Instructions / Assembly
SimTek Gate Installation Guide
Gate Components and Tools Needed
Gate Post
SimTek™ Fence Gate
End Post
SimTek™ Hinges
Latch
Striker Rod (optional)
2 ½” Self-tapping Screws
Button Head Screws
Level and Power Drill
Concrete
Step #1: Set the Gate Post
Gate posts have extra steel reinforcement for strength and are dierent than all
other posts. Before setting the post in the ground, make sure that a gate post
(not an end post, or any other post) is used.
1. Dig a hole 10” to 12” in diameter by 30” to 36” deep in the ground.
2. The at surface (without a channel) must be in position to receive the gate
and gate hardware.
3. Post spacing is critical. The ideal spacing is to have a 1” gap between the
latch post and the striker bar side of the gate and 1 ½” for the hinge side.
The extra gap on the hinge side is to allow for thermal expansion and
contraction.
4. Set the post utilizing the same method as for other posts and ll the hole
with concrete. Allow the concrete to cure for 48 to 72 hours.
Gate Post
End Post
(Hinges are attached to this post)
(The latch is attached to this post)
(inside-to-inside post spacing)
Gate Post Spacing