Installation Guide
MATERIALS CHECKLIST
ITEM NAME DESCRIPTION QUANTITY
1
STRIKER AND
RECEIVER LATCH *
1 per walk gate
1 per double gate
2
WALK GATE
1 per walk gate
2 per double gate
3
GATE SPRING *
1 per walk gate
2 per double gate
4
GATE POST HINGE *
2 per walk gate
4 per double gate
5
GATE FRAME HINGE *
2 per walk gate
4 per double gate
6
PANEL
Divide total footage
by 8 and round up
7
MOUNTING BRACKET W/
TEK SCREW
2 rail = 4 per panel
3 rail = 6 per panel
8
IN GROUND POST
AND CAP
Add 1 to the total
number of panels
9
SURFACE MOUNT POST
AND CAP
Add 1 to the total
number of panels
PARTS LIST / FENCE COMPONENTS
1. STRIKER AND RECEIVER LATCH
2. WALK GATE
3. GATE SPRING
4. GATE POST HINGE
5. GATE FRAME HINGE
6. PANEL
7. MOUNTING BRACKET W/TEK SCREW
8. POST AND CAP
fig. 1
String Line
Drive Gate
Post
Stakes
Post
Stakes
Post
Posts
Post
Post
Walk Gate
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 decorative fence panels and
components required.
CALL BEFORE YOU DIG:
Contact local utility
companies or call 811
to conrm the location
of underground cables
or pipelines.
DETERMINE FENCE LAYOUT
PLAN YOUR FENCE BELOW
2
If using an In Ground Post, dig holes 18 inches
deep and at least 6 inches wide. Or, if using
a Surface Mount post, use masonry drill and
anchor bolts to set post in proper position.
A. Posts for Standard and Galvanized
grade panels should be set at 96-3/8-in
on center
B. Posts for Galvanized Heavy Duty grade
panels should be set at 94-3/8-in on
center
3
Make sure posts are in line and spaced
correctly.
4
Using a level, make sure posts are plumb, level
and square.
5
Allow 24 hours for concrete to cure.
#1 DIg & SET POSTS
1
Locate post placement and set in the following order along the string line:
A. Gate posts (see gate installation steps to ensure proper spacing)
B. End/corner posts
C. Line posts
IN GROUND
POST
#2 PANEL INSTALLATION
1
Once concrete has cured and posts are secure, insert mounting brackets into
rails and physically position panel between posts to establish proper height.
Make sure the panel is level.
Note: Flat Top Panels should be positioned with top rail 1/8-in below post cap.
2
With Mounting Brackets inserted into ends of the rails (top and bottom) and
panels in level position, mark position of bracket holes on posts with chalk.
Note: Mounting Brackets should be positioned with the flange pointed toward the middle
of the panel.
3
Pre-drill 1/8-in pilot holes in chalk marks.
4
With Mounting Brackets inserted into ends of rails, secure brackets to posts with
self-tapping TEK screws.
Note: Attach both top ends of the panels before attaching lower brackets.
5
Secure bottom Mounting Brackets to posts with additional self-tapping TEK
screws.
1
Gate posts should be set at:
A. 2-in (inside of post to inside of post) wider than the actual gate width if
using self-closing hinges.
B. 3-1/2-in (inside of post to inside of post) wider than the actual gate width if
using Complete Gate Hardware Kit.
2
Attach hinges to the gate first and then the post.
Note: If using Complete Gate Hardware Kit, 1/2-in holes must be drilled in the gate frame
to accept the J-bolt gate frame hinges.
3
Mount Striker across the top rail of the gate and the Receiver Latch with
corresponding placement on the latch post.
4
Mount & tension Gate Spring:
A. For Complete Gate Hardware Kit: mount the Gate Spring between the
hinges on the gate and post with the high side of the Gate Spring on the
gate. Set tension to the desired level.
B. For self-closing hinges: simply use an allen wrench to set the tension at
the desired level.
#3 gATE LAYOUT & INSTALLATION
POOL SAFETY
Before installing pool fencing, consult your local building codes for height,
hardware, spacing, ground clearance and other specific requirements. Due to
variation in local ordinances & fencing requirements around pools, Merchants
Metals does not certify any latches or hinges as meeting applicable pool codes.
Installer and home owner should contact the local regulatory agency for inspection
and ruling on compliance.
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TOOLS CHECKLIST
□ POST HOLE DIGGER
□ SHOVEL
□ TAPE MEASURE
□ STRING LINE
□ MARKING PEN
□ ADJUSTABLE WRENCH
□ EYE PROTECTION
□ WHEELBARROW
□ RECIPROCATING SAW WITH
BI-METAL BLADE
□ POWER DRILL WITH 1/8-IN &
1/2-IN METAL DRILL BITS
□ STAKES
□ GLOVES
□ LEVEL
□ CHALK
□ CONCRETE
Ornamental Steel
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All are used with permission.
* Contained in Complete Gate Hardware Kit
(masonry drill bit may be needed for surface mount post)
fig. 2
FENCE
SYSTEM
HEIGHT
CROWN
GRADE
MARK
18-in
6-in
FLANGE
ANCHOR
BOLT
SURFACE
MOUNT POST
fig. 3
MOUNTING
BRACKETS
RECEIVER
LATCH
STRIKER
GATE
FRAME
HINGE
GATE
POST
HINGE
GATE
SPRING
+
+
+
+
+
+
+
+
RECEIVER
LATCH
STRIKER
SELF-CLOSING
GATE HINGE
5 6
1 2 3 4
7
8
or
Each square box may represent any distance best suited for your application