Husker Vinyl RANCH RAIL FENCE AND GATE User manual

RANCH RAIL FENCE
AND GATE
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
“Good Fences Make Good Neighbors”

BEFORE YOU START, IT’S IMPORTANT TO CHECK:
•That fence or the fence post footings do not exceed your lot lines of your property. If you
can locate your lot pins that would be great. Otherwise you may need to refer to the real
estate agents lot plans or you may need to hire a survey company to come out and mark
your lot lines just to be sure.
•Check your local codes on fencing in your city regarding frontage locations and allowable
fence heights in your neighborhood. A fence permit may be required.
•Contact Diggers Hotline in your state for locations for underground utilities or pipelines.
HUSKER VINYL Ranch Rail Fence & Gate
Installation Instructions 1
RANCH RAIL FENCE
PARTS LIST
RANCH RAIL INCLUDES:
A. 5 X 5 post
B. 5” Standard Caps
C. 1 1/2” X 5 1/2” X 16’ ribbed rails
Standard Cap
B
36”
12-1/2”
10-1/2”
2 RAIL DIMENSIONS 3 RAIL DIMENSIONS 4 RAIL DIMENSIONS
9”
9”
9”
9”
A
48”
10-1/2”
10-1/2”
8-1/2”
C
60”

Please read this instruction sheet completely before starting work. Laying out the fence is an
important rst step toward a quality installation.
NOTE: Ranch Rail fences are designed for level terrain. For Signicant slopes in the terrain you
will need to modify some of the posts and rails. Filing out the routed holes in the posts and cut-
ting the rails in half will help with assembly on un-even terrain.
STEP 1
Locate the boundary lines to your property.
STEP 2
Drive stakes into the ground along the
property line and stetch a string between
each stake. We recommend that all posts
be set approximately 4”- 6” inside of the
property line to make sure that the
concrete footings do not go over your
property line.
STEP 3
Mark the location of each post hole.
Ranch Rail fence hole locations should
be 96-1/2” on center. A can
of bright colored spray paint or colored
ags work well to mark out holes.
2
1PREPARE FENCE LAYOUT
Corner Post
String
Line Post
Gate Post
Gate Post
Line Post
Corner Post
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Installation Instructions

3
2SETTING POSTS
STEP 1
Dig holes 8”- 10” in diameter and anywhere from 24”, 30” or 36”
deep depending on your local weather and soil conditions.
STEP 2
Position the post in the hole. The post should be centered in the
hole and must be square with the fence line so that when the rails are
inserted into place they will parallel the string line. Check the post
on two adjacent sides with a carpenter’s level and adjust as necessary
to make sure it is plumb. The fence height above grade is also
determined at this time.
STEP 3
Pour concrete around the posts and ll up to ground level. Wet or
dry concrete works ne. If using dry concrete water down around the
posts when you are ready for the concrete to start setting up. The
concrete will be set up in about 24 hours. Repeat this step until all
post are set and ready for rail insertion and gate install if needed.
HUSKER VINYL Ranch Rail Fence & Gate
Installation Instructions
2 RAIL
3 RAIL
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24”
8”- 10” dia.
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30”
8”- 10” dia.
4 RAIL
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36”
8”- 10” dia.

3RAIL INSTALLATION
STEP 1
Once the concrete is set up, slide the 16’ rails
through the holes in the post.
4
4POST CAPS
Apply pvc glue to the inside of the cap and press completely onto
the top of the post. Press rmly to ensure that the cap is on as far
as it will go.
PVC Glue
STEP 2
Secure rails inside post at each end as shown.
STEP 3
Cut one 16’ rail in half. Insert one 8’ rail into the center holes in the rst two posts. This creates staggered joints
that will continue on the full length of the fence. Use the other 8’ rail at the opposite end of the fence. You can
purchase a notching tool to re-notch the rails that have been cut in half or in most cases you can put a screw into the
rail to hold it in place.
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Installation Instructions

5
6CLEANING
During installation, your fence may have collected dirt. In most cases to clean your new fence you can just hose it
off. For tougher marks, orange cleaner and a scotch brite pad works well to take those off.
5HANG GATES
NOTE: Example on gate posts setting. For a 3’ Gate you will need to have 36” between the post and a 4’ gate you
will need 48” between the posts. For double gates, such as 12’ gates, set post 144” between post. The gates will be
made to t those openings. The extra space will allow for the hinges and latch.
STEP 1
Position the gate in the gate opening and block up the gate as necessary to line up the horizontal gate rails with those
of the fence. Hinge placement is optional. We recommend placing the top hinge about 4”- 6” down from the top of
the gate frame and the other about 4”- 6” up from the bottom of the bottom rail. To install the latch follow the pre-
packaged install instructions in the package.
For more information contact:
HUSKER VINYL inc.
402-923-0323
1-866-918-4695 (toll-free)
47287 U.S. Hwy. 81, Humphrey, NE 68642
e-mail: [email protected] • www.huskervinyl.com
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HUSKER VINYL Ranch Rail Fence & Gate
Installation Instructions