Veranda 169111 Instructions / Assembly
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1. a 62 Step 4 Reinforce gate posts e Install hinges and latch prior to setting posts and pouring concrete Reinforce hinge and latch posts with two 6 pieces of 4 rebar Fig 7 e Tape off ends of rails that will be joining the gate posts this will prevent concrete from filling rails Set posts and pour concrete as per Step 2 e Pour concrete into posts tamping occasionally to remove air pockets e Follow the gate installation instructions included with your gate kit Latch Post Gate Gate Hinge Post 4 4 Rebar and Concrete y Z x Fig 7 Reinforced Gate Posts Step 5 Attach the post caps e Glue caps onto the posts with a UV rated hot glue classified PVC adhesive Step 6 Clean up e Clean off cement splatter with mild detergent and non abrasive cloth then hose down with clean water For more information contact ufpi com This brochure is for illustration purposes only Use of this product must be in accordance with all local zoning and or building codes Consumer assumes all risks and liability associated with the use of this product For details on safe handling go to UFPI com SafeHandling For warranty details see the express written limited warranty for your product2. Installation Guide The following instructions will guide you through the installation of your new fence style You will find instructions for fence lay out setting posts cap installation and clean up common for each style Follow the style specific instructions for assembling fence sections for the fence style you ve purchased Installation Steps Step 1 Layout fence and position posts e Remember Consider soil conditions slopes utility locations and property lines when positioning posts e Run a string line to locate the fence line using the line to establish the outside faces of your posts Fig 1 e Stake out the fence posts locating line corner end and gate posts Mark the centers of the post locations for your fence style and gate using dimensions from the Post Location Chart below Post Location Chart The following chart summarizes sizes and measurements for posts fence sections and gates Fence Style Post Size Fence Span Fence On Center Gate Gate On Center Distance Opening Distance Picket Fence 4x4 68 72 48 52 Privacy amp Privacy w Lattice 5X5 68 13 48 noe Ranch Rail 5x5 93 98 127 Tie On Center means from center of one post to center of next post e Ensure square corners with the 3 4 5 Triangle Method Fig 2 Post Styles e There are 3 styles of posts needed to complete your project Fig 3 Line Posts Corner Posts and End Posts Also use End Posts for Gate Posts Make sure you h
3. ave the correct type and quantity of posts before proceeding Step 2 Set posts e Remember Call before you dig Contact your local utility providers to locate underground utilities in the area e Dig or auger post holes based on the dimensions in chart below Ensure that the bottom of the post is set at exactly 24 below grade for the Picket and Ranch Rail styles 32 below grade for the Privacy and Privacy with Lattice styles plus a 6 gravel base in each hole Fig 4 Post Setting Chart Fence Style Post Size Post Depth A Post Hole Post Hole Depth B Diameter C Picket Fence 4 x4 24 30 10 Privacy amp Privacy w Lattice SSK 32 38 T2 Ranch Rail DAX 24 30 12 e Remember In frost regions dig the post holes deep enough to ensure concrete extends below the frost line e Prior to pouring concrete ensure the routed holes in the posts are oriented in the correct direction e Mix concrete according to manufacturers specifications Place and hold the post while pouring concrete 6 at a time tamping to eliminate air pockets Leave enough space at the top of the concrete to allow sod to grow around the post Set the correct post height plumb and level each post e Before concrete sets site down the fence line and if necessary adjust posts If posts are too high place a wooden block across the top of the post and tap down with a rubber mallet Allow post concrete to set 24 48 hours before installing fence
4. sections For more information contact ufpi com What You Il Need Power auger or post hole digger and shovel e Post hole concrete and gravel String line stakes and level e Electric drill 4 drill bit and 2 Philips bits e Tape measure e Safety glasses and work gloves e PVC adhesive e Miter Saw Chop Saw optional if cutting down rails or pickets e File optional for sloped picket installations Fig 1 Sample Staking and Post Layout Comer Post Gate On Center Distance End Post Line Post ComerPost mM Fig 4 Post Hole Dimensions Step 3 Ranch Rail fae Install Rails clips Insert supplied rail clips Fig 6 into both ends of the rails before inserting rails into posts If trimming rails is required drill a 4 hole at cut ends to accept the rail clip Fig 6 Install Rails Insert bottom rail into routed post left side first as far as it will go then slide right side of rail into the other post fully engaging the clip Work your way up repeating this step until all rails in each section are installed pg 2 Rail Design If a 2 Rail design is desired cut the top 16 from the posts 2 above middle hole keeping the caps for reuse Follow steps a and b from above Each box includes nal Rails 6 4 Note Line End and Corner Posts and Post Caps sold separately Fig 6 Install Rail Clips
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