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Installing the Post Bracket Assembly
The post bracket is designed to work on a
flat
fence post. Fence posts must be at least 6” square in order to mount the
post bracket.
NOTE:
The best method of attaching the post bracket to metal
post is welding. Round wood posts (no smaller than 8” diameter)
may be notched to create a flat surface for attaching the post
bracket.
If bolts are used to mount the post bracket, the bolts must
completely
penetrate the fence post. If your fence post is wider
than 8", it will be necessary to use carriage bolts longer than
those supplied. On
wood
posts use a metal plate (not provided)
between the nuts and post to prevent the operator from pulling
the bolts and washers through the wood.
On masonry columns use red heads or other secure masonary
mounting hardware.
NOTE:
A fence post smaller than 6" in diameter or 6" square
should be made of metal instead of wood so that it will remain
stable while the operator is moving the gate.
Step 1:
Close the gate and place your level against the
horizontal cross member. The top of the level
should be in the center of the cross member
and should overlap the fence post. Scribe
a line across the cross member and fence
post. You will use this line to help determine
position of gate and post brackets.
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Installing Mounting Hardware
