Installation Guide

W W W. TA RT E R FA R M A N D RAN C H . C O M
Step five Step Six
Install the latch using a wire gate staple to secure
it to the post. The latch chain can be wrapped
around the gate to fasten it to the post.
Often gates are pushed down when climbing over and receive
undue pressure due to this action and the pure weight of the
gate. To prevent too much pressure on the hinges, use an
extra hinge pin or small piece of wood to rest the gate on the
latch post. Drill a hole for a hinge pin to be placed partially
into the latch post so that one of the horizontal bars can rest
on the pin. If an extra pin is not readily available, use a piece
of wood (2 x 4 or 2 x 6 approximately 10-12” long) to attach
to the post in the same way — so that one of the horizontal
bars can rest on it.
Step eight
Tighten the bolt on the hinges when complete.
Step Seven
tipS for gate ownerS
Use a small hand level to ensure the gate is level.
Make your gate easier to install and last longer
• Use an extra hinge pin or small piece of wood
attached to the latch post to set the gate on
when closed. This relieves undue pressure and
stress from both the hinges and hinge post.
• When hanging a gate that is over 8 feet long,
bring along a second person to help lift the gate.
• Cordless drills are always helpful and speed up
the drilling process.
• Be sure to select the right type of gate for the job
(i.e. economy, regular or heavy-duty).
• Use heavy-duty confinement gates when
crowding livestock.