General Information; Tools Required; Double Drive Gates - CertainTeed Bufftech Instrucciones De Montaje

General Information

Please read these instructions thoroughly before beginning the assembly.
• U se extreme care when applying PVC cement
as it dries quickly.
• D uring assembly, lay PVC components on a
non-abrasive surface (such as a drop cloth) to
avoid scratching.
• C lean PVC with a mild detergent and plastic
scouring pad.
• A ssemble PVC components without using
excessive force to avoid breakage.
• S ocket gate will not rack. Aluminum framed gate
may be racked if needed.

Tools Required

• M easuring tape
• P hillips #2 screwdriver
• L arge slot-head screwdriver
(to activate spring in hinge)
• S aw with masonry blade
• D rop cloth
• E lectric or cordless drill
(use low clutch settings)
• V arious drill bits (1/8", 3/16", 1/4", 5/32")

Double Drive Gates

For aluminum frame gates, order two standard gates (does not have opposite gate).
For socket gates:
• D ouble drive gates require one REGULAR
socket gate and one OPPOSITE socket gate
(brace holes located on the opposite side).
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• G ate must be assembled prior to fence to
accurately locate hinge and latch post.
• G ate horizontal rails will line up with fence
horizontal rails.
• G ate requires 2" clearance under bottom rail
on level ground.
• G ate hardware requires 1" gap for hinge
and 3/4" gap for latch.
• G ate hardware must be mounted on two sides
of post.
• R ubber mallet
• L eveling blocks
• L evel
• 7 /16" wrench
• S quare
• P encil
• F ile
• # 3 square drive bit
• Double drive gates require a drop pin kit.
• A llow a space of 2-3/4" between the hinge
posts when determining the size of each gate.