Sliding Gate Opener for 1400lbs

I've had a side-yard access gate at my house for approximately 7 years. This is my 3rd gate opener and it should have been my first. I went through two different iterations of rack-and-pinion, low-voltage gate openers from Gate Crafters at the cost of $600 each, and neither one ever worked right. The first one had horrible range and would over-run the limit if it got misaligned. The second one wasn't much better, but the range was approved. The problem with those systems is that it would count revolutions of the motor and count them back down when closing - if the rack skips on the pinion at all while opening, it will try to close past the stop point, and the motor wasn't smart enough to stop - it eventually would have burned up. So the gate always needed to be supervised. What's the point then? Might as well manually open it. Sure, I had to wire 110v for this one, but its worth it! The chain drive is far superior to rack and pinion as it is much less susceptible [impossible?] to skipping. I had to adjust the rack every season to account for temperature changes - that problem appears to go away with this one. This motor is powerful - much more so than the low-voltage one previously; if the rack and pinion were too tight it would just stop moving the gate (extremely frustrating). Again, what's the point of a gate opener then? Installation? I'm a pretty experienced DIYer and figured this out in spite of the quite unclear instructions. Now that I have it installed I see there are many YouTube videos to assist. Just make sure you have something to shorten a chain - I ended up having to cut it off and clean up the end link with a Dremel. Use 1/2" concrete anchors and shim to level if you need to. Oddly, I set the reverse switch as it suggested, but that was unnecessary. I haven't setup auto-close on it, nor the IR sensor (on order) - so I'll have to work through that if my open/close is backwards. Instructions sure could have been clearer on this. Installation time? A couple trips to the hardware store (electrical and concrete anchors). About 2 hours to get the 100v run to it. About 2 hours to test the motor to see how it works with the limit magnets and determine exactly where the motor will be placed as well as the limit magnets (I highly recommend taking your time here to make sure you fully understand before you mount it). About another 3 hours to get it fully mounted, chain installed and tested. Finally, I spent 2 hours playing with it in amazement that it it actually worked correctly unlike the much more expensive previous models. Wow, 5-stars because of price, performance and quality. 1-star for instructions.

Not a compensated comment. Overall you can't beat the quality of this product so far, it is hard to say how long the motor will last, but hopefully you can get replacement parts and that would be a plus! Very clean installation and with some modifications it has met my expectations. First of all it comes with basically everything you will need to get it going. The anchors would be a nice addition, I used 3/8 in and is very solid, make sure you start with a good foundation. On my install I timed it with the concrete pour for the gate so is one big slab of concrete and it is solid. My electrical box is on the opposite side of the driveway so I used the gate track and ran the thermostat cable under it, perfect for my needs. The gate was built at exactly 20 ft so no chain modification was required. Since the gate has a lot of metal at the bottom I had to extend the antenna, now it goes all the way up the pole and I can operate the gate at a much farther distance. Looking into adding WIFI module any recommendations would be appreciated. The bolts were a little too long for my gate and should be design with security in mind, maybe allen type or tork head, but nothing a cutting disk can't manage and in my case they are not exposed to the outside where they can be tampered with. The chain tension brackets could use an up and down side to side adjustment sort of like a cross type to be able to offer better adjustment capability to the chain. In my case they worked out just fine. The L bracket could be shorter where the chain bolts down to, just in case the gate pole is too close and hits it, in my case it was perfect and barely miss the poles. The instructions could be better, seems like this is a big issue with some owners. The remotes. I don't like to be looking for a remote while I'm driving to open a gate. I went ahead an installed a visor clip, most will do just make sure the screws you use are not too long that can damage the electronics inside the remote. The wireless keypad works great and should be part of the opener's package, maybe a compatible sensor also. I tried installing a sensor but had no luck, (wired according to 2 videos I watched on U2B) but instead of retracting or stopping the gate when the beam was broken (could hear the relay and the light change from yellow to red) the gate just kept going so I removed it and return it, I will try again since I believe the problem was with the sensor. I would recommend this product at this time. I'm hoping to get many years of trouble free performance, only time will tell. Last but not least, don't forget to lube the chain every so often. Update July 14, 2021, since there is a sidewalk by the gate I installed a strobe light, comes on and off when the gate closes or opens, great visual indications the gate is moving. Will try a WIFI smart switch shortly to see if I can voice open and close. Just need to find a compatible remote for the WIFI switch to simulate the button press to open and close and install a wired magnetic sensor for status checks, or figure out which terminals to hook up the switch to the board if possible, but there is not much information out there for this and the schematic in the manual that came with the opener is not for the model I actually got. Basically the same thing I did for the garage opener and it works like a charm. I like the idea of Alexa opening or closing the gate as I depart or arrive to the house. This would complete this project! UPDATE, 16th July 2021, finally got the voice open/close going, works like a charm with status command. I have to say I'm impressed with this opener. I can open the Alexa app coming back to the house and open the front gate using voice commands with security passcode, the gate is 20 ft long so it takes a while for it to open, I wish the opener had 2 speeds a slow/fast but it doesn't so this way I can have it open by the time I arrive at the house and don't have to stop traffic waiting on it to open. I can also open the garage door the same way. UPDATE: October 2021, Customer support has been excellent! The seller got your back!

Five-Star is my initial review. We''ll see how the opener holds up over time. I replaced a $1500 GTO that lasted 20 years with this under $200 CO-Z model with the infrared sensor. The sensor kit is a MUST, and works well. Without it, this gate system could cause property damage and/or bodily injury as it appears to require the sensor to auto-reverse. The remotes go a lot further than 100' for me... I can reliably activate the gate opener through my closed window 120' away from the opener, and also from the end of the driveway over 200' away. This is with the stock antenna that hides inside the motor unit. Unfortunately, I can confirm the CO-Z unit is NOT Homekit compatible, so you will need to purchase enough remotes for all your vehicles and guests. Pairing is easy, but the lid and PC Board cover must be removed to access the Learn button on the PC Board. A few thoughts: Well-built and designed, all the parts fits very neatly as they should, and the motor appears very robust. It has no trouble moving my 15 foot metal and wood gate despite the fact it is a slight up-hill pull when closing the gate. Unless you happen to have just the right-sized gate, you will need to adjust the chain length. A chain breaker tool appropriate for chain size #41 is recommended to facilitate this. After you get the opener installed on its base and it and the infrared safety sensor wired, and before installing the chain, use the test button or one of the remote openers to verify 1) the chain will be pulled in the proper direction when the safety stop infrared beam is broken and 2) the magnets will be positioned appropriately to stop the gate on either end of its throw. Use the Direction Switch inside the unit if necessary... make sure the safety stop will cause the gate to move in the opening direction. Don't rely on the manual! Verify by watching the drive wheel spin; the chain will pass over the two idler wheels and under the drive wheel, so the underside of the drive wheel will move in the direction the gate will move once the chain is installed. Flip the reverse switch if the safety sensor doesn't work properly. After you have the gate opener safety sensor working right, experiment with the magnet placements. Note the height of the magnet relative to the sensor inside the case determines which direction the sensor stops travel. Also note where the magnets will stop the motor as they move laterally toward the sensor. Give yourself some extra room to start by putting the magnets where you think they will stop the gate too soon... then fine tune placement once the chain is installed. Better to be conservative on placement to start so you don't run your gate off the end of its track or cause damage! I built a little wooden box to enclose the base and protect the wires from rodents. Also, a short length of 4" PVC or other pipe will fit over the infrared sensor(s) if you want to protect them from direct sunlight. I inquired as to lubrication. Seller advises only the chain needs lube; the bearing and gears are reportedly maintenance-free.

Works well

First Impression: Whoa... will this work it's Tiny! and it will because - It's a 1/2 HP DC motor which is equivalent to a 1 HP AC motor and powerful enough for it to pull my gate. - Gate Weight limit when I purchased was listed as 1400 lb currently it mentions 1100 lb, mine falls at or below 1400 lb or so. What is included and what is not: It includes mounting hardware, screws brackets, and mounting steel frame. A fair amount of chain. Some not-so-good tools. We got 2 key chain Remote openers in the box What you may need to get: Safety Sensor: It did not include the safety sensor when I bought it so I bought that. Like your garage door if something is in the path it will stop closing and open back up. Do not, repeat Do Not power the gate up without this sensor, Period. Unless you want things getting crushed, you get the idea. Safety sensor wiring and technical writing in the manual did not make sense I ended up calling the tech support line of the safety sensor and got the correct instruction on wiring. Chain: I also had to get some extra chains, my gate's length is a little less than 34~36 feet. Chain mending tool: Get one to make it easier for yourself. Mounting Bolts that go in the concrete Block: Take the Mounting Bracket with you and get these 4 Concrete Anchor Bolts from box stores in the hardware section. Yes, please use Re-Bars in that concrete block. You'll notice my assembly is a little bit different where it's higher than usual assembly since I've a retaining wall in that area that became my mounting block instead. **Important Note: Before pouring concrete tie those anchor bolts and do this step that will save some elbow grease later. While pouring the concrete use the mounting bracket with those bolts so that those bolts don't move away and later on don't line up with the mounting brackets. I did not do this and later on, I had to spend a good amount of time to get the steel mounting bracket on those bolts. Now that I think of it could I've eliminated that steel mounting bracket, I wonder. So if anyone has done it without that please post your comment. Keypad Opener: We bought 2 one inside the gate and another one outside the gate. Also, we got extra keychain opener to put one in each car. Remember to program all of these with the opener’s circuit board, you’ll find the instruction in the manual. Power to the mounting Block, wire, conduit, and breaker: I ran metal conduit/pipe to the mounting area into the ground and used direct bury cable in the ground then up again in the metal pipe into my garage wall then attic, and down into the breaker box with a dedicated 15 Amp breaker. I installed a box at the mounting area to include a GFCI outlet for later. If you’re not savvy with this type of work please hire an electrician for this work. Tools: If you have a rachet set and screwdrivers that will do with what’s supplied in the box. Installation: Mounting the motor assembly was okay. Then we actually welded the end brackets that will hold the chain. I think that would be sturdier than mounting that with bolts. When came time to install the magnet sensors that’s where we spent a lot of time figuring out the height and how close it needs to be to the motor. You will need another person for sure with this part. Maintenance: Check the nuts and bolts say each quarter. I installed this in January 2020 and this Labor Day (2022) the Magnet signal receiving block or the function in the motor unit stopped working. While checking on that I found out 2 nuts totally came off and some needed tightening. Since the magnet stop function was not working my gate got derailed. I put it back and while trying to figure out what was wrong it derailed again. Let’s just say it’s a bit of work to put it back on the rail. So here is another important tip I’ll add as a note below. Important Note: While building the rail for the gate, add 2 to 3 feet of extra at the opening side. In case the motor malfunctions and goes out more than it’s supposed to it won’t get derailed and the chain will stop it. If you have it to the mark and if it goes that extra foot and a half it will surely derail. So please put the extra couple of feet of rail to save agony later on. After Sale Service: In my humble opinion, this is what matters for a good product and the company stands behind it. Customer/Technical Support: February 2020: During installation, a simple electrical connector went bad and I was made to get a replacement unit then customer service finally responded and sent me that connector, and I sent the new-new unit back. September 2022: This time it is out of its 1 year warranty period and the magnet unit is not responding where the gate does not stop. I’ve sent an E-mail via Amazon and no response; I just sent another E-mail directly to its support E-mail and waiting to see what kind of support or direction I get.

This CO-Z sliding gate opener has been an excellent upgrade for my property security. The 1400lb capacity handles my heavy gate with ease and operates smoothly every time. Installation was straightforward with clear instructions and all necessary hardware included. The hardware security system kit is comprehensive with quality components that feel durable and built to last. The motor is powerful yet surprisingly quiet during operation. The remote controls work reliably from a good distance and the response time is quick. I appreciate the safety features including obstacle detection which prevents the gate from closing on objects. The unit handles gates up to 40 feet which gives plenty of range for most residential applications. The chain drive system is well-engineered and requires minimal maintenance. The control board has useful features like adjustable opening/closing speed. For the price, this is an exceptional value compared to professionally installed systems. Perfect for anyone looking to automate their sliding gate with a reliable, powerful opener.

They delivered the package in the indicated time. I bought the motor for the gate since I live on the main road and it is much easier. It has two controls and they have enough distance to open. Very good investment.

Just replace it with same model lasted 8 years after motor gave up

Recomiendo amplia mente éste producto, funcionó perfectamente y sin problemas y lo mejor es que puede con el trabajo.