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LAYOUT AND PLANNING
CAUTION: BEFORE DOING ANY LAYOUT OR INSTALLATION OF
FENCE OR GATES, BE AWARE THAT THIS MANUAL IS FOR RESIDENTIAL
FENCE ONLY. ALL FENCE AND GATES MUST BE INSTALLED TO
CONFORM WITH B.O.C.A. SPECIFICATIONS AND/OR LOCAL BUILDING
CODE REGULATIONS.
NOTE: FOR EASIER INSTALLATION, WE RECOMMEND AT LEAST
TWO PEOPLE INSTALL THE FENCE.
LOCAL MUNICIPALITIES MAY REQUIRE A SETBACK FROM PROPERTY
LINE TO FENCE LINE, OTHERWISE, IT IS RECOMMENDED TO
BE 2" INSIDE THE PROPERTY LINE. IT IS IMPORTANT
TO FIND OUT ALL THE REQUIREMENTS BEFORE INSTALLING YOUR
FENCE.
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| 1.1) First, stake
out the area to be enclosed and run a string around
the stakes as shown in Figure 1. The posts should
remain 1/8" away from the string.
1.2) There are four (4) types of fence post,
see Figure 2.
The first is the line post, which has 1"
square holes punched on opposite sides of the
post. Second is the end post, which has the 1"
square holes on only one side of the post. Third
is the gatepost, which has 1" square holes
on only one side and has a thicker wall. Finally,
the corner post has holes punched on two adjacent
sides. Separate the posts into their respective
groups.
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1.3) At this point, use a rubber mallet to drive the post
caps onto the post. Use caution not to damage the post
or post caps.
1.4) Determine the amount of concrete mix you will
need by consulting your local building supply dealer.
Mix the concrete on the dry side to obtain a quick set
and to give additional support when installing the fence
sections.
2.0) Installation
2.1) For the ease of grass trimming under the fence,
we recommend locating the bottom of the fence picket
2-3 inches above ground level. Before you begin, decide
whether you would like the screws on the fence sections
facing the inside or outside of your property, the installation
is similar either way. Generally the screws are installed
on the inside, giving a smooth outside appearance.
CAUTION: IF YOU LIVE WHERE
EXTREME GROUND FROST MAY OCCUR, EXTEND CONCRETE FOOTING
BELOW THE FROST LINE.
NOTE: LOCAL MUNICLPALITIES
MAY REQUIRE DIFFERENT HOLE DEPTHS. PLEASE VERIFY
THAT THESE DEPTHS MEET ALL LOCAL BUILDING CODES.
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2.2) Using a post hole digger, dig the specified
hole deep enough for the appropriate fence size
and post size.
2.3) If possible, begin installing your fence
with a gate as follows :
A) For a single gate installation set the gate
opening MIN 1 1/4" wider than the actual
width of the gate (Example: a 36" wide gate
will actually measure 35" wide and will require
the actual gate opening to be 36 1/4" wide).
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B) For a double drive gate installation set the gate
opening 2" wider than the actual width of the two
gates (Example: Two 36" wide gates will actually
measure 70" wide overall and will require the actual
gate opening to be 72" wide).
NOTE: FOR PROPER GATE OPERATION GATEPOSTS AND GATES
MUST BE INSTALLED SO THAT A 1/2" MIN. GAP IS PRESENT
BETWEEN THE LATCH SIDE OF THE GATE AND THE GATEPOST
OR OPPOSING
DOUBLE DRIVE GATE. SEE FIGURE 8 & 9.
2.4) Pay particular attention to the direction of the
slots on the post while planning the installation of
your gate, especially if your gate is at the end of
the property line. See Figure 3 for an example.
2.5) Dig the postholes as recommended in Step 2.2 and
set a post in each hole. While holding the posts perpendicular
to the ground and the correct distance apart, proceed
to fill the holes with concrete and tamp around each
post until the concrete is approximately 2 inches below
ground level. Attach gate after concrete has hardened.
Verify that the posts are plumb, level, and the correct
distance apart.
IMPORTANT: FOR PROPER GATE OPERATION,
BE SURE THAT THE TOPS OF THE GATEPOSTS ARE LEVEL AND THE
POSTS ARE PLUME. YOU MAY NEED TO REGRADE THE GATE OPENMG
AREA SO THAT THE GATE WILL OPEN/CLOSE PROPERLY AND STILL
MAINTAIN A 2-3" CLEARANCE BETWEEN BOTTOM OF TKE GATE
AND THE GROUND LEVEL
2.6) Proceed to install all other gateposts that are
NOT in the same straight line of fence. The installation
of gates that are in the same line will be installed
when the fence reaches that point.
2.7) After the gateposts have been set, proceed with
the straight run of fence. Starting from the center
of the gatepost, measure 6'-3/4" for the center
of the hole for your first line post. See Figure 3.
Proceed to dig holes at 6'-3/4" intervals. For
a straight alignment, we recommend not to install more
than 8 sections of fence at a time.
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| 2.8) Place a post
in the next hole and place a sections of fence in
the slots of the gatepost. Insert the other end
of the fence section into the slots of the first
line post. Pour a stiff mix of concrete into each
hole. Check the post for being plumb and check alignment
with string guide before the concrete sets. This
procedure is repeated for the remaining sections
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| NOTE: IF A FENCE SECTION
IS UNDER 6' LONG, A HACKSAW IS NEEDED TO CUT THE FENCE
TO THE PROPER LENGTH. ALSO, A 3/16" x 3/4" NOTCH
IS REQUIRED FOR THE NEWLY CUT ENDS. SEE FIGURE 4.
IMPORTANT: IN ORDER FOR TWO SECTIONS OF FENCE TO FIT
INTO A CORNER POST, A 45-DEGREE MITER ON THE FENCE RAIL
MUST BE CUT. SEE FIGURE 5,
NOTE: FOR A NEAT APPEARANCE, WE RECOMMEND REVIEWING
THESE THREE STEPS AFTER COMPLETING EVERY 8 SECTIONS
OF FENCE THAT ARE INSTALLED
A) Sighting along the top horizontal rails, the fence
should appear to be one continuous line.
B) Properly aligned and plumb posts will appear to
be connected when viewed from the end of a straight
section of fencing.
C) Check to make sure that the posts are parallel to
the pickets
NOTE: BECAUSE OF THE ABILITY OF THE FENCE TO RAKE,
THE FENCE MAY FOLLOW THE CONTOUR OF THE TERRAIN, RATHER
THAN HAVING SHARP UP AND DOWN FENCE PATTERNS. ON UNUSUALLY
ROUGH GROUND, YOU MAY RAISE OR LOWER A POST TO FOLLOW
THE CONTOUR OF THE TERRAIN.
2.9) Continue adding sections offence until you get
to either the end of the line or the next gate. At this
point, add either a wall mount casting, a corner, end
or gate post whichever is applicable.
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3.0) Gate Installation
3.1) After the concrete has set, the gate can
be installed. With proper installation of the
gateposts, there will be a 1/2" allowance
between the gate and each post. Decide at this
point whether the gate is to open inward or outward.
See Figure 6 for examples. Under the assumption
that the installer is standing on the outside
of the fence, opening outward means opening toward
the installer and hinging left means that the
hinge is on the installer's left side. Notice
the position of the hinges in Figure 9 in relation
to the diagonal. To prevent the gate from sagging,
install the hinges on the side of the gate where
the diagonal, if present, is at the bottom. All
gates are available as left or rights to provide
smooth appearance on the outside.
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| NOTE: IT IS IMPORTANT
TO MOUNT THE GATE IN SUCH A WAY SO THAT THE HORIZONTAL
GATE RAILS ARE IN LINE WITH THE HORIZONTAL RAILS OF THE
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gate on blocks at the correct elevation and clamp
the hinge post leafs to the post. The outer hinges
should be placed within 1/8" of the gate top
and bottom rails or as far apart as possible for
the best performance. Remove the gate and verify
that the hinge post leafs are completely flush and
plumb with the mounting surface, to avoid binding.
Attach the hinge to the post by drilling 7/64"
pilot holes and fastening with screws provided.
If additional hinges are used, equally space them
between the two previously installed hinges.
3.3) Center the gate into the opening. Check
elevation, plumb and clearance, and clamp the
gate to the hinge gate leafs. Drill 7/64"
pilot holes
and attach with the screws provided.
3.4) If the hinge is to be mounted on a flat
surface you may need to shim out the hinge post
leafs so that the hinge does not rub or bind against
the mounting surface.
3.5) The screws provided with the hinge are intended
for securing the hinge to Delgard posts &
gates.
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mounted to a masonry column, wood, etc., ask your local
building supply dealer to recommend appropriate fasteners
for your mounting application.
NOTE: IF: YOU REQUIRE THE GATE TO BE SELF-CLOSING,
USE THE ADJUSTABLE SPRING HINGES PROVIDED TAKING CARE
TO FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS PROVIDED WITH THE SELF-CLOSING
HINGES .
3.6) For a double gate installation, be certain you
have a left and right hand gate and install them as
shown in Figure 9. The top of the diagonals, if present,
must run towards each other between the gates. The mounting
procedure is the same as a single gate.
3.7) Test the gate for smooth free-swinging operation,
then proceed to install the latch hardware as needed
per the latch installation instructions.
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4.0) DROP RODS
NOTE: THE DROP RODS ARE GENERALLY MOUNTED ON
THE: INSIDE OF THE GATE.
4.1) Mount a drop rod guide two (2) inches from
the bottom of the gate by drilling two (2) 7/64"
holes and fastening the guide with two (2)# 6
x 1/2" self-tapping screws. Fasten the second
guide 20 inches above the bottom of the gate in
the same fashion as the first guide. Before fastening
the second guide, use the drop rod to align the
guides. Next, install the drop rod catch high
enough so that the rod will not drag on the ground
while opening or closing the gate. Be certain
not to install the catch too high so that the
rod pulls out of the bottom guide. The fastening
procedure is the same as the other two guides.
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| 4.2) The final
installation step is completed after the concrete
around each post has hardened sufficiently. Fasten
the post to the fence using the # 8 x 1" self-drilling,
self-tapping screws provided. Be careful not to
over-torque the screw as this will weaken the screw
and possibly shear the head off.
4.3) To complete your fence, after the cement
has hardened, replace dirt and grass around the
posts.
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| 5.0) REGULAR MAINTIENANCE
5.1) Check for proper gate operation daily when gate
is in use Lubricate or adjust if necessary.
5.2) Keep gate and fence area free of debris and climbable
objects.
5.3) Check fasteners for tightness and replace any
worn or damaged parts.
Discount
Fence Supply, Inc.
10050 Wellman Rd. * Streetsboro OH 44241
Phone (800) 878-7829 FAX (330) 650-9004
or email us at Customer
Service
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