Installation Guide

ManualsBrandsFORTRESS ManualsFencingAthens Black Aluminum Gate Latch and Hinge Kit Set

Insert flat tip screwdriver

into the cam at the end of

the hinge barrel.

Press the screwdriver

downward, pushing the

cam into the barrel.

Disclaimer: The manufacturer and supplier of this device cannot and will not accept

responsibility for unauthorized modifications to or for defective maintenance of this

device. No modification to this device whatsoever is to be made other than with

respect to the adjustments outlined in this installation instruction. If this device fails

to function properly, it should be returned promptly to the supplier for replacement.

Rotate the cam clockwise to increase spring tension

and counter-clockwise to reduce spring tension.

Adjust one hinge at a time in 1/4 turn increments.

SPRING TENSION ADJUSTMENT AND MAINTENANCE

Liability Limitation & Warranty: This product is inspected prior to shipment and

is warranted to the original purchaser to be free from defects in material and

workmanship. No warranty applies if the product has been tampered with or

damaged by the purchaser, and in no case shall the manufacturer or supplier

be liable for damages which are incidental or consequential.

The hinge should be

inspected annually, or

more frequently if the

gate is used often. Spring

tension adjustments

should be made as

needed. The hinge

should be regularly

lubricated by spraying

an oil based lubricant

into the area of the

cams and barrel.

The hinge should be mounted as shown. The leaves should be

positioned on the outside surface of the posts when the gate is

closed. The alignment tabs should be located between the gate

and fence posts when the gate is in the closed position. The

top surface of the upper hinge should be mounted within 1/2" of

the top surface of the top rail and the bottom surface of the lower

hinge should be mounted within 1/2" of the lower surface of the

lower rail. In applications where additional hinges are used, they

should be evenly spaced between the upper and lower hinges.

NW094, NW095, NW096

SELF CLOSING HINGE

INSTALLATION, ADJUSTMENT AND

MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS

02-16-07

Fence Post

Gate Post

Alignment Tabs

Leaves

Adjustment Cam