IronCraft Aluminum User manual

HAMMER TAPE
MEASURER MASONS
STRING
2” x 2”
WOOD
STAKES SHOVEL
WHEEL
BARROW DRILL PHILLIPS
SCREWDRIVER WOOD
BLOCKS
ADJUSTABLE
WRENCH HANDHELD
SAW
POST HOLE
DIGGER
CONCRETE
Required Tools
STEP 1: PLAN YOUR DESIGN
Decide on your layout and remember to consider where the gate will be installed. Regular posts should
be set 72-1/2” apart, measuring from center to center of each post, while gate posts should be set 1“
wider than the width of the gate itself to allow room for the hinges.
Layout the perimeter of determined fencing area with stakes and masons string to keep posts in line
when installing. Place the wood stakes where you intend to install the posts.
All IronCra aluminum panels can be installed on an incline. The same method of installaon should be
followed, simply push the panel up or down to accommodate a hill or slope.
Post Post
72-1/2”
Center of Post
PLEASE NOTE: Addional accessories are required if installing on hard surface, such as a deck, or if mounng the
end panel to a wall.
TIP: All aluminum panels can be cut to
the size needed. When cung, use a
standard hand saw or reciprocang saw
and be sure to leave 2” of spacing at the
end of each horizontal rail.
RECIPROCATING
SAW
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STEP 2: CHOOSE POSTS
helpful to drop each post at the appropriate stake to avoid
LINE POST CORNER POST END/GATE POST
STEP 3: POST, GATE & PANEL INSTALLATION
wood (to protect the post) hammer the post into the ground approximately 2” so the post is 24“ below ground
Tip: Measure between 21”- 24” from the
bottom of the post and mark with chalk
or a temporary marker to ensure proper
height placement. The mark on the post
should align with ground level once post
is in ground.
Warning: Depth of post in ground
is determined by grade and soil.
Looser soil will require a deeper
hole.
21” - 24”

Once the first post is in the ground, pour concrete to fill the hole, filling just enough to provide a slight slant for
water runoff.
Assemble panels and posts by inserng the horizontal rails on the panels into the pre-cut holes on post.
Secure the posts with screws included. Place 2” wood blocks underneath the panel when aaching the panel
to the post for addional support.
Connue to the next in-ground stake, following the same acons as listed above.
Connue this unl fencing system is complete.
When you reach the area for the gate, remember to set the posts 1” wider than the width of the gate itself to
allow room for the hinges.
Installing the Gate:
Start by planning the swing of the gate. Align the opened hinge so that the L-bracket will fit on the gate and
the flat half of the bracket will aach to the end/gate post. Posion hinges so that they are approximately 8”
from the top and boom of the gate panel.
Start by installing the hinges to the end/gate post, opening the hinge and pushing fully against the top, keeping
flush and aach to the post using 3 self-tapping screws (included with the gate).
Next, hold the gate in posion so the top of the gate aligns evenly with the top rail of the
fence panel, then posion the gate into the L-bracket of the hinge and aach with 4 self-tapping screws.
WARNING: VERIFY LEGAL REQUIREMENTS FOR USE WITH POOLS, HOT TUBS, AND SPAS.
Note: See Warning on ironcraftfences.com
TIP: If installing the fence at an angle
greater or less than 90°, use one angle
connector (sold separately) per each
horizontal rail end.
Note: Gates do not rack