Instructions / Assembly
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Install Latch:
NOTE:
The Heavy-Duty Gate Latch requires a gate gap
of 3/4" - 1 1/4" with 1" being the ideal spacing.
Please install the post and gate accordingly to
allow for the correct spacing.
a. As delivered, the heavy-duty self-latching gate
latch is congured to be mounted to the left
of the gate (as viewed from inside the gate). If
you prefer to mount the latch to the right of the
gate, you will need to re-congure it per “To
Recongure for Right-Side Mounting”.
b. Hold latch against the side of the post and mark
locations of pilot holes, as shown (Fig. 1).
c. Drill ve 3⁄32" pilot holes into the post.
d. Secure latch to side of post with four 1" Square/
Phillips Combo screws (Fig. 2).
e. Place a screw through the nylon spacer and
attach to top forward hole (Fig. 3). This will stop
the arm from pivoting too far.
Install Striker Bar:
a. Close the gate and insert striker bar into latch,
while holding it rmly against the gate.
b. Mark pilot holes through the screw holes (Fig. 4).
c. Remove striker bar and drill
3
⁄32" pilot holes.
d. Place striker bar on gate and secure with
six 1" Square/Phillips Combo screws.
NOTE:
A padlock can be placed through the holes at the
top of the latch for added security.
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Fig. 1
Post Plate
Fig. 2
Fig. 3
Fig. 4
Nylon
Spacer