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BUMP N' DRIVE™

Getting ready for the installation

Hinge post: For a farm/ranch gate up to 20’ you need an 8” wooden post securely concreted, or

pounded, into the ground.

Latch post: This can be a 6” post. Install the latch post after hanging the gate on the hinge post, right

after step 1 below. This will allow you to determine the exact distance necessary between the hinge

post and the latch post. The correct spacing between the swing end of the gate and the latch post

should be 2 ½” - 3”. Gate stopper posts: These posts should also be placed in concrete, or pounded

into the ground. See step 5 below for positioning.

Install the provided gate wheel prior to installing the hinges on the gate. The gate wheel prevents

sagging and slows down the gate while closing.

There are many different types of farm and ranch gates on the market. The most common types are

light duty gates with 1 3/4” diameter tubing and heavy duty (bull) gates with 2” diameter tubing. The

spacing between the rails (tubing) is usually less on the bottom than towards the middle or top of the

gate. Light duty and heavy duty gates vary in rail spacing, and the spacing will also vary among

different manufacturers. For these reasons it is important that you are aware that it may be necessary

to evaluate your specific gate for correct positioning of certain Bump N’ Drive Kit parts. For example,

with a light duty gate it may be necessary to choose the 3rd rail for the catch and release latch, while

for a heavy duty gate the 2nd rail may be more appropriate.

Installing the Bump N’ Drive™ Kit in 5 easy steps1. GATE HINGES –The top hinge (photo 1) should be mounted on the wooden post, locating it between

the top two rails of the gate. Make sure that the hinge is horizontally centered on the post, and use a

level to ensure that the post is horizontally and vertically straight in the ground. The bottom hinge

(photo 2), should be mounted between the bottom two rails. Don’t forget to tighten down the set

screw, located in the center of the plate. This hinge controls, by use of gravity, the speed with which

the gate closes. The closer the top and bottom hinge are to each other, the faster gravity will close the

gate. Make sure to always use the supplied rubber cushions between U-bolt and pipe/rail.

Photo 1 Photo 2

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2. BUMP ARMS - The bottom plate (photo 3) should be placed at about 4 to 5 feet (photo 4) from the

swing end of the gate. Make sure that the two U-bolts are securely tightened. Facing towards the

swing end of the gate, place the left bump arm into the bushing of the installed plate (photo 5). Do the

same with the arm on the right side. Don’t forget to secure both arms to the bottom plate with the ⅜”

bolts and connect the spring to the other arm. By placing the top plate (photo 6) on top of the second

to the fifth rail (depending on your type of gate) and inserting the arms into the bushings, you have

secured both bump arms. If your gate's design does not provide a horizontal pipe/rail that is suitably

positioned for the upper plate to lock the bump arm rods, please use the provided extension rods

(photo 7) for proper installation. Make sure, before connecting both cables, that the cable attached to

the left bump arm is passed through the eye-bolt of the right bump arm. Bump Arms must be

mounted vertically straight and level, into the lower and upper plates, for the arms to perform

smoothly.

Photo 3 Photo 4 Photo 5

Photo 6 Photo 7

3. LOCK PIN - The spring-loaded lock pin can be mounted on one of the bottom three rails. It is

recommended to install it on the 2nd. Rail, to leave room for the gate wheel (photo 8), as close as

possible to the vertical perimeter rail, with both U-bolts tightly secured. Do not over-tighten any of

your U-bolts, especially on light-duty gates. The lock pin can be placed on either side of the gate. The

cable from the bump arms should be connected to the cable coming from the lock pin. Take the slack

out of both cables and use the clamp to connect them. You can make necessary adjustments to the

lock pin with the turnbuckle (photo 9).

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Photo 8 Photo 9

4. TWO WAY LOCK - Install the lock onto the latch post with the two 2” wood screws (photo 10). Make

sure that the lock pin is vertically and horizontally centered on the lock latch area. Adjust the pin with

the turnbuckle to make sure that the gate unlatches when pressing each of the bumper arms.

Photo 10

5. ADJUSTABLE GATE HOLDING LATCHES - A latch post should be placed on each side of the hinge post, so

the gate can swing approximately 90 degrees in either direction before hitting a post. Open the gate in

one direction and place the latch post close to the bumper, on the side of the bumper closer to the

hinge post. For a 14’ gate, this is at approximately 8-9’ from the hinge post (photo 11). Do the same for

the other latch post on the opposite side of the gate. Make sure to cement the posts or drive them

deep into the ground. The posts can be a landscaping timber or larger post. Do not use T-posts for this

latch. Mount the latch on one post to the outside, and on the other to the inside of the post. Any single

horizontal rail of the gate can be used as catch or holding rail. Some gates have the bottom rails very

closely spaced and don’t provide sufficient space for the hook to be activated. In that case use one of

the upper rails, which are always at least 10” or more apart. Swing the gate toward the latch post and

adjust the position of the latch to allow the rail to come in approximately 1” below the hook head,

striking the upper part of the rubber sleeved hook tail (photo 12). Make sure that the latch hook is

horizontally level with the gate rail it needs to hook onto. If the hook does not properly hook on or

disengage, use the up or down adjustment of the piston on the back side of the frame. The time

adjustment screw for gate release is on the back of the pneumatic piston.

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Photo 11 Photo 12

After completion of kit installation, place the protective cushion material on the front vertical rail of the gate.

Final checklist after installation1. For a successful installation, make sure that you follow very closely all instructions given above.

2. Also ensure that all protective material has been placed at the correct locations on the gate.

3. The pin lock is the only unpadded part of the kit that could accidentally come in contact with your vehicle. If you

are concerned about that possibility, it is recommended that you install the lock pin only against the bottom rail

of the gate.

4. The catch & release hooks can only work properly if installed correctly. Their function is sensitive to proper

positioning relative to the gate rail. Always test the catch and release first, by swinging the gate against the

latches manually, before actually using your vehicle.

5. If, while testing the gate manually prior to use, you find that the gate swings closed too rapidly or forcefully

(after release by the catch & release latch), you should consider increasing the distance between the top and

bottom hinge, if feasible. Increasing this distance will slow the gate closing speed.

6. The gate works best if you follow through with your vehicle after engaging the latch with the bumper arm, at a

speed sufficient to swing the gate all the way open against the catch and release latch. If the gate doesn’t get

enough opening momentum, it won’t engage the latch and will start swinging closed again immediately.

Bump N’ Drive LLC can’t assume any liability for improper installation or use of the Bump N’ Drive Kit.

ServiceMaintain your bump gate in good working order by placing some oil every 6 months on plate bushings,

bumper arm joints top hinge and catch and release latches.

How to operate the Bump N’ Drive™ GateTo open the gate, gently push the PVC-sleeved “bump arm” on the gate with your vehicle, at a slow rolling

speed. When the gate opens, follow through, without stopping, and continue pushing the bump arm until

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the gate swings open completely, where it will be held according to your adjustment before closing slowly

behind you.

CAUTION: Any attachments on the front end of your vehicle may trap the bumper arms and do damage to

the Bump N’ Drive™, or to your vehicle. You need an even vehicle bumper surface to be able to engage and

push the bumper arms.

CAUTION: The Bump N’ Drive kit was primarily designed to be used by vehicles with a true bumper. Some

modern passenger cars are very low to the ground and are designed and built with no true bumper, but rather

with a plastic skirting that closes around the front of the vehicle. Prior to using Bump N’ Drive with such a

vehicle, make sure that no part of the lower skirting can touch the bottom plate of the kit. Otherwise, damage

to this very thin skirting might occur.

Parts List

Description Qty. Part No.Upper socket hinge (gate side) 1 101Upper hinge (post side) 1 102Lower hinge (gate side) 1 103Lower hinge plate (post side) 1 104Bottom bumper plate 1 110Top bumper plate 1 111Left bumper arm 1 112Right bumper arm 1 113Cable 1 114Turnbuckle 1 115Spring for bumper arms 1 116Spring-loaded lock pin 1 120Two way lock 1 130Safe foam for bumper 2 150Safe foam for swing end of gate 1 160Thread forming metal screw/head 9/16", thread 3/8-12x1"

6 170

U-bolt rubber cushion 10 172

Description Qty. Part No.U-bolt 2" 10 173U-clamp 2 174Lag screw ⅜ x 2" 2 175Bolt ⅜ x 1½" 6 180Lag screw ⅜ x 3" 4 181Wood screw 5/16 x 1 ½" 8 182Cotter pin 4 183Cable clamp 2 184Lock washer 40 185Rubber cap for bump arm 2 186Cable tie 11” 3 190Cable tie 6” 1 191Machine screw 6/32 x 1 ¼" 4 192Washer 34 193Screw with nut 8/32-1 ¼" 4 194Catch and Release latch frame 2 200Catch and release latch hook 2 201Heavy duty pneumatic piston 2 202Extension rod 2 203Gate wheel 1 204

For technical assistance please call:

800.479.4941 or 573.208.5660

Returns are only accepted with RAN Number.

For repair send to: Bump N’ Drive™

RR 2, Box 693

Marble Hill, MO. 63764

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PRODUCT WARRANTY AND DISCLAIMER

LIMITED WARRANTY

A. Bump N’ Drive™ warrants the following with respect to Product manufactured by Bump N’ Drive™ or bearingits label: (1) that the Product is free from defects in material and workmanship and when used in accordance with the usermanual supplied with the Product, will operate substantially in accordance with the functional specifications applicable tothe product release purchased; and (2) that upon payment in full for the Product, Bump N' Drive™ shall be rendered freeand clear of liens, claims or encumbrances of any kind.

B. The above Product warranty shall extend to the original end user purchaser of the Product for a period oftwelve (12) months from the date of shipment, unless otherwise stated on a formal quotation issued by Bump N’ Drive™.With respect to any products sold but not manufactured by Bump N’ Drive™ or bearing the Bump N’ Drive™ label, BumpN’ Drive™ will assign to Customer all available manufacturer warranties.

C. Bump N’ Drive’s™ sole liability under this warranty shall be (a) either to repair or to replace, at Bump N’Drive’s™ option, the defective Product component(s) in accordance with Bump N’ Drive’s™ return and repair procedures,or (b) if after repeated efforts Bump N’ Drive™ is unable to resolve the defect by repair or replacement, to refund thepurchase price upon return of the defective item. The warranty period for repaired or replaced Products shall be theremainder of the original warranty period for the repaired or replaced item. Bump N’ Drive™ shall incur no obligationunder this warranty if (1) the allegedly defective Product is returned to Bump N’ Drive™ more than thirty (30) days afterthe expiration of the applicable warranty period; (2) if Bump N’ Drive’s™ verifiable tests disclose that the alleged defect isnot due to defects in material or workmanship; or (3) if, in Bump N’ Drive’s™ sole judgment, the Product has beensubjected to misuse or neglect, alteration, improper maintenance or damage due to excessive physical or heat stress.

WARRANTY LIMITATIONS AND EXCLUSIONS.

A. THE WARRANTIES SET FORTH ABOVE FOR THE PRODUCTS PROVIDED HEREUNDER ARECOMPLETE AND ARE IN LIEU OF, AND CUSTOMER HEREBY WAIVES, ALL OTHER CONDITIONS,REPRESENTATIONS, AND WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED BY STATUTE, USAGE, CUSTOM OF THE TRADEOR OTHERWISE, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY ANDFITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. NOT WITHSTANDING ANY OTHER OR PRIOR STATEMENT, WRITTENOR ORAL, BUMP N’ DRIVE™ MAKES NO OTHER WARRANTIES REGARDING THE QUALITY OF ITS PRODUCT(S)OR THE MATERIALS COMTEMPLATED HEREUNDER AND BUMP N’ DRIVE™ EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ANYWARRANTIES OF DURABILITY, THAT THE PRODUCT WILL MEET ALL OF A CUSTOMER’S NEEDS OR THAT THEOPERATION OF THE PRODUCTS WILL BE ERROR FREE.

B. CUSTOMER ACKNOWLEDGES AND AGREES THAT THE PRODUCTS SUPPLIED UNDER THISAGREEMENT ARE INTENDED FOR STANDARD COMMERCIAL USES AND ARE NOT SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED,MANUFACTURED OR INTENDED FOR USE OR RESALE IN CRITICAL APPLICATIONS OR HAZARDOUSENVIRONMENTS REQUIRING FAIL-SAFE PERFORMANCE AND IN WHICH THE FAILURE OF PRODUCTS COULDLEAD DIRECTLY TO DEATH, PERSONAL INJURY, OR SEVERE PHYSICAL OR ENVIRONMENTAL DAMAGE (“HIGHRISK ACTIVITIES”). BUMP N’ DRIVE™ AND ITS SUPPLIERS EXPLICITLY DISCLAIM ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIEDWARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR ANY SUCH USE AND THE CUSTOMER HEREBY AGREES TO RELEASE AND HOLDBUMP N’ DRIVE™ HARMLESS FROM LIABILITY RESULTING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITHIMPLEMENTATION OF THESE PRODUCTS IN HIGH RISK ACTIVITIES.

C. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY. BUMP N’ DRIVE’S™ LIABILITY SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE PRICE PAID BYCUSTOMER FOR THE GOODS OR TO REPLACEMENT OF THE GOODS, AND CUSOMTER SHALL BE ENTITLTEDTO NO OTHER REMEDY, REGARDLESS OF THE FORM OF THE CLAIM. BUMP N’ DRIVE™ SHALL NOT BE LIABLEFOR INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES ARISING FROM ORRELATING TO THE USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE THE PRODUCT, WHETHER OR NOT SUCH DAMAGES AREFORESEEABLE AND WHETHER OR NOT CUSTOMER HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCHDAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOSS OF PROFITS OR REVENUE, ATTORNEYS' FEES, DAMAGETO BUSINESS, LOSS OF USE OF EQUIPMENT, COST OF CAPITAL, DOWN-TIME COSTS OR DAMAGES FORDELAY, OR FOR DAMAGES FOR ECONOMIC LOSSES OR PROPERTY DAMAGE ARISING FROM ANY ACTS OROMISSIONS, WHETHER IN NEGLIGENCE, STRICT LIABILITY, OR OTHER PRODUCT LIABILITY THEORIES. THELIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY AND WARRANTY DISCLAIMERS STATED IN THIS AGREEMENT FORM AN ESSENTIAL

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BASIS OF THE BARGAIN BETWEEN THE PARTIES AND APPLY REGARDLESS OF WHETHER ANY LIMITEDREMEDY HEREUNDER FAILS OF ITS ESSENTIAL PURPOSE.

PRODUCT REPAIR AND RETURN PROCEDURES.

A. No Product shall be returned without prior Bump N’ Drive™ authorization. Inoperative or malfunctioningProduct must be returned by Customer in protective material, securely packaged to prevent damage in transit, with theoriginal proof of purchase, and shipped prepaid to:

BUMP N’ DRIVE™RR 2, # 693

Marble Hill, MO. 63764Phone: (573) 208-5660

B .Bump N’ Drive™ will return repaired/replaced Product via surface freight to Customer’s location. The cost ofexpedited freight, if requested, shall be at Customer's expense. Product found to be operable after testing (i.e. no troublefound), may be subject to Bump N’ Drive's™ then-current handling charge.

C. Repairable out-of-warranty Product will be repaired at Bump N’ Drive’s™ then-current repair charges uponreceipt of the Product and Customer's applicable purchase order or other written authorization to repair.