Installation Guide

SimTek Gate Installation Guide
Gate Components and Tools Needed
Step 1: Set the Gate Post
Gate posts have extra steel reinforcement for strength and are
dierent 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 12" in diameter by 30" to 36" deep in the ground.
2. The flat 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 1-1/2" 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 fill 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
SimTek® Fence Gate
Gate Post
End Post
Latch
Striker Rod
2-1/2" Self-tapping Screws
Button Head Screws
Level and Power Drill
Concrete
SimTek® Hinges
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