WamBam Steady Freddy User manual

REALLY
Steady Freddy
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
This Gate is Also Designed to Fit the
Big Ben and Curious George Fence Styles

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Reality Check
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.
Install Your Gate Anchors
Before Installing Your
Fence Anchors.
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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.
Conrm Opening Prior
to Final Assembly of
Gate w/Hardware.

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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.
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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In some applications where the gate is going be used heavily, a supporting wheel for this gate
would be advised for strength and durability.
6 - Supporting Wheel?

.090in.wall
thickness
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Each Gate Box Includes:
• Gate Brace (1)
• Gate Arch (1)
• Privacy Boards (4)
• Gate Arch Top Bracket (2)
•
Gate Latch (1)
• Vertical Stile (2)
• Gate Bottom Bracket (2)
• Gate Hinges (2)
• Bottom Rail (1)
• Metal Post Stabilizer (1)
• Tek Screws (4)
Sold Separately:
• Posts
• WamBam Anchors (Large Only)
• Post Caps (3 options)
Box Contents
Steady Freddy Vinyl Gate
Cap'n Jack Cap'n America Cap'n Morgan
.050in.wall
thickness
• Gate Jig (1)
• Stainless Steel Screws (20)
1
2
3
4

Steady Freddy
Vinyl Gate
PRODUCT OVERVIEW
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Ground
WamBam Anchor
(Large Only)
11.75in.
50.45in.
7.8in.
7.8in.
32.4in.
7.8in.
48in.
3.8in.
62.7in.
3.5in.
70in.
1.5in.
3.5in. 3.5in.
1.5in.
2in.
48in.
73.5in.
72in.
50in.
54.5in.
48in.
4in.
Gate InstallationGate Assembly
A
B
A B
C D
3.5in.
1.5in.
.090in. wall thickness
C
1.5in.
D
3.5in.
42in.
Looking to Do
a Double Gate?
See page 17.

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
Steady Freddy 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
B C
A
Steady Freddy Vinyl Gate
Assemble the Gate Frame Bottom & Sides
STEP 2
UNEVEN EVEN
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C - Insert vertical gate stiles. They will BOTTOM OUT
against bottom horizontal rail
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
Insert fully to this point.
IMPORTANT!
Insert fully to this point.

Please ensure your
privacy boards fits snug
into the vertical gate stile.
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A
A - Insert tongue and groove privacy board 1
tightly into the vertical stile
B - Privacy boards 2, 3, and 4 should bottom out
inside bottom rail
C - Insert gate arch into bracket as illustrated D - Slide gate arch (with brackets)
over the privacy boards and
vertical gate stiles
C
B
D
Steady Freddy Vinyl Gate
Insert Boards & Assemble the Gate Frame Top
STEP 3
CORRECT
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
Insert to
this point.
WRONG
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1

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A
A - ENSURE YOUR GATE IS SQUARE! The corner-
to-corner measurement must be the same, and
the width of the gate should be 48”.
B - Fasten gate brackets to internal members
using screws
C - Fasten gate hinges onto the gate brackets
with screws
D - Fasten gate latch onto the gate bracket
with screws
C
B
D
Steady Freddy Vinyl Gate
Fasten Gate Brackets & Attach Gate Hardware
STEP 4
Hinges must be installed
in these exact locations.
Latch must be installed
in this exact location.
48in.

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Steady Freddy Vinyl Gate
Assemble & Fasten Gate Brace
STEP 5
Gate Brace Parts
B - Re-confirm the gate is square, and 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
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