Installation Guide

ALUMINUM GATE
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Measure opening between posts. Opening may not exceed 48".
The gate hinges can accommodate gaps from 1/4"-7/8", but
3/4" is ideal. The latch can accommodate gaps from 3/8"-1-3/4".
Determine the desired spacing and subtract from opening. 1-3/4"
is recommended but can range from 5/8" to 2-1/2" (fig. 1).
Measure gate and determine amount to be trimmed. Lay gate
panel (A) on a flat, non-marring surface. Remove latch post (B)
from gate (fig. 2).
Step 1
Step 2
Step 3
Items you will need
• Drill/power screwdriver
• Miter or circular saw
with carbide tip blade
• Marked speed square
• Carpenter's level
• Carpenter's pencil
Contents
• 1 – 36" tall x 45-1/2" wide deck gate with welded hinge post (A)
• 1 – Latch post with splice and fasteners (B)
• 2 – Post caps (C)
• 1 – Toggle latch (D)
• 2 – Tru-close hinges with fasteners (E)
fig. 1
48" max. width
1/4" to 7/8"
3/4" Ideal
3/8" to 1-3/4"
Gate width plus 1-3/4" is ideal
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3" high blocks typical
GateDim.ai
GateAsm.ai
fig. 2
Latch side
GateCut.ai
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Cut top and bottom the
same to adjust size
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• Adjustable wrench or socket
wrench
• Safety glasses/goggles
• Rubber mallet
• Tape measure
Latch side
GateExpl.ai
Latch
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Post cap
Hinge side
Hinge
A
B
C
D
E