Outdoor Essentials 244551 Pro Series Baluster Top and Closed Picket Top Panel Instructions
- June 8, 2024
- Outdoor Essentials
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Outdoor Essentials 244551 Pro Series Baluster Top and Closed Picket Top
Panel
PRO SERIES BALUSTER TOP AND CLOSED PICKET TOP PANEL ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
Items you may need
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Fence posts*
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Posthole digger
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Measuring tape
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Clear PVC cement
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Drill
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Screwdriver
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Level
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Chop saw
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String line
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Concrete
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Gravel
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Shims
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Pencil
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Safety glasses
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Gloves
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One per panel, plus one to complete the fence run.
Kit contents
6×8 Panel
- 15 — Panel pickets
- 2 — U-channels
- 1 — 3.5″ Top rail
- 1 — 5.5″ Mid rail
- 1 — 5.5″ Reinforced bottom rail
- 23 — Square balusters
6×6 Panel
- 11 — Panel pickets
- 2 — U-channels
- 1 — 3.5″ Top rail
- 1 — 5.5″ Mid rail
- 1 — 5.5″ Reinforced bottom rail
- 15 — Square balusters
Preparation
Check local ordinances and regulations before building your fence. Before construction, contact your local utility companies to mark any underground cables and pipelines. In addition, it is a good idea to discuss plans with any neighbors along your proposed fence line.
Design and layout
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Determine the number of posts, panels and gates needed to complete the job based on the total linear footage. Take into consideration post, panel and gate widths when determining the total number of each.
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Adjust layout to accommodate as many full panels as possible. If you must use a partial panel, place it in the farthest rear corner of the property.
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Locate property boundaries and drive stakes into the ground at corners and ends of fence line, based on local municipality regulations.
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Stretch twine or heavy string between stakes and pull tight
to mark layout of fence line. -
Be sure to measure your fence panels and gates prior to determining the location of the postholes. Place posts in the following order along string line:
- End/corner posts
- Gate posts
- Line posts
Digging postholes
Post hole spacing is 71-5/8 in. post-center to post-center for the 6×6 panel
and 95-5/8 in. post-center to post-center for the 6×8 panel (fig. 1). Mark
post hole locations along string line. Double check all measurements. Check
local regulations for any special requirements for post hole depth. The fence
will be stronger if the end, corner and gate posts are set at least 6” deeper
than the line posts. Using a posthole digger or power auger, dig the holes
10-12” wide and 6” deeper than needed. Backfill the holes with 6” of gravel to
drain water away from the bottom of the posts (fig. 2). Keep the height of
your fence panels in mind when digging your postholes. Starting in the corner,
mix concrete in the first hole per the instruc-tions on the bag. Mix
thoroughly and install the post into the hole and tap the post to the proper
depth. We recommend a 2″ gap from the ground to the bottom of the panel. Use a
level to ensure the fence post is plumb and the post is square with the
ground. Brace the post with temporary supports as the concrete sets (per the
instructions).
Assembling the panel
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STEP 1
Install first post with concrete (See “Digging postholes” and fig. 2). -
STEP 2
Slide the bottom rail into place at the bottom of the routed post (fig. 3). -
STEP 3
Install the second post into the ground and temporarily secure into place. Set the bottom rail into the second post and level (fig. 4). (You will secure the second post with concrete in Step 9.) -
STEP 4
Slide one U-channel onto the first picket and center it vertically. Place the bottom of the first picket (with U-channel attached) securely into the channel of the bottom rail and slide against the first post. The U-channel should be between the post and the picket (fig. 5). -
STEP 5
Continue installing each picket. The pickets feature a tongue-and-groove design so that each picket fits securely into the one next to it. Repeat with each picket until there is one picket left (fig. 6). -
STEP 6
Slide the second U-channel onto the last picket and center it vertically. Install the last picket (fig. 7). -
STEP 7
When all pickets have been placed, insert the mid rail into the middle routed hole in the first post. The mid rail has a channel on one side and routed holes on the other. Insert the rail channel-side down. Working from one side to the other, slide the rail over the pickets. In order to insert the rail into the routed hole in the second post, shift the post slightly until the rail can be fitted (fig. 8). -
STEP 8
Insert the black aluminum balusters into the routed holes in the mid rail (fig. 9). -
STEP 9
Insert the top rail into the routed hole in the first post and carefully place the top rail over the balusters, making sure each baluster slides into each routed hole in the top rail (fig. 10). In order to insert the rail into the routed hole in the second post, shift the post slightly until the rail can be fitted. Once the rail is securely locked in, the pickets will form a solid panel. Backfill the second post with concrete and make sure it’s set before moving down the fence line. This will always allow one post to be anchored while each panel section is assembled. To continue building your fence line, repeat Steps 1-9.
THE DIAGRAMS AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS BROCHURE ARE FOR ILLUSTRATION PURPOSES ONLY AND ARE NOT MEANT TO REPLACE A LICENSED PROFESSIONAL. ANY CONSTRUCTION OR USE OF THE PRODUCT MUST BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL LOCAL ZONING AND/OR BUILD- ING CODES. THE CONSUMER ASSUMES ALL RISKS AND LIABILITY ASSOCIATED WITH THE CONSTRUCTION OR USE OF THIS PRODUCT. THE CONSUMER OR CONTRACTOR SHOULD TAKE ALL NECESSARY STEPS TO ENSURE THE SAFETY OF EVERYONE INVOLVED IN THE PROJECT, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, WEARING THE APPROPRIATE SAFETY EQUIPMENT. EXCEPT AS CONTAINED IN THE WRITTEN LIMITED WARRANTY, THE WARRANTOR DOES NOT PROVIDE ANY OTHER WARRANTY, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, AND SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES, INCLUDING CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.
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