Preparing a sliding gate for installing a motor

This is the first video in a series covering the installation of sliding gate motors that use rack not chain as a drive mechanism. This video covers what is needed to prepare a sliding gate that uses track before a sliding gate motor can be fitted including tips on choosing a suitable motor, what to avoid and details about the pad for the motor to be mounted to. For more detail about motors and where to buy (in Australia) see: http://www.grantsautomation.com.au/index.php?page=2 For detail on installing footings for sliding gates see: http://www.grantsautomation.com.au/index.php?page=65 For detail on installing a sliding gate that uses rack see: http://www.grantsautomation.com.au/index.php?page=64