Vinyl Fence Installation Guide

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Vinyl Fence
• Select fence installation
-Select Fence Project Calculator
- Gate Kit
- Reducing the width of a
lattice top fence
-Select Fence on an Angle
- Hill Installation
• What is “on center”?
• Post & Rail installation
• Elite “Build it Yourself”
fence installation
Product Specifications
Warranty
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Bef or e Inst al l in g
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Check with local building
department for code
requirements
Obtain all necessary building
permits
Always know frost line to
ensure proper post depth
Make sure property lines are
identified
Contact all utility companies
to mark any underground lines
(gas, water, electric, cable,
telephone, etc.)
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Decorative Picket
Fencing
Panels
3½x8
Sanford Scallop
3x8
Sanford
Length of fence
Tops
Posts
64 ft.
88 ft.
112 ft.
136 ft.
160 ft.
184 ft.
208 ft.
Number of panels
8
11
14
17
20
23
26
Posts
9
12
15
18
21
24
27
Post Tops
9
12
15
18
21
24
27
Heavy-Duty Rail Brackets 10 hole
32
44
56
68
80
92
104
Bags of Screws 60 count
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
Tubes of Cement
1
2
2
2
3
3
3
Bags of Concrete (80#)
18
24
30
36
42
48
54
Bags of Pea Gravel
5
6
8
9
11
12
14
All calculations are approximate
Panels
4
Heavy-Duty
Brackets
Posts
Tops
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Privacy Fencing
Posts
Panels
6x6
Halifax
Length of fence
Tops
6x6
Cameron
60 ft.
84 ft.
108 ft.
132 ft.
156 ft.
180 ft.
204 ft.
Number of panels
10
14
18
22
26
30
34
Posts
11
15
19
23
27
31
35
Post Tops
11
15
19
23
27
31
35
Heavy-Duty Rail Brackets
60
84
108
132
156
180
204
Bags of Screws
10
14
18
22
26
30
34
Tubes of Cement
2
2
2
3
3
4
4
Bags of Concrete (80#)
22
30
38
46
54
62
70
Bags of Pea Gravel
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
All calculations are approximate
Screws
Cement
Concrete
Pea Gravel
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Instructions
Vinyl
Fence Gate Kit Assembly
For Single & Double Gates
Adjustable Vinyl Gate Hinge System
Please read all instructions carefully before beginning assembly.
Set Includes:
Spring Sleeve
Fingers
Tools Needed
pliers, wrench, allen wrench,
pencil, square, level, saw,
screwdriver, power drill
Adjustment
locking screw
(see illustration #9)
Retaining (set)
Screw
Mounting
Plate
Adjustment
screw
Round hole
Hinge Adapter (2)
Spring leg
Spring
adjustment
detail
Mounting Plate
Latch (1)
Endcap (3)
Assembly (2)
Before you begin…
To change the swing direction of the gate hinges:
Determine which way you want
your gate to open.
This will dictate how the gate
hinges are mounted and
configured.
A) Slip hinge adapter up off of the spring sleeve and set aside
B) Next use a screwdriver to loosen the retaining screw and
rotate the spring sleeve 180°
C)Re-tighten the retaining screw
D) Loosen screw of the spring adjustment detail, then push
By default, hinges come set up
the spring adjustment detail all the way up so the spring
to swing to the interior of the
leg clears it. This disengages the self-closing feature.
property, as they are installed on
a left hand post looking into the E) Turn the spring leg 180º, then push down the spring
adjustment detail so the spring leg is back to being
property.
fully engaged.
Note: Always have the spring leg point to the post
*If you do not wish to reverse the
Re-tighten the screw
swing direction of your hinges, please
F) Slip the hinge adapter back on spring sleeve
proceed to Step 2 at this time.
Any movement of the adjustment screw requires one to first
loosen the adjustment locking screw.
Note: When re-assembling the parts, the correct configuration
will always have the hinge adapter fingers crossing the hinge.
Style Horizontal Rail
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Preparing the Gate Fence Section
If you are converting pre-built fence into a gate, you can
use a whole fence section or cut one to your desired
length.
Note: This may result in having to install an extra fence post
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Top Horizontal Rail
Bottom Horizontal Rail
Insert the fingers of the hinge adapters into both top and
bottom rails of fence section with the Mounting Plates
intact (full hinge assembly).
Note: Do NOT apply glue at this point. Make sure your
hinges are configured in the right swing direction before
applying glue.
Hinge assembly
Preparing the Gate Post
Align the top horizontal rail on the gate fence section to
the corresponding rail on the adjoining fence section.
This will establish where the top hinge mounting plate will
be mounted. This is done with the hinge adapter placed
on the mounting plate and positioning the mounting
plate on the post.
Gate post
Vinyl post
You must install a wooden post inside of your vinyl gate
posts.
W
O
O
D
Ground
Important – make sure the hinge adapter
and spring sleeve is seated firmly on the
head of the pivot pin.
Gate fence
Vinyl post
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With the hinges secured within the rails of your gate fence section,
place the hinges against the fence post to determine the correct
placement for your hinges on the post. Mark the location of the holes
for both the top and bottom hinge.
The 8 mounting screws are not included:
Type – Flat Head Wood Screw #14x2
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Separate the Hinge Adapters from the Mounting Plates by sliding the
Hinge Adapters up off the Spring Sleeves. Leave the Hinge Adapters
secured within the fence rails. Using Flat Head Wood Screws #14x2,
secure the top and bottom Mounting Plates to their marked locations
on the fence post.
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Once both top and bottom Hinge Mounting Plates have been
secured to post, hang your gate fence section by sliding the Hinge
Adapters onto the Spring Sleeves.
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Instructions
Vinyl
Fence Gate Kit Assembly
For Single & Double Gates
Adjustable Vinyl Gate Hinge System
Warranty Document
Included
7 Preparing the Latch Side of the Gate
Mark the opposite end of the gate to fit the opening. Do this by closing the
gate fence and if it overlaps the latch fence, mark the horizontal rails of
the gate fence for a proportional fit. Then make a square cut to horizontal
rails for the required opening size.
* Note: Do not saw/downsize your gate while it is hanging. Remove gate
fence section prior to performing this step.
If you do not wish to downsize your gate fence section, proceed to Step 8.
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Place glue onto the fingers of the rail end caps and insert them in the
end of the horizontal rails. Allow 15 minutes for glue to dry and set.
At this point, if your gate is configured exactly as you
desire, remove fence section off of the two hinge
adapters, apply glue for a permanent hold and
re-attach your fence section by inserting the fingers
of the hinge adapters into the rails of your fence
Hinge adapter
section.
Note: Glue drying time is approximately 15 minutes,
but a complete curing time, before putting the gate into
service, is 24 hours.
Endcap
9 Adjustment Locking Screw must be loosened before adjusting the gate by turning
the screw counterclockwise. When complete the Adjustment Locking Screw must
be re-tightened.
9a Finally, check the alignment and gap between the gate and fence post using the
adjustment screw (maximum adjustment is 3/4")
Using a 1/4" Allen Wrench you can adjust the alignment and the gap bewteen the
gate and the fence post, by turning the adjustment screw "Counterclockwise"
Note: the adjuster insert is in the full inward position when you purchase the hinge.
To adjust it outward, turn the nut “counterclockwise”. Also, be sure to avoid over
adjusting the Adjustment Screw (clockwise or counterclockwise); this could result in
damage to the screw itself.
Fence post
10 Using a pair of pliers, you can adjust the spring tension for
closure speed and the amount of force needed to push
the gate open. Rotate the leg of the spring to the desired
notch. For both right hand and left hand assemblies
turning clockwise will increase the tension.
The bottom bracket can be adjusted outward. This
will automatically adjust the top of the gate inward.
You will get the same results, but vice versa, if you
adjust the top bracket outward.
Also, if you set the spring adjustment detail all the
way up, your hinge assemblies will now be set for
manual use.
For Double Gates, follow full procedures for
both left hand and right hand assemblies.
post
Adjustment
Locking Screw
Gate
Spring
Adjustment
Detail
Use a 1/4"
Allen Wrench
If you need to remove your gate for any reason,
simply lift gate and the Hinge Adapters will slide
up off the Spring Sleeve for easy removal of gate
fence panel.
To replace your gate, reapply Hinge Adapters
onto the Spring Sleeves.
Made in China
Domestic and foreign patent applied for
and pending
You have successfully installed your new Vinyl Fence self-closing gate kit.
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Vinyl Fence Gate Kit
Special Instructions
Barrette picket or rail fence sections
Note: this additional step is only needed when the hinges are used with
the Barrette Picket or Rail Fence section.
Screws not included, but here is what you need:
2
self-drilling/tapping
#8-18 Thread 5/8"
stainless steel screws
Once the glue has been applied to and around the outside of the hinge
adapter fingers and slid into the horizontal gate rails, insert one screw
into the center
of one of the top hinge adapter fingers on the top horizontal rail.
Repeat this step to secure the hinge adapter in the
bottom horizontal rail.
Addendum:
A spacer block may be used between
fence rail and gate latch for a flush finish.
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Hinge
Adapter
Limited Lifetime Warranty Statement
Complete information regarding Manufacturer’s warranty is
listed below. The Manufacturer warrants to the original end user
customer of its products specified below that its products are
free from defects in material and workmanship. Subject to the
conditions and limitations set forth below, Manufacturer will,
at its option, either repair or replace any part of its products
that prove defective by reason of improper workmanship or
materials. Repaired parts or replacement products will be
provided by Manufacturer on an exchange basis, and will be
either new or refurbished to be functionally equivalent to new.
If Manufacturer is unable to repair or replace the product, it will
refund or credit the current value of the product at the time the
warranty claim is made. This limited warranty does not cover any
damage to this product that results from improper installation,
accident, abuse, misuse, natural disaster, abnormal mechanical
or environmental conditions, or any unauthorized disassembly,
repair, or modification. This limited warranty also does not apply to
any product on which the original identification information has
been altered, obliterated or removed, has not been handled or
packaged correctly, has been sold as second-hand or has been
resold. This limited warranty covers only repair, replacement, refund
or credit for defective Manufacturer products, as provided above.
Manufacturer is not liable for, and does not cover under warranty,
any loss to any product or fixture to which the Manufacturer
product may be affixed. In the event of a claim, Manufacturer's
sole obligation shall be replacement of the defective product.
Product Lifetime Warranty:
This Manufacturer product is covered by this warranty for the life
of the product. This limited warranty applies only to the original
end user customer of the product for so long as the original
end user customer owns the product. This limited warranty is
nontransferable.
Free Technical Support:
If you experience difficulty during the installation or subsequent
use of a Manufacturer product, you may contact Manufacturer's
Technical Support department prior to servicing your system.
Manufacturer provides free English-language technical support
to its customers worldwide. Manufacturer Technical Support in the
United States and Canada can be contacted directly by calling:
1-800-336-2383.
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OR LOCAL LAW INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED
WARRANTY OF NON-INFRINGEMENT, MERCHANTABILITY OR
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. TURNSTYLE ENTERPRISES IS
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MANUFACTURER AND IS JUST A CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE
FOR TURNSTYLE ENTERPRISES. ALL WARRANTIES, WHETHER EXPRESS
OR IMPLIED, ARE LIMITED TO THE PERIODS OF TIME SET FORTH
ABOVE. SOME STATES OR OTHER JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW
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LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS
MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. MANUFACTURER PRODUCTS ARE NOT
AUTHORIZED FOR USE AS CRITICAL COMPONENTS IN LIFE SUPPORT
EQUIPMENT OR FOR APPLICATIONS IN WHICH THE FAILURE OR
MALFUNCTION OF THE PRODUCTS WOULD CREATE A SITUATION
IN WHICH PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH IS LIKELY TO OCCUR.
MANUFACTURER SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR THE DEATH OF ANY
PERSON OR ANY LOSS, INJURY OR DAMAGE TO PERSONS OR
PROPERTY BY USE OF PRODUCTS USED IN APPLICATIONS INCLUDING,
BUT NOT LIMITED TO, MILITARY OR MILITARY-RELATED EQUIPMENT,
TRAFFIC CONTROL EQUIPMENT, DISASTER PREVENTION SYSTEMS
AND MEDICAL OR MEDICALRELATED EQUIPMENT. IF SUCH USE IS
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REFUND ARE THE SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDIES FOR BREACH
OF WARRANTY OR ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY. TO THE FULLEST
EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, MANUFACTURER SHALL
NOT BE LIABLE TO THE PURCHASER OR END USER CUSTOMER OF A
MANUFACTURER PRODUCT FOR ANY DAMAGES, EXPENSES, LOST
DATA, LOST REVENUES, LOST SAVINGS, LOST PROFITS, OR ANY OTHER
INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING FROM THE
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EVEN IF MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY
OF SUCH DAMAGES. SOME STATES OR OTHER JURISDICTIONS
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OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS OR
EXCLUSIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. THIS LIMITED WARRANTY
GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE
OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE OR JURISDICTION
TO JURISDICTION.
Claims Under Warranty:
A claim under this Warranty must be reported in writing, along with
proof of purchase and any photos of the suspected defect, to
Barrette Outdoor Living, 7830 Freeway Circle, Middleburg Heights,
OH 44130 within thirty (30) days of the date that the defect is first
discovered or reasonably could be discovered. Barrette Outdoor
Living will then investigate the claim and may examine the material
claimed to be defective. Barrette Outdoor Living shall be the sole
judge of whether the product is defective and whether the defect
is due from defective materials or manufacturing. If a defect
covered by the Warranty is confirmed, Barrette Outdoor Living, will,
at its option, repair or provide replacement material for the hinge,
or refund the amount paid by the original owner for the hinge and
accessories, per the terms of this Warranty within a reasonable
amount of time.
Manufacturer Disclaimers:
THE FOREGOING IS THE COMPLETE WARRANTY FOR MANUFACTURER
PRODUCTS AND SUPERSEDES ALL OTHER WARRANTIES AND
REPRESENTATIONS, WHETHER ORAL OR WRITTEN. EXCEPT AS
EXPRESSLY SET FORTH ABOVE, NO OTHER WARRANTIES ARE MADE
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EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES NOT STATED HEREIN,
INCLUDING, TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, ANY
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Warranty Information
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Staking Your Fence Line
To square up corners of the fence
line use the 3-4-5 right triangle
method (measure 3' and 4' from
the corner and the diagonal from
those points should be 5')
Pre-determine the location of your fence line as illustrated
Locate corner, line, and end/gate posts. Determine all gate locations
Locating Posts
Measure the width of the fence panel (X) plus ½" for brackets, add
the width of the post (Y). This is the general on center measurement
for post hole location. It is highly recommended to dig enough holes
to install 3-4 sections of fence at a time to ensure proper post hole
placement.
Standard Post Installation
a) Dig post hole 12" in diameter 30" deep
b) Add 6" of gravel for post drainage
c) Insert post in center of post hole
d) Level and plumb post
e) Fill remainder of first hole with concrete according to manufacturers instructions
f) Recheck level and plumb Always allow approximately 2" of ground clearance under
panel
– Add concrete to next post hole
after panel is installed
– *If frost line exceeds 30" (Figure A)
Dig hole to the appropriate depth
Add 6" of gravel for post drainage
Add concrete until a depth of 24" remains
– Follow above instructions from step (c)
24"
Frost
Line
6"
12"
*Installation if Frost Line exceeds 30"
Rail Bracket Location
For correct bracket placement, measure down 2" from the top of the post, and make a mark.
Then, measure from the top of the panel to the top of the first horizontal rail. Mark this
measurement on the post for the first bracket placement.
Next measure the distance from the top of the top rail to the top of the next rail. This is the
measurement for placement of the next bracket. Repeat for any additional rails.
Offset Bracket Options:
On 1-3/8" pickets we recommend you offset the rail brackets. This will allow the panel to set
inside the posts and not stick out. See top view diagram.
Post
Rail Bracket
Rail Bracket
Post
1-3/8" Pickets
Installing Panel
A)
B)
C)
D)
E)
F)
G)
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Set panel into the brackets on the first pre-set post (Figure 3)
Place the next post (with brackets) in the hole on the opposite end of the panel without any concrete in the hole
Ensure posts are against panel and secure all screws into the panel in the center
of the bracket slots
Level and plumb post
Horizontally level panel
Add concrete according to manufacturers instructions
Continue installing all other panels using above instructions
The finished look shows the post top 2" above the fence panel.
(Figure D)
Use all screw holes
Pry last board up slightly to
wedge bracket into rail
Post
Dogear Boards
Rail Bracket
Privacy Panels
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Drop Rod
Instr uctions
Drop Rod Assembly
1. At the outside edge of the middle rail,
pre-drill holes with 1⁄8" bit at proper
locations, assemble and install the Latch
Assembly, Rod Guide and Plastic Binder.
2. At the outside edge of the bottom rail,
attach
2nd Rod Guide.
3. Remove Cotter Pin from bottom of the
Rod. Flip up Plastic Binder. Insert the
Rod through the Latch Assembly, Rod
Guide, Plastic Binder and the Bottom
Rod Guide. Plastic Binder will lock rod in
an upright position. Replace Cotter Pin.
4. On the right-hand panel on the middle
rail, hold the Latch Catch with gate
closed. Flip over the latch to make sure
it fits and the gate opens. Pre-drill with
1
⁄8" bit and screw in with 3⁄4" aluminum
screws.
5. Attach Handles 8" back from edges of
left and right panels on middle rail.
Note: Two Drop Rods are
recommended in high
wind areas
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Reducing The Width
Of A Lattice Top Fence
• The following steps should be carefully
adhered to :
– Lay your panel out on a clean work surface
– Remove end board with a 5-1 putty knife & rubber
mallet see (Fig A)
– Insert knife into top bottom and center rails and
gently pry glue bonds loose see ( Fig B)
Fig A
– Remove end board and set aside to install in later
step see (Fig C)
Fig B
Fig C
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Reducing The Width
Of A Lattice Top Fence
(Continued)
– Determine your panel width using full board
increments
– Lay your end board that you previously removed
from the end of your panel across the top of your 3
horizontal rails see (Fig D, E)
– Mark outer side of board on 3 horizontal rails and
mark your lattice insert to determine your final panel
width remark your lines with a square see (Fig F)
Mark Outer
Side Of Board
Fig D
Square
Mark Outer
Side Of Board
Fig F
Fig E
– Using a fine tooth saw blade where you marked
your horizontal rails cut from your top rail through
your lattice through your middle rail partly into your
vertical upright board see (Fig G, H)
– Using the same procedure where you marked your
bottom rail cut through rail partly into your vertical
upright board see (Fig I)
Fig G
Cut 3” Past
Rail Into Board
Fig I
Length Of Cut 3” Past
Middle Rail Into Board
Fig H
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Reducing The Width
Of A Lattice Top Fence
(Continued)
– Using 5-1 putty knife gently break your middle &
bottom horizontal rail glue bonds entire width of
your vertical cut board see (Fig J)
– Gently remove your cut section of panel see (Fig K)
– Break glue bonds on your middle rail front side only
on next board see (Fig L)
Break Glue Bonds On
Vertical Cut Board
Front & Back Of Panel
Fig J
Remove This Section
Break Glue Bond Middle
Rail Front
Side Only
Fig L
Fig K
– To cut your lattice insert lift your top rail away
from your lattice see (Fig M)
Do Not
Break
Board
Glue Bond
Far End
Of Panel
– Using a fine tooth hack saw cut top frame of
lattice insert at previous mark on top horizontal
rail see (Fig N)
– Continue cutting through middle of lattice 1⁄2"
longer than previous cut of lattice top frame see
(Fig O)
Fig M
Cut Middle Of
Lattice1/2" Longer Than
Lattice Frame
Fig O
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Lift Lattice
Away From Top
Horizontal Rail And Cut
Fig N
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Reducing The Width
Of A Lattice Top Fence
(Continued)
• Cut bottom side of lattice frame at
pre-determined mark on horizontal
rail being careful not to cut horizontal
rail or vertical board see (Fig P)
• Remove lattice piece see (Fig Q)
• Finished end cut look of lattice insert
see (Fig R)
Fig P
Middle Cuts Of
Lattice 1/2" Longer
Fig R
Fig Q
• Gluing end board in place for final
assembly
– Glue middle horizontal rail see (Fig S)
– Glue all remaining glue bonds on end board
see (Fig T)
– Insert end board into horizontal rails see (Fig U)
Fig U
Fig S
Fig T
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Reducing The Width
Of A Lattice Top Fence
(Continued)
– Clamp end board in place and let dry see (Fig V)
– Finished panel view
– This whole process should take about 30 min.
– All lattice styles you modify with these same
procedures
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Fig V
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V inyl Fence At An Angle
The following drawing shows a
possible fence installation method
to be used on corners other than
90 degrees.
A small piece of wood and vinyl rail
covering can be cut to the desired
angle and placed between the fence
rail and the post. *
*(Suggestion: Convert on center measurement to between
bracket measurement for this section. Angle mount will
affect on center measurement of posts.)
Place the vinyl rail over wood.
Mark desired angle, then cut
through both wood and vinyl rail
simultaneously. Add the end cap to
wedge. Fasten the fence bracket to
the post going through the bracket,
end cap and wood wedge
using 2” aluminum or
stainless steel screws. It
is strongly recommended
that you pre-drill the wood
to avoid splitting. (You
may wish to drill holes in
the center of the bracket
rather than use the preexisting holes.)
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Hill Installation
The following diagram shows a possible
fence installation on a hill*.
*To measure ground pitch: place a pole or
stick in the ground at two adjacent post
locations. Tie a string from one stick to the
other. Measure from the ground up to the
string at both sticks. The difference is your
ground pitch.
Normal post depth is 24" in ground.
If ground pitch is 4" over 6', then
the second post should be "pulled"
4" higher than the first post (24'
–4" =20" in ground). If ground pitch
of second panel is 5" over 6', then
the third post should be "pulled" 5"
higher than the second post
(24" –5" =19" in ground), etc.
*10' posts are available for installation
requiring excessive grade changes.
Wood Insert
30"
Wood Insert
12"
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For steep grades a 43⁄4”x 43⁄4”-120” post can be used where a longer post is needed
(available Special Order) or a 43⁄4”x 43⁄4”-98” post can be extended using a 4x4 Pressure
Treated wood post insert. Screw vinyl into wood insert.
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On center is a standard form of measurement pertaining to the
distance from the center of one post to the center of another.
One way of measuring this is to simply measure from one side
on one post to the same side on the next post.
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On Center?
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Post & Rail
Installation
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3 Rail
7
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Post & Rail V inyl Fence
68
7
4 Rail
2 Rail
Step 1
Step 2
Preparation and layout.
Setting the posts
Begin by staking out the fence. Locate the fence corners,
gate posts and end posts. Pre-determine the location of your
fence line as illustrated
Locate corner, line, and end/gate posts. Determine all gate
locations
Squaring up the corners
Use the 3-4-5 Triangle Method.
Set posts 8’ on center.
Dig post holes 12”
diameter by 30” deep
with 6” of gravel.
Fill the hole with
concrete according
to manufacturers
instructions leaving a
slope for water drainage.
Allow concrete to set for
24 hours.
Step 3
Step 4
Installing Rails
Installing Gates
Place rails into notched holes beginning with the lowest rail.
1. Determine left or right hinge mount.
Glue the tops to posts using vinyl adhesive.
Place adhesive around inside where the top
makes contact to the post.
2.Mount hinges opposite side of post from where rivets are
located.
Push down and hold for 10 seconds.
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Level posts by running line level
along the top of posts from one end
to the other end.
30”
3.Center hinges with horizontal top and bottom rails and
screw into post.
4.Place gate in position so bottom rail of gate lines up with
bottom fence rail.
5.Secure hinges to post and install latch assembly.
Elite Fence Installation
Before Installing
Vinyl Fence
Check with local building department for code requirements
Obtain all necessary building permits
Always know frost line to ensure proper
post depth
Make sure property lines are identified
Contact all utility companies to mark any
underground lines (gas, water, electric,
cable, telephone, etc.)
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HOUSE
Detailed information is
included with packaged kits.
HOT TUB
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Installation on a hill:
Determine the ground pitch and rack
TREES
CHILDREN'S
PLAY AREA
fence panels accordingly. Make sure
posts are plumb and level.
COLOR
KEY:
Corner Post: Used to
connect two sections
of fence coming
together at 90º.
Line Post: Posts with
holes on two opposite
sides to connect fence
sections in a line.
End Post: Used to end
a line of fence. Only
one section of fence will
connect to an end post.
30"
12"
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Elite V i nyl Fence
Elite Fence Installation
95" Center-To-Center (4" Posts)
(94" Rail Cut Length)
95" Center-To-Center (4" Posts)
94" Rail Cut Length
91"
91"
6"
2.875" TYP.
6"
5.062"
46"
30.500"
45.062"
33"
2"
24"
72"
Recommended
12"
2"
72"
Recommended
24"
12"
6" Gravel
6" Gravel
95" Center-To-Center (4" Posts)
94" Rail Cut Length
95" Center-To-Center (4" Posts)
(94" Rail Cut Length)
91"
6.000"
91"
12"
6"
12"
46"
24.500"
45 1/16"
27"
24"
2.178" TYP.
2"
72"
Recommended
12"
6" Gravel
72"
Recommended
2.875" TYP.
24"
2"
12"
6" Gravel
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Elite Fence Installation
4-3/4" x 4-3/4" Post
Glue Post Cap to Post
Glue Post Cap to Post
(2) 1-3/4" x 5-1/4"
RailSlide into Post 2"
1-3/4" x 5-1/4" Hole
forRail in the Post
(TYP)Locate as Shown
1-3/4" x 5-1/4"
RailSlide into Post 2"
Elite V i nyl Fence
(1) 1-3/4" x 5-1/4"
RailSlide into Post 2"
2" x 3-1/2" Hole
forRail in the
PostLocate as Shown
7/8" x 6" T&G Planks
Slide into RailsAs
Shown
1-1/4 Side Channel
1-1/4" Side Channel
4-3/4" x 4-3/4" Post
7/8" x 6" T&G Planks
Slide into RailsAs
Shown
1-3/4" x 5-1/4" Hole
forRail in the Post
(TYP)Locate as Shown
Groove Upper and
Lower Rails AsShown
for Planks
Groove All Rails
AsShown for Planks
and Lattice
Aluminum Channel
Aluminum Channel
70-1/4" Center-To-Center (4-3/4" x4-3/4" Posts)
1"
70-1/4" Center-To-Center (4-3/4"x 4-3/4" Posts)
65-1/2"
65-1/2"
1"
70-3/4"
70-3/4"
98"
Recommended
98"
Recommended
12"
12"
2"
2"
24"
24"
6" Gravel
95" Center-To-Center (4" Posts)
94" Rail Cut Length
6" Gravel
91"
2"
8"
60"
45"
88"
Recommended
3.639" TYP.
2"
24"
12"
6" Gravel
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M a in te n a n c e -Free V inyl Pr o d u c t S p e c ific a t io n s
MIXES• All profiles are extruded
using dies designed internally and
externally to be the same size and
shape as the finished product. This
insures the profile will stay that
same shape due to the tremendous
memory inherent to PVC.• Single
material profiles and the capstock of
co-extruded profiles are formulated
using 10 parts per 100 of TiO2
for UV resistance.• Substrate of
co-extruded profile is the same
formulation as capstock but less
TiO2, eliminating unnecessary cost.
ASTM Cell classification
1-40121-13-0101
(D4216)
SPECIFICATIONS
VALUE
ASTM
Specific Gravity (+/-0.02) using 0.125” specimen
1.46
D-792
Izod impact FT.lbs/in. notch
17.0
D-256
Tensile yield strength, PSI
6,200
D-638
Tensile Modulus, PSI
365,000
D-638
Flexural yield strength, PSI
12,000
D-790
Flexural Modulus, PSI
410,000
D-790
DTUL @ 264 PSI, Degrees Celsius
72
D-648
TiO2-Titanium Dioxide UV inhibitor
10/100
NOTE: Tensile modules should
be used for design purposes with caution. Values listed are representative for short term loading (such as livestock pushing on
fence). The long-term creep characteristics under continuous loading are unknown.
Tra n sfe rable L im it e d L ife t im e Wa r r a n t y
What is covered: Barrette Outdoor Living warrants Vinyl and Aluminum products to include vinyl fence, railing, plastic lattice, trellis,
arbors and aluminum fence against defects or workmanship for as long as you own your home. Barrette Outdoor Living will at its option
repair or replace the product in question with new product of the same or equivalent value at no charge. Barrette Outdoor Living warrants
these products against fading, peeling, flaking, splintering, corroding, rusting or abnormal discoloration under normal use and service. This
warranty extends to the original purchaser or transferee as specified herein.
What this warranty does not cover: This limited warranty does not cover damage resulting from accident, unreasonable use,
neglect, alteration, improper service, improper installation, acts of God or any other causes not arising out of defects in materials or
workmanship. Additionally, this warranty does not cover costs of installation, removal, reinstallation or surface mold and mildew
created by excessive environmental conditions. Any service or repair provided outside the scope of this limited warranty shall be
at Barrette Outdoor Living's rate and terms then in effect.
What do we do to correct the problems? Should your Barrette Outdoor Living product prove defective under
warranty, see contact information below. Your problem will be assigned a tracking number and an authorized Barrette
Outdoor Living representative will contact you to arrange a convenient time to correct your problem. You must have
proof of your purchase in order for the problem to be corrected.
Transferee Coverage: Warranty coverage will be extended to transferees on the above listed products
with the following limitations. Transferee must obtain an original or copy of the initial sales receipt (with
proof of date) from the previous owner(s). Additionally, if fence is purchased from a builder or
installer, documentation must be supplied that names the product installed on property and
date of transfer.
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