Unbranded 188511 Operating instructions

Brand: Unbranded

Model: 188511

Type: Operating instructions

This manual is also suitable for

188333

• This fence was designed to meet the U.S. Consumer Product

Safety Commission’s guidelines for “Safety Barriers For Home

Pools”. Local municipalities enforce varying Safety Barrier

requirements, check with your local code enforcement ofﬁce

to determine if this fence meets your local requirements.

• Contact your utility supplier to locate and mark underground lines.

• Sketch out the layout of your fence and calculate the number

of panels, posts and caps needed for your project. Use of full

panels is highly recommended.

• Careful planning and measuring of your fence project is essential,

as moving posts after the concrete sets is extremely difﬁcult.

Most yards are relatively level and will allow for fairly simple

installation. If your yard is steeply pitched or is very uneven,

be sure to allow for the required mounting height of the adjacent

panel when setting your posts. You may need to “stair step”

the panels in these cases. See Figure 1.

• Dig post holes 10-12" in diameter and 36-42" deep (depending

on local ordinance and/or expected frost depth). Dig the hole

6" deeper than necessary and backﬁll with 6" of gravel to drain

water away from the bottom of the post.

• Keep the height of your fence panel in mind when digging post

holes and cutting posts to proper length. Always account for

clearance from the ground to the bottom of the panel as well as

additional post length for a post cap.

• Check measurements of fence panel to ensure proper post spacing.

• Use a string line to ensure posts follow a straight line.

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

6 ft. Pressure-Treated Fence Kit

with Black Aluminum Pickets

Planning

Digging Post Holes

Setting Posts

Tools Needed

• Post hole digger

• Drill/power screwdriver

• Level

• Miter or circular saw

with carbide tip blade

• Tape measure

• String line

• Ready-mix concrete

• Gravel

• Pencil

• Safety glasses

• Gloves

• Rubber mallet

Step Method.eps

Figure 1

Figure 2

• Install end and corner posts ﬁrst. Tie a string between these

posts to establish a reference that you can use to make sure

other posts are properly aligned.

• It is good practice to use the bottom rail of the fence panel as a

spacer between posts to ensure accurate spacing is maintained.

• Brace the posts using 2x4s fastened to both the posts and stakes

in the ground. This will keep the posts straight while the concrete

sets. Check for plumb on two adjacent sides prior to pouring

concrete. See Figure 2.

• Fill the holes with ready-mix concrete following the package

instructions. Tamp the concrete to remove any air pockets.

Overﬁll the holes at the top and slope the concrete away from

the post to keep water from collecting around it. Recheck plumb

and alignment of all posts and allow the concrete to cure.

Cement

6" Gravel

10" - 12"

This brochure is for illustration purposes only. Use of this product must be in accordance with all local zoning and/or building codes. Consumer assumes all risks and liability associated with the use of this

product. For details on safe handling, go to UFPI.com/Safe Handling. Warrantor does not provide any warranty,either express or implied, and shall not be liable for any damages, including consequential damages.

Cutting Down the Fence Panel

• Although it’s best to plan your fence line to utilize full fence panels,

it may be unavoidable to cut a fence panel to a custom width.

• For minor width adjustments, the top and bottom fence rails

should be cut down in equal amounts from each end.

• If major adjustments need to be made, cut the panel down to

your desired look, i.e. cutting all from one side or equal amounts

from each end. Ensure both the top and bottom rails are cut

identically so the predrilled holes line up.

• Insert the supplied blocks into the cutout ﬂush with the ends.

High quality exterior wood glue or long woodscrews may be

used. If screws are used, predrill 2 holes long enough for