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Installing the Post Bracket Assembly and Gate
Step 7
Mark reference points for bolt holes on the fence post through
middle of bracket slots. Marking reference points in this manner
allows room for adjustment when mounting the post bracket
assembly and gate bracket. After marking your reference points,
remove the operator and brackets from the fence and gate.
Step 8
Drill
3
/
8
" holes into fence post as marked.
Step 9
Fasten post bracket assembly to the fence post using
(4)
3
/
8
" x 8" bolts, washers, lock washers, and nuts (
provided
).
Remove excess bolt length extending beyond the tightened nuts
with a hacksaw or bolt cutters.
NOTE:
In cases where the fence post has a diameter larger than
6",
threaded rods or carriage bolts longer than 8"
(
not supplied
) must be used.
Step 10
Mark reference points for bolt holes on the gate cross member
through middle of gate bracket slots. Drill
3
/
8
" holes into the
gate cross member as marked.
Mount gate bracket using (2)
3
/
8
" x 3" bolts, washers, lock washers, and
nuts (
provided
). Cut off excess bolt length
extending beyond the tightened nuts.
Gate Bracket Mounting Examples
Round Tube & Chain Link Gate
Square Tube Gate
Mounting Plate
Created for
Decorative Gate
(required but not
supplied)
Remove excess bolt length
with hacksaw or bolt cutters
FRONT VIEW
SIDE VIEW
FRONT VIEW
SIDE VIEW
Round Metal Post
Round Wood Post
Square Metal Post
Square Wood Post
Remove excess bolt length
with hacksaw or bolt cutters
SIDE VIEW
TOP VIEW
EXAMPLES
Post Bracket
Assembly
Mark fence post through
middle of bracket slots
and drill 3/8" holes
Gate In Open Position
LEVEL horizontal cross member
Mark cross member through middle of
gate bracket slots and drill 3/8" holes
