ADJUSTING HINGE TENSION
12.
NOTE: Hinge tensions is pre-set at the
factory and usually does not require
adjustment. If you wish to change the
tension setting/gate swing speed, or
completely disable the self-closing feature,
use the following steps.
Remove cover from hinge. Place Allen
wrench into head of tension adjustment pin
in the hinge. The head is at the end closest
to the "+" or "-" symbol on the hinge barrel
(Fig. 21).
DO NOT remove the Allen wrench or
release tension on the tension adjustment
pin at any time during the adjustment.
Press Down
Allen Wrench
13.
Following the indicators on the "+" or "-"
symbol on the hinge barrel, press down the
tension adjustment pin and turn a quarter
turn towards the "+" to tighten, or toward
the "-" to loosen until satisfied (Fig. 22).
The self closing feature can be disabled by
using the Allen wrench to push down and
turn towards the "-" symbol until gate no
longer shuts on it's own.
Do not over-loosen the tension adjustment
pin, as this may damage the tension
spring.
(Fig. 21)
Allen Wrench
14.
When you have set the desired tension,
simply release the downward pressure on
the tension adjustment pin to lock it back
into the hinge barrel (Fig. 23). Tabs on pin
head will fit into notches in hinge barrel
when pin is fully locked in position.
Once gate is aligned and adjusted
correctly, snap on decorative hinge covers
(Fig. 24).
(Fig. 22)
(Fig. 23)
Release
(Fig. 24)
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