Deckorators Aluminum Gate Installation guide

Brand: Deckorators

Model: Aluminum Gate

Type: Installation guide

ALUMINUM GATE

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Tools and Items Needed

Parts included

A. Gate Stile

B. Gate Gusset Brace

C. Gusset Screw

D. Cap

Sold separately:

F4 - Rail

Bracket to

Rail Screw

F3 -

Bracket

Cap

F2 -

Bracket

Base

F1 - Aluminum Rail Panel

F5 Rail

Bracket to

Post Screw

E1 - Hinge E2 - Latch E3 - Hinge/

Latch Screw

• Power Drill

• 1/8” Drill Bit, T20 Torx Bit,

#2 Phillips Bit, 1/4” Slotted Bit

• Rubber Mallet

• Miter Saw

• Pencil

• Tape Measure

• Eye & Ear Protection

• Clamp

Step 1. Measure Span

• Measure the distance between the faces of the

deck mounted railing posts. Maximum span for this

gate kit is 48”.

Opening Dimension

Step 2. Cut rail panel to size

• Subtract 5” from the span measured

in the previous step. Locate and mark

a section of the rails to this dimension,

with equal spacing on both ends to the

baluster locations.

Opening Dimension Subtract 5 inches

Cut Line Cut Line

• IMPORTANT: If the mark is less than

2” to the ﬁrst baluster hole , you must

shift the rail to one side until the gaps

are equal and greater than 2”.

• Use a miter saw equipped to cut

aluminum to cut the rails on these marks.

Top Rail

Cable Spacer

Cable Spacer Connector

Top Rail Bracket

2.5-in Post

Post Cap

Post Base Trim

Cable Spacer

Top Rail Bracket Cover

TBD

DESCRIPTION

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UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED:

SCALE: 1:16

WEIGHT:

REV. LTR

PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT UFP-038

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FINISH

MATERIAL

DIMENSIONS ARE IN INCHES

TOLERANCES:

FRACTIONAL

0.01

ANGULAR: MACH

BEND

TWO PLACE DECIMAL

0.13

THREE PLACE DECIMAL

0.063

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Top Rail

Cable Spacer

Cable Spacer Connector

Top Rail Bracket

2.5-in Post

Post Cap

Post Base Trim

Cable Spacer

Top Rail Bracket Cover

TBD

DESCRIPTION

DO NOT SCALE DRAWING

SHEET 1 OF 4

2/28/2023

NICHOLAS G

UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED:

SCALE: 1:16

WEIGHT:

REV. LTR

PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT UFP-038

NAME

DATE

DEPT. MGR.

TBD

FINISH

MATERIAL

DIMENSIONS ARE IN INCHES

TOLERANCES:

FRACTIONAL

0.01

ANGULAR: MACH

BEND

TWO PLACE DECIMAL

0.13

THREE PLACE DECIMAL

0.063

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DESIGN DWG- FOR RELEASE

FILE NAME:

Cable ALX Post ASM-2Pc Brackets_RA

PROJECT MGR.

DRAWN BY

TITLE:

NAME HERE

JAMIE HOSSINK

PROJECT. NO.

0000

without the prior written consent of UFP. Unless clearly written elsewhere by UFP, any rights granted by UFP to use this drawing are limited to the purpose of furnishing services or supplies to UFP

NICHOLAS GEORGE AT (608) 371-1114

For questions please contact:

F3 F2

F2 F4

F2F5

F3F5

Top Rail

Cable Spacer

Cable Spacer Connector

Top Rail Bracket

2.5-in Post

Post Cap

Post Base Trim

Cable Spacer

Top Rail Bracket Cover

TBD

DESCRIPTION

DO NOT SCALE DRAWING

SHEET 1 OF 4

2/28/2023

NICHOLAS G

UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED:

SCALE: 1:16

WEIGHT:

REV. LTR

PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT UFP-038

NAME

DATE

DEPT. MGR.

TBD

FINISH

MATERIAL

DIMENSIONS ARE IN INCHES

TOLERANCES:

FRACTIONAL

0.01

ANGULAR: MACH

BEND

TWO PLACE DECIMAL

0.13

THREE PLACE DECIMAL

0.063

Q:\Product_Development\## DDP Category Team Folder\## Rail Projects\ALX Contemporary\2pc Brkts\Cable\

PROPRIETARY AND CONFIDENTIAL

DESIGN DWG- FOR RELEASE

FILE NAME:

Cable ALX Post ASM-2Pc Brackets_RA

PROJECT MGR.

DRAWN BY

TITLE:

NAME HERE

JAMIE HOSSINK

PROJECT. NO.

0000

without the prior written consent of UFP. Unless clearly written elsewhere by UFP, any rights granted by UFP to use this drawing are limited to the purpose of furnishing services or supplies to UFP

NICHOLAS GEORGE AT (608) 371-1114

For questions please contact:

Maximum 48”

Step 3. Install Caps and Bracket Bases

• Insert the cover caps into the top of the gate jamb posts.

• Use a rubber mallet if necessary.

• Align bracket base mounting holes with the pre drilled holes

on the Gate Jamb Post. Attach using 1” screws supplied

in railing kit.

• Repeat for all four bracket bases.

Step 4. Install railing panel

• Refer to your railing kit instructions to install

railing panel to bracket bases.

Pro-Tip: Use a clamp to help with rail installation!

Step 5. Install Gate Corner Gussets

• Attach one arm of gate corner gusset to the

pre-drilled holes on the gate jamb posts using the

supplied 1/2” painted screws.

• Using a 1/8” drill bit, pre-drill the railing using the

remaining mounting holes on the gate corner gusset

as a guide.

• Attach the other arm of the gate corner gusset to

the rail using the supplied 1/2” painted screws.

Step 6. Install Gate

• Determine gate opening direction and latch location.

• Attach the hinges 1-1/2” from the end of the gate jamb posts

using the supplied screws.

• Position gate and attach the hinges to the railing post using a

1/8” pilot hole and supplied screws.

Note: Gap between the gate and the railing posts should be approx. 3/4”

Step 7. Install Latch

• Determine desired latch location

• Using a 1/8” pilot hole and supplied screws, Install latch according

to the installation instructions included with the latch assembly.

3/4"

Centered

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