SnapFence VFG-1 User manual

Directions for constructing and installing your SnapFenceTM Gate Kit.
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Gate Kit
Gate KitInstructions
(B) Gate Corner
1) Open package and separate parts.
**The Gate Kit does not include any (N)Rail Connecters which are needed to attach (H)Posts/(J)Rails of the support
section and/or the (I)Support Rail found below the gate to help stabilize the structure. It also does not include
(H)Posts/(J)Rails needed to make the Support Section and/or the (K)Posts/(L)Rails for the Gate itself. (M)Post caps,
Gate Panel Wire, Panel Clips, Ground Anchor Stakes or Base Mounts are not included.**
2) Cut Posts and Rails.
Cut Posts (H1, H2 and H3) to desired height.*
Cut Rails (I, J1 and J2) to desired length.**
Connect Rail Connectors (N) to Rails (I, J1 and J2) by sliding them into place.***
*If installing a 3’ high fence as shown in the example, no cutting will be necessary
if using 39” Posts.
**If installing a 2’ wide gate with 4’ wide fence sections, dimensions are supplied
in the example.
***If installing a corner, Corner Rail Connectors (not included) will be needed to
make a turn. (Sold separately.)
Pick your gate location:
Gate location should include space for
a support wall as seen in the example.
Remember to pick a level spot for your
gate with room for the gate to swing in
the desired direction.
It is preferable if the latch side of your
gate is not on an unsupported corner.
Gate Assembly Diagram
Support Section
Level Surface
Gate Swings Open
Solid Soil
(A) Hinge
(D) Gate Stop
(E) Latch
Slide
(F) Mounting
Plate
(C) Corner
Support
1
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All materials not included can be purchased
separately.**
(Note - Not all included screws are needed)
Ground Anchor
Stakes**
Base
Mounts**
**Ground attachments (sold separately.)
Baluster**
2.1) Install desired ground attachments in your determined locations.
Typical attachments as shown, Ground Anchor Stakes** or Base Mounts**
Video instructions available on www.snapfence.com
2.2) Install Posts.
Slide Posts (H1, H2 and H3) over ground attachments and secure into place with
screws.
Secure with PVC glue if desired.
2.3) Attach Rails.
Snap Rails (I, J1 and J2) to Posts (H1, H2 and H3) then attach using the screws
provided.
Secure with PVC glue if desired.
3) Build the Gate
Cut gate structure to desired size using Posts (K1 and K2) and Rails (L1 and L2).*
Plan for a 1/2” clearance on each side of gate and 1” clearance on the bottom of
the gate.
3.1) Gate Corners.
Attach Gate Corners (B1 - B4) to gate structure (K1,K2, L1 and L2) by sliding corners
into the Posts/Rails. Make sure the holes on the hinge side Gate Corners (B1 and B2),
face up and down, and the holes on the latch side Gate Corners (B3 and B4) face
outward.
3.2) Support Brackets.
Attach Support Brackets (C) using supplied screws. Support Brackets (C) should be
installed on the opposite side from which you are intending to hang your wire.
Support Brackets (C) are not necessary if you are making a gate that will feature
Balusters (extra Posts (H)).
*If installing a 2’ wide gate with 4’ wide fence sections , dimensions are supplied in the example.
(A)
2 Hinges
(G)
1 Bag of
Screws
(C)
4 Support
Brackets
(D)
2 Gate
Stops
(E)
1 Latch
Slide
(F)
1 Mounting
Plate
(B)
4 Gate
Corners
39”
Desired
Length
Desired
Length
Desired
Height
Desired
Length
holes face up/down
holes face outward
Gate
H1 H2 H3
J2
J1 I
N
N
N
N
NN
Solid
Secure base with larger
screws/bolts as needed.
Attach post to
anchor stake
with screws.
Soil
Ground
Anchor
Stakes**
Base Mounts**
H1 H2 H3
Slide Slide
Slide
Slide
Cut to
size
K1 K2
L2
L1
B1
B2
B3
B4
C
C
C
C
Secure support
brackets with
screws.
Part Number: VFG-1
Gate Kit - Hardware Only

Plan your gate:
Decide what height and width you wish to make your gate and sketch out a plan.
The detailed example shows dimensions for a common 36” high fence with a 24” wide gate.
**Note - denotes items not included with the Gate Kit.
(Note - For a fence with 48” wide sections, SnapFenceTM
recommends a 30” maximum gate width to reduce
potential issues with gate sag.)
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Gate Kit
Gate KitInstructions (Con’t)
2
(I) Support Rail**
(M) Post
Caps**
(H) Support
Posts**
(J) Support
Rails**
(K) Support
Posts**
(L) Support
Rails**
Base Mounts**
Extra parts can always be purchased if you want to
create a larger project.
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Gate Assembly Dimension Example
Panel Clips**
(E) Latch
Slide
(F) Mounting
Plate
4) Install the Gate.
Attach bottom gate Hinge (A1) and Post (H2) using supplied screws.This will typically be against the Rail Connector (N) of the bottom
Support Rail (I). (See example).
Slide assembled gate over Hinge (A1) to attach gate.
Slide top Hinge (A2) into top Gate Corner (B2) and attach to Post (H2) using supplied screws.
4.1) Install Gate Panels (sold separately)** or Balusters (extra Posts(H)sold separately)**.
To install Gate Panels** place panels against Post and Rail and attach by snapping Panel Clips** over panels and onto the Post and Rails. Use screws to secure Panel Clips**.
Extra Support Brackets (C)** can be added at this point to provide extra support.
When installing Gate Panels** and Balusters(H)** make sure gate is hanging properly. The tension created by hanging Wire Panels** or Balusters (H)** can cause the gate to
become misaligned.
*If installing a 2’ wide gate on a 3’ high fence with 4’ wide sections, as shown in the example, no cutting of the gate panels should be necessary. In other sizes of fences, it may
be necessary to cut panels to size.
5) Install the Latch.
Attach Latch Slide (E) onto gate structure (K2) using Latch Mounting Plate (F) and screw.
The “U” shaped section of the Latch Slide (E) should wrap around Post (K2).
The Mounting Plate (F) will insert into the Latch Slide (E) keeping it attached to the gate structure.
The top of the Mounting Plate (F) should face towards the latch Post (H3).
Use supplied screws to attach Mounting Plate (F) to gate structure (K2).
Once complete, slide the Latch Slide (E) down into the locked position.
5.2) Attach the Gate Stop.
Open the gate. You should need to slide the Latch Slide (E) up to do this.
Once gate is open, attach the Gate Stop (D1) in marked position using
supplied screws (G).
Attach bottom Gate Stop (D2) in desired position using supplied screws (G).
5.3) Post Caps.
Attach Post Caps (M)** if desired. Slide onto Posts (H).
Secure with PVC glue if desired.
5.1) Position Gate Stop.
Position Gate Stop (D1) to the center of Post (H3) but do not secure.
Close gate with latch still in locked position (lowered).
Slide Gate Stop (D1) up until it interlocks with Latch Slide (E).
The screw holes in the Gate Stop (D1) should be facing the gate (K2).
Make sure Latch Slide (E) does not slide up when doing this. This is
the correct position for the top Gate Stop (D1). Mark this position with a pencil.
You have successfully completed your new SnapFenceTM Gate Kit. Add on for larger projects! It’s a Snap with SnapFenceTM!
5.1 Diagram
5.0 Diagram
4.1 Diagram
4.0 Diagram
Plan view of gate assembly
Gate
Swing
Support Section
39”
2’- 2”1’- 10”
4’- 0”
2’ - 0”
(2’ - 6” Max.)
Use typical
39” Post
(#VFR-39)
Center LineCenter Line
Gate
(N)Rail Connectors**
2’ - 6 5/16 ”
Gate
1”
Clearance
½”½”
Clearance Clearance
(I) Support Rail**
H1 H2 H3
J2
J1
A1
Attach Hinges
with screws. Slide Gate
onto Hinge.
Assembled
Gate
(I) Support Rail**
H1 H2 H3
J2
J1
A1
Attach Hinges
with screws.
Assembled
Gate
Slide Hinge
into Gate.
A2
Wire Panel**
C
C
K2
L2 B4
C
“U” side
wraps post
U
Insert into
Latch Slide
Lock
Gate
Closeup
H3
K2
Gate
Slide Gate Stop (D1)
up to interlock with
Latch Slide (E)
Latch Slide (E)
down in locked
position.
holes
face gate
H
M