WamBam Plain Jane Vinyl Gate User manual

REALLY
Plain Jane
Vinyl Gate
Important stuff to know about
installing your WamBam gate.
CLEVER JOE
Your Installation Buddy
1-877-778-5733
www.wambamfence.com
02.2017

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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 screw your gate frame together until you have
rst temporarily assembled the gate.
This will ensure four things:
a)
The assembled gate is the correct width as per
the product overview drawing.
b) That you have everything necessary to complete the gate.
c) That you will have assembled the gate in the correct order.
d) All the pieces t and function properly.
It is easier to trouble shoot when things are not screwed together.
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.
Conrm Opening Prior
to Final Assembly of
Gate w/Hardware.

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Do Not Hang Gate on Lone Soldier Post.
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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 see the last two pages of this instruction guide for optional solutions to overcome.
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Pool Code Notes
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” o the ground.
*The Plain Jane Vinyl Gate will require a specialized latching system to meet pool code.
Use MagnaLatch Top Pull Hardware (not included).
Magna Latch Top Pull Code is # MLTPS2BGA.
*Always conrm these and other requirements with the appropriate authorities in your area.
Code will change from one location to another across the country.
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Gate Brace Warning
The gate brace included with this gate may be considered a climbing surface by some pool inspectors
and therefore in conict with pool code. This gate can be assembled and installed without the brace if
and when necessary.
In some applications where the gate is going be used heavily, a supporting wheel for this gate
would be advised for strength and durability.
5 - Supporting Wheel?

.090in.wall
thickness
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Each Gate Box Includes:
• Top Rail (1)
• Gate Hinges (2)
• Pickets (8)
• Arch Brackets (2)
•
Gate Latch (1)
• Vertical Stiles (2)
• Gate Brace (1)
• Stainless Steel Screws (16)
• Gate Bottom Brackets (2)
• Bottom Rail (1)
• Gate Jig (1)
• Metal Post Stabilizer (1)
• Tek Screws (4)
Sold Separately:
• Posts
• WamBam Anchors
• Post Caps (3 options)
Box Contents
Plain Jane Vinyl Gate
Cap'n Jack Cap'n America Cap'n Morgan
.050in.wall
thickness

Plain Jane
Vinyl Gate
PRODUCT OVERVIEW
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Ground
WamBam Anchor
7.75in.
48in.
3.5in.
41.5in.
56.84in.
1.5in.
3.5in. 3.5in.
1.5in.
2in.
22in.
58.84in.
52in.
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.
34in.
Looking to Do
a Double Gate?
See page 18.

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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
5 1/2in.
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Detailed Installation
Instructions
Plain Jane Vinyl Gate
F
STEP 1
A
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.
G
G - IMPORTANT: Make sure to fasten the
fence panels BEFORE attaching the gate
C

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Completely assembled gate shown
Plain Jane Vinyl Gate
Assemble the Gate Frame Bottom & Sides
STEP 2
C - Insert vertical gate stiles. They will BOTTOM OUT
against bottom horizontal rail
B C
A
Note that the bottom rail
is Ribbed internally.
B - Insert the bottom rail ALL THE WAY until it
BOTTOMS OUT INSIDE GATE BRACKET
A - 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.

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Plain Jane Vinyl Gate
Insert Pickets & Assemble the Gate Frame Top
STEP 3
Insert pickets in the proper
order according to their height
as shown above.
A - Insert the top rail inside arch brackets as illustrated
B - Insert pickets in the proper order through
holes in the bottom rail
C - Slide gate arch (with brackets) over the
pickets and vertical gate stiles
B
A
C
CORRECT 
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Insert to this point.
WRONG

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A
A - ENSURE YOUR GATE IS SQUARE and screw brackets as illustrated. The corner-to-corner
measurement must be the same, and the width of the gate should be 48”.
Plain Jane Vinyl Gate
Screw Gate Frame/Brackets
STEP 4
48in.

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A
A - Fasten gate hinges and gate latch onto the gate brackets with screws
Plain Jane Vinyl Gate
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.
*The Plain Jane gate will require a specialized latching system to meet pool code.
Use MagnaLatch Top Pull Hardware (not included) and Captain Morgan Post Caps Only.
Magna Latch Top Pull Code is # MLTPS2BGA.
*Always confirm these and other requirements with the appropriate authorities in your area.
Code will change from one location to another across the country.

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Plain Jane Vinyl Gate
Assemble & Fasten Gate Brace
STEP 6
(4)
Screws
(2)
Lock Washers
(2)
Nuts
(2)
Hex Bolts
Gate Brace Parts
B - Re-confirm the gate is square, and screw
bracing into place.
AB
A - Assemble gate brace by
sliding the larger square tube
over the smaller square tube.
Align holes and install fasteners.
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A
A - Use temporary spacers or blocks to rest the gate on during alignment and installation
B - Fasten hinges to posts with screws
B
Plain Jane Vinyl Gate
Position, Adjust & Align Gate/Secure Hinges to Posts
STEP 7
See next page on how to
position screws on the post
side of the hinge.

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A
A - Using a 1/8” drill bit, pre-drill the holes for hinge screws as illustrated.
Angle your drill slightly as illustrated.
B
TOP VIEW
ANGLE your drill to
pierce into angled portion
of post as illustrated.
DC
B - Fasten three, 2” screws through
the drilled holes. Repeat steps ‘A’
and ‘B’ for second (bottom) hinge.
C - Swing the gate open and pre-drill
four more holes for hinge screws as
illustrated.
D - Fasten four, 2” screws through
the drilled holes. Repeat steps ‘C’ and
‘D’ for second (bottom) hinge.
How to Position Screws on the Post Side of the Hinge
Plain Jane Vinyl Gate

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

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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
Plain Jane Vinyl Gate
Align & Install Latch
STEP 9
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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Plain Jane Vinyl Gate
Sidewalk/Path
FROM PAGE 1
Side Walk/Path
A B CD
E
H
G
F
If sidewalk is less than 52 inches, then use the gate jig as a temporary spacer:
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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Plain Jane Vinyl Gate
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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Plain Jane Vinyl Gate
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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Double Gate Applications
You can use two standard gates to create wider opening up to 99”. More details are included at the back
of this manual on how this can be accomplished.
Wood Jig
2.0 in
103.5 in
Ground
Metal Post Stabilizers
2.0 in
99 in
Plain Jane Vinyl Gate
Please assemble your gates with hardware and conrm the width prior to assembling
the gate jig. The 103.5” measurement illustrated can easily be adjusted if necessary.