New England Arbors Cottage Picket Gate User manual

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Part # Description Qty.
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Assembly & Mounting Instructions
Cottage Picket Gate
- Read instructions through carefully before
beginning assembly.
- Identify each component from material list.
- When assembling components, place on a
non-abrasive surface to avoid scratches.
- Do not use excessive force when assembling
components.
- In the event of missing or defective parts,
please call our customer service department
General Information:
- Cordless drill with #2 Robertson
bit and 1/8” drill bit
- 3/8” socket wrench
- Phillips screwdriver
- 11/16” or adjustable wrench
- Tape measure and pencil
- Square
- Level
Tools Required:
1 2” x 3 1/2” x 43” Posts
2 1 3/4” x 3 1/2” x 41 3/4” / 46 3/4” Top rail
3 1 3/4” x 3 1/2” x 41 3/4” / 46 3/4” Bottom rail
4 7/8” x 3” x 38 1/2” Pickets
7/8” x 3” x 36 1/4” Pickets
7/8” x 3” x 35” Pickets
7/8” x 3” x 34 1/4” Picket
5 Steel hinge set
6 Steel gate latch set
7 Hardware kit (Includes):
7/8” x 3” Picket caps
2” x 3 1/2” External post caps
2” x 3 1/2” Post insert caps
3/4” Self-tapping stainless screws
Tube of vinyl cement
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1
2
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2
1/2
1
1
7/8
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1
Materials Included:
42” or 46”
(Small gate fits 44” & 45” opening, Large gate fits 49” & 50” opening)
Part 2
Part 3
Part 4
(Fig. 1)
Product dimensions & Part
identification.
(Fig. 2)
Gate layout.
* The small gate fits openings on the Nantucket II
arbor, Ashbury arbor, and Manchester deluxe.
* The large gate fits openings on the Newport
arbor, Fairfield arbor, and Yorkshire arbor.
Lift the completed gate and line up the hinges. Carefully guide
the long bolts on the arbor hinges through the “eye holes” on the
gate hinges.
Insert the bolt sleeve between the “eye holes” before sliding the
long bolts completely through. Thread the 1/2” nuts over the end
of each bolt and tighten with a wrench. Note: to center your gate
in the arbor opening, adjust the hinge nuts as needed.
If you have any questions concerning the assembly or installation of this product and require assistance, please call our Customer service
department at 1-800-282-9346 (ext.#20), Weekdays from 8:00 am. to 4:00 pm. Eastern standard time.
If you have any comments or suggestions about our product or service, please let us know! Call: 1-800-282-9346 (ext.#24). or E-mail:
[email protected]
To learn more about us, visit us on the web at: www.newenglandarbors.com
Questions ? :
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Set a level across the top rail to make sure the gate is hanging
level. You may need to adjust the hinge nuts again to achieve
this. Once the gate is level, position the latch “catch” onto the
arbor post and mark out the hole locations.
Place the remaining half of the hinge against the inside wall of
the arbor post. Make sure the distance measured between the
hinges on the gate is equal to the distance between the hinges on
the arbor post. Attach the hinge to the post, as in step 12.
Part 1
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(small & large gate widths)
Nantucket II Arbor
Part 5
Part 6
External
post cap
Post insert
cap
Picket cap
Pre-drill the holes, and fasten the latch catch to the arbor post
using the black screws provided with the latch kit.
(In 1 box)

1
3
4
5
6
Lay out one of the posts (part 1) and insert the bottom rail
(part 3) into the hole closest to the end of the post. Make sure the
holes in the rail are facing towards the second hole in the post.
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Apply a bead of vinyl cement to the inside of the external post
cap. Place the cap over the top of the post, and push down firmly.
Again, allow a few minutes for the cement to cure. Repeat this
for the second post cap.
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Insert the top rail (part 2) into the second hole in the post. Note:
There are two different lengths of rails, depending on which
gate you ordered. The short rails are for gates that fit a 44” or
45” opening. The long rails are for gates that fit a 49” or 50”
opening.
Hold the rails into the post and flip them over onto the second
post. Insert the opposite end of each rail into the corresponding
holes.
Lay the assembly down onto a flat surface and use a square to
check the inside corners. Make sure each rail end is “bottomed
out” inside the post. Using two screws for each end, secure the
bottom rail in place as illustrated. Note: the screws are self
tapping, but if you have difficulty getting them started, pre-drill
a small pilot hole first (no larger than 1/16”).
Using two screws, fasten the opposite end of the top rail to the
post as shown in step 4. Center the gate latch (part 6) at the end
of the top rail, as close to outside edge of the post as you can.
Fasten the latch to the post using the screws provided in the latch
kit. Flip the gate “frame” over and fasten the ends of both rails,
using two screws each.
Apply a bead of vinyl cement to the inside wall of each post.
Slip the post insert caps into the bottom ends of the posts as
illustrated. Allow a few minutes for the cement to cure.
Slip each picket (part 4) through the top rail and into the bottom
rail. Start with the shortest picket(s) in the center, and end with
the two longest pickets on each side. Note: the tabs on the end
of the pickets go into the bottom rail. Larger gates have two
short pickets in the center, and Small gates have only one.
Once again, using the vinyl cement, glue each picket cap to the
top of each picket as illustrated. This now completes the
assembly of the gate.
Place one of the remaining halves of the hinge against the inside
wall of the arbor post just above the base molding. Using the
same method described in step 5, attach the hinge to the post. If
your arbor does not have base moldings, mount the hinge approx.
8” up from the bottom of the post. Note: we recommend using
wood inside the arbor post to create a stronger attachment for the
gate.
Separate the hinges (part 5) into two halves. Place the half with
the “eye holes” onto the post, centering it at the end of the top
rail as illustrated. Pre-drill each pilot hole, then attach the hinge
to the post with the black screws provided in the hinge kit.
As in step 5, place one half of the hinge onto the post. Line up
one edge of the hinge with the top edge of the bottom rail. The
distance between the two hinges should measure approx. 16 1/2”.
Attach the hinge to the post as described in step 5.

1
3
4
5
6
Lay out one of the posts (part 1) and insert the bottom rail
(part 3) into the hole closest to the end of the post. Make sure the
holes in the rail are facing towards the second hole in the post.
2
7
9
10
11
12
Apply a bead of vinyl cement to the inside of the external post
cap. Place the cap over the top of the post, and push down firmly.
Again, allow a few minutes for the cement to cure. Repeat this
for the second post cap.
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Insert the top rail (part 2) into the second hole in the post. Note:
There are two different lengths of rails, depending on which
gate you ordered. The short rails are for gates that fit a 44” or
45” opening. The long rails are for gates that fit a 49” or 50”
opening.
Hold the rails into the post and flip them over onto the second
post. Insert the opposite end of each rail into the corresponding
holes.
Lay the assembly down onto a flat surface and use a square to
check the inside corners. Make sure each rail end is “bottomed
out” inside the post. Using two screws for each end, secure the
bottom rail in place as illustrated. Note: the screws are self
tapping, but if you have difficulty getting them started, pre-drill
a small pilot hole first (no larger than 1/16”).
Using two screws, fasten the opposite end of the top rail to the
post as shown in step 4. Center the gate latch (part 6) at the end
of the top rail, as close to outside edge of the post as you can.
Fasten the latch to the post using the screws provided in the latch
kit. Flip the gate “frame” over and fasten the ends of both rails,
using two screws each.
Apply a bead of vinyl cement to the inside wall of each post.
Slip the post insert caps into the bottom ends of the posts as
illustrated. Allow a few minutes for the cement to cure.
Slip each picket (part 4) through the top rail and into the bottom
rail. Start with the shortest picket(s) in the center, and end with
the two longest pickets on each side. Note: the tabs on the end
of the pickets go into the bottom rail. Larger gates have two
short pickets in the center, and Small gates have only one.
Once again, using the vinyl cement, glue each picket cap to the
top of each picket as illustrated. This now completes the
assembly of the gate.
Place one of the remaining halves of the hinge against the inside
wall of the arbor post just above the base molding. Using the
same method described in step 5, attach the hinge to the post. If
your arbor does not have base moldings, mount the hinge approx.
8” up from the bottom of the post. Note: we recommend using
wood inside the arbor post to create a stronger attachment for the
gate.
Separate the hinges (part 5) into two halves. Place the half with
the “eye holes” onto the post, centering it at the end of the top
rail as illustrated. Pre-drill each pilot hole, then attach the hinge
to the post with the black screws provided in the hinge kit.
As in step 5, place one half of the hinge onto the post. Line up
one edge of the hinge with the top edge of the bottom rail. The
distance between the two hinges should measure approx. 16 1/2”.
Attach the hinge to the post as described in step 5.

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Part # Description Qty.
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Assembly & Mounting Instructions
Cottage Picket Gate
- Read instructions through carefully before
beginning assembly.
- Identify each component from material list.
- When assembling components, place on a
non-abrasive surface to avoid scratches.
- Do not use excessive force when assembling
components.
- In the event of missing or defective parts,
please call our customer service department
at 1-800-282-9346 (ext.#20).
General Information:
- Cordless drill with #2 Robertson
bit and 1/8” drill bit
- 3/8” socket wrench
- Phillips screwdriver
- 11/16” or adjustable wrench
- Tape measure and pencil
- Square
- Level
Tools Required:
1 2” x 3 1/2” x 43” Posts
2 1 3/4” x 3 1/2” x 41 3/4” / 46 3/4” Top rail
3 1 3/4” x 3 1/2” x 41 3/4” / 46 3/4” Bottom rail
4 7/8” x 3” x 38 1/2” Pickets
7/8” x 3” x 36 1/4” Pickets
7/8” x 3” x 35” Pickets
7/8” x 3” x 34 1/4” Picket
5 Steel hinge set
6 Steel gate latch set
7 Hardware kit (Includes):
7/8” x 3” Picket caps
2” x 3 1/2” External post caps
2” x 3 1/2” Post insert caps
3/4” Self-tapping stainless screws
Tube of vinyl cement
2
1
1
2
2
2
1/2
1
1
7/8
2
2
16
1
Materials Included:
42” or 46”
(Small gate fits 44” & 45” opening, Large gate fits 49” & 50” opening)
Part 2
Part 3
Part 4
(Fig. 1)
Product dimensions & Part
identification.
(Fig. 2)
Gate layout.
* The small gate fits openings on the Nantucket II
arbor, Ashbury arbor, and Manchester deluxe.
* The large gate fits openings on the Newport
arbor, Fairfield arbor, and Yorkshire arbor.
Lift the completed gate and line up the hinges. Carefully guide
the long bolts on the arbor hinges through the “eye holes” on the
gate hinges.
Insert the bolt sleeve between the “eye holes” before sliding the
long bolts completely through. Thread the 1/2” nuts over the end
of each bolt and tighten with a wrench. Note: to center your gate
in the arbor opening, adjust the hinge nuts as needed.
16
Set a level across the top rail to make sure the gate is hanging
level. You may need to adjust the hinge nuts again to achieve
this. Once the gate is level, position the latch “catch” onto the
arbor post and mark out the hole locations.
Place the remaining half of the hinge against the inside wall of
the arbor post. Make sure the distance measured between the
hinges on the gate is equal to the distance between the hinges on
the arbor post. Attach the hinge to the post, as in step 12.
Part 1
17
(small & large gate widths)
Nantucket II Arbor
Part 5
Part 6
External
post cap
Post insert
cap
Picket cap
Pre-drill the holes, and fasten the latch catch to the arbor post
using the black screws provided with the latch kit.
(In 1 box)