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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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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
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the 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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to be 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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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 MAINTENANCE
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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