5. Close the gate against the latch post (or the other gate if a drive)
and locate the keeper so that the lever rests ½”.” above the bottom
of the keeper. Push a latch down to ensure that the lever will clear
the keeper. Attach the keeper using the two flat head screws
provided.
6. With the hinges and latch now mounted, you may have to adjust the
spring tension in the hinges to allow the gate to allows most gates to work properly. To change the tension,
remove the tension screw from the hinge and use a wrench to turn one of the nuts on the hinge rod ‘A of a turn.
(See Figures 3a & 3b for the correct direction to turn the nut.) Replace the tension screw into the other pre-drilled
hole in the center of the hinge rod. Repeat this procedure for the other hinge on the gate. Adjust the tension until
the gate closes and latches correctly.
Note
: When latching the gate against a column or wall, use the
small piece of 1” x 1” channel included to mount the keeper on
the inside of the opening. Attach the keeper onto the side of the
channel and fasten the entire assembly against the wall using lag
bolts. You may need to cut the end of the lever to allow the gate
to close and latch properly. (See Figure 5.)
Note
: If the gate will be used with an operator or as part of a double drive gate, then remove the tension screw
from the hinge, release the tension, and replace the screw. The tension screw must be attached to the hinge rod,
even if there is no tension needed on the hinge.
Caution: There must be equal tension on both hinge springs for proper operation of the gate.
7. For double drive gates, the drop rods are installed last. Fasten a “guide” to the face of one gate frame near the
center of the double gate. Place the other guide about halfway up the side of the gate. Insert the drop rod through
these two guides and adjust them for smooth operation. Finally, mount the small “hook” to hold the rod in the “up”
position. Make sure the drop rod clears the ground when the gate opens. Repeat this procedure for the other gate
if desired.
8. Enjoy your Jerith gate!
