Ensure gate is square. Measure diagonally from
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top of left corner rail (A) to bottom of right corner
rail (B) and note the length. Then, measure
diagonally from top of right corner rail (C) to
bottom of left corner rail (D). Note the length.
Make sure both measurements are the same
before installing screws into uprights (Fig. 11).
Install two 6" screws (provided) through each
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upright insert and into the rail using the molded
grooves on the insert as a guide (Fig. 12).
Install upright caps onto the top of each upright
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with remaining vinyl cement (Fig. 13).
Attaching Hinge To The Upright:
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a. Attaching the hinges to the inside of the gate
will allow the gate to open inward. When
attaching them to the outside, the gate will
swing outward.
b. Mark and pre-drill
bottom upright. Secure using six 1
(provided with the hinge) to front and side of the
upright (Fig. 14). Repeat for the bottom hinge.
Hold the gate level to the post, pre-drill holes with
7
⁄
" bit and secure with six 1
3
32
(Fig. 15). Repeat for the bottom hinge.
NOTE:
Use 2" blocks to align the gate with the fence
and help hold the gate steady (Fig. 16).
6
⁄
" pilot holes on top and
3
32
⁄
" screws
1
2
⁄
" screws to the post
1
2
Gate
Gate
2" Blocks
2" Blocks
A
D
Screws
Fig. 16
Fig. 11
C
B
Fig. 12
Fig. 13
Fig. 14
Upright
Fig. 15