Zippity ALL AMERICAN User manual

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ASSEMBLY
INSTRUCTIONS
PICKET FENCE
45 MINapproximate assembly time
ALL AMERICAN
6935 Reames Rd. Ste. K. Charlotte, NC 28216
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704-892-5222 / 877-234-6196
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2 3/4 in
6 in
2 in
4 in
42 in
38 5/8 in
21 3/4 in
23 in
18 1/8 in
75 1/2 in
72 in
70 3/8 in
Ground
All American Finishing Post sold separately

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GENERAL INFORMATION
IMPORTANT
• Please read through before starting assembly.
• Important: Check the inside of the larger pieces in your box for other materials packed inside.
• When assembling components, place on a non-abrasive surface
(i.e. shipping box) to avoid scratching.
• We recommend an area approx. 5’x 8’for unobstructed assembling.
• You should not need to use excessive force when assembling components.
MISSING OR DAMAGED PARTS?
CALL US 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 discover any missing, damaged or defective parts, please contact our customer service department.
EMAIL: [e-mail]
PHONE: [phone]
Customer service agents are available to take calls weekdays from 8am-5pm EST.
To help you quickly and accurately, please have reference item number ZP19041 and the specic part name which can be
found on the next page. It is helpful if you can provide the batch lot which is a stamped number on the end of the box.
NEED ASSEMBLY HELP?
If you are having problems with the assembly or installation of this product, we are happy to assist you with the process, so
please give us a call at 704-892-5222/877-234-6196.
NEED TO RETURN?
If for some reason you need to return this product, please allow us to help resolve your issues rst. If you still decide to
return the product, you will need to intitate the return from the company you originally purchased from.
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AVOID THESE PITFALLS
1. Have you contacted local utilities?
You must call before you start installation of your fence to avoid puncturing any unseen underground utilities,
especially electrical or gas lines. Fortunately, this is made easy for you.
Simply call 811 in the US, or visit www.call811.com
In Canada, visit www.transcanada.com/en/about/contact for a list of phone numbers by province.
2. Have you checked your local zoning laws?
Local zoning laws and Home Owners Associations may regulate the height, style and placement of your fence. Some
locations may even require a permit.
3. Are you absolutely sure where your property line is?
Many disputes have arisen from questions about whose side the fence is on. We recommend the outside edge of your
fence to be at least 2” inside your property line to avoid any encroachment on adjacent property
4. Have you talked to your neighbors?
Your fence will become part of their yard, and you’ll have an easier time building it if you can have access from both
sides. Besides, you may get lucky if they decide to share the cost with you.
5. UNSTABLE GROUND OR ROCK?
If you encounter rock or unstable ground, you can dig a hole and concrete the pipe into place much the same way
you would a traditionally installed fence. This can be done either during the pipe installation or even after the fence is
complete.
6935 Reames Rd. Ste. K. Charlotte, NC 28216
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704-892-5222 / 877-234-6196
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ALL AMERICAN PICKET FENCE COMPONENTS
TOOLS YOU WILL NEED
Post Cap (1)
Post (1) - 2” x 3 ½“ x 44 ⁄”
Top Rail (1) - 1 ½” x 3 ½” x 68 ¼”
1” Self-Augering Hex
Head Steel Screws (2)
(to secure post to pipe)
Anchor Pipe (1) - 44 ⁄”
¾” Self-Augering
Stainless Steel Screws
(24)
(to secure brackets to
posts and rails)
⁄“ Hardened Steel Drill Bit (1)
Rail Brackets (4)
Bottom Rail (1) - 1 ½” x 3 ½” x 68 ¼”
Cordless Drill
Level
Picket 1 (2) - ⁄” x 2 ¾“ x 36 ½”
Picket 2 (2) - ⁄” x 2 ¾“ x 34 ⁄”
Picket 3 (2) - ⁄” x 2 ¾“ x 32 ¾”
Picket 4 (2) - ⁄” x 2 ¾“ x 31 ½”
Picket 5 (2) - ⁄” x 2 ¾“ x 30 ¾”
Picket 6 (2) - ⁄” x 2 ¾“ x 30 ½”
STEP 1: LAY OUT MATERIALS
A
D E
G
H
I J
F
B C

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STEP 2.1
STEP 2.2
STEP 2.3
After establishing your fence lines with
string and stake, drive your rst pipe anchor
(Part F) into the ground. The bottom of the
plastic bushing should sit just above the
ground when nished.
Identify location of your second pipe anchor
and drive into the ground. The distance from
plastic bushing to the next pipe should be
70¼” (Or center to center of pipe at 72”)
Note:
Check level in both directions
72 in.
70 1/4in.
Try to drive the pipe as level as possible.
Check for level every few inches. After about
18” deep, the trajectory of the pipe is usually
established and you cannot manually pull
the pipe back into level.
STEP 2: INSTALL PIPE ANCHORS

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Important !
The bottom of the vinyl post must penetrate 2” to 4”
below the ground to prevent it twisting on the pipe.
OPTIONAL If your ground is dry and hard, use a claw hammer to
loosen 2” or 4“ of dirt around the base of the pipe.
STEP 3.1
STEP 3.2
Orient post correctly with tabs at top and slide the vinyl
post (Part C) over the anchor pipe down into the ground.
Using a wood block (or something to protect the top of the vinyl extrusion),
pound the post so that the bottom 2” to 4” is below the ground.
Repeat for second post.
STEP 3: INSTALL POST OVER ANCHOR PIPE

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STEP 3.4
STEP 3.5
Using a level, adjust the top of the vinyl post
to level as illustrated.
Look down the top of the post to determine location of pipe
on vinyl post and secure with the second 1” self-augering hex
head steel screw as illustrated.
STEP 3.3 Secure vinyl post to pipe with (1) 1“ self-
augering hex head steel screw (Part G) as
illustrated.
Secure only one post on pipe for now (not both).
This will all
ow you to adjust the second post for
fen
ce panel installation
Check pipe location inside of post
to determine placement of screw.

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STEP 4.1
STEP 4.2
STEP 4.3
Install one vinyl bracket (Part D) on
the vinyl post that has been secured
to the pipe using (4) ¾” screws (Part H)
(approximately 2” o the ground).
Slide second bracket over the opposite end of
the bottom rail (Part J) and slide the rail down
into the pre-installed bracket on the opposing
side.
Use a level on the top of the bottom rail to
determine height of opposing bracket and
mark for installation.
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Note: Adjust this post b
y sliding
left or right to t the rail length.
STEP 4: INSTALL FENCE PANEL

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STEP 4.4
STEP 4.5
STEP 4.7
STEP 4.6
After marking location of second bracket,
temporarily remove the bottom rail and attach
the bracket to the post using (4) ¾”self-
augering stainless steel screws.
Install top brackets as illustrated using (4) ¾”
self-augering stainless steel screws per bracket.
Once the top and bottom rails are secured,
fasten the second post, following the same
steps as outlined in step 3.
Orient bottom and top rails (Part I) correctly (to
receive vertical pickets) and slide down into
brackets. Use (2) ¾”self-augering stainless steel
screws to secure each bracket.
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Post tops can be trimmed down as necessary.
Note: Each picket is
numbered
Locking Tabs
1
1
2
2
3
3
4
4
55
66
STEP 5.1
STEP 5.2
Install pickets (Part E) by inserting through top
rail and locking into the bottom rail. Pay special
attention to the numbers on the bottom of each
picket to ensure they are inserted in the correct
pattern.
Install post caps (Part A). Push down on cap to
lock it to vinyl post.
Install ONE complete
panel of fence FIRST
Then proceed to install only one
or two pipe anchors at a time,
until you fully understand the
fundamentals. This will help you
to avoid repetitive mistakes.
STEP 5: INSTALL PICKETS & POST CAPS

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TIPS
1. Careful planning & measuring of your fence is essential. Moving pipes once driven into ground is extremely dicult.
2. After you install your rst panel and you have gone through the learning curve, you can opt to temporarily remove your
fence panel and posts and continue driving all your pipe. This will enable you to work with an unobstructed string line.
3. When cutting PVC use a ne-toothed metal or wood-cutting blade.
4. For easier spacing of pipe anchors, you can optionally use a piece of 1x4 wood lumber cut at 70 ¼”for step 2.3.
Use a wood spacing guide (not included) cut to 70 1/4” to
help identify the location of your next pipeanchor.
5. Most yards are relatively level and will allow for a fairly simple installation.
If your yard is steeply pitched or is very uneven you may need to stair step your panels as illustrated below.
Post heights can be trimmed down as necessary.
Groun
d
Dig BottomRail into Higher Elevation to Minimize Gap on the Lower Side
WARNING!
If your yard has a severe slope or elevation change
greater than approximately 5” to 6” over one panel
of fence, you will not be able to install this fence.
Your post will not be long enough to accomodate.

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Tip: Alternatively you can use
self-drilling metal screws
(not included) for steel and
avoid having to pre-drill.
TIPS 1
TIPS 2
TIPS 3
Place the bottom bracket on the post and mark
the locations of the two holes on the post.
Using a ⁄” drill bit (Part B) for steel, pre-drill the
vinyl post and internal steel pipe.
Install bracket to vinyl post and pipe.
TIPS: INSTALLING BOTTOM BRACKET ON A 90° CORNER?