37 ¼" - 38 ¼"
The opening between the fence
posts must be 37¼" - 38¼".
POOL GATE
INSTALLATION
1
2
3
4
5
Fasten the hinges to the gate with
1" self-drilling screws (provided).
A:
Align the bottom of the gate with the bottom of the fence, ensuring
there is a gap of 11/16" - 13/16" between the gate and the fence post.
Then fasten the gate to the fence post with 1" self-drilling screws (provided).
B:
Snap the covers onto both hinges.
IMPORTANT: Always understand and comply with your local building codes for
access gate requirements:
• Height, clearances, and openings
• Distance between the tops of horizontal members
• Location of the self-latching device above grade
• Swing direction from the pool or spa
• Self-closing
• Other specified requirements
Space hinges at least 35½" apart
!
Follow local codes for swing direction.
!
!
35 ½"
min.
B
A
C
A:
Position the latch at the
required height on the fence
post and then mark the location
of both latch brackets (maximize
distance between brackets).
B:
Remove the latch, and fasten
both latch brackets with 1"
self-drilling screws (provided).
C:
Slide the latch down onto
the tracks of the latch brackets.
A:
Position the striker with the bottom of the latch and mark the location
of the mounting holes on the gate.
B:
Fasten the striker to the gate with 1" self-drilling screws (provided).
C:
Snap the cover onto the front of the striker.
Follow local codes for location
of the self-latching device
above grade.
!
A
A
B
6
7
A:
Adjust the vertical position of
the latch until the marks line up
on the latch and striker.
B:
Use a Phillips #2 screwdriver to
install the self-tapping screw
(provided) through the notch in
the latch most closely centered
over a hole in the bracket.
C:
Adjust the horizontal position
of the striker by using a
screwdriver to turn the #2
Phillips screw until the marks line
up on the striker and latch.
With the gate closed, adjust each hinge to the required closing
tension. Use a slot-head screwdriver to depress the top adjuster
on the hinge, then turn and release. Turn counter-clockwise to
increase tension and clockwise to decrease tension.
B
A
C
11/16" - 13/16"
C
The gate must be self-closing from any position.
Both hinges must have equal tension.
Adjust tension on each hinge from the top adjuster only.
B
