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STEP FIVE

Gate Posts Installation

Dig two,  8” Diameter x  24“Deep holes on 46” centers as

shown.

Insert the two posts into the holes and make sure the opening

 between the posts is 42 1/2” and the two posts are square to

each other.

Backfill the holes with concrete.

If you intend to remove and reinstall the gate you can substitute

concrete with crushed stone that will compact tightly around

the posts.

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Manchester Vinyl Picket Gate Instructions

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46 in

24 in

8 in Dia.

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2

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42 1/2 in

Summary of Contents for Manchester Vinyl Picket Gate with Posts

Page 1: ...n Self Augering Stainless Steel Screws 4 15 5 8 in Self Augering Stainless Steel Screws 27 16 Gate Hardware Kit with Fastener Additional Materials Required Not Included 2 Bags of pre mix Concrete Tool...

Page 2: ...ore Your Fence Posts Your fence panels will be more forgiving for a custom fit than your gate Ideally position and install your gate posts before you do anything else or very early on in the process o...

Page 3: ...d ONE screw for the top rail Leave the last pre drilled hole empty for now as illustrated as it ll be used for installing the latch finger at a later step Starting with one inside corner place the cor...

Page 4: ...ern On the backside of the assembled gate frame the side with no screws align the pre drilled holes on the braces with the pre drilled holes on the horizontal rails Ensure all four pre drilled holes a...

Page 5: ...shown Fasten the hinges to the one side of the gate as shown The hinges should be approximately 1 away from the horizontal rails Align the one finger latch hole to the pre drilled hole on the top hor...

Page 6: ...e gate post as as shown Align the pre drilled holes on the extension with the pre drilled holes on posts and fasten with four short screws Repeat for second post 1 2 3 6 Manchester Vinyl Picket Gate I...

Page 7: ...e the opening between the posts is 42 1 2 and the two posts are square to each other Backfill the holes with concrete If you intend to remove and reinstall the gate you can substitute concrete with cr...

Page 8: ...he gate to the posts with four screws per hinge as shown Use 2 blocks of wood to raise the gate off the ground temporarily Open the gate and fasten four more screws per hinge as shown 1 2 8 Manchester...

Page 9: ...8 5733 Fax 704 631 4685 www zippity outdoor com STEP SEVEN Latch and Post Caps Installation Align the latch to the gate finger and install with four screws as shown Pressure fit the two post caps onto...

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