diybook KG Garden Gate Closer GTS 120 Guide

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Garden Gate Closer GTS 120/170
Mounting example type 2
Wall mounting on gates with side located door hinges
I. Check material and tool list
Your garden gate closer is delivered already assembled. Your product also includes two aluminium brackets with different
side lengths, 4 tapping screws and 2 cap nuts.
WARNING: The garden gate closer is preloaded! The preloading safety should not be removed before insertion! Due
to preloading the threaded rods of the gate closer are skewed. They will adjust during assembly.
1 garden gate closer GTS 120/170
1 aluminium bracket (bracket 1): 60, 80 or 100 mm
1 aluminium bracket (bracket 2): 30 mm
2 cap nuts M6
4 tapping screws 4,8 x 19 mm
You will need a cordless screwdriver with a 4.2 mm metal drill and a cross slot (Phillips) screwdriver (PH2) for
installation. Furthermore, you need a spirit level, measuring tape, pen and two no.10 fork wrenches as well as an
impact drill, and suitable dowels and screws for your type of masonry.

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II. Determine type of mounting
The following mounting example shows one special situation of mounting type 2, that is the mounting on gates with
one-sided located door hinges. It is a special variant, because bracket 1 (that is the bracket located near the gate
hinges) is mounted on the adjacent wall instead of on the gatepost. In our example the dimensions allow using bracket 1
with 60 mm. For different situations, you may eventually need a longer bracket.
All sorts of mounting brackets and different types of mounting instructions are available on our website:
https://gardengatecloser.com
Using the following QR-Code, you can also watch this and all other mounting types on Youtube
https://youtu.be/9qt9OIPX2HI (german video with english subtitles):
Assembly Type 2 Wall All other types of assembly
III. 6 steps for successful mounting
1. Determine mounting position of gate closer
2. Measure bracket 1 (wall and post-sided)
3. Check piston stroke
4. Mount bracket 1
5. Position and mount bracket 2 on the gate
6. Insert and tighten garden gate closer

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Step 1: Determine mounting position of garden gate closer
First, you need to determine the position of the gate closer. It can be positioned at the top of the gate, in the middle or at
the bottom. It is important that it is mounted levelled! As well, the two brackets (bracket 1 and bracket 2) need to find
sufficient hold on the wall and on the gate respectively. The larger bracket (bracket 1) is to be mounted on the post.
The smaller bracket (bracket 2) is to be mounted on the gate.
Step 2: Measure bracket 1 wall-/ post-sided
After having positioned the gate closer correctly, check the distance of the gate´s pivot point (located in the middle of the
hinges) and the pivot point of the closer (chosen mounting hole of bracket 1). For measuring use the larger bracket
(bracket 1).
The sum of the two distances A and B should not exceed 150 mm, and also should not be less than 140 mm
either. However, if the sum of the distances is bigger than 150 mm, the gate can only be opened a little less than 90° at
worst.
The pictures below show an example in which the distance A is about 60 mm. That means the distance from the centre
of the hinges to, in this example, the inner mounting hole of the larger bracket 1. Now move bracket 1 laterally alongside
the post until distance B is 90 mm. Just as done when measuring distance A, distance B is also defined by measuring
from the centre of the hinges to the position of the mounting hole on the bracket.

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Note: In step 3 the exact positioning of the bracket will be checked again and possibly fine-tuned.
Step 3: Check piston stroke
This step is to check the measured position of bracket 1 and possibly change it slightly, so that the optimized closing
performance can be guaranteed. If you choose to proceed with the measurements done before you can skip this step.
However, we strongly advise you to take your time for this verification.
To verify the mounting positions fix bracket 1 provisionally at the position as measured before and install the gate
closer in the mounting hole as chosen before. Close the gate and mark the position of the bolt on the frame of the gate
(mark 1). Then open the gate and mark again the position of the bolt on the frame (mark 2).
If the distance between the two marks amounts to about 155 mm, the position of the bracket is optimal. If the
distance is a bit less, increase distance B a bit. If the distance is bigger than 155 mm, decrease distance B or choose
another mounting hole.
Note: The gate closer can be installed in any mounting hole of the bracket, as long as the distance is correct. If you use a
larger bracket than 60 mm (80 or 100 mm) we advise you to choose one of the centred mounting holes so you can
possibly fine-tune the gate closer later.

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Step 4: Mount bracket 1
Mark and drill the respective holes on the wall, using the appropriate tools for your type of wall. In our picture example we
use an impact drill with a 6 mm concrete drill.
Note: Make sure to use the respective dowels and screws for your type of masonry!
Attention: Make sure that the bracket lies flat upon the wall. In the case of brick or stone walls, level the ground before
mounting!
After installing the dowels, fix bracket 1 with the screws. Make sure that the screws are about 10 mm longer than the
dowels used.

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Step 5: Position and mount bracket 2 on the gate
Having positioned and fixed the first bracket (bracket 1) correctly, you´ve already done the biggest part of the mounting!
Now, the second bracket (bracket 2) must be positioned correctly on the gate. Therefore, the distance between the two
mounting holes (that is the chosen mounting hole on bracket 1 and the mounting hole on bracket 2) must be between
540 mm and 545 mm. Exact measurement is essential here!
But be careful: If this distance is too small, the gate will only open a little less than 90°. If it is too big, the gate won´t
close entirely.
Having measured the distance correctly, check the vertical position of the closer using the spirit level. It is
important that the brackets are placed levelled as well.

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Now, mark and centre-punch the drilling holes. Then drill the holes using a 4.2 mm metal drill. The size of the drill is
essential here. If the diameter of the hole is too small, the screw can tear off. If it is too big, the screw won´t find the
hold required. Fix bracket 2 with the tapping screws enclosed.
Attention: If you adjust the position of bracket 1 later, bracket 2 must be re-positioned as well to ensure the correct
hole-to-hole distance.

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Step 6: Insert and tighten garden gate closer
For easier mounting, the garden gate closer is pre-loaded when delivered. For inserting the gate closer, open the gate
until the gate closer can be put into the respective holes without applying any force. The thicker end of the closer is to
be put into bracket 1 (near the wall). The slimmer end is being inserted into bracket 2 (on the gate).
Finally, the gate closer is fixed using the cap nuts. Therefore screw on and tighten the cap nuts using the locknuts. In this
step the nuts must be tightened in such a fashion, so that the threaded rods are straightened and stand in right angles
to the mounting bracket.
Note: In most cases, the pre-loading security bolt loosens by itself during this procedure. In case that the bolt remains,
carefully move the gate just a few millimetres towards its opening direction!

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You’ve done it. We hope you enjoy your new Garden Gate Closer!
If you have any further questions about the assembly, do not hesitate to contact us via email
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Also have a look at our installation videos on our homepage! The most frequent questions can be answered immediately.
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