Instructions / Assembly

6'X42" SPACED PICKET GATE
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS AND INSTALLATION TIPS
Continue to push the picket through the bottom rail into the throat and
hole of the second rail (fig. 3). The second rail becomes the middle rail
of the assembly. Continue this step with the third rail, which will become
the top rail of the assembly. Stop when the tab in the bottom rail and
the notch on the picket align. DO NOT SNAP INTO PLACE.
Continue this process until all pickets are inserted into the rails with the
tabs and notches aligned (fig. 4).
Once all the pickets are in place, snap the rails into all the picket
notches using your hands or gently tap with a rubber mallet (fig. 5).
Step 1
Step 2
Step 3
PLANNING: Prior to construction, check with your local regulatory
agency for special code requirements in your area. Contact your
utility supplier to locate and mark underground lines.
Careful planning and measuring of your fence project is essential, as
moving posts after the concrete sets is extremely difficult.
NOTE: PicketLock
™
is a
patent-pending technology
that provides a glue- and
fastener-free connection
between the pickets and
rails. You may spray soapy
water onto components to
help them slide more easily
into their corresponding
channels. A non-marring
rubber mallet may also
be used to gently tap
components more firmly
into place.
Take one of the rails and gently open up the throat with your hand or a
wooden wedge (fig. 1). This will become the bottom rail of the assembly.
Insert a picket into the throat of the rail, and proceed through the
routered hole as shown. DO NOT SNAP INTO PLACE (fig. 2).
Actual size: 68-1/2"h x 41-1/2"w
fig. 1 fig. 2
fig. 3 fig. 4
Place gate jambs on both sides of the rails and place the hinges on
the gate jamb so they are aligned with the rails. Using the bracket as
a guide, drill the three (3) necessary 1/4" holes for the bracket bolts.
Repeat these steps for the hinged brackets as well (fig. 6). Ensure the
rails are fully inserted in the jamb before drilling. The bolts need to go
through the jamb and rail to function properly.
Slide the hinged bracket and bracket on the top and bottom of the gate
jambs. Attach hinges to jambs with the supplied through bolts. Connect
bolts with the supplied cap nuts. Ensure the gate is square before all
bolts are tight. When square, tighten all bolts with a 7/16" wrench.
Step 4
fig. 6
fig. 5
Items you may need:
• Soapy water
• Non-marring
rubber mallet
• Wooden wedge
• Power drill
• 1/4" drill bit
• 7/16" wrench
• Shims