VERANDA 181979 Manchester 6×42 Inch Spaced Picket Vinyl Fence Gate Instruction Manual
- June 12, 2024
- VERANDA
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181979 Manchester 6×42 Inch Spaced Picket Vinyl Fence Gate
Instruction Manual Actual size: 68-1/2″h x 41-1/2″w
6’X42″ SPACED PICKET GATE
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS AND INSTALLATION TIPS
181979 Manchester 6×42 Inch Spaced Picket Vinyl Fence Gate
Items you may need:
| • Soapy water | • 1/4″ drill bit |
|---|---|
| • Non-marring rubber mallet | • 7/16″ wrench |
| • Wooden wedge | • Shims |
| • Power drill |
NOTE: PicketLock™ is a patented technology that provides a glue- and
fastener-free connection between the pickets and rails. You may spray soapy
water onto components to help them slide more easily into their corresponding
channels. A non-marring rubber mallet may also be used to gently tap
components more firmly into place.
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.
Step 1
Take one of the rails and gently open up the throat with your hand or a wooden
wedge (fig. 1). This will become the bottom rail of the assembly. Insert a
picket into the throat of the rail, and proceed through the rostered hole as
shown. DO NOT SNAP INTO PLACE (fig. 2).
Step 2
Continue to push the picket through the bottom rail into the throat and hole
of the second rail (fig. 3). The second rail becomes the top rail of the
assembly. Stop when the tab in the bottom rail and the notch on the picket
align. DO NOT SNAP INTO PLACE. Continue this process until all pickets are
inserted into the rails with the tabs and notches aligned (fig. 4).
Step 3
Once all the pickets are in place, snap the rails into all the picket notches
using your hands or gently tap with a rubber mallet (fig. 5).
Step 4
Place gate jambs on both sides of the rails and place the hinges on the gate
jamb so they are aligned with the rails. Using the bracket as a guide, drill
the four (4) necessary 1/4″ holes for the bracket bolts. Repeat these steps
for the hinged brackets as well (fig. 6). Ensure the rails are fully inserted
in the jamb before drilling. The bolts need to go through the jamb and rail to
function properly.
Slide the hinged bracket and bracket on the top and bottom of the gate jambs.
Attach hinges to jambs with the supplied through bolts. Connect bolts with the
supplied cap nuts. Ensure the gate is square before all bolts are tight. When
square, tighten all bolts with a 7/16″ wrench.
Digging Post Holes
Dig post hole for the hinge post 18″ to 24″ in diameter and 36″ to 42″ deep
(depending on local ordinance or expected frost depth in winter). We recommend
that you insert a piece of 4×4 treated lumber to support the gate hinge post
(fig. 7).
Check measurement of gate. Actual width of the gate is 41-1/2″. The inside
post-to-post dimension is 42-3/4″. This will give you a 5/8″ gap on both sides
of the gate to the posts. DOUBLE-CHECK ALL MEASUREMENTS!
Installing the Gate
Measure to be sure you can install the gate to the post with approximately a
2″ gap from the ground to the bottom of the gate. Align the rails on the gate
to the rails on the fence panels.
Hang the gate between the posts. Use a 5/8″ spacer between the gate and the
posts (fig. 8). Secure in place with shims under the gate or clamp the gate
jamb to the post. Make sure the gate is level and square. Attach hinge
brackets to the gate post with the provided screws (fig. 9).
Remove any clamps and shims. Attach latch using screws provided (fig. 10).
Install a post cap on each post using PVC cement or an exterior adhesive.
NOTE: The gate latch is designed to be used on the left- or right-hand
side of the gate, depending on customer preference or design. The latch is
assembled and ready to be installed on the right-hand side of the gate. If you
desire to switch the latch, follow these simple steps:
- Remove the 2 shoulder bolts and spring
- Change the orientation of the striker
- Reattach the spring and insert the shoulder bolts
- Shoulder bolts must be fully tightened. Thread-locking adhesive is recommended.
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 BUILDING 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.
©2022 UFP Retail Solutions, LLC. All rights reserved. UFP Retail Solutions is
an affiliate of UFP Industries, Inc.
PicketLock is a trademark of UFP Industries, Inc. | 2801 East Beltline NE,
Grand Rapids, MI 49525 844-529-5882
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