Installation Guide

YARD GARD

Walk Gate Installation Instructions

For residential applications, single walk gates are generally used for people to pass through. These walk gate are easy to install and provide

you with the security needed for your residence when included as part of your chain link fence. Walk gates are constructed with 12.5

gauge, 11.5 gauge, or 9 gauge galvanized fabric. The framework and fittings are also constructed from galvanized steel for long life.

Walk gates are single panel gates that hinge from one terminal post (also referred to as gate post) and latch to another. Walk gates are

installed at the same height as the chain link fence. These instructions will assist you with installation of a single panel walk gate.

Please read all instructions before proceeding. Always wear protective eye wear when assembling.

Step 1: Before you Begin

Note that there are two key measurements to consider; the gate mea-

sured width [1], and the gate measured opening [2]. These will differ

by four inches. The gate measured width is the length measured from

outside of gate frame work. The gate opening, is the length measured

from the inside of the terminal/gate posts. The gate width should

measure four inches shorter than the gate opening to allow for mounting

hardware and gate latch.

Step 2: Install the Gate Posts

NOTE: if the gate posts are already installed, measure the length of the

gate opening [2]. Purchase a gate with an actual gate width measure-

ment four inches less than the gate opening.

Measure the gate width.

Install the gate posts so that the length between the inside of the posts

is four inches greater than the gate width. Gate posts are installed in

cement, approximately two feet into the ground. Gate posts should be

installed so that they are two inches higher than the top of the gate.

Allow the gate post cement to dry [3].

Step 3: Install the Hinges

Install the post hinges on one gate post. The top post hinge will point

down, the bottom post hinge will point up [4].

Install the gate hinges on one side of the gate. Do not tighten. Slide the

gate hinges over the post hinges. Ensure that the top of the gate is in

line with the top of the chain link fence [5]. Tighten the gate hinges in

place. The gate should swing freely.

Step 4: Install the Gate Latch

Install the gate latch on the other side of the gate to complete the instal-

lation [6].