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9.5.2.
MODIFYING TOP LANDING GATE
9.5.2.1.
Remove plastic ball cap from upper strike rod and discard; you will not reuse it.
9.5.2.2.
Mark the upper strike rod 1-
3/8” from the outside of the gate (FIG.
9.9).
9.5.2.3.
Verify that the upper strike rod will clear the latch cover and engage with the
latch when cut at the mark.
9.5.2.3.1.
Place the latch cover over the latch mechanism and flush with the
gate post, referring to FIG. 9.12 for orientation.
9.5.2.4.
Cut the upper strike rod.
9.5.2.5.
Use a file to deburr all sharp edges.
FIG. 9.9
(LEFT HANDED GATE SHOWN)
