PICKET FENCE
INSTALLATION (hard surface)
Put the second post in position but do not
fasten it yet. Remove post caps and slide the
bottom brackets into the slots on the first
and second posts but do not fasten them yet.
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1
Measure and mark the position of all posts and ensure
they are aligned. Put the first post in position.
A:
Use a hammer drill with a 5/16" masonry bit to drill
four holes 3" deep through each corner of the post
base. Clean the holes.
B:
Use a hammer to insert assembled concrete anchors
until washer is touching post base. Use a 7/16" wrench
to tighten the nuts. Ensure post is plumb.
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A:
Install a top bracket on each end of the top rail and
fasten in place with 5/8" self-drilling screws (provided).
B:
Slide the bottom rail support into the bottom
rail and move it to the center (do not fasten yet).
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A
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See LED Installation, Steps 1 and 2B
Use 5/8" self-drilling screws (provided) for this step.
Insert bottom rail into bottom brackets and fasten
together, then fasten the bottom brackets to the posts.
See LED Installation, Steps 3A and 3B
Install the assembled fence panel into the posts by
sliding the top brackets into the slot on each post.
For pool fences, the opening between a picket and a post must
not exceed 3
15/16
". Always follow your local building codes.
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For pool fences, the opening between the
bottom rail and the ground must not exceed 2".
Follow local codes for minimum fence height.
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B
A
B
Fasten the top brackets to both posts
with the 5/8" self-drilling screws
(provided), then replace post caps.
Insert all the pickets into the rails,
ensuring that the picket slots engage
with the ridge on each rail.
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If required, cut the rails to
fit between the brackets.
If you plan to cut the rails
before assembling the
fence panel, ensure the rails
are correctly oriented
before cutting.
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rail length
rail length
Maximum post spacing: 6' 2
5/8
"
on center.
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3
To lock the pickets into the rails,
snap the side caps onto both the
top rail and bottom rail.
If the side caps do not snap
in place, check that each
picket is correctly seated.
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Top Rail
Bottom Rail
A
B
C
Fasten the second post to the concrete surface (see Step 1).
Install bottom rail support:
A:
Slide the bottom rail support to the center and mark
the hole for the concrete screw (provided).
B:
Use a hammer drill with a 7/32" masonry bit to drill a 2"
deep hole in the concrete surface.
C:
Use a 5/16" wrench to install the concrete screw.
See LED Installation, Steps 4 - 6
Repeat these steps for remaining sections.
