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Jiminy Picket Vinyl Gate

A

B

Double Gate Installation

A - Drill out 4x4x10 pressure treated lumber as per illustrated above.

8.25 in

8.25 in

5.5 in

130 in

6 in

C

B - Break off the three studs 

clean to the bottom of the base.

C - Create a trench as per the illustration above. Bottom of trench should be level.

103.75 in

120 in

1 5/8 in 

Summary of Contents for Jiminy Picket

Page 1: ...REALLY Jiminy Picket Vinyl Gate Important stuff to know about installing your WamBam gate CLEVER JOE Your Installation Buddy 1 877 778 5733 www wambamfence com November 2014 ...

Page 2: ... first This will ensure three things a That you have everything necessary to complete the gate b That you will have assembled the gate in the correct order c All the pieces fit and function properly It s easier to trouble shoot when things are not glued and screwed together After you assemble your gate correctly please disassemble as necessary and use glue and screws to permanently assemble the ga...

Page 3: ...ce which is connected to another post The weight strain will be transferred unto two posts versus just one Installing fence panels on both sides of your gate is the ideal in all situations If this is not possible because of space restrictions please contact us for alternative solutions to overcome For installation videos and more information visit www wambamfence com ...

Page 4: ...wo standard gates to create wider opening up to 100 More details are included at the back of this manual on how this can be accomplished 120 in 10 ft 1 5 8 in WOOD JIG Purchase separately 4x4 pressure treated wood and drill holes as illustrated Dispose vinyl jig included with gate kit Top View of Wood Jig Metal Post Stabilizers Wood Jig 100 in 103 75 in 8 25 in 8 25 in ...

Page 5: ...Picket Caps 7 Top Rail 1 Gate Latch 1 Vertical Stiles 2 Pickets 7 Stainless Steel Screws 20 Gate Brace 1 Gate Bottom Brackets 2 Bottom Rail 1 Gate Jig 1 Sold Separately Posts WamBam Anchors Post Caps 3 options Box Contents Jiminy Picket Vinyl Gate Cap n Jack Cap n America Cap n Morgan 050in wall thickness Tubes of Glue 2 Metal Post Stabilizer 1 Tek Screws 4 ...

Page 6: ...information visit www wambamfence com Ground WamBam Anchor 3 5in 48in 7 75in 24 75in 4in 47 5in 1 5in 3 5in 3 5in 1 5in 2in 3in 22in 50in 54 5in 48in 48in 50 5 Gate Installation Gate Assembly B A B C D 3 5in 1 5in 090in wall thickness C 1 5in D 3 5in 3 5in A 2 89in 3in 33in 5 ...

Page 7: ... Jiminy Picket Vinyl Gate Use The Cutting Guide Below To Trim Pickets to Create A Custom Gate Design A B C D 37 1 8in 40 3 8in 42 3 8in 43 1 8in This Gate Can Also Be Trimmed Down Both in Width and Height to Accomodate Custom Applications B A C D B A C Please Note Cut down the vertical stiles by 6in ...

Page 8: ...st leveling donuts and install vinyl posts Bottom of trench should be level Excavate Install Gate Jig Anchors Fence Posts B D E D Place anchor positioners into gate jig C 5 1 2in A Dig a Trench 60in long x 6in wide x 5 5in deep A Identify location of your gate Temporarily place the anchor positioner into the metal post stabilizer and determine position For installation videos and more information ...

Page 9: ...l bottom out against bottom horizontal rail C D B Insert the bottom rail ALL THE WAY until it BOTTOMS OUT inside gate bracket B Jiminy Picket Vinyl Gate Assemble the Gate Frame Bottom Sides STEP 2 Note that the bottom rail is ribbed internally GLUE GLUE Fasten gate brackets to internal members though inside of frame using screws Did you do a dry run of assembly first Please read page 1 of instruct...

Page 10: ...oprail attached down over the vertical gate stiles E Completely assembled gate frame shown E B F C Insert rail ALL THE WAY until it BOTTOMS OUT inside bracket glue first C Jiminy Picket Vinyl Gate Assemble the Gate Frame Top Attach to Sides STEP 3 D D Run a bead of vinyl weld continuously around the inside of the brackets GLUE G L U E GL UE Did you do a dry run of assembly first Please read page 1...

Page 11: ...For installation videos and more information visit www wambamfence com 10 A A Screw into brackets as necessary Jiminy Picket Vinyl Gate Screw Gate Frame Brackets STEP 4 ...

Page 12: ... A Insert pickets with tab ends through top rail B Glue picket caps and attach to top of pickets C Glue bracket caps and attach to top of brackets D Completed gate with frame shown C B D Jiminy Picket Vinyl Gate Insert Pickets Into Gate Frame Attach Caps STEP 5 G LU E G L U E ...

Page 13: ...ormation visit www wambamfence com 12 A A Fasten gate hinges and gate latch onto the gate brackets with SHORT screws Jiminy Picket Vinyl Gate Fasten Gate Hinges Gate Latch STEP 6 Latch and hinges must be installed in these exact locations ...

Page 14: ...Assemble Fasten Gate Brace STEP 7 4 Screws 2 Lock Washers 2 Nuts 2 Hex Bolts Gate Brace Parts B Ensure that gate is square then screw bracing into place A B Top Bar Bottom Bar A Assemble gate brace by sliding the larger square tube over the smaller square tube Align holes and install fasteners 1 2 3 ...

Page 15: ...14 A A Use temporary spacers or blocks to rest the gate on during alignment and installation B Fasten hinges to posts with LONG screws B Jiminy Picket Vinyl Gate Position Adjust Align Gate Secure Hinges to Posts STEP 8 Please try to line up your screws as per this drawing ...

Page 16: ...ck for level fit and function to latching post C B D Jiminy Picket Vinyl Gate Level Gate Adjust Hinges STEP 9 C Hinges can be adjusted moderately to bring gate into level alignment with post Latch is designed for left and right hand applications Temporarily remove the spring bolt and reverse paddle portion as necessary ...

Page 17: ...ion E Insert small steel pin into one of the holes on hinge and rotate tensioner tool to release tension on the gate hinge to remove pin How to Set the Tension on Your Gate Hinge F E A How do I stop my gate posts from rotating A Use two Tek screws provided to secure the gate posts to the anchor pipe This will prevent the gate posts from ever rotating in the event of very high winds etc ...

Page 18: ...gn and fasten the gate latch catch to fit and function with the gate finger B Jiminy Picket Vinyl Gate Align Install Latch STEP 10 Congratulations You did it Go grab a beverage of your choice admire your handy work and show us what you got by entering our annual photo video contests ...

Page 19: ...Path FROM PAGE 1 Side Walk Path A B C D E H G F If sidewalk is less than 52 inches then use the gate jig as a temporary spacer Trim bottom plate of anchor positioner if it interferes with sidewalk as necessary Drive wood wedge in between anchor and concrete sidewalk if possible for additional anchor stability ...

Page 20: ...nyl gate jig to mark holes for drilling A Use a 1 5 8in concrete drill bit extension if needed and a concrete hammer drill B Drill both pre marked holes completely through concrete C D Trim Anchor Positioner along bottom edge E F Pound anchors directly through the holes in concrete to a depth of 42 to 48 If necessary see fence instructions for more information on how to install anchors adjust leve...

Page 21: ...formation visit www wambamfence com 20 Jiminy Picket Vinyl Gate Side Walk Path A B C E D Use the gate jig to ensure proper spacing Sidewalk Path OPTION TWO If sidewalk is wider than 52 inches then use Surface Mounts purchase separately F ...

Page 22: ...A B Double Gate Installation A Drill out 4x4x10 pressure treated lumber as per illustrated above 8 25 in 8 25 in 5 5 in 130 in 6 in C B Break off the three studs clean to the bottom of the base C Create a trench as per the illustration above Bottom of trench should be level 103 75 in 120 in 1 5 8 in ...

Page 23: ...e locations of metal post stabilizers and pound flush into the ground E E Place wood jig over the metal post stabilizers The hole on the stabilizers should align with the holes on the wood jig F G G Align the anchor positioners with the holes in the wood jig and metal post stabilizer F Ensure that wood jig is level ...

Page 24: ...excavated dirt over gate jig K Install Gate Latching Hardware Drop rods to hold one or both gates stationary are available Please contact us I I Slide vinyl post over anchors and fasten accordingly to internal steel pipe See fence instructions if necessary for more information on how to install anchors adjust leveling donuts and install vinyl posts ...

Page 25: ...www wambamfence com 24 Jiminy Picket Vinyl Gate A How do I stop my gate posts from rotating A Use two Tek screws provided to secure the gate posts to the anchor pipe This will prevent the gate posts from ever rotating in the event of very high winds etc ...

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