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If you are hanging a gate on a surface other than a post, such as a
column, then use the spacer that is provided with the hinge to fill
in the 1/8" gap behind the post mounting plate. This is not
required if the hinge is attached to a post. Fasten the hinge to the
surface using the proper lag bolts (not provided). It may be
necessary to enlarge the holes in the plates larger to accept these
bolts.
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Figure 3a:
Hinge orientation for gates which are:
- hinged left and open towards you
-hinged right and open away from you
Turn the nut clockwise to increase spring tension |
Figure 3b:
Hinge orientation for gates which are:
-hinged left and open away from you .
-hinged right and open towards you
Turn the nut counter-clockwise to increase spring tension.
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3. Next, assemble the latch. This can be confusing since the latch works for all gate swings - in or out, left
or right. Proceed step by step, using Figure 4 on the next page as a guide.
a.) Place the spindle into a handle as far as it will go and attach it using the set screw.
b.) Slide a nylon bushing onto the spindle with the flat side against the handle.
c.) Place the spacer block into the front plate. The loop will extend out the bottom, while the
top of the spacer block will fit into the square notch on the top of the front plate.
d.) Put the spindle through the large holes in the front plate and the spacer block. The Jerith
logo should face out. The bushing fits into the large hole in the front plate.
e.) Point the lever in the opposite direction of the handle and put the lever's square hole
onto the spindle. Push the lever in completely, so that the bottom tip extends below the
front plate.
f.) Take the spring and push it through the small opening between the top of the spacer
block and the top of the lever, with the ends of the spring facing out. Be sure to position
the spring beyond the stop on the top of the lever.
g.) Push the two 1 3/4" machine screws all the way through the front plates. Put the entire
assembly on the side of the gate.
h.) Place the back plate on the other side of the gate and tighten the 1 3/4" screws to attach
the back to the front. The spindle goes through the hole in the back plate.
i) Slide the other bushing onto the spindle with the flat end facing out so it fits snugly into
the large hole in the back plate. Push the other handle onto the spindle and tighten the
set screw.
4. Position the latch at a convenient height (or as required by local codes), drill 1/8" pilot holes, and use the
four #6 x 1/2" painted screws to fasten the latch squarely in place on the side of the gate.
5. Close the gate against the latch post (or the other gate if a double drive) and locate the keeper so that
the lever rests about ~" above the bottom of the keeper. Push a latch handle down to ensure that the
lever will clear the keeper. Attach the keeper using the two flat head screws provided.
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Figure 4: Latch assemblies
For Gates that are: Hinged left and open towards you
-or- Hinged right and open away from you
For gates that are: Hinged left and open away from
you -or- Hinged right and open towards you
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| Note: When latching the gate against a column or wall, use the small piece of 1" x 1" channel included to mount the latch keeper on the inside of the opening. Attach the keeper onto the side of the channel and fasten the entire assembly against the wall using lag bolts (not provided). You may need to cut the end of the lever to allow the gate to close and latch properly. (See Figure 5.) |
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Figure 5: Latching against a column
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6. With the hinges and latch now mounted, you may have to adjust the spring tension in the hinges to allow the gate to close and latch by itself. The hinge tension set at our factory allows most gates to work properly. To change the tension, use a wrench or pliers to hold the nut on the hinge rod while you remove the tension screw from the hinge. Move the nut about ~ turn to increase or decrease the tension. (See Figures 3a & 3b for the
correct direction to turn the nut.) Replace the tension screw into the pre-drilled hole in the center of the hinge. Repeat this procedure for the other hinge. Adjust the tension until the gate closes and latches correctly. |
