Instructions / Assembly
37 ¼" - 38 ¼"
The opening between the fence 
posts must be 37¼" - 38¼".
POOL GATE INSTALLATION
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Fasten the hinges to the gate with 
1" self-drilling screws (provided).
A: Align the bottom of the gate with the bottom of the fence, ensuring 
there is a gap of 11/16" - 13/16" between the gate and the fence post. 
Then fasten the gate to the fence post with 1" self-drilling screws (provided). 
B: Snap the covers onto both hinges.
IMPORTANT: Always understand and comply with your local building codes for 
access gate requirements:
• Height, clearances, and openings
• Distance between the tops of horizontal members
• Location of the self-latching device above grade
• Swing direction from the pool or spa
• Self-closing
• Other specified requirements
Space hinges at least 35½" apart
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Follow local codes for swing direction.
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35 ½"
min.
B
A
C
A: Position the latch at the 
required height on the fence 
post and then mark the location 
of both latch brackets (maximize 
distance between brackets).
B: Remove the latch, and fasten 
both latch brackets with 1" 
self-drilling screws (provided).
C: Slide the latch down onto 
the tracks of the latch brackets.
A: Position the striker with the bottom of the latch and mark the location 
of the mounting holes on the gate.
B: Fasten the striker to the gate with 1" self-drilling screws (provided).
C: Snap the cover onto the front of the striker. 
Follow local codes for location 
of the self-latching device 
above grade.
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A
A
B
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A: Adjust the vertical position of 
the latch until the marks line up 
on the latch and striker.
B: Use a Phillips #2 screwdriver to 
install the self-tapping screw 
(provided) through the notch in 
the latch most closely centered 
over a hole in the bracket.
C: Adjust the horizontal position 
of the striker by using a 
screwdriver to turn the #2 
Phillips screw until the marks line 
up on the striker and latch.
With the gate closed, adjust each hinge to the required closing 
tension. Use a slot-head screwdriver to depress the top adjuster 
on the hinge, then turn and release. Turn counter-clockwise to 
increase tension and clockwise to decrease tension.
B
A
C
11/16" - 13/16"
C
The gate must be self-closing from any position.
Both hinges must have equal tension. 
Adjust tension on each hinge from the top adjuster only.
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