Ranger 500 - Gate Starts to Open or Close but Stops and Reverses After a Few Seconds

The Ranger 500 is a swing gate opener that is ideal for residential settings. It can hold a gate at a maximum size of 13ft and a maximum weight of 400lbs, making it perfect for homeowners or small business owners. This troubleshooting guide is going to walk you through what you should do if your gate begins to open or close but then stops and reverses after a couple of seconds.

You can view the full manual and troubleshooting information here:

Troubleshooting Steps if your Ranger 500 Begins to Open or Close but Stops and Reverses After a Couple of Seconds

1. Start by opening the control box cover and finding the Ranger control board. On the control board, find the sensitivity adjustment potentiometer. The white center is adjustable. To increase force, you need to turn the white center in a clockwise direction.


2. For most gates, a setting of 8 for PRO80 or 5 for HD will allow for normal operation. If your gate requires a higher setting, there is a good chance that there is a problem with the gate that needs to be corrected.

Possible causes include:

• Incorrect hinges
• The Gate is Touching the Ground
• The Gate is Not Level
• The Actuator Arm is Defective or Bent

Identify and correct the problem to resume normal operation.

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