VERANDA 34107834 Gate Kit Instruction Manual

VERANDA 34107834 Gate Kit

ATTENTION

• Read all instructions prior to installing product.
• Refer to manufacturers safety instructions when operating any tools.
• To register your product, please visit: barretteoutdoorliving.com

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.
• Not pool code approved.

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: 1-877-279-4496.

BEFORE YOU BEGIN:

Vinyl rail posts require an internal support system for weight-bearing purposes and therefore a post install kit or wood post is required inside a post jacket. Post install kit and wood post needs to be purchased separately.

TOOLS NEEDED:

Gate Kit

Component list:

To obtain and review a copy of the warranty please visit: barretteoutdoorliving.com. You may also contact us at 1-877-279-4496 or email [email protected]

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTION

1. Cut rails to needed length:
   Measure opening between posts where gate will be located. Subtract 6″ from opening. This is the length you will cut your rails for gate (Fig. 1).
   NOTE:

   • Maximum width of opening between posts is 48″.
   • Align top rail with bottom rail and cut both rails with miter box or hacksaw (See saw blade manufacturer’s specs for correct blade) (Fig. 2).
   • Prior to cutting, be sure the spacing from the end of the rail to the first routed hole is the same on both ends, which will allow for the gate balusters to be installed in proportion.

2. Assemble rails for gate:

   • Lay bottom rail on a clean smooth surface and snap balusters into routed holes (Fig. 3).
   • Repeat the process to connect the top rail (Fig. 4).

3. Permanently attach brackets to rails:

   • Slide brackets onto ends of bottom rail (Fig. 5).
   • For top rail, pre-drill one hole underneath bracket with a 5⁄32″ drill bit then secure with a 1″ flat head screw (provided in bracket kit) (Fig. 6). Do this for each top rail bracket.
   • For bottom rail, pre-drill two holes underneath bracket ¼” back from front edge with a 5⁄32″ drill bit (2 per bracket). Secure with two (2) 1″ screws (provided in gate kit) for each bottom rail bracket (Fig. 7).

4. Assemble rails to uprights:

   • From bottom of upright mark at 1″ (Fig. 8).
   • Align bottom of bracket (already connected to railing in step 3a) to the line made in step 4a.
   • Pre-drill through angled holes through upright and aluminum with 5⁄32″ drill bit. Screw in with four (4) 2″ screws as provided in the rail bracket kit (Fig. 9).

5. Install Bracket Covers:

   • For top bracket: open the top bracket cover and wrap it around the top rail and bracket. Pre-drill and secure underneath with two (2) 1″ screws as provided in the rail bracket kit (Fig. 10).
   • For bottom bracket: slide bottom bracket cover snugly over the bottom bracket from below (Fig. 11).

6. Mount hinges to gate:

   • Center the provided hinges on the upright to align with the top and bottom rails of gate and mark screw holes.

   • Pre-drill holes through aluminum insert (Fig. 12).

   • Screw in with two (2) 1″ Phillips screws as provided with the hinges.

   • Hinge Tension Adjustment
     NOTE:
     HINGE TENSION IS PRE-SET AT THE FACTORY AND USUALLY DOES NOT REQUIRE ADJUSTMENT. If you wish to change tension setting/gate swing speed, or completely disable the self-closing feature, please see the following:

   • Place included allen wrench into head of tension adjustment pin in hinge. The head is at the end closest to the + or – symbol on the hinge barrel (Fig. 13).

   •  While holding the tension adjustment pin with allen wrench, press the opposite end of the pin into the hinge barrel. This will cause the head of the tension adjustment pin to extend beyond the hinge barrel (Fig. 13).
     NOTE:
     DO NOT remove the allen wrench or release the tension on the tension adjustment pin at any time during the adjustment.

   • Following the indicators on the + or – symbol on the hinge barrel, turn the tension adjustment pin toward + to tighten, or toward – to loosen. DO NOT adjust by more than ¼ turn, unless you want to disable the self-closing feature (Fig. 13).

     • Self-closing feature can be disabled by loosening the tension adjustment pin one full turn.
     • Do not over-tighten or over-loosen the tension adjustment pin, as this may damage the tension spring.

   • When you have set the desired tension, press down on the head of the tension adjustment pin to lock it back into the hinge barrel. Tabs on pin head will fit into notches in hinge barrel when pin is in fully locked position (Fig. 14).

7. Mounting the Cross Braces:

   • On one side of gate, extend the first brace.

   • Extend brace across gate to the uprights, noting one side will be adjacent to hinge (Fig. 15).

   • Once length is determined, mark brace in center with pencil line (Fig. 16).

   • Pre-drill though the two provided brace holes with 1⁄8″ drill bit. Then, secure brace together
     at the measured length with provided #8 x 3⁄8″ blunt end screws (2) in the center of the brace (Fig. 17).

   • Attach brace to uprights. Pre-drill one end of brace with a 1⁄8″ drill bit through upright and aluminum inside of upright, then anchor the brace to the upright with #8 x ¾” screw. Repeat for other end of brace (Fig. 18).

   • Flip rail over. Repeat instructions 7a–7e, being sure to install second brace on opposite side of gate, and opposite orientation of brace making an “X” (Fig. 19).

8. Hang assembled gate to post:

   • Cut two temporary wood blocks 3″ tall (not included), and rest bottom rail of gate on them. Align gate between the posts (Fig. 19).
   • Secure hinges to posts with 1″ Phillips screws as provided with the hinges.
   • Adjust tension of hinges – See “Hinge Tension Adjustment” section.
   • Remove the temporary wood blocks.

9. Install Gravity Latch:
   Orient the latch at desired height on gate/post. Latch should be on same side of gate, opposite of hinges.

   • Once hinges are installed and gate is aligned, mark pilot holes for latch on post and gate through screw holes. Then drill using 3⁄32″ bit.
   • Measure and install latch with six (6) 1″ Phillips screws as provided with the latch. The latch striker is installed on the gate first and then install the latch catch onto the gate post (Fig. 20).

References

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