Instructions / Assembly

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For optimal performance and aesthetics, we recommend a walk
gate width of 40". For vertical picket installation, this is accom-
plished utilizing the width of 5 Overland pickets. For horizontal
picket installation, this is accomplished by trimming 8 Overland
pickets to 36".
STEP 1
Measure the opening where your gate will be installed. Gate width
will need to be reduced by 1-1/4" to allow for a 5/8" gap on both
sides of the gate between the posts.
STEP 2
Assemble the full Overland panel on a clean, flat surface with the
pickets installed in the orientation you desire (vertical or horizontal).
You will not use the 2 U-channels included with the fence panel.
STEP 3
Measure and mark the fence panel to the desired size. The fence
panel will need to be trimmed 3-1/2" less than the desired gate width
to allow for the dimensions of the gate jambs. For ease of assembly
with vertical pickets, it is recommended using full fence pickets. If
a picket needs to be trimmed to length, the rough edge should be
placed inside the gate jamb.
STEP 4
Remove the rails from the pickets. Trim top and bottom fence rails
and pickets (if necessary) to the desired width using a circular saw
with a fine-tooth blade or a hand saw. The fence rails have tabs on
each end for installation into the fence posts. The tabbed ends must
be trimmed off the rails to create a flat face to insert into the jambs.
See fig. 2.
VINYL FENCE GATE KIT ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
FOR DOVER AND OVERLAND PANELS CONTINUED
Measuring and trimming gate components
using Overland panel
Note: For assembly using the Overland Panel, see next section.
For optimal performance and aesthetics, we recommend a walk
gate width of 40-1/2". This is accomplished utilizing the width of
4 pickets from the Dover fence panel.
STEP 1
Measure the opening where your gate will be installed. Gate width
will need to be reduced by 1-1/4" to allow for a 5/8" gap on both
sides of the gate between the posts.
STEP 2
Dover panels are offered as a fence kit or as a preassembled panel.
If you have a Dover fence kit, assemble the full Dover panel on a
clean, flat surface. If you have a preassembled panel, lay it on a
clean, flat surface.
STEP 3
Measure and mark the Dover fence panel to the desired size. The
fence panel will need to be trimmed 3-1/2" less than the desired
gate width to allow for the dimensions of the gate jambs. For ease
of assembly, it is recommended using full fence pickets. If a picket
needs to be trimmed to length, the rough edge should be placed
inside the gate jamb.
STEP 4
Remove the rails from the pickets. Trim top and bottom fence rails
and pickets (if necessary) to the desired width using a circular saw
with a fine-tooth blade or a hand saw. The fence rails have tabs
on each end for installation into the fence posts. The tabbed ends
must be trimmed off the rails to create a flat face to insert into the
jambs. See fig. 2.
Measuring and trimming gate components
using Dover panel
dovertrim.ai
fig. 2