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REALLY

Plain Jane

Vinyl Gate

Important stuff to know about

installing your WamBam gate.

CLEVER JOE

Your Installation Buddy

1-877-778-5733

www.wambamfence.com

02.2017

Summary of Contents for Plain Jane Vinyl Gate

Page 1: ...REALLY Plain Jane Vinyl Gate Important stuff to know about installing your WamBam gate CLEVER JOE Your Installation Buddy 1 877 778 5733 www wambamfence com 02 2017 ...

Page 2: ...re four things a The assembled gate is the correct width as per the product overview drawing b That you have everything necessary to complete the gate c That you will have assembled the gate in the correct order d All the pieces fit and function properly It is easier to trouble shoot when things are not screwed together 3 Ideally Install Your Gate Anchors Before Your Fence Anchors Your fence panel...

Page 3: ...a Your fence height needs to be between 4 and 6 high minimum b Your gate needs to open outwards away from the pool c Latch releasing mechanism to be minimum 54 off the ground The Plain Jane Vinyl Gate will require a specialized latching system to meet pool code Use MagnaLatch Top Pull Hardware not included Magna Latch Top Pull Code is MLTPS2BGA Always confirm these and other requirements with the ...

Page 4: ...nges 2 Pickets 8 Arch Brackets 2 Gate Latch 1 Vertical Stiles 2 Gate Brace 1 Stainless Steel Screws 16 Gate Bottom Brackets 2 Bottom Rail 1 Gate Jig 1 Metal Post Stabilizer 1 Tek Screws 4 Sold Separately Posts WamBam Anchors Post Caps 3 options Box Contents Plain Jane Vinyl Gate Cap n Jack Cap n America Cap n Morgan 050in wall thickness ...

Page 5: ...sit www wambamfence com 4 Ground WamBam Anchor 7 75in 48in 3 5in 41 5in 56 84in 1 5in 3 5in 3 5in 1 5in 2in 22in 58 84in 52in 50in 54 5in Gate Installation Gate Assembly B A B C D 3 5in 1 5in 090in wall thickness C 1 5in D 3 5in A 1 5in 3 56in 34in Looking to Do a Double Gate See page 18 ...

Page 6: ...e jig and post stabilizer See fence instructions if necessary for more information on how to install anchors adjust 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 5 1 2in 5 Detailed Installation Instructions Plain Jane Vinyl Gate F STEP 1 A Dig a Trench 60in long x 6in wide x 5 5i...

Page 7: ... They will BOTTOM OUT against bottom horizontal rail B C A Note that the bottom rail is Ribbed internally B Insert the bottom rail ALL THE WAY until it BOTTOMS OUT INSIDE GATE BRACKET A Insert the bottom rail ALL THE WAY until it BOTTOMS OUT inside gate bracket IMPORTANT Insert fully to this point Insert fully to this point Fasten gate brackets to internal members though inside of frame using scre...

Page 8: ...me Top STEP 3 Insert pickets in the proper order according to their height as shown above A Insert the top rail inside arch brackets as illustrated B Insert pickets in the proper order through holes in the bottom rail C Slide gate arch with brackets over the pickets and vertical gate stiles B A C CORRECT Insert to this point WRONG ...

Page 9: ...on visit www wambamfence com 8 A A ENSURE YOUR GATE IS SQUARE and screw brackets as illustrated The corner to corner measurement must be the same and the width of the gate should be 48 Plain Jane Vinyl Gate Screw Gate Frame Brackets STEP 4 48in ...

Page 10: ... to be between 4 and 6 high minimum b Your gate needs to open outwards away from the pool c Latch releasing mechanism to be minimum 54 off the ground The Plain Jane gate will require a specialized latching system to meet pool code Use MagnaLatch Top Pull Hardware not included and Captain Morgan Post Caps Only Magna Latch Top Pull Code is MLTPS2BGA Always confirm these and other requirements with t...

Page 11: ...l Gate Assemble Fasten Gate Brace STEP 6 4 Screws 2 Lock Washers 2 Nuts 2 Hex Bolts Gate Brace Parts B Re confirm the gate is square and screw bracing into place A B A Assemble gate brace by sliding the larger square tube over the smaller square tube Align holes and install fasteners 1 2 3 ...

Page 12: ... A Use temporary spacers or blocks to rest the gate on during alignment and installation B Fasten hinges to posts with screws B Plain Jane Vinyl Gate Position Adjust Align Gate Secure Hinges to Posts STEP 7 See next page on how to position screws on the post side of the hinge ...

Page 13: ...ur drill to pierce into angled portion of post as illustrated D C B Fasten three 2 screws through the drilled holes Repeat steps A and B for second bottom hinge C Swing the gate open and pre drill four more holes for hinge screws as illustrated D Fasten four 2 screws through the drilled holes Repeat steps C and D for second bottom hinge How to Position Screws on the Post Side of the Hinge Plain Ja...

Page 14: ...r level fit and function to latching post C B Plain Jane Vinyl Gate Level Gate Adjust Hinges STEP 8 LEVEL D 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 15: ...on 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 16: ...lign and fasten the gate latch catch to fit and function with the gate finger B Plain Jane Vinyl Gate Align Install Latch STEP 9 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 17: ...th 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 18: ...nformation visit www wambamfence com 17 Plain Jane 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 19: ...yl 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 level...

Page 20: ...ng up to 99 More details are included at the back of this manual on how this can be accomplished Wood Jig 2 0 in 103 5 in Ground Metal Post Stabilizers 2 0 in 99 in Plain Jane Vinyl Gate Please assemble your gates with hardware and confirm the width prior to assembling the gate jig The 103 5 measurement illustrated can easily be adjusted if necessary ...

Page 21: ... Provided to Create Double Gate Jig Locate 103 5 inch centers of the holes and fasten jigs B Fasten the two jigs into place using 5 10 screws at least 3 inches long not included 103 5 in For installation videos and more information visit www wambamfence com You can overlap both of your vinyl gate jigs to create a double gate jig Plain Jane Vinyl Gate ...

Page 22: ...mbamfence com 21 Plain Jane Vinyl Gate Double Gate Installation 5 5 in 110 in 6 in A A Create a trench as per the illustration above Bottom of trench should be level B B Identify the locations of metal post stabilizers and pound flush into the ground 103 5 in ...

Page 23: ...mfence com 22 Plain Jane Vinyl Gate C C Place jig over the metal post stabilizers The hole on the stabilizers should align with the holes on the jig D E E Align the anchor positioners with the holes in the jig and metal post stabilizer D Ensure that jig is level ...

Page 24: ...cavated 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: ... Jane Vinyl Gate L Install one of the latches and fingers provided as illustrated Instead of the regular six points of contact for screws on the latch portion you will only be able to use four M How to Use Latch Provided for a Double Gate Steady Freddy Vinyl Gate Shown Front Back ...

Page 26: ...o bottom bracket as shown Fasten bracket with screws provided Make sure the notches on the rod are between the two brackets C Mark the location of the drop rod on the ground surface and move the gate out of the way If you have a concrete surface drill a 1 diameter hole 2 5 deep CONCRETE SURFACE DIRT SURFACE If you have a dirt surface create a 1 diameter hole 6 deep and insert a 1 diameter PVC or s...

Page 27: ...t and turn 90 to lock as shown to the left 26 For installation videos and more information visit www wambamfence com Operations STEP 2 A B B To drop the rod in the down position turn the gate rod 90 and align the notch on the rod through the notch on the bracket The notch on the rod will rest on the bottom bracket as shown above UP POSITION DOWN POSITION Ground Surface ...

Page 28: ... up the far end of the gate This will relieve pressure on the pipe anchor B Dig a 16 diameter hole approximately 12 to 18 down lower than the gate stabilizer B A C Add one or two bags of concrete BA D Remove the temporary gate block after concrete cures and back fill to level grade C A If a small panel of fence as illustrated can be installed to support the hinge post only that is the ideal A Grou...

Page 29: ...te Installation with Space Restriction OPTION 3 Secure Hinge Post to Pre Existing Wall A If you have a pre existing wall you may want to consider securing the top of the hinge post directly to the wall using a galvanized L bracket as illustrated A Galvanized L Bracket Galvanized L Bracket ...

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