Assembly Instructions

4’ x 8’ Privacy Gate Fence

The following instructions will provide you a simple

step by step guide on assembling your new gate.

Please read assembly instructions completely

before beginning. Always wear protective goggles

and gloves when assembling the gate.

5/16” socket

Rubber mallet

PVC Vinyl Fence Cement (order online #125945)

Your privacy gate was designed to be simple to

assemble. The gate blocks keep the gate square.

The gate blocks have been pre-installed into the posts

for you as shown in the picture to the right.

Assembly

1) Lay the posts down so the holes face up.

Place the u-channel in between holes.

Make sure the u-channel does not extend

into the hole. Line the u-channel up with

the center of the holes (Detail A). Drill a

1/8” hole half way between the post holes

through the U-channel and post. Install a screw. Drill 2 additional holes each half way between the center

hole and the end of the u-channel. Install the 2 screws in the u-channel, do not over tighten.

2) Lay one of the posts on a solid surface with the holes facing up. Removing the sharp corners on the ends

of the rails with a file or sandpaper will help with installing the rails. Insert both rails all the way into the

against the tongue of the picket. The gate should measure no more than 48 7/8” wide. If the gate is wider

than this, check to make sure the pickets are inside the u-channel. The u-channel could have folded under

the picket and is holding it up.

5) Working at the top and bottom of the post, place the timber screw in the center of the gate block and start

by hand. Using the 5/16” socket and ratchet, screw the timber screw into the gate block and rails. Stop

when the head of the screw is against the gate block. Continuing to tighten will pull the head into the gate

block.

6) Place PVC cement on the inside at the top of the post and install caps.

7) Attach hinges and latches. Do not overtighten screws as it will strip out the PVC post.