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Items for STEP 12:
(3) Step 11 Assemblies
(2) Right-hand Sturdy-frame Brackets
(1) Left-hand Sturdy-frame Bracket
(6) #8 x 1
¹₄
" deck screws
(6)
³₈
" x 3
¹₂
" hex bolts
(12)
³₈
" washers
(6)
³₈
" lock nuts
Left-hand
Right-hand
Rear View of bracket and post
assembly showing correct position.
Left-hand
shown
Stops
Attach two right-hand (R) and one left-hand (L)
sturdy-frame brackets onto separate swing post
assemblies (brackets are stamped R and L).
Lay bracket on the flush end of post as shown. Slide
bracket over and down until it stops against the top
and side of the post as shown. When correctly
positioned, the edge of the sturdy-frame bracket will
be parallel with the side of the post.
Use the bracket as a drill guide and drill two
¹₈
" holes
1" deep into the posts. Attach with two #8 x 1
¹₄
" deck
screws.
Again use the bracket as a drill guide and drill two
³₈
" holes through the post. Secure bracket with two
³₈
" x 3
¹₂
" hex bolts,
³₈
" washers and
³₈
" lock nuts.
Repeat for each post.
flush
Caution: Make sure bolts are tight and the
threads of each bolt are at least flush
to the end of the nut to ensure proper
engagement.