Installation Guide
Wellington 6x6 Semi-Privacy Panel
READ INSTRUCTIONS PRIOR TO INSTALLATION
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
TOOLS/MATERIALS NEEDED:
Posts
Post Hole Digger/Shovel
Concrete
Coarse Gravel (6" per hole)
Line Stakes with String
Safety Glasses
Hacksaw or Chopsaw
Drill
1/8" Drill Bit
#2 Square Drive Bit
Level
Pencil
Tape Measure
Glue
(2) 2" Wood Spacer Blocks
Fence Location:
Mark the fence location using string and line stakes (Fig. 1).
Post Location:
Measure the width of the fence panel (X) plus
3
⁄8" for brackets.
Then measure the width of the post (Y) (Fig. 2). Add these measurements together. This is the on-center
measurement for post hole location.
Post Installation:
Dig rst two post holes 10" in diameter down to your specied frost line. Insert ller/gravel into the
bottom of both holes and then set rst post in post holes. Add wet or dry concrete mix according to the
manufacturer’s instruction to the top of the hole for rst post only and level it.
Example: When your frost line is 36" insert 12" of gravel/ller and 24" of post with concrete surrounding.
Diameters based on post size:
10" for 5" x 5" post
8" for 4" x 4" post
Rail Bracket Location:
a. If you are installing with Set & Secure
™
Bracket Kit, measure 2
3
⁄4" down from the top center of the post
and mark it. This is the location for the Set screw* (Fig. 4). Pre-drill and install Set screws as anchors
to hang the panel from.
*Set screws are only needed for top rail brackets.
b. If you are installing with aluminum brackets, measure down 2" from the top center of the post and
mark it. This location marks the top of the top aluminum bracket. Measure remaining rails and mark for
the respective bracket locations (Fig. 5). For more details, see aluminum bracket instructions.
Add Set & Secure
™
Brackets to Panels:
Slide brackets onto each rail of the panel. Pre-drill and secure with provided screws (Fig. 6).
Hang Panel With Set & Secure
™
Brackets:
Hang the panel on the screws between the posts. To help stabilize the panel, use wood spacer blocks
under panel and check alignment with a level (Fig. 7).
Attach Panel With Set & Secure
™
Brackets:
Next, install the remaining screws for the brackets into the posts (Fig. 8).
Finishing Covers for Set & Secure
™
Brackets:
Add decorative bracket covers to all brackets installed (Fig. 9).
Attach post tops to posts with glue (Fig. 10).
NOTE:
*Varied Terrain Installation:
The Set screw position and post heights may require adjustment depending on your varied terrain
(Fig. 11).
1
INSTALLATION
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Fig. 2
X+
3
⁄8"+Y
2
3
⁄4"
5x5 Post Example:5x5 Post Example:
Frost Line
Gravel/
Filler
10"
Fig. 3
Screw Screw
PostPost
2 in
2 in
Fig. 2
Fig. 4
Fig. 5
#10 x #10 x
33
⁄⁄44" "
ScrewsScrews
Panel RailPanel Rail
BracketBracket
Fig. 6
Fig. 10
PostPost
ScrewsScrews
Fig. 8
Fig. 9
Top railTop rail
Mid railMid rail
Lower railLower rail
Set Screw PositionSet Screw Position
Fig. 11
Post Top
Wood BlocksWood Blocks
Detail View of Set Screw:
Fig. 7
Bracket Covers
Aluminum Bracket: Aluminum Bracket:
Set & Secure™:Set & Secure™:
Set & Secure™:Set & Secure™:
Set & Secure™:Set & Secure™:
Set & Secure™:Set & Secure™:
Set & Secure™:Set & Secure™:
Fig. 1
WARNING:
• Improper installation of this product can result in personal injury. Always
wear safety goggles when cutting, drilling and assembling the product.
• Incorrect installation may cause harm to the product or individual.
NOTICE:
• DO NOT attempt to assemble the kit if parts are missing or damaged.
• DO NOT return the product to the store, for assistance or replacement
parts call: 1-800-336-2383.
BARRETTE OUTDOOR LIVING
7830 FREEWAY CIRCLE
MIDDLEBURG HEIGHTS, OHIO 44130
TEL: (
800) 336-2383
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