Rite-Hite
®
Installation/Owner’s Manual
Safe-T-Gate™ Swing
Publication No.
54450050 October 2015
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INSTALLATION
Continued
Adjusting Open/Close Force
The Safe-T-Gate Swing utilizes an internal compression
spring and a roller cam to return to the closed position.
NOTE:
To avoid surface damage, use a 2nd person to
hold the
Rails
when removing or attaching the
Bracket
.
1.
Remove the 3 1/4-20 bolts and lock washers (A)
that secure the internal mechanism to the
Post
.
2.
Slide the
Bracket with Rails
up until it separates
from the
Pivot Post
.
3.
Adjust the 3/4” locking nut (B) as required to
change the operating force.
To increase the open/close force:
Tighten lock nut to compress the spring
To decrease the open/close force:
Loosen lock nut to decompress the spring
4.
Slide the
Bracket with Rails
back onto the
Post
and replace the 3 bolts and lock washers (A).
A
B
Figure 3
