Watt Plastics PVC Picket Fence User manual

PVC Picket Fence
Installation Instruction
Watt Plastics Ltd
Broken Brea farm - Easby - Richmond - North Yorkshire - DL10 7EY
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PART LIST
PICKET FENCE
EACH 3’, 4’ & 5’ HIGH OPEN PICKET PANEL INCLUDES:
A. 2” X 3 1/2” Routed Rails (2)
B. 7/8” X 3” Pickets (15 for 8ft width, 11 for 6ft width)
C. 7/8” X 3” Picket Caps (Dog Ear or Sharp)
D. Aluminum Insert (1)
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Installation Instructions 2
PREPARE FENCE LAYOUT
Please read this instruction sheet completely before starting work. Laying out the
fence is an important first step toward a quality installation.
STEP 1
Locate the boundary lines to your
property.
STEP 2
Drive stakes into the ground along
the property line and stetch a
string between each stake. We
recommend that all posts be set
approximately 4”- 6” inside of the
property line to make sure that the
concrete footings do not go over
your property line.
STEP 3
Mark the location of each post
hole.
Privacy fence hole locations
should be 96” on center for 8’
sections and 73” on center for 6’
sections. A can of bright colored
spray paint or colored flags work
well to mark out holes.
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SETTING POSTS
ST E P 1
Dig holes 8”-10” in diameter and anywhere from 24”,
30” or 36” deep depending on your local weather and
soil condions.
ST E P 2
Posion the post in the hole. The post should be
centered in the hole and must be square with the fence
line so that when the rails are inserted into place they
will parallel the string line. Check the post on two
adjacent sides with a carpenter’s level and adjust as
necessary to make sure it is plumb. The fence height
above grade is also determined at this me. We
recommend 2” be le from the boom of the boom
rail to the ground.
ST E P 3
Pour concrete around the posts and fill up to ground
level. Wet or dry concrete works fine. If using dry
concrete water down around the posts when you are
ready for the concrete to start seng up. The concrete
will be set up in about 24 hours. Repeat this step unl all
post are set and ready for panel assembly and gate
install if needed.
FENCE ASSEMBLY - RAILS
STEP 1
Slide bottom rails into cutouts in the post. The notches on
the rails will lock the rail into the post. Repeat this step
until all bottom rails are installed. If post spacing is less
than 8’ (or 6', if 68" rail) on center, cut a piece of bottom
rail to achieve desired length. Any power saw works well
to cut these rails. You can purchase a notching tool to re-
notch the rail or in most cases you can put a screw into
the cut rail to hold it in place.
STEP 2
Slide top rail into cutouts in the post. Lock these rails into
the post . Repeat this step until all top rails are installed.
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2"
24"
8"-10"

FENCE ASSEMBLY - PICKETS
STEP 1
Slide pickets down through top rail and lock into bottom rail.
NOTE: All picket caps are pre-glued at supplier’s factory
POST CAPS
Apply pvc glue to the inside of the cap and press
completely onto the top of the post. Press firmly
to ensure that the cap is on as far as it will go.
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