Section 2: Socket Gate Assembly; Assemble Gate; Secure Braces In Position; Section 3: Installing Gate - CertainTeed Bufftech Instrucciones De Montaje

Section 2: Socket Gate Assembly

1. Assemble Gate

Assemble gate to test fit and measure brace prior to applying PVC cement.
• G ate uprights have been pre-routed in the factory
with one set of brace holes. The single brace will
run from the upper latch corner to the lower hinge
corner. Lay brace in position on the side of the
gate, mark and cut so that the brace extends 3"
into each upright.
• C heck for drainage hole in bottom rail.
• I nsert pickets in bottom rail. For 5' and 6' high
gates, insert middle rail over pickets with larger
hole down. Insert pickets in top rail.
• I nsert brace and glue rails into gate upright
sockets. Glue all joints on one end of gate at
same time. Apply glue to socket and rail, and
assemble quickly as glue will dry rapidly. Make
sure finished gate is square.

2. Secure Braces in Position

• A fter gate is glued and assembled, secure braces to
pickets and uprights with #8 x 1-1/2" screws, snap
caps and washers.
• D etermine location of screws. Screws should be
located evenly along diagonal brace.

Section 3: Installing Gate

1. Position Gate / Locate Hinge
• P osition gate between fence posts. Allow 1" gap on hinge
side and 3/4" gap on latch side of the assembled gate for
hardware and gate swing.
• U se leveling blocks under gate to square gate with fence
posts. Fence and gate horizontal rails should be level.
• G ate hardware must be mounted on two sides of post.
• L ocate hinge position on gate upright and hinge post.
Top of top hinge is in line with bottom of top rail. Bottom
of bottom hinge is in line with top of bottom rail.
• H inges should be installed as far apart as is practical,
for optimal performance.
• T o mount the hinges, drill 5/32" pilot holes to accept screws
when using aluminum post inserts.

2. Install Hinges

Installation may vary based on gate hardware kit ordered. Refer to manufacturer's recommended installation instructions.
• W orks with both left-hand and right-hand gates.
• H inges must be mounted on two sides of the post.
INTERNAL
FIT FLAP
CAP
RAIL
LOWER
HINGE
CORNER
• D rill a 1/8" pilot hole to secure screws.
• I nsert two #8 x 1-1/2" screws, with caps and
washers, through gate upright where brace inserts.
• I nsert two #8 x 1-1/2" screws, with caps and
washers, through gate pickets.
(for both aluminum and socket applications)
UPPER LATCH CORNER
1" GAP FOR HINGES
3/4" GAP FOR LATCH
GATE UPRIGHT
WITH SOCKETS
INSERTED
BRACE HOLE
DIAGONAL
BRACE
PICKETS
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