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ASSEMBLY
INSTRUCTIONS
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SLIM JIM
ALUMINUM FENCE
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kCheck the inside of the larger pieces in your box for other
materials packed inside.
kWhen assembling components, place on a non-abrasive
surface (i.e. shipping box) to avoid scratching.
kWe recommend an area approximately 5’x 8’ for
unobstructed assembling.
kYou should not need to use excessive force when assembling
components.
VISIT OUR WEBSITE FIRST,
SO WE CAN HELP YOU RIGHT AWAY!
Although great care has been taken to ensure proper packaging
and handling of this product, occasionally problems occur. If you
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our website to order replacement parts. If you experience any
further trouble with your product, please contact our customer
care department.
parts.nychbrands.com
[e-mail]
704-892-5222 /877-778-5733
Customer service agents are available to take calls weekdays from 9am-
5pm EST.If you call outside of business hours, please leave a voicemail.
To help you quickly and accurately, please have reference item
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found on page 10. It is helpful if you can provide the batch lot
which is a stamped number inside the box.
Please give us a call at 704-892-5222 / 877-778-5733.
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this product, we are happy to assist you with the process.
If for some reason you need to return this product, please
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return the product, 
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MEET CLEVER JOE
WE KNOW YOU HATE READING INSTRUCTIONS.
They call him Clever Joe because over the past few de-
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hundreds of fences the WamBam way, and he knows how
well it works.
Joe’s job is to help you perform the task of installing an
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a-kind and there are many scenarios you could encounter
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WamBam is available to help you. Please feel free to call
us - we’d love to help you out.
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We do too!
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you’ll be glad you did!
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challenges you might encounter, see our “Murphy’s Vinyl Fence Laws” guide on our website
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REALITY CHECK
ROME WASN’T BUILT IN A DAY, AND YOUR FENCE PROBABLY WON’T BE EITHER.
Time is your friend when installing your WamBam Fence. So chill out. Relax. Do a yoga pose.
Take plenty of breaks.
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you’re mistaken. Yeah, we know your dog and kids are running loose and your neighbor is
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PAY ATTENTION TO SLOPES!
Even if your yard does not resemble a black diamond ski run, you have to think about the
slope of your fence line. Is there any? There almost always is, and you need to pay special
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you order might be too short.
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PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT
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you’ll be WamBam-ing your pipes into the ground so quickly your neighbors won’t know
what happened.
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JUST A COUPLE MORE THINGS
OTHER STUFF YOU NEED TO KNOW
AND FINALLY...


things:
1. 

come up, because they are gonna come up!)

3. 

..
kDraw a sketch layout of the proposed fence lines and logically look it over. If it doesn’t
make sense on paper, chances are it won’t make sense in your yard.
kAsk for some help. There’s a good chance you have a handy neighbor or a family
member that can help your project go more smoothly. An extra set of hands can make

kBefore you begin, make sure you have all the necessary materials, tools and equipment
listed in the checklist found on page 7.

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
PITFALLS!
HAVE YOU CONTACTED
YOUR LOCAL UTILITIES?
HAVE YOU CHECKED YOUR
LOCAL ZONING LAWS?
ARE YOU ABSOLUTELY SURE
WHERE YOUR PROPERTY
LINE IS?
HAVE YOU TALKED TO YOUR
NEIGHBORS?
IMPORTANT!
UNSTABLE GROUND OR
ROCK?
1
2
3
4
5

your fence to avoid puncturing any unseen underground

is made easy for you.
Local zoning laws and Home Owners Associations may regulate
the height, style, and placement of your fence. Some locations
may even require a permit.

line limits.
Your fence will become part of their yard too, and you'll have

sides. Besides, you may get lucky if they decide to share the
cost with you.
If you encounter rock or unstable ground, you can concrete

kSimply call 811 in the US or visit www.call811.com.
kIn Canada, visit www.transcanada.com/contactus.html
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TOOLS AND MATERIALS YOU’LL NEED
Safety Glasses


(oponal String Line Level)
WamBam Pipe Pounder
(Purchase or rent a similar product from Home
Depot, Lowe’s or an equipment rental store.)
2in. x 2in. x 6in. Inch Wood “Spacer” Block
(2 for each panel)
Cordless Drill (preferably with a high-torque
seng)

(for hex head screws)
Shovel (oponal)

Toothed Blade
String Line Stakes
Spool of String
Tape Measure
Earplugs
Gas Powered Post Pounder
(rental available through us or some local equipment companies)
Air Driven Pipe Pounder & Small Air Compressor
(must deliver at least 2.5 cu. . of air at 70-80 PSI. Available at your
local equipment rental company.)
OPTIONAL

or if you have incredibly dry or hard soil.

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MURPHY’S VINYL FENCE LAWS
LET’S PRETEND (JUST FOR A MOMENT) THAT YOU LIVE IN A PERFECT WORLD.
To get started, we are going to walk you through how you would install the fence illustrated
below.

work out evenly, the birds are chirping, and the sky is blue.


obstacles you could run into while installing your fence and how to overcome them. You can

laws

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DETAILED PRODUCT DIMENSIONS AND SPECIFICATIONS
48in.
51.4in.
82in.

Ground
.)
2in.
84in.
(o.c.)
42in.

1.06in.
1.00in.
.65in.
.07in.
WamBam Anchor

Ground
String Line
This fence can be trimmed down both in width

Top and Middle Rails.
WamBam
Pipe Anchor

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STEP 1:  MATERIALS
A
C
E
D
B
Top Rail (1)
1” x 1” x 81¾”
” Self-Drilling Stainless
Steel Screw
 (1)
1” x 1” x 81¾”
 (17)

(4)
2. Nut and Bolt (4)

(4)

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STEP 2: 
STEP 2.1
Use a post pounder to stabilize the pipe anchor in the anchor

 If obstrucons exist beneath
the ground, please refer to our
‘Murphy’s Vinyl Fence Laws’ guide
for further claricaon.
 Make sure your
anchor posioner is
level with the ground
and not sloped at an
angle.
Slide the leveling donut over the
pipe anchor.
2”
STEP 2.2
STEP 2.3

-

room for the post. If you are using Cap’n Jack

instead of 2” to allow space for the post cap.

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STEP 2.4
STEP 3.1
STEP 2.5
At 6” intervals, check that the pipe anchor is
level. Pounding the pipe anchor from all four
sides will help to achieve this.
Drive the pipe anchor 42”

pipe anchor should be above
the ground.

stakes.
36”
STEP 3:  STRING LINE

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STEP 4.1
Lay out one of the rails
along the string line.

the end of the rail. Repeat this step for all of your anchor

Drive the rest of the pipe anchors into the ground using

Right angle string
line applicaon.
 Use the same
fence rail as a spacer
for ease of use and
to avoid potenal
scratching on all of
the rails.
 Lay out all of the anchor
posioners from start to nish before
installing the pipe anchors. This will
help to idenfy obstacles and allow
you to adjust as needed.
Top View Side View
3’
5’
4’
STEP 4: 
STEP 4.2
STEP 4.3
Rail
Rail
Rail

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STEP 5:  SOIL AND 
STEP 5.1 (OPTIONAL)
Adjust your string line to the string line


included in the post box, through the anchor

 The anchor posioner is designed to
adjust both up and down on the pipe anchor
to help you determine the nal elevaon of
the post.
 The hex head tek screws are packaged
with the anchor posioner. You may need to pre-
drill before installing the tek screw. Use a 1/8”
drill bit.
STEP 5.2 STEP 5.3
3”
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


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
Theonlyfencethat’sfuntoinstall.
Ground
1 in.
3 in.
Theonlyfencethat’sfuntoinstall.






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STEP 7:  POSTS
STEP 7.1

anchor. The post will rest on the

STEP 6:  LEVELING DONUTS
STEP 6.1
 The
level should sit
on the boom
of the anchor
posioner.
 The donut can be
adjusted to compensate
for a slightly crooked pipe
anchor. Slide the donut
either le or right to create
a level plane between the
anchor posioner and the
donut.


fence line. This can be accomplished by using the string line. Fasten the donut to the pipe anchor using


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STEP 7.2 STEP 7.3
STEP 8:  FENCE PANELS
STEP 8.1 STEP 8.2
Insert (17) Pickets (B)
Rail  and align the holes in the pickets

Insert the pickets into the Top Rail (C)
and align the holes in the pickets with
the holes in the top rail.
 For ease of
assembly use a large,
at, clean surface
(i.e. - garage oor, or
ideally an elevated
table with a drop
cloth to protect the
materials from geng
scratched).
D
C
B
Repeat step 7 for all
posts.

tek screw from the post box
through the post, anchor

Align

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STEP 8.3

Steel Screws (E)

screws, you will strip them.
E
STEP 9: 
STEP 9.1 STEP 9.2
Using the Rail Bracket (A), measure about

proper side of the post, through the post
itself, and into the pipe anchor inside.

stainless steel screw. If you force the screws,
you will strip them.
A
2”

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STEP 9.3
Install the top rail bracket. The distance



the opposite post.
Slide the fence panel in between
the rail brackets.
Fasten the fence panel with the bolts and nuts
that are packaged with the rail brackets.

STEP 10.1 STEP 10.2
 The posts can
be trimmed down if
necessary.

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STEP 10.3

remaining fence panels as shown.

