. You just need the right material to hand. I'm no more than a regular home diyer. My day job is desk based so there was definitely a learning curve here for me. That said, I've had past experience doing minor welding work so I was able to knock up some steadier brackets. But this was just a 'nice to have' addition rather than a necessity. If the opportunity came up again, I wouldn't hesitate to have a go.

Thank you. I'm in the process of doing a 12 month post installation review video. Will be posting it next week

Thanks for the comment. Adding a deadbolt would not destroy the actuator arms. When they sense resistance they stop opening/closing. I have a drop bolt on my installation. I use it only on windy days. I can post a video of my drop bolt installation if that would be helpful?

Yes you're right. I realised this afterwards.

I used 1.5mm armoured cable from the house to the control box.

Hi, The arm angle can be configured but it might be okay as it currently is in the default configuration. Try it and see before attempting to adjust it. The remote will need to be programmed before use. I think it's explained in the instructions exactly how to do this. Let me know how you get on. If you need help, just let me know.

They definitely make a sound. I wouldn't say that they were annoyingly loud but you can certainly hear them from up to 10 metres away. I think a stop in the ground is a great idea. You do need something to ensure the gates do not move beyond the maximum extent of the actuator arms.

@@creationtools9541 hi If you put a stay on the floor the arms should push the gates against the stay with pressure stopping enough movement to some one pushing the gate open ? This saves fitting a lock

There are no limit switches, but there are manually adjustable limit screws on the actuators. These can be used to set the range of movement.

Wonder how will the motor know when to stop, in absence of any electrical limit switches at the ends of the rod.

I don't think there's any reason why this wouldn't work. You would of course need solid posts and strong fixings on the gate.

Yes. The photocell wiring is running in trunking on the ground.

@@creationtools9541 what cable did you use for the photo cells? Is it a 4 core 3.5mm? As the cable is not supplied I’m not sure what I need and Topens are being a bit vague

Just wondered if u could put a break down of how you set them up from box because yours open perfectly

As in master/slave and force setting me and so on

Hi, Yes, I only set it up with the first button. You can set it up for all buttons to work but it would be pointless as they will all just perform the same function. The remote is a generic one, used for other systems that's why it has 4 in programmable buttons.

@@creationtools9541 thanks

Hi there, when you say PBS system, I'm not sure what you're referring to. Can you please clarify?

@@creationtools9541 The 2 x sensors that go each side of gates outside so it should stop the gates once beam is crossed ? It's how it's wired up that dont think is right on my set up as once gates open they won't close if the sensors are turned on

@@hotrod6206 Hi Allan, I've wired mine exactly as shown in the diagram on the reverse side of the control box lid. I'll make a video later today showing the wiring and the sensors in use.

@@creationtools9541 I wired how manual shows on the paper work for the 2 sensors it shows on receiver side no, com, nc , plus the power - & × that done on same on emitter , did take both covers off and they both make clicking sound and lights can see ?

@@hotrod6206 my sensors are silent. No clicking sounds. Are your sensors black and shaped like half an egg?

That is clearly what I should have done. This was my first attempt at anything like this.

Hi there, The limits are set mechanically. Adjustments (stroke adjustment). This can be done easily on each of the actuators. The range of movement should be approx min 80° and max 110°. Ideally they should be level but truth be told, mine aren't 100% level. I've been running slightly off level for 8 months and so far no problems. But the instructions do say that it should be level. Hope this is of some help.

@@creationtools9541 I'm hoping to buy the same kit as yourself but planing on just setting up one side first to see whether I can do it. Is it possible?

@@nassermughal2962 definitely possible. You can set up the first gate (master) independent to the second one (slave). But to be honest, the master gate is where all the hard work is and you can't install the slave gate without first installing the master. If you've got a good understanding of basic electrics and are confident installing the actuators, then I should think you'll be fine. I had never done anything like this before, but gave it a go after receiving a £500 installation quotation.

@@creationtools9541 I have been quoted 1800 for the install! Daylight robbery! I've just ordered my kit same as the one you mentioned. But just realised in the picture it's a European plug. Is that if you want to use that? Alternatively you can hard wire it in?

@@nassermughal2962 £1800 is insane! It'll take an experienced person 1 day. It took me 2 days as I had very little experience. What plug are you referring to? Mine had no plug at all. I had to run a wire from my garage directly into the control box.

You're totally right. I've decided to weld horizontal bars on each wing to better support the arms. Please do let me know if there are other things I could do to improve my installation.

Off topic, but I can not find any info on my issue I am having. I have a topens tew3 exit wand and I’m using a mighty mule 362 and the wires are labled different. I can’t find info on cross reference. Would you know how to hook up the wires? I’m sorry for the random and ignorant question.

@@StephenBrewer89 hi, unfortunately i have no idea where you might find this info. Topens don't really appear to have a strong online presence, support service might be hard to access.

@@creationtools9541 you seem to be right! I’ll figure it out when I have some time but figured I’d ask! Thanks for the reply sir!