LOCKEY USA TB250 User Manual

Adjustable Hydraulic Gate Closer
TB250, TB450, TB650
Installation Instructions
Important:
- This gate closer is mounted on the swing/open side of the gate and pushes the gate closed.
- A Gate Stop must be installed to keep gate from opening beyond 90 degrees.
- If using tension/spring hinges, release all tension and remove spring closers.
- Do NOT use with bulldog/strap style hinges. For best results, use male/female style hinges.
No. Part Name Qty.
2
1
3
4
5
Hydraulic Cylinder
Post Bracket (Triangular)
Gate Bracket
Fing Bar
Securing Pins (Hexagon Head)
Spacers
Cap Screws
Washers
6
7
8
1
1
1
1
2
4
2
2






 
Post End --->
<--- Gate End
36” Gate
Gate Closer
Added Opening Force
48” Gate 60” Gate
3/4 lb. 1/2 lb. 1/4 lb.
No Closer
6 lbs. 4 lbs. 3 lbs.
TB250
10 lbs. 8 lbs. 6 lbs.
TB450
13 lbs. 10 lbs. 8 lbs.
TB650
Added Force at 45 degrees Open
7 lbs. 5 lbs. 4.5 lbs.
TB250
13 lbs. 9.5 lbs. 8 lbs.
TB450
18.5 lbs. 13.5 lbs. 12 lbs.
TB650
Constant
Closing
Pressure
45 lbs.
0 lbs.
90 lbs.
135 lbs.
36-52 Inches
Approximate
Width
40-64 Inches
44-72 Inches
50-125 lbs.
Approximate
Weight
75-175 lbs.
150-250 lbs.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS:
Step 1: Secure Post Bracket (#2) to Gate Post *This step is the MOST important. The Post Bracket (#2) MUST be mounted first.*
Hold Post Bracket (#2) to the face of the gate post.
Measure from the center of the first hole on Post Bracket (#2A) to the center of the Hinge Pin .
This measurement MUST be between 2” and 4”.
Clamp bracket into place.
Note: Regardless of hinge arrangement, the measurement from the center of the Hinge Pin to the center of hole 2A on Post Bracket (#2)
must not exceed 4” or damage to the gate closer may occur.

Gate
Post


Gate
Post

Gate
Post
WALL

Chainlink
Post

Chainlink
Post

KEY:

= Hinge Pin
= MUST measure 2-4”
= MUST measure 2-4”
Gate
Post


Step 2: Measure/Secure Gate Bracket (#3)
With gate in closed posion, aach Fing Bar (#4) to Post Bracket (#2) using a Securing Pin (#5) in hole 2-D (shown below (le)).
Next, place a Securing Pin (#5) in the opposite end of the Fing Bar (#4) and secure to the Gate Bracket (#3).
Hold Gate Bracket (#3) to the gate and clamp into place.
The distance from the center of hole 2-D and the center of the Gate Bracket must measure 29 3/8”.
Clamp/secure brackets then remove Fing Bar (#4).
Note: If wall mounng, use Gate Bracket (#3) on the wall and the Post Bracket (#2) on the gate (shown below (right)).

Gate
Post
2A
2B
2C
2D
Gate



= 29 3/8”

Gate in CLOSED posion
WALL

Gate
Gate in CLOSED posion


2A
2B
2C
2D
= 29 3/8”
Wall Mounng a TB Gate Closer
(may restrict 90 degree opening)

LOCKEY USA TB250 Specifications

General

Brand	LOCKEY USA
Model	TB250
Category	Gate Opener
Language	English

Summary

Installation Instructions

Secure Post Bracket

Secure the Post Bracket (#2) to the gate post, ensuring a 2-4 inch measurement from the hinge pin.

Attach Gate Bracket & Fitting Bar

Attach Fitting Bar (#4) to Post Bracket (#2) and Gate Bracket (#3), measuring 29 3/8 inches.

Verify Open Position Measurements

Open gate to 90 degrees and measure distance from Post Bracket hole 2D to Gate Bracket center.

Mount Gate Closer Unit

Install the hydraulic closer unit using securing pins, spacers, washers, and cap screws.

Adjust Closing Speed and Force

Adjust the closer's speed via the dial and tighten set screws to lock the desired setting.