Check Your Gate Prior to Install
The Horseman’s Gravity Latch is designed for round pipe gates. Before installing, confirm that:
- Your gate is level and swings freely
- The gap between the end of the gate and the latch post is 1 inch or less
- There is at least 10 inches of ground clearance
- The latch can be positioned exactly 21 inches inward from the end of the gate
The HGL attaches to your gate using three stainless steel fasteners, without welding, drilling, or permanently modifying the gate.
A 1 × 5-inch receiving slot must be created in the latch post.
Not sure whether your gate will work? Contact us before installing, and we’ll help confirm your setup.
Where Does the Receiving Slot Go?
Your gate’s position relative to the latch post determines whether the receiving slot is created in the front or side of the post. The HGL mounts to the gate the same way in either setup.
Side of Post
For gates that close beside the latch post, the receiving slot is created in the post’s side.
Front of Post
