Lowe s 6ft Euro Install Black Steel Yard Fence Panel Installation Guide
- June 16, 2024
- Lowe s
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Lowes 6ft Euro Install Black Steel Yard Fence Panel Installation
Product Information
Specifications
- Product Name: 6 ft. Euro Install
- Post Height: 77-1/2 in.
- Post Above Grade: 72.5 in.
Product Usage Instructions
Step 1: Gather Required Tools
To install the Euro System, you will need the following tools:
- Hammer
- Tape Measure
- Chalk or Marker
- Shovel
- Post Hole Digger
- Wheelbarrow
- Adjustable Wrench
- M8 Hex Key
- Hack Saw
- Rotary Cutting Tool or Bolt Cutting Tool
- Electric Drill
- 1/16 in., 5/16 in., and 3/8 in. Drill Bits
Step 2: Prepare the Area
Before installing the Euro System, make sure to prepare the area properly. Follow these steps:
- Mark the desired location for the post using chalk or a marker.
- Use a shovel and post hole digger to dig a hole at the marked location.
- Ensure the hole is deep enough to accommodate the post.
Step 3: Install the Post
Now it’s time to install the post. Follow these instructions:
- Remove the clamps and hardware from inside the posts. They are located at the bottom of the post.
- Place the post in the prepared hole.
- Make sure the post is plumb by using a level.
- Fill the hole with soil or concrete to secure the post in place.
Step 4: Complete the Installation
Once the post is securely installed, follow these final steps:
- Use an adjustable wrench and M8 hex key to tighten any necessary bolts.
- Trim any excess post length using a hack saw or rotary cutting tool.
- Use an electric drill with the appropriate drill bits (1/16 in., 5/16 in., and 3/8 in.) to create any necessary holes for accessories or attachments.
FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
Q: What is the height of the post?
The post height is 77-1/2 inches.
Q: How much of the post should be above ground?
The post should have 72.5 inches above grade.
Required Tools for Euro System Install
Hammer, tape measure, chalk or marker, shovel, post hole digger, wheel barrow, adjustable wrench, M8 hex key, hack saw, rotary cutting tool or bolt cutting tool, electric drill, 1/16 in., 5/16 in. & 3/8 in. drill bits. Masonry drill bits, anchors and additional hardware may be needed to install flange post.
Required Tools And Installation Instructions
Install Posts
Use in-ground post when installing in ground with concrete. Use flange post when surface mounting on concrete or wood.
In-ground post
Dig holes for post approximately 8 in. in diameter and 24 in. to 30 in. deep. The depth will be determined by local codes / weather zones. Mark the ground line on posts with a marker or chalk. Post should have 72.5 in. above grade. Post must be plumb. Fill in hole with a continuous pour of concrete. Trowel the top so it slopes away from the post for water to run off.
Measure Gate Opening
Posts for the gate opening must be set 48 in. apart measured from center of post to center of post or 46 in. from inside edge to edge. Posts must be plumb. Let the posts cure before you install panels.
Post Offset
Set the remaining posts at 72 in. on center or 70 in. inside edge to inside edge. Shorter spans must be in 1-7/8 in. intervals. See Step 7 for panel cutting. Washers are used when panel is mounted to one side only.
Install First Panel
Mount Panel to post with clamps, nuts and bolts. NOTE: Place the extending tab on the clip in the down position for install. It is only used in the up position on a 90° corner.
Continue Installing Panels
Mount 2 panels – Bolt through clamps on both sides of the post.
Corner Installation
Mount panel to corner post. Holes must be drilled in the post to mount a panel at a 90° angle corner. Dimples mark the spot to drill. NOTE: Flip the clip with the tab up on the side of the post that has been drilled. This will keep the fence panels in line and level.
Cut Panel
If you are going to install a span less than 6 ft. The panel must be cut in 1-7/8 in. increments ending with a vertical wire. Panel can be cut with a rotary cutting tool, hack saw or bolt cutting tool.
- Caution: Use safety eye protection.
- Caution: Cut edge may be sharp
Installing Acute Angle Corners
If you want to install a corner that is less than a 90° corner you must measure the post placement from the face or the corner post, 70 in. between inside of posts. You will have to mount the panel in the same fashion as shown in Step 6. Post must be drilled for this installation.
Installing Obtuse Angle Corners
If you want to install a corner that is greater than a 90° corner you must
measure the post placement from the side or the corner post, 70 in. between
inside of posts. You will have to mount the panel in the same fashion as if
you were mounting panel in a straight line, not like a corner install.
Note: Installation with multiple non 90° angles may require panel
orientation to be reversed.
Gate Install
Start the gate installation by mounting post side of hinge system. Mark the holes by holding the top hinge 8.75 in. from cap and bottom hinge 62.25 in. from to cap. Be sure to measure from the bottom of cap to the bottom of the hinge. Drill 5/16 in. holes in post. Next mount gate side of hinge into existing holes in gate. Mount the bottom post hinge on the post with nuts and bolts. Get the parts together to mount the top hinge. Install gate by hooking the bottom gate side hinge into the bottom post hinge. Next hook the top post hinge onto the top gate side hinge, then while hinge is together bolt assembly together.
Latch Install
Pre-drill 1/16 in. pilot holes on gate and mount striker to gate at desired arich wit incused self tap rescrews. Next line up latch on pos, rill
Stepped Installation/Grade
This fence is designed for use on flat ground. To deal with a slight grade, a
stepped installation is recomended. This is achived by setting the posts at a
taller installed height. It is not recommended to exceed +5in. Installed post
maximum height 77-1/2 in.
Note: Flange posts can not be used for grade installations.