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Important stuff
to know about
installing your
WamBam gate.
1-877-778-5733
www.wambamfence.com
CLEVER JOE
Your Installation Buddy
There are some areas of the country where this fence or gate will not meet pool code.
ALWAYS CONFIRM pool code requirements with the appropriate authorities in your area before you purchase.
June 2016
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- Page 1 Slim Jim Aluminum Gate Important stuff to know about installing your WamBam gate. 1-877-778-5733 www.wambamfence.com CLEVER JOE Your Installation Buddy There are some areas of the country where this fence or gate will not meet pool code. ALWAYS CONFIRM pool code requirements with the appropriate authorities in your area before you purchase.
- Page 2 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. 2 - Ideally, Install Your Gate Anchors Before Your Fence Anchors Your fence panels will be more forgiving for a custom t than your gate.
- Page 3 4 - Double Gate Applications: You can use two standard gates to create wider opening up to 98.5”. More details are included at the back of this manual on how this can be accomplished. 98.5 in .6 in 1.3 in .6 in 2 in Ground...
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Page 4: Box Contents
• Gate Latch Assembly (1) • Gate Pickets (7) • Bottom Horizontal Rail (1) • Gate Jig (Vinyl) (1) • Metal Post Stabilizer (1) Sold Separately: • Posts (Caps Included) • WamBam Ornamental Post Anchors For installation videos and more information, visit www.wambamfence.com... -
Page 5: Product Overview
52in. 48in. 36in. 36in. 2in. Ground Gate Jig (Vinyl) Metal Post Stabilizer String Line Ground WamBam 52in. 42in. Ornamental Anchor This gate can be trimmed down in width to accommodate custom applications. For installation videos and more information, visit www.wambamfence.com... -
Page 6: Detailed Installation Instructions
Slim Jim Aluminum Gate Detailed Installation Instructions STEP 1 Metal post stabilizer Excavate & Install Gate Jig, to be used only on hinge post Anchors, & Fence Posts Temporarily place the anchor positioner into the metal post stabilizer and determine position. - Page 7 Slim Jim Aluminum Gate For ease of gate assembly use a large, flat, clean surface (i.e. - garage How to Assemble the Gate STEP 2 floor,or ideally an elevated table with a lay-down drop cloth to protect materials from getting scratched).
- Page 8 Slim Jim Aluminum Gate E - Insert pickets into the bottom rail and align F - Fasten screws. If screws are forced, they can holes in pickets with holes in rails. strip out. For installation videos and more information, visit www.wambamfence.com...
- Page 9 Your gate needs to open outwards away from the pool c) Latch releasing mechanism to be minimum 54” off the ground. * The Slim Jim Aluminum Gate will require a specialized latching system to meet pool code. Use Magna Latch Top Pull Hardware Only (not included).
- Page 10 Slim Jim Aluminum Gate How to Attach Assembled Gate to Fence Panel STEP 4 A - Use temporary spacers or blocks to rest the gate on during alignment and installation. Fasten gate hinges accordingly. B - Align and fasten the gate latch to fit and function with the gate finger.
- Page 11 Slim Jim Aluminum Gate 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! FROM PAGE 1 Sidewalk/Path If sidewalk is less than 50 inches, then use the gate jig as a temporary spacer:...
- Page 12 Slim Jim Aluminum Gate 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 For installation videos and more information, visit www.wambamfence.com...
- Page 13 Slim Jim Aluminum Gate OPTION 1 - FROM PAGE 1 Sidewalk/Path If sidewalk is wider than 50 inches, then drill directly through concrete and pound anchors into place.. Mark holes using the Marked holes for drilling. Use a 1in. Concrete Drill gate jig provided.
- Page 14 Slim Jim Aluminum Gate OPTION 2 - Universal Surface Mount Post Sidewalk/Path If sidewalk is wider than 50 inches, then use the Universal Surface Mount Post (purchase separately). 50in. Sidewalk/Path Level Surface Mount with stainless steel washers Trim down post to desired height if needed For installation videos and more information, visit www.wambamfence.com...
- Page 15 Slim Jim Aluminum Gate Double Gate Installation 1 in 3.75 in 100.5 in 3.75 in 108 in A - Drill out 4x4x10 pressure treated lumber as per illustrated above. 5.5 in 120 in 20 in B - Break o the three studs C - Create a trench as per the illustration above.
- Page 16 Slim Jim Aluminum Gate D - Identify the locations of metal post stabilizers and pound ush into the ground. E - Place wood jig over the metal post stabilizers. The hole on the stabilizers should align with the holes on the wood jig.
- Page 17 Slim Jim Aluminum Gate H - Pound your anchors into place. I - Slide aluminum post over anchors and fasten accordingly to internal steel pipe. J - Back ll excavated dirt over gate jig. K - Install Gate Latching Hardware.