TuffBilt 73002240 Installation guide

Aluminum Fence Kit

BOM-34109932

Read all instructions prior to installing product.

Refer to manufacturers safety instructions when operating any tools.

To register your product, please visit:

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

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2

Post Kits

String

Stakes

Tape Measure

Post Hole Digger

Shovel

Level

Hacksaw

Rubber Mallet

Concrete Mix

Gravel/Filler (6" per hole)

Safety Glasses

TOOLS/MATERIALS NEEDED:

BEFORE YOU BEGIN:

Check your local zoning laws.

• Local zoning laws and Home Owners

Associations may regulate the location, style

and height of your fence and gate or even

require a permit signoff beforehand.

• Check local codes for frost line depth and

regulations.

Contact your local utilities companies.

• You must have the utility companies clearly

mark your property for electrical, gas or

water lines to avoid puncturing any unseen

underground utilities.

WARNING:

• Improper installation of this product can result in personal injury. Always wear safety goggles when

cutting, drilling and assembling the product.

• Incorrect installation may cause harm to the product or individual.

• Not pool code approved

NOTICE:

• DO NOT attempt to assemble the kit if parts are missing or damaged.

• DO NOT return the product to the store. For assistance or replacement parts call: 1-800-336-2383.

Post

Punched

Holes

Post Top

Top Rail

Middle Rail

Bottom

Rail

Pickets

Locking Strip

Punched

Bottom

Locking Strip

Fencing

Components:

Description

Top Rail

Locking Strips

Middle Rail*

Bottom Rail

Pickets

#8 x 1" Self-Tapping Screws

*Included with certain styles.

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1.

2.

3.

Layout installation:

• Establish your fence line by staking out the

areas you wish to enclose. Locate each point

in which you will need an end, corner or gate

post and mark it with a stake (Fig. 1).

• For 6' sections using 2" posts: measure 72

3

⁄

3

⁄

3

4

⁄4⁄

"

from the center of an end point and mark with

stake (Fig. 2).

NOTE:

• Installing on sloped terrain will reduce panel

length.

• If you are left with a space less than a full

panel, the panel can be cut down to  t the

space by using a hacksaw. “Notch” the cut

ends of the horizontal rails so they will sit inside

of post (Fig. 3).

• Attach string to each stake to provide straight

guide lines.

• Plan gate placement, opening and hardware

clearance before installing fencing.

Fig. 1

Fig. 2

For 6' sections using

2" posts

72

3

⁄

3

⁄

3

4

⁄4⁄

"

Panel Assembly:

Place top and bottom rails on a smooth,  at and

clean surface. Position the rails so that the "J"

hook inside the rails is on top, with the "J" facing

down (Fig. 3).

NOTE:

• For three-rail fences, place the additional

middle rail approximately 2" below top rail.

• Make sure to properly position the "J"

hooks as shown (Fig. 3) otherwise the

pickets will not lock in place, and panel will

not be secure.

For Straight Top Panels:

Moving left to right, push all pickets through holes

in rails except top rail, being careful to have the

hole in each picket facing up (Fig. 4). Position

pickets to allow holes to remain approximately 2"

below rails.

For Picket Top Panels:

Moving left to right, push all pickets through holes

in rails, being careful to have the hole in each

picket facing up (Fig. 4). Position pickets to allow

holes to remain approximately 2" below rails. Due

to the size of crimping on the top of the picket,

insert rails from the top down.

For Alternating Picket Top Panels:

Before inserting pickets, determine the layout of

the pickets, alternating between small and larger

pickets. Moving left to right, push all pickets

through holes in rails except top rail, being

careful to have the hole in each picket facing up

(Fig. 4). Position pickets to allow holes to remain

approximately 2" below rails. Due to the size of

crimping on the top of the picket, insert rails from

the middle rail down.

Fig. 4

Holes

Fig. 4

Fig. 3

Hook

Notch

Rails

4

5.

6.

4.

Locked

Fig. 6

Side Views of Rails

and Locking Stripsand Locking Strips

Fig. 7

Fig. 4

Hole

ArrowArrow

BumpBump

Fig. 5

Make sure arrows on locking strip point towards

the rail above. Starting with the bottom rail, take

one locking strip, place and snap in the bumps

from the locking strip into the holes of the picket.

Move from left to right, using your thumb to push

down and tightly lock the bumps in each hole.

(Fig. 5). Repeat this process for the other rails.

NOTE:

If the fence panels were cut shorter, then the

locking strip will have extra length at the end of

the install. Use scissors or a knife to cut excess

off, leaving approximately 2" of the strip after

last engaged bump.

Rails

:

Slide rails down over the locking strips. Starting

from the left and moving right, gently place the

rail over the locking strip (Fig. 6). Run your hand

along the bottom of the rails. If you feel the

locking strip, it is not secure. You should only feel

the rail.

NOTE:

For a three-rail panel, start with the bottom

rail  rst, then secure the middle rail, then the

top rail.

Lock in Pickets:

Stand up assembled fence panel section and

starting at one end of panel, place hands  rmly

on rails, and push down until a "snap" is heard.

Repeat this process for the middle and end of the

panel with each rail. All the pickets should now

be locked into the rails (Fig. 7).

NOTE:

You may need to use a rubber mallet to

assist with locking the rails – gently tap the

rails with the mallet until the rails are secure

(an audible"snap" will indicate that the strip

is in the locked position).

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1.

Use a rubber mallet to gently drive the post tops

onto the posts (sold separately). Be careful not to

damage the post top (Fig. 1).

POST INSTALLATION

The opening between the posts should be 1

1

⁄

1

⁄

1

2

⁄2⁄

"

wider than the gate width to allow for hinges.

(Example: Use a 48" opening for a 46

1

⁄

1

⁄

1

2

⁄2⁄

" wide

gate.) Be sure posts are level and plumb.

3.

4.

2.

Fig. 1

Fig. 2

Example:Example:

Frost Line

Gravel/

Filler

6"

X+Y

Y

X

Fig. 3

Fig. 4

Post

Concrete

Gravel/Filler

Post Location:

Measure the width of the fence panel (X) plus the

width of the post (Y). This is the common center-

to-center measurement (unless there is a cut-down

panel) for post hole location (Fig. 2).

Post Installation:

Dig the  rst two post holes. Hole size should be

dug based on the following determination: Depth is

determined by your local frost line measurements

plus 6" for gravel/ ller (Fig. 3). Width is 6"

Insert 6" of gravel/ ller into the bottom of both holes

and then set both posts into the ground and level

the  rst post.

Add wet or dry concrete mix according to

manufacturer’s instructions to the top of the  rst

post hole. Make sure your post remains level with

3

1

⁄

1

⁄

1

2

⁄2⁄

" more than panel height above ground (Fig. 4).

After setting  rst fence section, proceed

systematically with post, panel, post, etc.

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4.

1.

2.

3.

As the post is setting up, install the  rst fence

panel. Insert the horizontal rails from the panel

into the punched holes from the previously

installed post. Place the rails as far into the post

as they will go (Fig. 1).

PANEL / POST INSTALLATION

Fig. 1

Fig. 2

Place the next required post into the dug hole,

and slide the post onto the rails of the panel as far

as possible.

Pour concrete around that post and tamp down,

leaving concrete about 2" from ground level.

You now have one fence panel upright between

two installed posts (Fig. 2).

Repeat by digging next hole and  lling with 6"

of gravel. Then insert the next panel into the

previously installed post. Place the next post into

the dug hole and slide the post onto the rails of

the panel as far as possible (Fig. 3).

Pour concrete around that post and tamp down,

leaving concrete about 2" from ground level.

Repeat until end of line.

Fig. 3

Top view of post

Rail

Post

Fig. 4

After concrete has set, fasten the fence section

to the posts using #8 x 1" self-tapping screws

(Fig. 4).

IMPORTANT:

Be careful not to over-tighten screws.

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What is covered: Barrette Outdoor Living warrants vinyl and aluminum products to include; vinyl

and aluminum fence, vinyl and aluminum railing and plastic lattice against defects in materials or

workmanship for as long as you own your home. Barrette Outdoor Living will at its option replace

the product in question with new product of the same or equivalent value at no charge.

Barrette Outdoor Living warrants these products against peeling,  aking, splintering, corrosion,

rusting or abnormal discoloration under normal use. This warranty extends to the original purchaser

or transferee as speci ed herein on the products noted above. Separate and distinct warranties for

hardware and other products are not covered under this warranty.

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accident, unreasonable use, neglect, alteration, improper service, improper installation, acts of God

or any other causes not arising out of defects in materials or workmanship. Additionally, this warranty

does not cover costs of installation, removal, reinstallation or surface mold and mildew created by

excessive environmental conditions. Any service or repair provided outside the scope of this limited

warranty shall be at Barrette Outdoor Living’s rate and terms then in effect.

What do we do to correct the problems? Should your Barrette Outdoor Living product prove defective

under warranty, reference the website or call the phone number listed below. Your problem will be

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inspection product is deemed to be manufacturer defect we will make arrangements to rectify the

issue. You must have proof of your purchase in order for the problem to be corrected.

Transferee Coverage: Warranty coverage will be extended to one transferee on the above listed

products with the following limitations. Transferee must obtain an original or copy of the initial sales

receipt (with proof of date) from the previous owner(s). Additionally, if fence is purchased from a

builder or installer, documentation must be supplied that names the product installed on property and

date of transfer.

Registration: To activate this warranty, the online registration card must be completed and returned to

Barrette Outdoor Living within 30 days of installation.

Additionally, this Warranty does not cover damage associated with surface mold and mildew resulting

from environmental conditions including air pollution, or any other causes not arising out of defects in

materials or workmanship by Barrette Outdoor Living.

This Warranty does not cover costs of removal or disposal of product, or reinstallation of replacement

product. Any service provided outside the scope of this limited Warranty shall be at

Barrette Outdoor Living’s standard rate and terms then in effect.

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the color of its products, without notice to the homeowner/consumer, and Barrette Outdoor Living

does not warrant that any replacement material will match or be identical to the original product as

replacement products may vary in color or gloss in comparison to the original product as a result

of normal weathering. If Barrette Outdoor Living replaces any material under this Warranty, it may

substitute products designated by Barrette Outdoor Living to be of comparable quality or price range

in the event the product initially installed has been discontinued or modi ed.

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MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ON THE PART OF

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MIDDLEBURG HEIGHTS, OHIO 44130

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800) 336-2383

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