Does this pull the gate closed or push it closed? In other words, what side do I install it on?
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I purchased the spring to keep neighborhood children out of backyard as we just installed a new pool. A self closing gate is code in my area with a pool in the backyard. I installed the spring of the door on the inside of the gate. So the spring was pulling the gate shut. The spring worked very well. The pool contractor stated that it was code to install the spring on the outside of the gate, which would be pushing the gate shut. The pool contractor installed the spring on the outside to code. The spring well very well on the outside of the gate also. So, the spring can pull or push the gate shut, but you have to make sure what the code in your area. I purchased the spring to keep neighborhood children out of backyard as we just installed a new pool. A self closing gate is code in my area with a pool in the backyard. I installed the spring of the door on the inside of the gate. So the spring was pulling the gate shut. The spring worked very well. The pool contractor stated that it was code to install the spring on the outside of the gate, which would be pushing the gate shut. The pool contractor installed the spring on the outside to code. The spring well very well on the outside of the gate also. So, the spring can pull or push the... » Read More I purchased the spring to keep neighborhood children out of backyard as we just installed a new pool. A self closing gate is code in my area with a pool in the backyard. I installed the spring of the door on the inside of the gate. So the spring was pulling the gate shut. The spring worked very well. The pool contractor stated that it was code to install the spring on the outside of the gate, which would be pushing the gate shut. The pool contractor installed the spring on the outside to code. The spring well very well on the outside of the gate also. So, the spring can pull or push the gate shut, but you have to make sure what the code in your area. « Show Less
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I used it to push the gate closed. It's installed on the side where the gate swings toward. How that helps.
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It pushes the gate closed. In other words it is mounted on the outside so that as the gate opens the spring tightens. They actually work really well and look nice too. I have them on two 5 foot cedar picket gates.
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I think the typical application is for the spring to pull the gate closed. The normal state of rest for the spring is not expanded. I am not sure it would work for pushing a gate closed.
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if the gate is a little bit twisted it doesn't close on its own. look very closely from different angles, may need some tweaking on the install. good luck
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This gate does not close automatically - you need to push a button and lift the gate slightly to open it. It only requires using one hand though.
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When u tighten it against the wall, you need to do it until the latch and bar are the right distance from each other. Same with the gate side so the gate hook at the bottom reaches correctly. If it is not reaching I suspect you don't have the correct number of extension for the width u are enclosing.
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The gate opens in both directions, but latches when it swings closed so it does not swing past closed
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we purchased the extension that is offered for this gate. You can put it on either side, whichever works best for you. Opening the gate is a little awkward until you get used to lifting the gate back by the hinge then swing it open.
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you have to close it yourself and latch it. I love this gate. We have a 60 pound goldendoodle puppy who loves to put his paws up on it when he gets excited to see us. super sturdy
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you have to push it closed...it moves easily tho and is easy to latch w one hand...looks great. great gate. higher than most too for when they start climbing.
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The post portion of the lock must be installed on the gate on the outward swinging side. It might be strange for that to be on the outside, but you can do it because once it is locked, you need a key to unlock it from either side.t There is no way to unlock it without a key.
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This is a hardware mounted gate on both sides so you will need to drill into both sides. The mounts need to be drilled into a flat surface.
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It will stay open on its own. It only opens in one direction, it has a tab at the bottom of the gate but you can turn the gate so the door of it opens on the side you want.... Towards you or away from you. I turn mine so the tab at the bottom is on the side I don't want my dogs pushing open. I hope this helps :-) I wish I could send ya pics to help see it.
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Hi Stephanie, Amazon asked me to answer this because we have three of these gates. I am not from the company. The answer depends on how you install it, but if you go as low as you can, the space is maybe an inch. There are two ways to close the gate. One just closed, where you could get more space by pushing on the gate (as my labrador retriever has found out and escaped through), and two, by locking it. When the gate is locked, you cannot get any slack at all (assuming everything you secure it to doesn't move- ha!) Hope that helps. Also, we have really liked our gates, and I would definitely recommend them. It takes a bit to get used to the locking mechanism, but once you do, they are great. Hi Stephanie, Amazon asked me to answer this because we have three of these gates. I am not from the company. The answer depends on how you install it, but if you go as low as you can, the space is maybe an inch. There are two ways to close the gate. One just closed, where you could get more space by pushing on the gate (as my labrador retriever has found out and escaped through), and two, by locking it. When the gate is locked, you cannot get any slack at all (assuming everything you secure it to doesn't move- ha!) Hope that helps. Also, we have really liked our gates, and I would... » Read More Hi Stephanie, Amazon asked me to answer this because we have three of these gates. I am not from the company. The answer depends on how you install it, but if you go as low as you can, the space is maybe an inch. There are two ways to close the gate. One just closed, where you could get more space by pushing on the gate (as my labrador retriever has found out and escaped through), and two, by locking it. When the gate is locked, you cannot get any slack at all (assuming everything you secure it to doesn't move- ha!) Hope that helps. Also, we have really liked our gates, and I would definitely recommend them. It takes a bit to get used to the locking mechanism, but once you do, they are great. « Show Less
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No it's only meant to remain closed so when you unlatch it the gate opens then it swings shut.
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Push the button and slide it over. Its really easy to work and the gate is great.
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Tighten both sides more so that the locking mechanism holds. If it is too loose, then the gate won't lock into place and hold.
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If you pull the little blocker and lift it the gate should be really easy to open. You may need to oil the gate.
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We use a doorbell switch on one gate (inside yard) for leaving. Pull it shut to lock, you will need to lubricate the latch for smooth locking. Hope this helps.