Installation Instructions
F E N C E P O S T
Center Mount Models
Hole diameter
Min Post Size
SM S (or W)
1
7
/
" (48mm)
2
1
/
" (64mm)
8
2
57 S (or W)
1
7
/
" (48mm)
2
1
/
" (64mm)
8
2
57SF S (or W)
1
7
/
" (48mm)
2
1
/
" (64mm)
8
2
3/16 (5mm)
F E N C E P O S T
F E N C E P O S T
108 S (or W)
1
7
/
" (48mm)
3" (75mm)
8
G A T E
108SF S (or W)
1
7
/
" (48mm)
3" (75mm)
8
SCREW-ON & WELD-ON
CENTER MOUNT MODELS
F E N C E P O S T
90˚
G A T E
1
2
MARK TOP & BOTTOM BRACKETS ON POST
MARKING HEIGHTS
1
HINGE GAP: 2
/
-3" (64-75mm)
2
Laser level
Mark hinge center lines
90˚
v For Swimming
90˚
Pool Gates
in AU/NZ
Support Blocks
(see Page 2)
90˚
Ensure post is vertical in the
front and side elevations
ASSEMBLE HINGE TO POST BRACKET
5
4
NOTE:
Apply grease to hinge threads to help
prevent water from entering post.
Back-off hinge so adjustment
nozzle is facing upward.
Rotate hinge onto
Bracket.
7
8
Return SF model to this
position before refitting
bracket. Tighten nozzle to
slow movement and use
smooth edge crescent
wrench.
IMPORTANT:
57/108 models: Position raised
ridge horizontal to fence post.
Mark holes in Bracket with a pencil. Center punch,
9
Slide gate bracket back onto 57 and 108 closer from same
side of fence removed from. SF models refer to Step 7.
Fasten Top and Bottom screws.
Close
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SURE
F E N C E P O S T
Hi-Performance Hardware
18V
Pencil
F E N C E P O S T
7
/
"
3, 4, 5mm
Laser level
1
8
(48mm)
NOTE: For Screw-on models use
NOTE: If using SM hinge, always install at bottom of
#14 countersunk fasteners.
gate. 57 and 108 models should be installed on top.
3
FASTEN BRACKETS
Drill 1
7
/
" (48mm) holes in post.
8
NOTE: Apply corrosion
protection to exposed
3/16 (5mm)
metal surfaces.
6
Place the Tool in front
Rotate the Bracket 90˚.
hole for leverage.
Mark pencil lines around top and bottom
Gate Bracket on the gate frame.
WELD-ON MODELS
3/16" (5mm)
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F
Protect hinge
from weld
spatter.
drill and fix to gate.
10
Rotate adjustment ring for correct horizontal gap. Ensure gate is level.
Installation Instructions
Weld Clamp
+
–
WELD-ON MODELS
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(V)
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S
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F
For welding installations, general
field welding operations with
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T
A
G
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suit able heat transfer controls,
clean up and rust protection
procedures should be followed.
Close
See CAUTION advice next page.
SURE
0 ˚
9
o
Gate swings 90
IN and OUT
NON-SF models have built-in
Remove screws and
o
slide Gate Bracket
hold at 90
- Gate can be
0 ˚
9
away from hinge.
propped open - NOT for
child/pool safety gates
* * SF models for child/pool
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safety only open to 90
NO built-in hold at 90
DO NOT PROP GATE OPEN
For welding installations, general field
MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS
welding operations with suit able heat
• Never use more than two (2) SureClose hinge/closers on any one gate.
transfer controls, clean up and rust
• Remove all other types of hinges and self-closing devices.
protection procedures should be
• Always install SM hinge at bottom of gate and 57 or 108 closer on top.
followed.
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T
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• Ensure the gate does not swing through the line of the fence. Use a "gate stop" or a latch (with striker)
See CAUTION advice on next page.
to prevent this.
• All steel mounting brackets (gate and post) should be painted or powder coated. Spray painting is recommended.
• The anodized aluminum mounting brackets do not need finishing, but they may be painted or powder coated.
• DO NOT powder coat the hinge/closer, but they may be painted.
• DO NOT unscrew nozzle past the surface of the body.
• DO NOT turn the adjustment nozzles more than two (2) full rotations.
• DO NOT remove the adjustment nozzles or disassemble these hinges at any time. Doing so voids warranty.
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• Ensure the hinges are kept free of sand, ice and other debris that could impair effective operation.
CAUTION: Overheating any SureClose product during welding may cause failure and will void
warranty. To ensure threads on mounting bracket are not deformed, weld one surface at a time and alternate
between top and bottom hinge. Finish with appropriate corrosion protection, avoiding thread contamination.
2 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY:
For a downloadable Adobe Acrobat (.PDF) version of our 2 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY,
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go to our website at www.ddtechglobal.com
Close
SURE
ADJUSTING THE CLOSING SPEED
AND FINAL 'SNAP' ACTION (108 ONLY)
CAUTION: Sensitive adjustment, rotate 1/4 turn at a time.
V=Closing Speed
S=Final Snap Action
Turn nozzles clockwise to decrease speed & counterclockwise to
increase speed.
If using a 57+57 or 108+108 combination, each closer must
have equal closing speed at all times.
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CENTER MOUNTING
®
* Use center mount latches/
locks or spacer.
* Center Mount:
Center of gate and
post are aligned
Model 108:
Final Snap Action
Increases speed
at end to ensure
lock engagement
o
Models 57 & 108
o
o
o
self-close from 90
to 0
MANUFACTURED BY OLMI
PRECISION ENGINEERING
®
Hi-Performance Hardware
IMPORTANT:
Use dimple to determine how far nozzle has turned.
DO NOT turn adjustment nozzles more than 2 complete rotations.
DO NOT unscrew nozzle past the surface of the body.
CAUTION:
DO NOT remove adjustment nozzles or disassemble hinge.
Doing so voids warranty.
SF models have 5 dimples
v Swimming Pool Gates
for identification
for AU/NZ
**
CAUTION: When used on
swimming pool gates, always
consult local authorities for
swimming pool Codes.
AUSTRALIA: Unit 6, 4-6 Aquatic Dr, Frenchs Forest NSW 2086
USA: 7731 Woodwind Drive, Huntington Beach, CA 92647
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