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STEP A1:  INSTALL END CHANNEL

Center the end channel on the post between the bottom and top rail holes.  Position the flat 

side of the end channel against the post and secure the channels to the posts using 3, #8 x ¾” 

stainless steel self tapping screws 

(Fig. A1).

ASSEMBLE AND INSTALL SECTIONS

STEP A3:   INSERT PRIVACY PICKETS

Starting on one end, insert privacy pickets into 

groove on bottom rail and end channels.  Continue 

across the panel inserting the remaining pickets and 

interlocking the (T&G) tongues and grooves of the 

pickets securely 

(Fig. A3).

NOTE:  

If post spacing is less than 8’ on center, you 

can cut the picket board on one side. The cut side of 

picket always goes against the post

 

(Fig. A3b). 

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STEP A2:  INSTALL BOTTOM RAIL

Slide and insert the Bottom Rail 

(A)

, groove side up  into the bottom hole of the post. Starting 

at end or corner place the next post into the next hole.  Now slide the next Bottom Rail into the 

bottom hole of the next post 

(Fig. A2)

.  Repeat these steps until all rails are inserted 

(B)

.

NOTE:

 

 If post spacing is less than 8’ on center, cut a piece from the end of the t bottom rail to 

get the desired length.  Steel Reinforcement Channel need to be inserted first before installing 

bottom rail.

Steel Reinforcement Channel

 

(AS AN OPTIONAL ITEM ON CERTAIN PRIVACY PRODUCT ITEM 

MODEL)

 need to be inserted first to the rail before installing the bottom rail 

(Fig. A2B).

 

STEP A4:   INSTALLING TOP RAIL

Install top rail into top hole of post, groove side down, sliding over pickets at an 

angle.  Lower top rail groove onto pickets, sliding rail as far as possible into the 

first post. When privacy picket is fully engaged in top rail, slide rail into second 

post 

(Fig. A4)

.

  

NOTE:

  If post spacing is less than 8’ on center, cut a piece from the end of the top 

rail to get the desired length. 

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Summary of Contents for DRVL1

Page 1: ...all before you dig is the law or visit 811 com Check with your local utility companies to locate underground pipelines power lines or cables B TOOLS NEEDED FOR INSTALLATION String and Marking Stakes Concrete Quickcrete and Gravel Mix Line Level Post Hole Digger or Power Auger Speed Square PVC Vinyl Cement Safety Glasses Gloves 4 Rebar Shovel Miter Saw Chop Saw if cutting down rails pickets or post...

Page 2: ...EACH POST SOLD SEPERATELY 5 TYPES OF VINYL POST ...

Page 3: ...e will help with assembly on uneven terrain 1 Locate property lines 2 Drive stakes at each end of property lines Then stretch a string between each stake and extend the string 2 beyond property line Fig 1a 3 Mark each end corner post locations with a stake For gate posts refer to gate section for gate opening size IMPORTANT Use the 3 4 5 rule as shown below to ensure for square corners Fig 1b POST...

Page 4: ...the Line posts along the string line Fig 2b IMPORTANT You will first need to determine the post on center distance the measurement from the center of one post to the center of the next Example for Privacy Fence Section width 90 Post size 5 5x5 Total Post On Center distance 95 Step 2 SETTING VINYL FENCE POSTS Fig 2a Fig 2b LAYOUT FENCE AND POSITION POSTS IMPORTANT Post depth and width will be deter...

Page 5: ...he top of the post with concrete and rebar 1 Each end corner or gate post takes 2 pieces of diameter rebar cut 4 shorter than the post length located at opposing corners of post Fig 3a IMPORTANT Rebar should extend to the ground a minimum of 12 2 Now fill the posts with concrete tapping on the sides of the post to remove air pockets in the concrete Fig 3b 3 Clean up excess concrete with water befo...

Page 6: ...Panels Style and number of pickets panels may differ depending on the Privacy Product Item Model Sold Separately Post Post Caps End Channel ASSEMBLE AND INSTALL SECTIONS Layout Fence Position Post Refer to STEP 1 to 4 Assemble Install Sections Refer to STEP A1 to A4 Post Cap Top Routed Hole Bottom Routed Hole Post Top Rail Groove Privacy T G Tongue Groove Pickets Bottom Rail Steel Reinforcement Ch...

Page 7: ...r place the next post into the next hole Now slide the next Bottom Rail into the bottom hole of the next post Fig A2 Repeat these steps until all rails are inserted B NOTE If post spacing is less than 8 on center cut a piece from the end of the t bottom rail to get the desired length Steel Reinforcement Channel need to be inserted first before installing bottom rail Steel Reinforcement Channel AS ...

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