LOCKEY TB100 Hydraulic Gate Closer Instruction Manual

: June 6, 2024
: LOCKEY

Table of Contents

MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS:
ADDITIONAL MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS (FOR CHAIN LINK & METAL GATES):
ALTERNATE METAL POST-INSTALLATION:
ALTERNATE METAL GATE INSTALLATION:
LIMITED WARRANTY:
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TURTLEBACK TB100 HYDRAULIC GATE CLOSER
The Lockey USA Turtle Back TB100 is a hydraulic gate closer designed to push a gate closed with adjustable hydraulic speed control. Before installing the TB100, please read the instructions completely and conﬁrm that the gate is in good working order and operates smoothly. If not, repair the gate before mounting the TB100.

MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS:

The Lockey USA Turtle Back TB100 must mount on the hinge side/pull side of the gate in order to push the gate closed. The TB100 works best if the gate has in-line/ ﬂush/butt hinges ﬂush with the gate post with 1” or less gap. For gates with oﬀset hinges or more than a 1” gap, modiﬁcations will be needed to use the TB100. Visit www.LockeyUSA.com for more options and a full line of hydraulic gate closers and gate security products.

LOCKEY TB100 Hydraulic Gate Closer - figure 1

MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS:

The Lockey USA Turtle Back TB100 must mount on the hinge side/pull side of the gate in order to push the gate closed. The TB100 works best if the gate has in-line/flush/butt hinges flush with the gate post with 1″ or less gap. For gates with offset hinges or more than a 1″ gap, modifications will be needed to use the TB100. Visit www.LockeyUSA.com for more options and a full line of hydraulic gate closers and gate security products.

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS:

Place Anchor Bar on the gate with Hinge Bracket on the post (works on left or right-hand gates by reversing hinge bracket).
• Align the edge of the Hinge Bracket with the edge of the gate post.
• Mark and then drill a 3/16″ hole in any of the four Hinge Bracket holes and insert and tighten one 1-1/2″ screw.
• If the wood post is round, the Hinge Bracket must be mortised into the wood post for firm mounting.
With the Hinge Bracket attached and the gate closed, swing and hold the Anchor Bar against the gate and trace the outline of the Anchor Bar Slot.
• Swing back the Anchor Bar and mark a vertical line % I ‘ back from the end of the Anchor Bar Slot (furthest away from hinge).
Center the Anchor Connector Plate(B) on the 3/1″ mark.
• Mark the location of the two screws and drill 1/8″ holes in the gate.
• Insert the Clevis Pin(A) into the vertical slot in the Anchor Connector Plate and attach the Anchor Connector Plate to the gate with two 5/8″ screws(C).
Place two Slide Washers(D) onto the Clevis Pin.
• Swing the Anchor Bar over the Anchor Connector Plate so the Clevis Pin goes through the anchor bar slot.
• Place the Steel Washer(E) onto the Clevis Pin and install the Cotter Pin(F) through the hole in the Clevis Pin.
IMPORTANT: CHECK THAT THE BAR WORKS WITHOUT BINDING BY SWINGING THE GATE OPEN AND CLOSED. IF BINDING OCCURS, REMOVE THE SCREW AND REPOSITION.
1f the Anchor Bar assembly works freely without binding, finish installing the 3 remaining 1-1/2″ Screws into the Hinge Bracket.
Locate the Speed Adjustment Knob on the Hydraulic-Spring Assembly.
• With the speed adjustment knob facing up, align the Hinge Knuckle in between the Hinge Bracket and insert a Hinge Bolt.
• Secure with a Nut Slightly open the gate to get the proper hinge alignment then connect the other Hinge Knuckle to the Anchor Bar.
• Insert Hinge Bolt and secure with a nut.
Open the gate and remove the Wing Key from around the Piston Rod.
• Save the Wing Key, as it must be reused should it be necessary to remove the Hydraulic-Spring Assembly.
• Open the gate and allow the Turtle Back to close the gate.
• The Speed Adjustment Knob controls the closing speed of the gate. Rotate the speed adjustment knob clockwise to slow the speed of the gate during close, or counterclockwise to increase the speed of the gate during close.
( Note: Turn Speed Adjustment Knob in 1/8 turn increments. Increase speed to overcome a lockset with a strong latch.)
Snap the Cover over the Hydraulic-Spring Assembly with the curved end up and the bent lip on the bottom, as shown in Diagram 4. Your installation is now complete.

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Note: A mechanical gate stop should be installed to prevent the gate from over-opening.

ADDITIONAL MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS (FOR CHAIN LINK & METAL GATES):

With so many types of gates—chain link, ornamental iron, etc.— the installer may need additional mounting plates (not included) to adapt to their application.

ALTERNATE METAL POST-INSTALLATION:

Round metal post: Weld an “L” angle or plate to the post so the mounting surface is parallel to the gate in the closed position. Align per instruction and clamp the Hinge Bracket to the new plate. Then bolt (not included) or weld into place.
Flat or square metal post: Locate desired mounting location, align Hinge Bracket per instructions and bolt or weld into place.

ALTERNATE METAL GATE INSTALLATION:

Some metal gates do not have the proper mounting surface, such as a chain-link gate. A wooden or metal strip (not included) wide enough to mount the Anchor Connector Plate (approximately 2”) will be needed. Bolt or weld the strip horizontally side to side across the gate’s wire mesh. Following the Installation Instructions Step #3 , the Anchor Connector Plate can now be mounted to the gate, as shown in Diagram 5.

LIMITED WARRANTY:

Lockey USA warrants the TURTLE BACK TB100 for one (1) year from the date of purchase, only to the original purchaser, against defective material and workmanship. LockeyUSA’s obligation under this warranty is limited to the repair or replacement, at its option, of the product or any parts thereof, when determined in good faith that the effect is due solely to materials and/or workmanship, and is conditioned upon payment by the purchaser of all transportation cost incident to such repair or replacement. Return the product or parts thereof, with proof of purchase date, to Warranty Department, LockeyUSA, 4245 S. Lincoln Rd., Mt. Pleasant, MI 48858. Lockey USA reserves the right to levy a service charge for handling, packaging, and reﬁnishing the product or parts thereof. This warranty does not include the cost of any inconvenience or property damage due to the failure of the product, transportation damage, misuse, abuse, accidents or similar incidents. This warranty gives you speciﬁc legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. This warranty replaces all previous warranties and is the only warranty made by LockeyUSA on this product. No other warranties, either verbal or written, are authorized.