Cut the panel rails (sold separately) square so that the
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picket/board to end of rail are even or symmetrical
on both sides of the gate. When possible, privacy
and semi-privacy panels should be cut in full board
increments (posts may require spacing adjustments).
For pickets, take into account the installation of the
hardware prior to cutting (Fig. 4).
Determine the length and placement of the gate uprights
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and be sure to allow for space to accommodate the
upright cap (
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a. For privacy and semi-privacy panels (sold separately),
measure the distance between the top of the top rail
and the bottom of the bottom rail plus room for the
upright cap (
b. For picket panels (sold separately), either align to
the horizontal rails or to the length of the picket
depending on desired visual aesthetic, adding
the upright cap.
Insert support arms of C-bracket assembly into top and
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bottom rails of the panel on both sides (Fig. 6).
Place the 2 gate uprights into the C-brackets (Fig. 7).
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Slide the upright into the C-bracket of the bottom rail,
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ensuring the bottom C-bracket is ush to the bottom
of the upright. Leave a minimum of
extending above the top C-bracket (Fig. 8).
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8
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3
3
3
8
8
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1
1
2
2
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⁄
⁄ " of the upright
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3
3
8
8
Panel
Panel
Panel
Panel
Panel
Panel
Panel
Cut
Cut
Y +
Y +
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3
3
3
8
8
C-bracket
Upright and Gate on Side
Gate Upright
Top of Upright
C-bracket
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Fig. 4
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Panel
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C-bracket
Fig. 8