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Self closing hinges are included with all gates. Make sure hinges are set in the 

proper direction to accommodate either left or right handed gates or provide an 

inside or outside swinging gate. The post that will have the gate hinges screwed 

to it will be the (thick walled) "heavy-duty gate post".

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Once four or so panels are installed, check to make sure all posts and 

panels are still level. If a correction needs to be made, use a rubber 

mallet while the concrete is still somewhat soft.

After concrete has set, fasten the fence section to the posts using 

#8 x 1" self-tapping screws. 

CAUTION

: Be careful not to over-tighten screws.

Gate Installation

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Once the concrete has completely set around the gate post(s), gates may be hung.

Set the hinges on the gate. Line up the top of hinge with top of top gate rail. Line 

up bottom of bottom hinge with bottom of bottom gate rail. Drive two 1

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tapping screws through upper hinge into gate

gate (use the inside holes for this step). 

Repeat for bottom hinge.

Gate

Gate Post

Opening Direction

Opening Direction

Summary of Contents for 73017993

Page 1: ...7997 Models Aluminum Fence Ready to Assemble Kit Assembly and Installation Instructions PLEASE READ OWNER S MANUAL COMPLETELY BEFORE ASSEMBLING YOUR BRACKET KIT 34109932BOM V1 3 14 To register your product please visit www barretteoutdoorliving com product registration ...

Page 2: ... from the fence panels will be inserted into the pre punched holes of the posts First post should be either a gate or corner post Material Checklist String Stakes Tape Measure Post Hole Digger Shovel Level Hacksaw ATTENTION Before you assemble the fence PLEASE TAKE A COMPLETE INVENTORY OF ALL PARTS USING THE KIT CONTENTS DO NOT ATTEMPT TO ASSEMBLE THE FENCE IF PARTS ARE MISSING OR DAMAGED Please d...

Page 3: ...3 Product Overview Post Punched Holes Post Top Top Rail Middle Rail Bottom Rail Pickets ProLock Locking Strip ProLock Locking Strip ...

Page 4: ...inside of post Attach string to each stake to provide straight guide lines Place top and bottom rails on a smooth flat and clean surface Then orient the top and bottom rails so that the hooks inside the rails are oriented above facing down see image Each rail is designed to allow pickets to lock into place on one side Thread all pickets through holes in rails being careful to have the hole in each...

Page 5: ...s for the middle and end of the panel All the pickets should now be locked into the top and bottom rails Should the rail slide up during installation exposing the ProLock locking strip stand the panel up vertically on a firm surface inspect the overall height of the pickets to ensure the tops are at the same level and inspect the locking strip The dimple in the strip should engage the hole in the ...

Page 6: ...essary while the concrete is setting 1 1 2 2 Use a rubber mallet to gently drive the post tops onto the posts Be careful not to damage the post top Mix the concrete on the dry side to allow the posts to set faster See chart below to determine the minimum depth for your fence NOTE In areas where ground frost occurs the concrete footing should be extended below the frost line generally 12 below This...

Page 7: ...into the previously installed post Place the next post into the dug hole and slide the post onto the rails of the panel as far as possible Pour concrete around that post and tamp down leaving concrete about 2 from ground level Repeat until end of line Place the next required post line corner end into the dug hole and slide the post onto the rails of the panel as far as possible Pour concrete aroun...

Page 8: ...de use a rubber mallet while the concrete is still somewhat soft After concrete has set fasten the fence section to the posts using 8 x 1 self tapping screws CAUTION Be careful not to over tighten screws Gate Installation 2 2 Once the concrete has completely set around the gate post s gates may be hung Set the hinges on the gate Line up the top of hinge with top of top gate rail Line up bottom of ...

Page 9: ...onal eight screws into hinge Install latch per instructions Varies by style 3 3 Hang gate to post Make sure the horizontal rails of the gate are at the same level as the horizontal rails of the fence panels Do this by either lifting gate by hand or by inserting temporary spacer blocks under the gate to keep gate in place while mounting it to gate post ...

Page 10: ...e this warranty the online registration card must be completed and returned to Barrette Outdoor Living within 30 days of installation Additionally this Warranty does not cover damage associated with surface mold and mildew resulting from environmental conditions including air pollution or any other causes not arising out of defects in materials or workmanship by Barrette Outdoor Living This Warran...

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