Nationwide Industries The Protector NW276NE Guide

KEEPER
LOWER
BRACKET
UPPER
BRACKET
MAIN BODY
1
2
3
4
NOTE: Swimming pool fences, gates and latches cannot be substituted for adult supervision. If using this latch on a swimming
pool gate, consult all appropriate local authorities for safety requirements.
PARTS LIST:
Gate Latch Main Body Assembly w/2 keys 1.
Adjustable Latch Keeper 2.
Upper Mounting Bracket 3.
Lower Mounting Bracket 4.
Screw Pack: Total of 12 screws 5.
(6) #10 x 3/4" self-drilling pan head •
(5) #10 x 3/4"self-drilling flat head •
(1) #8 x 3/8" flat head •
Installation and maintenance instructions 6.
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INSTALLATION, ADJUSTMENT AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
THE PROTECTOR® MAGNETIC GATE LATCH
NW276NE
08-16-19 BY: DDC
SHEET 1 OF 2
REV. 01

Normal = 7.5"
MIN = 6.00"
MAX = 11.00"
(Check Local Codes)
MIN = 6.00"
MAX = 11.00"
Normal = 9.5"
C
L
of Keeper
Bracket
C
L
of Upper
Bracket
FENCE
GATE
Top of Latch
Top of Fence
FIGURE 1
ADJUSTABLE
FIGURE 2
FIGURE 3
ADJUSTABLE
STEP 1: Determine mounting height based upon local
requirements.
STEP 2: Install Upper Bracket using (3) flat head screws, as near to
the top of the fence post as possible (Figure 2).
STEP 3: Install Lower Bracket
1) Align the rear groove in the Main Latch Body with the tab
in the Upper Bracket, and slide the latch into position. Using a
measuring device, locate the top of the latch at the proper
height (Figure 1). NOTE: Refer to all local building codes.
2) Temporarily insert the Bottom Bracket and align the holes
with the (3) countersunk holes at the bottom of the Main Body
(Figure 3). With the latch at the proper height, mark the
location on the post.
3) Remove the main body and attach the lower bracket with
the supplied mounting screws ((2) flat head screws and (2)
pan head screws).
STEP 4: Install Main Latch Body
1) Reinstall main body as described in STEP 3
by sliding over both the Upper and Lower
Brackets.
2) Align the holes of the Latch and the Bottom
Bracket, making sure that the overall latch
height is maintained, and secure with (1) #8 flat
head screw (Figure 3).
STEP 5: Install Keeper. With gate closed, position
keeper and align with Main Latch Body. Secure
Keeper to gate with (4) pan head screws.
STEP 6: If any final adjustments are needed, use the
Horizontal Adjustment Screw in the Keeper
Assembly, or the Vertical Adjustment Holes in
the Lower Bracket.
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INSTALLATION, ADJUSTMENT AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
THE PROTECTOR® MAGNETIC GATE LATCH
NW276NE
08-16-19 BY: DDC
SHEET 2 OF 2
REV. 01