Instructions / Assembly

Note: Like all mechanical devices, with age and wear, these hinges will require periodic lubrication,
readjustment and eventual replacement. Just as you manually lock your home for security, you must also
manually verify the gate is secured each time, as the self-closing motion could be hampered by wind, an
obstruction, etc. Remember, where children’s safety is involved, double check all barriers to prevent accidents.
2.1. Use a rubber mallet to drive the post caps onto the posts. Be careful not to
3. Gate Installation
actual width of the two gates. (Example: Two 36” wide gates will actually measure 70” wide
overall and will require the opening to be 72” wide.) See Figure 5.
2.4. Fill the post hole with a stiff concrete mix being sure that the concrete extends below the
bottom of the post.
2.5. Be sure the posts are plumb and the fence slots are facing the correct direction while the
concrete is setting. Brace the posts as necessary while the concrete is setting.
damage the post or caps. See Figure 3.
2.2. For a single gate installation set the gate opening 1”wider than the actual
gate. (example: a 36” wide gate actually measures 35” wide and will require
the actual gate opening to be 36” wide.) See Figure 4.
2.3. For a double drive gate installation set the gate opening 2” wider than the
3.1. After the concrete for the post has set the gate may be hung. Place the gate on blocks at the
correct elevation (See figure 2 above).
3.2. Locate the hinges as far apart as possible on the gate and clamp the hinge post leaf to the post.
Verify that the hinge post leaf is completely flush and plumb with the mounting surface, to
avoid binding. Note the direction the gate will open. See Figure 6.
3.3. Attach the hinges to the post by drilling 7/64” pilot holes and fastening with screws provided.
3.4. Center the gate into the opening and attach to the hinges in the same manner as the posts.
Double drive gates must have the diagonals running as shown in Figure 5.
3.5. If the hinge is to be mounted on a flat surface you may need to shim out the hinge post leafs so
that the hinge does not rub or bind against the mounting surface. See Figure 7.
3.6. The screws provided with the hinge are intended for securing the hinge to Delgard posts &
gates. If the hinge is to be mounted to a masonry column, wood, etc., ask your local building
supply dealer to recommend the appropriate fasteners for your mounting application.
3.7. Test gates for a smooth free swinging operation, then proceed to install the latch hardware as
needed.