Installation Guide

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Parallel
Rail
Hinge
POST
Latch
POST
Gate
Two cautions to be taken to prevent a sagging gate
Consult your local building codes for gate requirements
When hinge post is not supported by a parallel rail, extra
caution must be taken to sturdy the post to support the
weight of the gate.
When attaching the aluminum side rail to the top and bottom
rails, be sure the rails are square and tight to the side rails.
Any gap will cause the gate to sag.
Prepare Railing
• Measure the distance between the posts near the top and bottom of the
posts. As long as both posts are plumb, this should be the same distance.
• All rails should be cut 5-1/4” shorter than the opening for your gate.
• Cut the Top Rail and bottom Support Rail to length.
• Determine baluster layout on top Support Rail and Bottom Rail. To
maximize the baluster spacing between the end balusters and the aluminum
Side Rails, center the rail measurement on a pre-drilled hole or halfway
between two pre-drilled holes. The space between the end balusters and
the aluminum Side Rails should not exceed 4” or should not be less than
1-1/2”. Cut top Support Rail and Bottom Rail to length.
Gate opening
minus 5-1/4”
Top Support Rail
Bottom Support Rail
#8 x 3”
Coated Screws
#8 x 2”
Coated Screws
Assemble Railing Panel
• Position balusters along the top Support Rail, aligning them with the
pre-drilled holes. Secure using #8 x 3” coated screws.
• Position Bottom Rail, using the lip to help align Balusters. Secure using
#8 x 2” coated screws.
• Tip for Bottom Rail: partially drive screws into all balusters before driving
them in completely.
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