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5 1/2in.

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Detailed Installation

Instructions

Excavate & Install Gate Jig, 

Anchors, & Fence Posts

Slim Jim Aluminum Gate

A

A - Identify location of your gate

B - Identify the location of the metal post stabilizer

      and pound into the ground

F - Backfill excavated dirt over gate jig

G - 

IMPORTANT:

  Make sure to fasten the 

      fence panels BEFORE attaching the gate

F

B

G

D

Bottom of trench 

should be level.  

E

D - Place anchor positioners into gate jig

       

E - Pound your anchors into place

       

STEP 1

Dig a Trench 60in. 

long x 6in. wide 

x 5.5in. deep

C - Place vinyl gate jig over the metal post stabilizer

       

C

Metal post stabilizer

to be used only 

on hinge post

Temporarily place the anchor positioner into

the metal post stabilizer and determine position.

Pegs on the bottom of this anchor

positioner will insert into both

vinyl gate jig and post stabilizer.

See fence instructions if 

necessary for more information

on how to install anchors, adjust 

leveling donuts and install 

aluminum posts.

Summary of Contents for Slim Jim Aluminum Gate

Page 1: ...amBam gate 1 877 778 5733 www wambamfence com CLEVER JOE Your Installation Buddy June 2016 There are some areas of the country where this fence or gate will not meet pool code ALWAYS CONFIRM pool code requirements with the appropriate authorities in your area before you purchase ...

Page 2: ...ing else or very early on in the process of setting up your fence run For installation videos and more information visit www wambamfence com 3 Ideally Do Not Hang Your Gate System Off a Single Non Supported Post Your gate will perform better and last longer if your hinge post is connected to a panel of fence which is connected to another post The weight strain will be transferred unto two posts ve...

Page 3: ... 5 in 3 75 in 2 x DIA 1 in THRU ALL 108 in 100 5 in 3 75 in Metal Post Stabilizers 2 4 Double Gate Applications You can use two standard gates to create wider opening up to 98 5 More details are included at the back of this manual on how this can be accomplished For installation videos and more information visit www wambamfence com Ground Top View of Wood Jig Wood Jig ...

Page 4: ...d Separately Posts Caps Included WamBam Ornamental Post Anchors Box Contents Slim Jim Ornamental Gate Top Horizontal Rail 1 Gate Post Caps 2 Gate Hinges Self Closing 2 Gate End Assemblies 2 Hardware Gate Latch Assembly 1 Gate Pickets 7 Bottom Horizontal Rail 1 Gate Jig Vinyl 1 Metal Post Stabilizer 1 ...

Page 5: ...OVERVIEW For installation videos and more information visit www wambamfence com 4 Gate Assembly and Installation Metal Post Stabilizer Gate Jig Vinyl 36in String Line This gate can be trimmed down in width to accommodate custom applications Ground Ground WamBam Ornamental Anchor ...

Page 6: ... be level E D Place anchor positioners into gate jig E Pound your anchors into place STEP 1 Dig a Trench 60in long x 6in wide x 5 5in deep C Place vinyl gate jig over the metal post stabilizer C Metal post stabilizer to be used only on hinge post Temporarily place the anchor positioner into the metal post stabilizer and determine position Pegs on the bottom of this anchor positioner will insert in...

Page 7: ...lay down drop cloth to protect materials from getting scratched For installation videos and more information visit www wambamfence com Slim Jim Aluminum Gate How to Assemble the Gate STEP 2 B B Align the holes on the Gate End Assembly with the holes in the top and bottom rails Fasten with bolts and nuts provided D Align the holes on the Gate End Assembly with the holes in the top and bottom rails ...

Page 8: ... Gate For installation videos and more information visit www wambamfence com E E Insert pickets into the bottom rail and align holes in pickets with holes in rails F F Fasten screws If screws are forced they can strip out ...

Page 9: ... most safety standards specify 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 Slim Jim Aluminum Gate will require a specialized latching system to meet pool code Use Magna Latch Top Pull Hardware Only not included Magna Latch Top Pull Code is MLTPS2BGA ALWAYS CONFIRM ...

Page 10: ...t and installation Fasten gate hinges accordingly B Align and fasten the gate latch to fit and function with the gate finger Slim Jim Aluminum Gate How to Attach Assembled Gate to Fence Panel For installation videos and more information visit www wambamfence com STEP 4 B A ...

Page 11: ...ng our annual photo video contests Sidewalk Path FROM PAGE 1 A C If sidewalk is less than 50 inches then use the gate jig as a temporary spacer Side Walk Path B B If sidewalk is more than 48 wide continue without the Metal Post Stabilizer For installation videos and more information visit www wambamfence com C Insert Anchors into the Anchor Positioners and pound into ground at proper depth ...

Page 12: ...visit www wambamfence com 11 Slim Jim Aluminum Gate D 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 E F I H G ...

Page 13: ...wider than 50 inches then drill directly through concrete and pound anchors into place Drill both pre marked holes making sure you drill through the concrete completely Trim anchor positioner along the bottom edge A C B D G Mark holes using the gate jig provided Marked holes for drilling E F See fence instructions if necessary for more information on how to install anchors adjust leveling donuts a...

Page 14: ...lim Jim Aluminum Gate Sidewalk Path B Sidewalk Path OPTION 2 Universal Surface Mount Post If sidewalk is wider than 50 inches then use the Universal Surface Mount Post purchase separately A Trim down post to desired height if needed Level Surface Mount with stainless steel washers ...

Page 15: ... A B Double Gate Installation A Drill out 4x4x10 pressure treated lumber as per illustrated above 3 75 in 3 75 in 5 5 in 120 in 20 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 100 5 in 108 in 1 in ...

Page 16: ... 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 17: ...luminum Gate H J H Pound your anchors into place K J Backfill 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 aluminum post over anchors and fasten accordingly to internal steel pipe ...

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