Master Halco Legend User manual

PVC Fencing / Residential Style
PRIVACY PANEL
AND GATE
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Fencing Without BoundariesTM
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BEFORE YOU START, IT’S IMPORTANT TO CHECK . . .
PARTS LIST
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. . .That fence footings do not exceed legally established property lines. If uncertain, refer to real
estate agent’s line plot or consult a professional surveyor.
. . .Local codes for specifications regarding frontage locations, allowable fence heights, etc. A
permit may be required.
. . .With local utility companies for locations of underground cables or pipelines.
LEGEND PRIVACY PANEL & GATE
Installation Instructions
EACH 5' & 6' HIGH PRIVACY PANEL INCLUDES:
A. 1-1/2" X 5-1/2" Routed Rails (2)
B. 7/8" X 6" Tongue and Groove Pickets (Posi-lock pickets) (15)
C. 7/8" PVC U-Channel (2)
D. Galvanized Steel Insert (1)
#8 X 3/4" Stainless Steel Screws (6) – Not shown
1.5 Oz. Tube PVC Glue (1) – Not shown
PRIVACY PANEL

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PREPARE FENCE LAYOUT1
GENERAL INFORMATION:
Read this instruction sheet completely before starting work.
During panel/gate assembly, work on a soft, non-abrasive surface to avoid scratching the PVC.
When cutting PVC components with a power saw, use a fine-toothed blade (plywood blade,
finishing blade, etc.).
Plan ahead when working with PVC glue. It dries very fast, requiring speed and precision.
Laying out the fence is the critical first step toward ensuring a quality installation.
NOTE: Standard fence sections and gates are designed for level terrain. Significant slopes in the
terrain will necessitate modifications to panel kits, gate kits and posts.
STEP 1
Locate the boundary lines to your property.
STEP 2
Drive stakes into the ground along the
property line and stretch a string between
each stake. Be sure to extend the string
about 24" beyond the property line (Fig. 1).
It is recommended that all posts be set
approximately 6" inside of the property line
so that concrete footings do not encroach
onto the adjoining property.
STEP 3
Mark the location of each terminal post with
a stake (corner, end and gate posts are called
terminal posts).
When determining the position of the gate
posts, refer to Privacy Gate section for
actual gate opening.
LEGEND PRIVACY PANEL & GATE
Installation Instructions
Line Post
Line Post
C
L
C
L
Corner Post
Corner Post
Gate Post
Gate Vertical
Gate
Use the 3-4-5 rule to
check for square corners
C
L
Figure 1
5'
4'
3'
24"
24" String
Stak
95.5" Sections
Gate opening width
+ post size (5")
= gate post centers

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SETTING TERMINAL POSTS2
LOCATING AND SETTING LINE POSTS3
Figure 2
Figure 3
Although post depth and hole diameter will be determined
by local weather and soil conditions, holes for terminal
posts and line posts are typically dug 10" in diameter and
30" deep with sloped sides (Fig. 2).
STEP 1
Dig all terminal post holes.
SET ALL TERMINAL POSTS IN CONCRETE.
STEP 2
Position the post in the hole. The posts should be centered in the hole
and must be square with the fence line so that when the rails are
inserted into the posts 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 determined
at this time as well. We recommend 2" be left from the bottom of the
bottom rail to the ground.
STEP 3
Pour concrete around post, fill to 2" below ground level. Once the
concrete is completely dry, fill the balance of the hole with dirt.
STEP 1
After the terminal post footings have hardened enough for the posts to remain stable, stake and stretch a string line
taut across the tops of the posts to mark the desired height of the line posts (Fig. 3).
STEP 2
Working along the string line, stake out the positions of all line posts.
STEP 3
Dig all line post holes.
2" 2"
10" dia.
Terminal
Post
Line Post
String
Line Post Terminal
Post
30"
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SETTING LINE POSTS AND RAILS4
INSTALLING PICKETS5
Figure 4
Figure 6
Figure 8
Figure 7
Figure 5
STEP 1
If post spacing is less than 8' on center, cut a piece from the end of the top
and bottom rails to achieve the desired length.
The length of the top and bottom rails should be 1/2" less than the center-to-
center measurement of the posts.
STEP 2
Using the Legend notching tool, notch both ends of the bottom rail with one
or two notches on each side (Fig. 4). Hold the rail and the tool steady while
notching, avoid twisting the tool.
STEP 3
Starting at a terminal post, slide the metal insert into the bottom rail (Fig. 5).
If the rail is going into a post that will be filled with concrete (refer to
section 6, ‘FILLING POST WITH RE-BAR & CONCRETE’), seal the end
of the rail with duct tape to prevent concrete from flowing into it (Fig. 6).
STEP 4
Slide the rail into the bottom hole in the post (Fig. 7).
Proceeding down the fence line, place the next post into the next hole and
insert the bottom rail into the post.
STEP 5
Fill the post hole with concrete.
Check to make sure that the post is set at the correct height, is plumb and
level and square to the fence line. Block and support as necessary to keep the
posts stable as installation continues.
Repeat these steps until all posts are set with the bottom rails
and inserts installed.
Duct Tape
STEP 1
Center the U-channels on the post, between the bottom rail and the hole for
the top rail with the flat side of the channels against the posts (you can insert
an un-notched top rail to serve as a guide, if necessary).
Drill pilot holes and secure the channels to the posts using the #8 x 3/4”
stainless steel screws supplied (Fig. 8).
STEP 2
Notch all remaining rails.
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INSTALLING PICKETS (continued)5
Figure 9
Figure 10
Figure 11
Figure 12
STEP 3
If post spacing is less than 8’ on center, you may
need to cut equal amounts off of the grooved side
of the picket on one end of the panel and the
tongued side of the picket on the opposite end
(Fig. 9).
STEP 4
Starting on one end, insert the first picket into the
bottom rail and the U-channel (if you have cut the
first picket, the cut end should go into the
channel). Proceeding down the panel, insert
pickets into the bottom rail, interlocking the
tongues and grooves as you go. When you get
toward the end of the panel, begin working from
the opposite post back toward center (keep
tongues and grooves oriented in the same
direction), so that the last picket to be inserted is 3
to 4 pickets in from the post. Slide the last picket
in from the top (Fig. 10).
STEP 5
If the rail is going into a post which will be filled
with concrete (refer to section 6, ‘FILLING
POSTS WITH RE-BAR & CONCRETE’), seal
the ends of the rail with duct tape to prevent
concrete from flowing into it (refer to section 4,
‘SETTING LINE POSTS AND RAILS’, step 4).
Place one end of the top rail into the post and
work your way down the panel, inserting pickets
into the top rail as you go (Fig. 11).
Cut Line
STEP 6
Once all of the pickets are installed, slide the
loose rail end into the post (Fig. 12).
Repeat these steps until all panels have
been assembled.
Last Picket
Tongue Side
Groove Side
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Cut Line

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FILLING POSTS WITH RE-BAR & CONCRETE6
INSTALLING POST CAPS7
Figure 13
Figure 14
Figure 15
Figure 16
Gate posts*, corner posts and end posts should be
filled to within 2" of the top of the post with concrete
and re-bar. Line posts should be filled half-way with
concrete only.
* Make sure the gate hardware is installed before
filling gate posts with concrete.
STEP 1
NOTE: If re-bar is not being used, proceed to step 2.
For each end and gate post cut two pieces of #4 re-bar 4"
shorter than the post length. Drop two pieces into each post at
opposing corners (Fig. 13).
STEP 2
Using a large funnel, fill the posts with concrete (Fig. 14). Tap
lightly on the sides of the post to help void air pockets in the
concrete.
STEP 3
Clean up excess concrete with water before it dries.
Duct Tape
Re-bar
Re-bar
Funnel
Re-bar
EXTERNAL CAPS (slide over the post)
STEP 1 (Option A)
Apply PVC glue to the inside of the cap and press
completely onto the top of the post (Fig. 15). Press firmly
to ensure that the cap is on as far as it will go.
INTERNAL CAPS (slide into the post)
STEP 1 (Option B)
Apply PVC glue to the inside of the post and slide the cap
completely inside (Fig. 16). Press firmly to ensure that the
cap is on as far as it will go.
PVC Glue
Note: Do not install post caps on gate posts
until gate installation is complete.
PVC Glue
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