Barrette OUTDOOR LIVING 73014313 Heavy-Duty Chain Link – Farm Hinge Instruction Manual
- June 5, 2024
- Barrette OUTDOOR LIVING
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Barrette OUTDOOR LIVING 73014313 Heavy-Duty Chain Link
WARNING
- Improper installation of this product can result in personal injury. Always wear safety goggles when cutting, drilling and assembling the product.
- Incorrect installation may cause harm to the gate or individual.
NOTICE:
- DO NOT attempt to assemble the kit if parts are missing or damaged.
- DO NOT return the product to the store, for assistance or replacement parts call: 1-877-265-2220.
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Vinyl gate posts require an internal support system for weight-bearing
purposes and therefore wooden inserts or a post stiffener is required. Post
stiffener needs to be purchased separately.
TOOLS NEEDED:
| Safety Glasses
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| Tape Measure
| 7⁄32″ Drill Bit
| 7⁄16″ Socket Wrench
| Gate
| 9⁄16″ or 14 mm Wrench
| 10 mm Wrench
| Drill
*Additional U-clamps, nuts and washers may need to be purchased if gate upright diameter is between 13⁄4″ and 21⁄2″.
Component list
Determine Gate Opening:
Gate opening is determined by width of gate plus clearance for hinge (11⁄2″)
plus clearance for latch (see latch instructions for details) (Fig. 1). The
heavy-duty hinge supports gates up to 250 pounds and 168″ wide.
Mount Hinge on Gate:
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a. Place hinges at desired positions on gate upright and with a minimum spacing of 32″ between each hinge.
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b. Remove nuts from U-clamps and slide ends of U- clamps through mounting holes in gate plate, as shown (Fig. 2).
NOTE: When fastening to gate upright, be sure brackets are centered and bottom space matches your railing sections. -
c. Thread nuts onto U-clamp ends and tighten
Mount Gate on Post:
NOTE: Both gate posts must be plumb prior to gate installation.
- a. Position gate at desired height on post.
- b. Measure space between ground and bottom of gate and cut (2 to 3) wood spacer blocks at this height (Fig. 3).
- c. Rest gate on the spacer blocks 9 (Fig. 3).
- d. Set the gate level to the post. Mark, then pre-drill pilot holes into the gate post using a 7⁄32″ drill bit (Fig. 4).
- e. Secure both hinges to the post with four 3″ lag screws per hinge using a 7⁄16″ socket wrench (Fig. 4).
NOTE: If using a round post up to 3″ in diameter, purchase the appropriately sized U-clamps, nuts and washers.* For mounting gate to round post, please refer to Installation steps 2b and 2c.
**Horizontal adjustment
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Gate can be adjusted horizontally if required
- a. Loosen (but DO NOT remove) the (2) hex flange lock nuts with a 10 mm wrench (Fig. 5).
- b. Move the gate to the left or right, as desired.
- c. Re-tighten the (2) hex flange lock nuts (Fig. 5).
References
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