Installation Guide

PARTS LIST / FENCE COMPONENTS
1. GATE FORK LATCH
2. GATE POST HINGE
3. GATE FRAME HINGE
4. RAIL END BAND
5. TERMINAL POST CAP
6. RAIL END CUP
7. TENSION BAND
8. LINE POST CAP
9. TIE WIRE(S)
10. TERMINAL POST
11. TENSION BAR
12. LINE POST
13. TOP RAIL
14. FABRIC
16. WALK GATE
LINE POST SPACING CHART
T = distance between terminal posts L = distance between line posts
T - L T - L T - L T - L T - L T - L
30 ft. - 10 ft. 46 ft. - 9 ft. 2 in. 62 ft. - 8 ft. 10 in. 78 ft. - 9 ft. 9 in. 94 ft. - 9 ft. 5 in. 110 ft. - 10 ft.
31 ft. - 7 ft. 9 in. 47 ft. - 9 ft. 5 in. 63 ft. - 9 ft. 79 ft. - 9 ft. 10 in. 95 ft. - 9 ft. 6 in. 111 ft. - 9 ft. 3 in.
32 ft. - 8 ft. 48 ft. - 9 ft. 7 in. 64 ft. - 9 ft. 1 in. 80 ft. - 10 ft. 96 ft. - 9 ft. 7 in. 112 ft. - 9 ft. 4 in.
33 ft. - 8 ft. 3 in. 49 ft. - 9 ft. 9 in. 65 ft. - 9 ft. 3 in. 81 ft. - 9 ft. 97 ft. - 9 ft. 8 in. 113 ft. - 9 ft. 5 in.
34 ft. - 8 ft. 6 in. 50 ft. - 10 ft. 66 ft. - 9 ft. 5 in. 82 ft. - 9 ft. 1 in. 98 ft. - 9 ft. 9 in. 114 ft. - 9 ft. 6 in.
35 ft. - 8 ft. 9 in. 51 ft. - 8 ft. 6 in. 67 ft. - 9 ft. 7 in. 83 ft. - 9 ft. 3 in. 99 ft. - 9 ft. 10 in. 115 ft. - 9 ft. 7 in.
36 ft. - 9 ft. 52 ft. - 8 ft. 8 in. 68 ft. - 9 ft. 8 in. 84 ft. - 9 ft. 4 in. 100 ft. - 10 ft. 116 ft. - 9 ft. 8 in.
37 ft. - 9 ft. 3 in. 53 ft. - 8 ft. 10 in. 69 ft. - 9 ft. 10 in. 85 ft. - 9 ft. 6 in. 101 ft. - 9 ft. 2 in. 117 ft. - 9 ft. 9 in.
38 ft. - 9 ft. 6 in. 54 ft. - 9 ft. 70 ft. - 10 ft. 86 ft. - 9 ft. 7 in. 102 ft. - 9 ft. 3 in. 118 ft. - 9 ft. 10 in.
39 ft. - 9 ft. 9 in. 55 ft. - 9 ft. 2 in. 71 ft. - 8 ft. 9 in. 87 ft. - 9 ft. 8 in. 103 ft. - 9 ft. 4 in. 119 ft. - 9 ft. 10 in.
40 ft. - 10 ft. 56 ft. - 9 ft. 4 in. 72 ft. - 9 ft. 88 ft. - 9 ft. 9 in. 104 ft. - 9 ft. 5 in. 120 ft. - 10 ft.
41 ft. - 8 ft. 2 in. 57 ft. - 9 ft. 6 in. 73 ft. - 9 ft. 2 in. 89 ft. - 9 ft. 10 in. 105 ft. - 9 ft. 6 in. 121 ft. - 9 ft. 3 in.
42 ft. - 8 ft. 5 in. 58 ft. - 9 ft. 8 in. 74 ft. - 9 ft. 3 in. 90 ft. - 10 ft. 106 ft. - 9 ft. 7 in. 122 ft. - 9 ft. 4 in.
43 ft. - 8 ft. 6 in. 59 ft. - 9 ft. 10 in. 75 ft. - 9 ft. 4 in. 91 ft. - 9 ft. 1 in. 107 ft. - 9 ft. 8 in. 123 ft. - 9 ft. 5 in.
44 ft. - 8 ft. 9 in. 60 ft. - 10 ft. 76 ft. - 9 ft. 6 in. 92 ft. - 9 ft. 2 in. 108 ft. - 9 ft. 9 in. 124 ft. - 9 ft. 6 in.
45 ft. - 9 ft. 61 ft. - 9 ft. 8 in. 77 ft. - 9 ft. 7 in. 93 ft. - 9 ft. 4 in. 109 ft. - 9 ft. 10in. 125 ft. - 9 ft. 7 in.
FIG. 1
Corner Post
String Line
Drive Gate
Gate Post
Stakes
Line Post
Corner Post
Stakes
Gate Post
Line Posts
Line PostGate Post
Gate Post
Walk Gate
Mark the location of each terminal post (corner, end and gate posts are called terminal
posts) with a stake. Note: Set Gate Posts to exact dimensions of standard gates
below. All gate hardware has been included in measurements for gate openings.
Standard Gate Opening Widths
Walk Gate: 39 in., 42 in. or 48 in.
Drive Gate: 10 ft. or 12 ft.
Determine property line and fence layout as
illustrated. (FIG. 1) Starting 4 in. inside the property
lines to avoid encroaching on adjacent property,
drive in stakes to establish the fence layout. Run
a string around the stakes to mark your fence line
and measure to determine quantity of chain link
fabric and components required.
CALL BEFORE YOU DIG:
Contact local utility
companies or call 811
to conrm the location
of underground cables
or pipelines.
LOCATE TERMINAL POSTS
DETERMINE FENCE LAYOUT
PLAN YOUR FENCE BELOW
Step 2
Mix concrete per manufacturer’s specifications.
Caution: Too much water can weaken concrete and
may cause cracking.
Step 3
Place posts in holes and fill with concrete, completely
surrounding the posts. Use a level to ensure posts
are plumb. Use a trowel to crown the top of footer
for drainage.
Step 4
Look down the fence line to ensure the posts are
straight. Adjust alignment as necessary. (FIG. 2)
Note: For exact diameter and depth of terminal posts,
consider climate and local soil conditions. Maximize
footer size on gate posts.
#1 DIG & SET TERMINAL POSTS
Step 1
Dig holes for terminal posts (corner, end and gate) at the marked locations. With chalk,
mark the grade (ground line) on the terminal posts. Measuring from the top down, add
2 in. to the height of the fence fabric and mark post. (Height of fence + 2 in. = grade
mark).
FIG. 2
TERMINAL
POST
CROWN
GRADE
MARK
HEIGHT
OF
FENCE
FABRIC
18 in.-24 in.
8 in.
+2 in.
#2 DIG & SET LINE POSTS
Step 1
Remove the string from the stakes and tie it around the terminal posts, keeping the
string on the outside of the post and 4 in. below the top of the post. Be sure the
concrete has hardened enough so that the posts remain plumb. (FIG. 3)
FIG. 3
STRING LINE = 4 in.
FROM TOP OF
TERMINAL POSTS
TERMINAL
POST
TERMINAL
POST
LINE
POST
LINE
POST
FIG. 4
HOLE
STRING
POST
Step 2
Measure the distance between terminal posts. Using the
line post spacing chart, determine the location of each line
post. If setting posts in concrete, mark and dig the line post
holes. Make sure the hole is off-centered on the string line
so that 2/3 of the hole is on the inside of the string. (FIG
4) If driving line posts, mark post location with a stake.
Step 3
Mark the grade (ground line) on the line posts. Measuring from
the top town, subtract 2 in. from the fabric height and mark line
posts with chalk. (Height of fence fabric – 2 in. = grade mark).
(FIG. 5)
Step 4
If setting posts, place posts in the hole on the inside of the
string line and fill with concrete. Use a trowel to crown the
footer for drainage. Check with level to ensure the posts are
plumb, keeping the top of the line post even with the string.
(FIG. 3) Caution: Grade line must never be buried.
Note: If not setting posts, drive posts into ground at marked
locations. Look down fence line to ensure the posts are in
alignment (straight), adjust as required.
Step 1
Remove string. After concrete
has hardened, slip tension
and rail end bands on terminal
posts.
Step 2
The tension bands (flat side
out) should be spaced evenly.
Do not spread or distort bands.
All bolt heads for tension bands
are on the outside of fence and
the threaded ends are on the
inside.
Step 3
Next, install terminal post caps.
(FIG. 6)
#3 MOUNT FITTINGS TO TERMINAL POSTS
TERMINAL
POST CAP
RAIL END
CUP
RAIL END
BAND
TENSION
BANDS
END / GATE
POST
CORNER
POST
FIG. 6
#4 INSTALL TOP RAIL
Install the line post caps (A & B). They are set with the flat side toward the outside
of the fence. The end of the top rail fits into the rail end cup attached to the terminal
post (E). Join the top rail together by sliding the small ends into the large ends
(C). Go to next terminal post, measure carefully and cut top rail to fit. Then, with
rail end turned up at a 45 degree angle, place top rail into rail end cup (D) and
snap down for a snug fit.
A B C D E
FIG. 7
#5 HANG FENCE FABRIC
After assembling framework, unroll fabric along fence line starting at a terminal
post. If more or less fabric is needed, an additional amount can be added or
removed as shown (FIG. 8). Fabric should be on outside of all posts with edge at
top and loosely attached to the top rail by tie wires. Slide tension bar through the
diamonds at the end of the fabric and attach to terminal post using tension bands
with nuts and bolts.
To REMOVE fabric: Unbend the top
& bottom ends of wire at the desired
location. Twist this wire in a corkscrew
fashion until it comes completely apart.
To ADD fabric: Remove end wire from
one end of fabric (FIG. 8), then fasten
both sets together with the wire you just
removed by using the same corkscrew
method in reverse.
Note: You may need to remove a 2nd wire
on the same end to attach the 2 sections.
#6 STRETCH FENCE FABRIC
Step 1
Fence fabric should be stretched from the terminal post already attached, toward
the opposite terminal post. Insert tension bar approximately 5ft. from the terminal
post and attach fence stretcher to bar. (FIG. 9)
Step 2
As you stretch the fabric, test it for tension (it is stretched enough when it gives
slightly). After fence fabric is sufficiently tight, remove the excess fabric. (FIG. 8)
Insert a tension bar and connect to the post with tension bands and nuts & bolts.
Then fasten the fabric with tie wires, spaced approximately 12 in. apart on line
posts and 24 in. apart on top rail. (FIG. 10) Proceed to tighten all nuts & bolts.
FIG. 8
FIG. 9
FIG. 10
MM 285 LDIYZ 2/11
#7 HANG GATES
Step 1
Apply gate post hinges to desired gate post. To prevent gate from being removed,
the bottom hinge pin should point up and the top hinge pin should point down.
Loosely tighten bolts.
Step 2
Apply gate frame hinges to gate frame. Loosely tighten bolts. Hang gate in place
at least 2 in. from the ground to ensure adequate ground clearance. Tighten bottom
bolts, then adjust and tighten top bolts.
Step 3
Position gate fork latch at convenient height and tighten all bolts securely.
GATE POST
HINGES
GATE FRAME
HINGES
GATE FORK
LATCH
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* Terminal posts are also referred to as Corner posts, End posts and Gate posts
depending on their use.
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MATERIALS CHECKLIST
ITEM NAME ITEM # DESCRIPTION
1
GATE FORK LATCH 92583
1 per Walk Gate
1 per Drive Gate
2
GATE POST HINGE
(w/bolt)
5557
2 per Walk Gate and 4 per
Drive Gate
3
GATE FRAME HINGE
(w/bolt)
5512
2 per Walk Gate and 4 per
Drive Gate
4
RAIL END BAND 92179 1 per Tension Bar
5
TERMINAL POST CAP 92186 1 per Terminal Post
6
RAIL END CUP 1 3/8 in. 552266 1 per Tension Bar
7
TENSION BAND 92176
1 less than height of
fence per tension bar
8
LINE POST CAP
1 5/8 in. X 1 3/8 in.
92188 1 per Line Post
9
ALUMINUM CUT TIE
WIRE
92165
1 per 12 in. of Line Post
1 per 24 in. of Top Rail
10
TERMINAL POST 2 3/8
in. O.D.*
See chart
1 per Corner or End Post
2 per Gate
11
TENSION BAR See chart
1 per End or Gate Post
2 per Corner Post
12
LINE POST 1 5/8 in.
O.D.
See chart
Divide total footage of
fence by 10 and round up.
13
TOP RAIL 10ft.6 in. X 1
3/8 in. O.D. SWEDGED
85193
Divide total footage of
fence by 10 and round up.
14
FABRIC - 50 PER ROLL See chart
Divide total footage of
fence by 50 and round up.
15
5/16 in. X 1 1/4 in.
CARRIAGE BOLT
92580
1 per Tension and
Rail End Band
16
WALK GATE See chart
See items 1, 2, & 3 above for
gate ttings requirements.
17
DRIVE GATE See chart
See items 1, 2, & 3 above for
gate ttings requirements.
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10 11 12
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TOOLS CHECKLIST
□ CHALK
□ CONCRETE
□ FENCE STRETCHER
□ HACKSAW OR PIPECUTTER
□ HOE
□ LEVEL
□ PLIERS
□ POST DRIVER
(IF DRIVING POSTS)
□ POST HOLE DIGGER
□ SHOVEL
□ STAKES
□ STRING
□ TAPE MEASURE
□ TROWEL
□ WHEELBARROW
□ 1/2 IN. & 3/16 IN. WRENCH
(OR CRESCENT WRENCH)
ITEM #’S FOR SIZE-SPECIFIC COMPONENTS
DESCRIPTION 4 FT. FENCE 5 FT. FENCE 6 FT. FENCE
CHAIN LINK FABRIC
552272 552278 552281
TERMINAL POST
552277 552280 552283
LINE POST
552276 552279 552282
TENSION BAR
92173 92174 92175
WALK GATE
92189 or 85221 235 92591
DRIVE GATE
92146 or 92162 236 92592
Additional items available by special order.
* © 2011 by Merchants Metals, All rights reserved.
Lowe’s, the gable design, and Let’s Build Something Together
are trademarks of LF, LLC; all are used with permission.
FIG. 5
LINE POST
CROWN
GRADE
MARK
HEIGHT
OF
FENCE
FABRIC
8 in.
-2 in.
18 in.-24 in.
DIY CHAIN LINK
FENCE PLANNING
AND PURCHASING
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