Installation Guide
3
Determine
location and gate
opening before
installing fence.
Fig. 1
Determine Gate Opening:
Gate opening is determined by width of gate plus
clearance for hinge (
1
⁄
1
⁄
1
2
⁄2⁄
") plus clearance for latch/drop
rod (Fig. 1) (see latch instructions for details).
1
Mount Hinges on Gate:
For best results, work on at, stable surface when
mounting hinges to gate.
a.) Place hinges at desired position on gate with a
minimum spacing or 32" between each hinge. Tabs
on hinges must rest rmly against gate upright or
rail, as shown (Fig. 2).
b.) Mark pilot holes through screw holes then pre-drill
using
3
⁄
3
⁄
3
32
⁄32⁄
" bit (Fig. 3).
c.) Secure hinges to gate with 1" screws (Fig. 3).
2
Gate
Tab
Fig. 2
Fig. 3
3
Mount Gate to Post:
NOTE:
Both gate posts must be plumb prior to gate
installation.
TIP:
Cut (2) 2" spacer blocks to help support the gate
during installation
a.) Set gate on spacer blocks and hold it level/plumb
to the gate post. Tabs on hinge must rest rmly
against gate post (Fig. 4).
b.) Mark pilot holes on the post, through the screw
holes in the hinges.
c.) Remove gate and pre-drill
3
⁄
3
⁄
3
32
⁄32⁄
" pilot holes.
d.) Re-position gate on post and secure hinges with
1" screws (Fig. 5).
Gate
Gate
Gate
Gate
Gate
Panel
Panel
Panel
Panel
Panel
2" Spacer Blocks
1" Screws1" Screws
Fig. 4
Fig. 5