ZP19049 ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS WASHINGTON VINYL GATE KIT WITH FENCE WINGS ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS ZP19049 (30”H X 60½”W) 45 MIN Approximate assembly time Want to see a video on how to assemble this product? Scan the QR code WWW.ZIPPITY-OUTDOOR.COM WWW.ZIPPITY-OUTDOOR.COM 1 VER.
ZP19049 ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS GENERAL INFORMATION IMPORTANT k Check the inside of the larger pieces in your box for other materials packed inside. k When assembling components, place on a non-abrasive surface (i.e. shipping box) to avoid scratching. k We recommend an area approximately 5’x 8’ for unobstructed assembling. k You should not need to use excessive force when assembling components.
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ZP19049 ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS STEP 1: LAY OUT MATERIALS A B Post Cap (6) J Rail End Cap (12) (10 installed, 2 loose) C Latch (1) D Horizontal Top Rail (2) 1½” x 1½” x 12” E Horizontal Bottom Rail (2) 1½” x 1½” x 12” K Hinge (2) G F L Corner Bracket (4) Gate Post (2) ⅞” x 1½” x 26½” H Post (4) ⅞” x 1½” x 41¼” Picket (9) #1(4) - ¼” x 1¼” x 24½” #2(2) - ¼” x 1¼” x 223/4” #3(2) - ¼” x 1¼” x 21¼” #4(1) - ¼” x 1¼” x 20¾” I M ¾” Self-Tapping Stainless Steel Screw (40) (Bag A) N 1/8” Black Self
ZP19049 ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS STEP 2: ASSEMBLE THE GATE FRAME STEP 2.1 Identify the Gate Top Rail (H) and Gate Bottom Rail (I) as shown below. Pressure fit (2) Rail End Caps (B) onto the ends of the gate rails. H B I Gate bottom rail has no picket holes on the underside of the rail. STEP 2.2 Slide (2) Gate Posts (E) down into the top and bottom gate rails with the post tabs at the top. Align the pre-drilled holes in the gate posts with the top and bottom rails.
ZP19049 ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS STEP 3: INSTALL PICKETS AND POST CAPS STEP 3.1 Insert the Pickets (G) through the top and bottom gate rail in the pattern illustrated. The tab of the picket will snap into the gate bottom rail when fully inserted. 1 G 1 2 3 4 3 2 STEP 3.2 Pressure fit (2) Post Caps (A) down over the gate posts. The post caps will lock into place when fully inserted. A 6 WWW.ZIPPITY-OUTDOOR.
ZP19049 ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS STEP 4: INSTALL HINGE AND LATCH STEP 4.1 Align the Hinges (K) on the top and bottom gate rails as shown. Pre-drill two holes on the face of each rail. The holes should be roughly ¼” from the edge of the gate rails. Fasten each hinge with (2) ½” Black Self-Drilling Stainless Steel Screws (N). ¼” K N STEP 4.2 Align the Latch Finger (J) to the top gate rail and pre-drill four holes into the gate rail as shown.
ZP19049 ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS STEP 5: ASSEMBLE THE GATE WINGS Tabs STEP 5.1 Identify the Horizontal Top Rail (C) and Horizontal Bottom Rail (D). Orient the Posts (F) as shown. Slide (2) posts down into the horizontal top and bottom rails. Align the pre-drilled holes on the posts and the rails and fasten with (8) ¾” self-drilling stainless steel screws into the holes. F C Align holes D Horizontal bottom rail has no picket hole on the underside of the rail. Note the direction of the stakes. STEP 5.
ZP19049 ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS STEP 6: INSTALL GATE WINGS INTO THE GROUND STEP 6.1 Move the gate wings to their final location and identify the location of the posts. The distance between the posts should be 39½” or 36¾” between the ends of the horizontal rails as shown below. 39½” 36¾” STEP 6.2 Attempt to push the posts into the ground at the marked locations. If your ground is too hard, follow these steps illustrated below: 1. Loosen the top 6” to 8” of the ground using a claw hammer or similar tool.
ZP19049 ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS STEP 6.3 Optional in hard ground: If your ground is too hard, or you have more than 3 or 4 panels to install, please consider these options: 1. Use a 1¾” diameter auger bit (commonly used for planting tulips) as illustrated ($15-$20 on Amazon.com). 2. Drill a hole about 12” to 16” deep at the desired location, and fill the holes with water as illustrated. 3. Push the fence posts into the holes. 1 2 3 10 WWW.ZIPPITY-OUTDOOR.
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS ZP19049 STEP 6.4 Level the assembled unit. Backfill and compact dirt around the base of each post to strengthen the unit. STEP 6.5 Finish the assembly by pushing the post caps down over the top of the posts as illustrated. The post caps will lock into place. WWW.ZIPPITY-OUTDOOR.
ZP19049 ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS STEP 7: ATTACH GATE TO WINGS STEP 7.1 Align the hinges against the horizontal rails of the gate wing as shown. Mark and pre-drill two holes for each hinge. Fasten each hinge with (2) ½” black self-drilling stainless steel screws. STEP 7.2 Align the Latch Catch (J) with the latch finger and pre-drill two holes into the horizontal top rail of the gate wing. Fasten with (2) ½” black self-drilling stainless steel screws. J 12 WWW.ZIPPITY-OUTDOOR.
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS ZP19049 STEP 8: CONNECT GATE TO FENCE PANELS STEP 8.1 Follow the instructions included in your Washington Picket Fence Kit (ZP19048). Connect the horizontal top and bottom rails of the gate and fence panels using the supplied joiner clips in the Washington Picket Fence Kit. WWW.ZIPPITY-OUTDOOR.
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