D&D Technologies Lokk-Latch PRO SL Instructions

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InstructIons
Congratulations on your purchase of the Lokk•Latch PRO-SL. We are confident this product will
provide you with a lifetime of reliable gate closure. See limited Lifetime Warranty below.
OPERATING THE LOKK•LATCH PRO-SL:
The Lokk•Latch PRO-SL automatically locks when the gate is closed and the latch fully engages the
Striker Body. To unlock from either side of the gate, simply turn the key in the direction of the
arrows until the latch unlocks (See Figure 1) then push the gate open. You do not need to push
the button on the External Access Kit (EAK) to operate this latch. Remove the key at the 12 o'clock
position. When using self-closing hinges, set the tension on both hinges to the
appropriate setting to ensure the latch fully locks when the gate self-closes.
WARNING: Using Lokk•Latch PRO-SL on pool gates is permissible in North America only.
RE-KEYING:
The Lokk•latch PRO-SL can be re-keyed to other locks at your property. If this is
desirable, DO NOT install this product until after you have re-keyed both locks. Use only an authorized
locksmith to re-key the Lokk•latch PRO-SL. Contact D&D Technologies for assistance if needed.
BEFORE YOU PROCEED:
• The External Access Kit (EAK) must be installed before the Latch Body.
• Install the Post Bracket to the Latch Body. See "Installing the Post Bracket" above.
• Ensure Gate Frame and Fence Post are in alignment (no offset). See dotted line X (Figure 7).
• Visible gap between Fence Post and Gate Frame must be between
1" (25mm) is ideal.
• The Lokk•Latch PRO-SL for vinyl gates can be fitted to vinyl Fence Posts ranging from 4" to 6"
(100-150mm) in depth.
NOTE: If installing the Lokk•Latch PRO-SL to a gate leading to a swimming pool or spa (see WARNING above),
consult your local building official for Code requirements in your area. The lock cylinder on the Latch Body
(Figure 7) should be used to determine legal latch height on swimming pool/spa gates.
TOOLS REQUIRED: Pencil, power drill, 3 1 / " (89mm) # 2 Phillips-head driver bit, # 2 Phillips-head hand
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screwdriver, 5 / " (4mm) drill bit when using metal stiffeners,
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INSTALLATION PROCEDURE:
1. Determine the proper handing (i.e. left or right-hand) of the External Access Kit (EAK). The EAK must be installed
onto the Fence Post on the opposite side of the gate as the hinges. The lock cylinder must be at the bottom of the
EAK (See Figure 1). If the factory set handing is incorrect, remove the two small screws and EAK Bracket at the rear and
reverse the Button and EAK Bracket 180˚degrees (See Figure 3). The circular hole in the EAK Bracket must be positioned
over the Lock Tail. Re-insert the Button and EAK Bracket into the EAK Body. Re-insert the two screws using only the hand
screwdriver.
2. Mark the appropriate height on the Fence Post using the pencil. This is determined by the Key Lock on the Latch Body
(Figure 7). Position Fitting Jig onto Fence Post so that Hole 1 is at same height as the mark you just made with the pencil.
Hold Jig firmly against corner of Fence Post so that Hole 1 is on the front of the Fence Post and the long side of the Fitting
Jig is between Fence Post and Gate Frame. Mark Hole 1 using pencil (Figure 4). Draw a line across top of the Fitting Jig.
Note: Hole 2 is only used on wood fence posts for mortising, which allows the side-fixing leg to be flush with post.
3. Turn the Fitting Jig 180˚ so that the line drawn across the post is aligned with the top of Jig. Finish the line with pencil
to extend across entire post.
4. Firmly position the Fitting Jig against the corner using Pencil Line as a guide. Mark Hole 1 on the opposite side so that
it is directly opposite the first marked hole.
5. Drill through both sides of the Fence Post using the 5 / " (16mm) spade bit, making sure you do not move away from
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the pencil marks you made for drilling.
6. Measure the depth of your Fence Post and cut the PVC Tube (Figure 5) to that length using the hacksaw.
Insert Tube through hole to the other side. DO NOT drop tube inside post. Apply PVC cement completely around both ends
of the tube and allow for drying (DO NOT over apply cement). Cementing first will ensure the Tube does not fall inside
post as you install the EAK and Latch.
7. The Push Rod should be firmly seated into EAK (Figure 2). Insert Push Rod through post and firmly place the EAK
against the corner of the post. Position EAK so that Push Rod is in center of the hole and not rubbing against the edge of
the hole. This allows the Push Rod to move freely. Mark the six holes for drilling (2 on face and 4 on side-fixing leg) using
the pencil (Figure 6).
8. For vinyl fence posts with metal stiffeners, pre-drill using 5 /
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six 1" (25mm) self-drilling screws. Do not allow EAK to move out of position when inserting screws. Hand tighten screws
with screwdriver.
9. The 6" (150mm) Push Rod can be shortened for smaller posts. Use Fitting Jig for determining correct length. Slide
Fitting Jig over Push Rod as indicated in Figure 6. Draw a line across the Push Rod at the edge of the Jig. Cut to length
using the hacksaw. NOTE: Removing Push Rod to cut is acceptable. Be sure to firmly re-seat Push Rod over Lock Tail
when done (Figure 6). The Push Rod should protrude by 5 / " (16mm) from Fence Post when firmly seated into the EAK.
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POST BRACKET
Determine the correct
handing
Figure 1
UNLOCK
Lock Tail
Lock at
1 / " (13mm) and 1 1 / " (38mm).
2 2
bottom
EAK
5 / " (16mm) spade bit, hacksaw and PVC Cement.
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Figure 5
" (4mm) drill bit. Fix the EAK to the Fence Post using
10. Turn Push Rod so that it is at the same angle as the square hole in the back of the Latch Body (Figure 8). Slide Latch Body over Push Rod. Position
Latch Body so that the Push Rod is in the center of the hole going through post (Figure 7 ). Do not allow the Push Rod to rub against edge of the hole, as this
may impede performance.
11. Mark the six holes on the Latch Body (2 on face, and 4 on side fixing legs) using pencil. If mounting to a vinyl Fence Post with metal stiffener, pre-drill
INSTALLING THE POST
with the 5 / " (4mm) drill bit.
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BRACKET:
12. Secure the Latch Body to Fence Post using six 1" (25mm) self-drilling screws. Be sure the Latch does not shift from position while inserting screws.
First determine the correct
NOTE: Do not fully tighten screws using the drill. Use the hand-held screwdriver to firmly tighten so as not to strip the thread.
handing. Lokk•Latch PRO- SL fits
13. Position Striker Body onto Gate Frame. Close gate and allow Latch Body to engage Striker Bolt. Align Striker Bolt so that it's in the center of the Tongue
both right & left-handed gates.
To determine handing, the Latch slot (see figure 7). Holding the Striker Body firmly against the corner of the Gate Frame, mark the center of the six slots on the Striker Body (2 on face and
Body must be mounted to the
4 on side fixing leg) using pencil. Be sure the screws are inserted into the center of the slots to allow for vertical adjustment. If mounting to a vinyl gate with
Fence Post and to the same side
metal stiffeners, pre-drill with the
of the gate as the hinges. Insert
14. Secure Striker Body to Gate Frame by using the six remaining 1" (25mm) screws. Be sure the Striker Body does not shift from position while inserting
the four short screws as indicated
screws. NOTE: Do not fully tighten screws using the drill. Use the hand held screwdriver to firmly tighten.
by the drawing.
15. Check latching operation to ensure smooth, reliable operation. If a vertical adjustment of the Striker Body is required, loosen the six screws using the
hand-held screwdriver. Re-align the Striker Body with the Rivet and tighten firmly by hand.
Figure 2
16. The Lokk•Latch PRO-SL comes with six Dress Caps to cover the screw holes. Each Dress Cap is shaped to fit its exact screw hole. Firmly slide each Dress
Cap into place. Be sure that they are properly aligned before completing insertion. Note: If you plan on re-keying both locks, do so BEFORE installation and
BEFORE inserting the Dress Caps!
Firmly seat
Figure 7
Push Rod onto
Lock Tail
PUSH
Gate Frame
ROD
Figure 3 1
EAK
BUTTON
BRACKET
Figure 4
Hole 1
1
1
Fitting Jig
Draw Line
APPLY CEMENT
AROUND
BOTH ENDS
1
1
PVC Tube
MAINTENANCE: REMOVE KEY/S FROM LOCK/S AFTER USE. Do not lubricate the latch with petroleum-based lubricants at any time - use only
powdered graphite. Ensure all screws are tightened firmly and that the Latch Body and/or External Access Kit are kept free of dirt, sand and other debris
which could impair reliable performance. When using self-closing hinges, set the tension equally on both hinges to the appropriate setting to ensure the latch
Take care not to drop tube
fully locks fully when the gate self-closes.
inside post
WARRANTY & LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
Figure 6
D&D Technologies' ("D&D") products are warranted to be free of defects in materials and workmanship to the original purchaser for as long as he/she owns
the product. This product will operate properly, and warranty is valid, only if installed in accordance with the instructions and specifications shown. If a
EAK
structural defect appears, the original purchaser may return the item, freight prepaid, together with proof of purchase to D&D or its approved international
Fitting Jig
agents. D&D or its agent will, at their discretion, repair or replace the defective item or part without charge to the purchaser. THIS WARRANTY SHALL NOT
APPLY WHEN the product has been tampered with, when repairs or attempted repairs have been made by unauthorized persons, where the item has been
subjected to misuse, abuse, accident or damage in transit, or where the
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installer has not followed the instructions set out during installation,
operations, or Maintenance Requirements. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE
COMPANY BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.
No warranty is given other than that set out above. No other express or
implied warranties (including statutory warranties) apply, other than
Cut tail flush with
warranties which may not be legally excluded.
end of Fitting Jig
5 / " (4mm) drill bit.
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EAK
(External
Dress Caps Fence Post
Access Kit)
Push
Rod
STRIKER
BOLT
Striker
Body
Dress
Post Bracket
Caps
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Dress Cap
Figure 8
Tongue
Latch
Slot
Body
Lock
C
Cylinder
Dress Cap
Align Push Rod
to match angle
of square hole
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