Page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Page 5 Page 6 Page 7 Page 8Gate Installation Continued 2. Attach each hinge to the gate post using three of the self-drilling screws provided. The post mounting plate attaches to the post on the inside of the opening. Next, fasten the gate to each hinge using four more screws. Mount one hinge near the top rail of the gate and the other near the bottom rail to distribute the weight of the gate evenly. Make sure the hinges line up with each other to prevent them from binding. The gate should now swing freely. Note: If the hinges are not in line with each other, the gate will not close by itself. 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 to accept these bolts. Using SafeTech™ or D&D Technologies™ Hinges: Follow the installation instructions provided with the hinges. 3. Mount the latch according to its specific instructions. 4. 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 the factory allows most gates to work properly. To change the tension on the 5” spring loaded gate hinge, use a wrench to hold the hex bolt on the hinge rod while you loosen the tension screw from the hinge. Turn the bolt about 1/4 turn to increase or decrease the tension. Tighten the tension screw in the center of the hinge to maintain the tension. Repeat this procedure for the other hinge. Adjust the tension until the gate closes and latches correctly. For tension adjustment on SafeTech™ or D&D Technologies™ Hinges, Follow the installation instructions provided with the hinges. Note: There must be equal tension on both hinge springs for proper operation of the gate. If the gate will be used with an operator as part of an automated gate system, then remove all tension from the hinges. For Installation Videos Visit www.OnlineFenceSupply.com OR www.ShopFencing.com and click on the “How To” Link.