Installing the Post Bracket Assembly and Gate
Step 7
Mark reference points for bolt holes on the fence post through middle of bracket slots. Marking reference points in this
manner allows room for adjustment when mounting the post bracket assembly and gate bracket. After marking your | |||
reference points, remove the |
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opener and brackets from the |
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fence and gate. |
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| Mark fence post through | ||
Step 8 | TOP VIEW | ||
middle of bracket slots |
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Drill 3/8" holes into fence post | and drill 3/8" holes |
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as marked. |
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Step 9 |
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Fasten post bracket assembly to |
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the fence post using | SIDE VIEW |
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(4) 3/8" x 8" bolts, washers, |
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lock washers, and nuts | Post Bracket |
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(provided). Remove excess |
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bolt length extending beyond | Assembly |
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the tightened nuts with a |
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hacksaw or bolt cutters. |
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NOTE: In cases where the |
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fence post has a diameter larger | Remove excess bolt length |
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than 6", threaded rods or | Round Wood Post | ||
with hacksaw or bolt cutters | |||
carriage bolts longer than 8" |
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(not supplied) must be used. |
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Step 10 |
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Mark reference points for bolt holes on | Gate In Open Position |
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the gate cross member through middle of | |
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gate bracket slots. Drill 3/8" holes into |
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the gate cross member as marked. |
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Mount gate bracket using (2) |
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3/8" x 3" bolts, washers, lock washers, | Mark cross member through middle of |
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and nuts (provided). Cut off excess bolt | gate bracket slots and drill 3/8" holes |
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length extending beyond the tightened |
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nuts. |
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Gate Bracket Mounting Examples
FRONT VIEW | SIDE VIEW |
Round Tube & Chain Link Gate
FRONT VIEW | SIDE VIEW |
Mounting Plate Created for Decorative Gate (required but not supplied)
| Remove excess bolt length |
Square Tube Gate | with hacksaw or bolt cutters |
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