WamBam NERVOUS NELLY User manual

REALLY
Nervous Nelly
Vinyl Gate
Important stuff to know about
installing your WamBam gate.
CLEVER JOE
Your Installation Buddy
1-877-778-5733
www.wambamfence.com
November 2014

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Reality Check
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1 - Read Over Fence Instructions First
Your gate and fence will work better together as an integrated
solution if you rst take the time to read and understand your
fence instructions. Especially pay attention to the principles
of anchor installation.
2 - Do a Dry Run First on the Gate Frame
Only (not pickets or boards)
Please do not glue or screw your gate frame together until you
have rst temporarily assembled the gate. In other words,
do a dry run rst.
This will ensure three things:
a) That you have everything necessary to complete the gate.
b) That you will have assembled the gate in the correct order.
c) All the pieces t and function properly.
It’s easier to trouble shoot when things are not glued and screwed together.
After you assemble your gate correctly, please disassemble as necessary and
use glue and screws to permanently assemble the gate.
3 - Ideally, Install Your Gate Anchors
Before Your Fence Anchors
Your fence panels will be more forgiving for a custom t than
your gate. Ideally, position and install your gate anchors
before you do anything else, or very early on in the
process of setting up your fence run.
Install Your Gate Anchors
Before Installing Your
Fence Anchors.

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4 - Ideally, Do Not Hang Your Gate System Off a Single
Non-Supported Post.
Your gate will perform better and last longer if your hinge post is connected to a panel of fence which is
connected to another post. The weight strain will be transferred unto two posts versus just one. Installing
fence panels on both sides of your gate is the ideal in all situations. If this is not possible because of space
restrictions, please contact us for alternative solutions to overcome.
5 - Use Only Large Anchors for All Gate and Hinge Posts.
Regardless of your gate style choice, please use only large anchors for all gate hinge and latch posts .
Your gate will perform better and last longer.
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
LARGE ANCHOR

SMALL ANCHOR
Do Not Hang Gate on Lone Soldier Post.
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6 - Double Gate Applications:
You can use two standard gates to create wider opening up to 100”. More details are included at the back
of this manual on how this can be accomplished.
120 in [10 ft]
1 5/8 in
WOOD JIG: Purchase separately 4x4 pressure-treated wood and drill holes as illustrated.
(Dispose vinyl jig included with gate kit)
Top View of Wood Jig
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2.0 in
103.75 in
100 in
1.125 in
1.75 in
1.125 in
Ground
Wood Jig
2.0 in
Metal Post Stabilizers
103.75 in
8.25 in 8.25 in

.090in.wall
thickness
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Each Gate Box Includes:
• Top Rail (1)
• Vertical Stiles (2)
• Pickets (8)
• Arch Brackets (2)
•
Gate Latch (1)
• Middle Rail (1)
• Stainless Steel Screws (24)
• Gate Bottom Brackets (2)
• Gate Hinges (2)
• Bottom Rail (1)
• Gate Jig (1)
• Metal Post Stabilizer (1)
• Tek Screws (4)
Sold Separately:
• Posts
• WamBam Anchors (Large Only)
• Post Caps (3 options)
Box Contents
Nervous Nelly Vinyl Gate
Cap'n Jack Cap'n AmericaCap'n Morgan
.050in.wall
thickness
• Tube of Glue (1)
• Gate Brace (1)

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Vinyl Gate
PRODUCT OVERVIEW
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WamBam Anchor
(Large Only)
7.75in.
40.75in.
3.5in.
43.88in.
66.05in.
1.5in.
3.5in. 3.5in.
1.5in.
68in.
61.5in.
50in.
54.5in.
Gate InstallationGate Assembly
B
A B
CD
3.5in.
1.5in.
.090in. wall thickness
C
1.5in.
D
3.5in.
A
1.5in.3.56in.
1.5in.
48in.
46.75in.
7.75in.
Ground
48in.
4in.
42in.
2in.

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B - Identify the location of the metal post stabilizer
and pound flush into the ground
F - Backfill excavated dirt over gate jig
E -
Pound your anchors into place
C - Place vinyl gate jig over the metal post stabilizer
Metal post stabilizer
to be used only
on hinge post
Pegs on the bottom of this anchor
positioner will insert into both
vinyl gate jig and post stabilizer.
See fence instructions if
necessary for more information
on how to install anchors, adjust
leveling donuts and install
vinyl posts.
Bottom of trench
should be level.
Excavate & Install Gate Jig,
Anchors, & Fence Posts
B
D
E
D - Place anchor positioners into gate jig
C
5 1/2in.
Detailed Installation
Instructions
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F G
STEP 1
A
G - IMPORTANT: Make sure to fasten the
fence panels BEFORE attaching the gate
Dig a Trench 60in.
long x 6in. wide
x 5.5in. deep
A - Identify location of your gate
Temporarily place the anchor positioner into
the metal post stabilizer and determine position.

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Completely assembled gate shown A - Run bead of vinyl weld continously around
the inside of the gate bracket
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Assemble the Gate Frame Bottom & Sides
STEP 2
GLUE
Handle with care: vinyl weld
glue takes approximately
five minutes to cure.
A
D - Insert vertical gate stiles. They will BOTTOM OUT
against bottom horizontal rail
C D
B
Note that the bottom rail
is Ribbed internally.
GLUE
GLUE
Did you do a dry run of assembly first?
Please read page 1 of instructions.
C - Insert the bottom rail ALL THE WAY until it
BOTTOMS OUT INSIDE GATE BRACKET
B - Insert the bottom rail ALL THE WAY until it BOTTOMS OUT inside gate bracket
IMPORTANT!
Insert fully to this point.
Insert fully to this point.
Fasten gate brackets to internal
members though inside
of frame using screws.

Insert pickets in the proper
order according to their height
as shown above.
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B
B - Run bead of vinyl weld continously around
the inside of the gate bracket
A - I nsert pickets through holes in the bottom rail
and insert middlerail through pickets
E - Slide gate arch (with brackets) over the
pickets and vertical gate stiles
A
E
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Insert Pickets & Assemble the Gate Frame Top
STEP 3
D - Run bead of vinyl weld continously around
the inside of the gate bracket
D
GLUE
GLUE
GLUE
Did you do a dry run of assembly first?
Please read page 1 of instructions.
C - Insert the top rail inside arch brackets
as illustrated
C
CORRECT 

Insert to this point.
WRONG

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A
A - Screw into brackets as necessary
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Screw Gate Frame/Brackets
STEP 4

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A
A - Fasten gate hinges and gate latch onto the gate brackets with SHORT screws
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Fasten Gate Hinges & Gate Latch
STEP 5
For swimming and other child safety gates, most safety standards specify:
a) Your fence height needs to be between 4’ and 6’ high minimum
b) Your gate needs to open outwards away from the pool
c) Latch releasing mechanism to be minimum 54” off the ground.
*Always confirm these and other requirements with the appropriate authorities
in your area. Code will change from one location to another across the country.
Latch and hinges must be
installed in these exact locations.

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Assemble & Fasten Gate Brace
STEP 6
Gate Brace Parts
B - Ensure that gate is square, then screw
bracing into place.
AB
Top Bar Bottom Bar A - Assemble gate brace by
sliding the larger square tube
over the smaller square tube.
Align holes and install fasteners.
(4)
Screws
(2)
Lock Washers
(2)
Nuts
(2)
Hex Bolts
123

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A
A - Use temporary spacers or blocks to rest the gate on during alignment and installation
B
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Position, Adjust & Align Gate/Secure Hinges to Posts
STEP 7
B - Fasten hinges to posts with LONG screws
Please try to line
up your screws as
per this drawing.

Adjust the spring tension
in gates as necessary.
Use steel insert pin.
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A - Fasten gate hinges accordingly B - Check for level, fit and function to latching post
C - Hinges can be adjusted moderately
to bring gate into level alignment
with post
C
B
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Level Gate & Adjust Hinges
STEP 8
LEVEL
D
Latch is designed for left and right hand applications.
Temporarily remove the spring, bolt and reverse
paddle portion as necessary.
A

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F - Remove pin and place in forward hole to
increase tension, & reverse hole to decrease
tension.
E - Insert small steel pin into one of the holes
on hinge and rotate tensioner tool to release
tension on the gate hinge to remove pin.
How to Set the Tension on Your Gate Hinge
F
E
A
How do I stop my gate posts from rotating?
A - Use two Tek screws provided to secure the gate posts to the anchor pipe. This will
prevent the gate posts from ever rotating in the event of very high winds, etc.

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A
A - Align and fasten the gate latch catch to fit and function with the gate finger.
B
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Align & Install Latch
STEP10
Congratulations! You did it!
Go grab a beverage of your choice, admire your
handy work, and show us what you got by entering
our annual photo/video contests!

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Sidewalk/Path
FROM PAGE 1
Side Walk/Path
A B CD
E
G
F
If sidewalk is less than 52 inches, then use the gate jig as a temporary spacer:
H
Trim bottom plate
of anchor positioner
if it interferes with
sidewalk as necessary.
Drive wood wedge in
between anchor and
concrete sidewalk if
possible for additional
anchor stability

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Sidewalk/Path
OPTION ONE - Drill Directly Through Concrete
If sidewalk is wider than 52”, you may consider drilling directly through it.
Use vinyl gate jig to mark holes
for drilling.
A
Use a 1 5/8in. concrete drill bit, extension
if needed, and a concrete hammer drill.
B
Drill both pre-marked holes
completely through concrete.
C
D
Trim Anchor Positioner
along bottom edge.
E F
Pound anchors directly through the holes
in concrete to a depth of 42" to 48".
If necessary, see fence instructions
for more information on how to
install anchors, adjust leveling
donuts and install aluminum posts.

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Side Walk/Path
ABC
E
D
Use the gate jig to ensure
proper spacing.
Sidewalk/Path
OPTION TWO
If sidewalk is wider than 52 inches, then use Surface Mounts (purchase separately):
F

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A
B
Double Gate Installation
A - Drill out 4x4x10 pressure treated lumber as per illustrated above.
8.25 in
8.25 in
5.5 in
130 in
6 in
C
B - Break o the three studs
clean to the bottom of the base.
C - Create a trench as per the illustration above. Bottom of trench should be level.
103.75 in
120 in
1 5/8 in