ADJUST-A-GATE AG72LTP Original Medium Width Full Frame Gate Kits Installation Guide

A: You will need an adjustable wrench or a 9/16 wrench, Phillips & flat screwdrivers, wire cutters, and a power drill with a 1/2 in. Spade and 5/16 Nut Driver.

PARTS&TOOLS

IMPORTANT

Posts, 2×4 and wood are NOT INCLUDED. You must provide the wood to match your fence application.

PARTS

TOOLS REQUIRED

GETTING READY TO ASSEMBLE YOUR GATE KIT

Familiarize yourself with the gate hardware/ frames and instructions.

NOTE: The HINGE SIDE of the frame is marked “HINGE SIDE” and the pre-drilled hole for the TRUSS CABLE is located on the inside of the upper side of the frame, be sure to assemble with this hole at the top of the frame.

This frame is designed to open INWARD (into your fenced area), if your application calls for an OUTWARD opening you can adjust the placement of the POST HINGES to the opposite side of the post – see STEP 1. (The post hinges will be offset to either side of the post, never centered). Additional modifications may be needed for outward swinging gates. For double drive gate openings of up to 16’ post to post use two gates. The gates will assemble the same way, just reversed. For the latch installation on a double-drive gate, first attach the STRIKER BAR, bring both gates together and line up the LATCH CATCH with the striker bar for correct alignment to the gate frame and attach. The suggested space between double gates is 1 inch. Hardware Designed for Wood Post Only, use appropriate hardware for concrete or steel applications. When installing a double-drive gate you must drill into the Adjust-A-Gate® frame or 2×4 to attach the catch. For double-drive gates drop rod kits are highly recommended (sold separately). As a Security precaution – Installing BOLT (E) with the top bolt facing down and the bottom bolt facing up will prevent potential theft by locking the frame into itself. Make sure all 4×4 posts and 2×4 rails are straight (bowing or crooked 4×4 & 2x4s may make the adjust-a-gate out of alignment. Spray all cut ends of the telescope bar with a Rust Oleum® type product to prevent rusting.

NOTE: the LATCH SIDE of the frame is marked “LATCH SIDE”.
NOTE: the pre-drilled holes in the HORIZONTAL FRAME BARS and TELESCOPING BARS, may or may not line up depending on the width of your opening. Use available holes to drill screws into your 2×4 rail.

BEGIN INSTALLATION

POST-HINGE (E) INSTALLATION

A) Locate the CENTER POINT top to bottom) on your POST.
B) Measure up 16” and down 16” to ﬁnd the CENTER POINT for each and make marks.
- NOTE: for best results this Adjust-A-Gate® is designed to open inward but can be modifed to open outward. See STEP D.
C) Now measure IN 1” FROM THE EDGE of the post (at both the UP and DOWN marks), note that your gate will SWING TOWARDS. This is where your POST HINGES

D) Using the adjustable wrench end, screw each POST HINGE (E) into the post leaving approximately 1” of hinge exposed (post to outside of PIN).
(E) will be installed. Drill your post holes using the 1/2” spade bit at the marks.

GATE HINGE (D) AND FRAME (A) INSTALLATION

A) Loosely attach your FRAME HINGES (D) to the HINGE SIDE of the frame (remember the truss cable predrilled hole is located at top inside of this frame side).
- NOTE: The bolt head the FRAME HINGE BOLT (J) should face the side that your fence boards will attach to. Slide the BOTTOM HINGE (D) into position onto the BOTTOM POST HINGE (E), tighten BOLT (J), now slide the TOP HINGE (D) onto UPPER POST HINGE and tighten BOLT (J). (Approximately 2” from the top and bottom receiving tubes)
B) For openings less than 45” use one set of the telescoping bars: (1”x1”x33” – 2 bars/ 1- top & 1- bottom). For openings wider than 45” use both sets of telescoping bars: (3/4”x3/4”x33 and 1”x1”x33” – 4 bars / 1-3/4” x 3/4” x 33 and 1- 1”x 1” x 33” on the top and the same for the bottom)Insert TELESCOPING BARS B1/B2 into the slip member on the gate frame as shown in the diagram. Carefully add the LATCH SIDE OF THE FRAME (A) Carefully (at this point frame is still loose) extend the gate frame to within 1” of the post where your latch will be attached, now measure the distance between the plates where the 2×4’s will attach (top and bottom of frame), cut and attach using
- 1” WOOD SCREWS (H) for the plates and the
- 2” WOOD SCREWS (I) for the telescoping bars
- NOTE: Depending on the width of your gate, you may not need all of the 2” screws, it is not necessary to have a screw in every hole.
- NOTE: Because it is an adjustable frame, not all predrilled holes on the telescoping bars and vertical frames will line up.

TRUSS CABLE AND GATE LATCH INSTALLATION

Be sure to loosen the TURNBUCKLE to its widest opening prior to assembly. Assemble the TRUSS CABLE as shown. Slide the “S” HOOK of the TRUSS CABLE KIT (C) into the hole atthe lower corner of the latch side of the gate frame. Hook the TURNBUCKLE into the hole at the opposite top corner on the hinge side of the frame. Form a loop on the loose end of the cable, thread it through the CABLE CLAMP, slip that loop onto the “S” HOOK and pull cable tight, secure with clamp, cut off any excess. Attach STRIKER BAR from the GATE LATCH KIT (F) to the inside gate frame at the desired height using the 4 HEX HEAD SELF-TAPPING SCREWS (I). Align the LATCH with the STRIKER BAR and attach to post using 1.5 INCH ROUNDHEAD WOOD SCREWS (K). By adjusting the TURNBUCKLE you can ﬁne tune the gate latch to give a perfect ﬁt.

ATTACHING YOUR BOARDS

TIP: To hide the gap on the HINGE SIDE of the gate, you may overlap your fence board to cover this gap. APPLICABLE TO INWARD SWINGING GATES ONLY

TIP: It is recommended that your gate boards be cut 2” shorter than the fence boards to allow the top of your gate to be even with the fence and allow clearance under the gate. Now you can attach the rest of your boards onto the 2x4s on the gate using nails or screws. By adjusting the turnbuckle on the truss cable you can fine-tune the gate.

FOR LATCH CATCH ASSEMBLY FOR DOUBLE DRIVE GATES

Please view our Adjust-A-Gate Fit Right Drop Rod Kit for Double Drive Gates instructions. These can be found on the package or by visiting jewettcameronfence.com product page.

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What to expect for assembly

Approximately 45-90 minutes for gate framing. Additional time is required for customizations, staining, and finishing. One or two-person installation Skill and experience level: EASY

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CONTACT INFORMATION

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Documents / Resources

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References

User Manual

ADJUST-A-GATE AG72LTP Original Medium Width Full Frame Gate Kits

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