Instructions / Assembly

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7.8. GATE
7.8.1. The PUG36 (MODULAR GATE 36”) can be installed to swing either direction. Determine
which side the hinge should be on and the direction the gate should swing before starting
installation (FIG. 7.13).
FIG. 7.13
7.8.2. Using the rubber mallet, tap in the provided round tube plugs into the tubing ends on the
gate. (FIG. 7.14).
FIG. 7.14
7.8.3. Position the gate hinge against the vertical handrail post. Position the hinge vertically so
the top of the gate is even with the top of the handrail and so that the edge of the hinge
is flush with the edge of the vertical handrail post. Mark holes with pencil using the holes
in the hinge as a template then drill three 5/16″ holes through both sides of the vertical
handrail tube (FIG. 7.15). Install fasteners through hinge and vertical handrail tube and
secure as shown (FIG. 7.16).
FIG. 7.15
FIG 7.16
WARNING
INSTALL BOLT FROM
THIS SIDE
DRILL 1/8″ HOLES
1/4″ NUT
1/4″ WASHER
1/4″ X 2″
HEX BOLT
1-1/2″ DIAMETER
TUBE PLUG