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- Page 1 Nervous Nelly Vinyl Gate Important stuff to know about installing your WamBam gate. 1-877-778-5733 www.wambamfence.com CLEVER JOE Your Installation Buddy 02.2017...
- 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.
- Page 3 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.
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Page 4: Box Contents
Nervous Nelly Vinyl Gate Box Contents .050in. wall .090in. wall thickness thickness Each Gate Box Includes: • Top Rail (1) • Vertical Stiles (2) • Pickets (8) • Arch Brackets (2) • Gate Latch (1) • Middle Rail (1) • Gate Brace (1) •... -
Page 5: Product Overview
48in. 66.05in. 46.75in. 43.88in. 2in. 4in. Ground 7.75in. 3.5in. 50in. 40.75in. 42in. 54.5in. 48in. WamBam Anchor 1.5in. 1.5in. (Large Only) 3.5in. 1.5in. 3.5in. 3.5in. 1.5in. Looking to Do 3.5in. a Double Gate? See page 18. .090in. wall thickness For installation videos and more information, visit www.wambamfence.com... -
Page 6: Detailed Installation Instructions
Nervous Nelly Vinyl Gate Detailed Installation Instructions STEP 1 Excavate & Install Gate Jig, Metal post stabilizer to be used only Anchors, & Fence Posts on hinge post Temporarily place the anchor positioner into the metal post stabilizer and determine position. - Page 7 Nervous Nelly Vinyl Gate Assemble the Gate Frame Bottom & Sides STEP 2 Completely assembled gate shown Note that the bottom rail is Ribbed internally. Insert fully to this point. A - Insert the bottom rail ALL THE WAY until it BOTTOMS OUT inside gate bracket...
- Page 8 Nervous Nelly 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 pickets through holes in the bottom rail and insert middle rail through pickets Insert to this point.
- Page 9 Nervous Nelly Vinyl Gate Screw Gate Frame/Brackets STEP 4 48in. 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” . For installation videos and more information, visit www.wambamfence.com...
- Page 10 Nervous Nelly Vinyl Gate Fasten Gate Hinges & Gate Latch STEP 5 Latch and hinges must be installed in these exact locations. 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”...
- Page 11 Nervous Nelly Vinyl Gate Assemble & Fasten Gate Brace STEP 6 Gate Brace Parts Hex Bolts Lock Washers Nuts Screws Bottom Bar Top Bar A - Assemble gate brace by B - Re-confirm the gate is square, and screw sliding the larger square tube bracing into place.
- Page 12 Nervous Nelly Vinyl Gate Position, Adjust & Align Gate/Secure Hinges to Posts STEP 7 A - Use temporary spacers or blocks to rest the gate on during alignment and installation See next page on how to position screws on the post side of the hinge.
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Page 13: Top View
Jiminy Picket Vinyl Gate How to Position Screws on the Post Side of the Hinge ANGLE your drill to pierce into angled portion of post as illustrated. TOP VIEW A - Using a 1/8” drill bit, pre-drill the holes for hinge screws as illustrated. Angle your drill slightly as illustrated. - Page 14 Nervous Nelly Vinyl Gate Level Gate & Adjust Hinges STEP 8 LEVEL A - Fasten gate hinges accordingly B - Check for level, fit and function to latching post Adjust the spring tension in gates as necessary. Use steel insert pin.
- Page 15 Nervous Nelly Vinyl Gate How to Set the Tension on Your Gate Hinge E - Insert small steel pin into one of the holes F - Remove pin and place in forward hole to on hinge and rotate tensioner tool to release increase tension, &...
- Page 16 Nervous Nelly Vinyl Gate Align & Install Latch STEP 10 A - Align and fasten the gate latch catch to fit and function with the gate finger. Congratulations! You did it! Go grab a beverage of your choice, admire your...
- Page 17 Nervous Nelly Vinyl Gate FROM PAGE 1 Sidewalk/Path If sidewalk is less than 52 inches, then use the gate jig as a temporary spacer: Side Walk/Path Trim bottom plate of anchor positioner if it interferes with sidewalk as necessary. Drive wood wedge in...
- Page 18 Nervous Nelly Vinyl Gate Drill Directly Through Concrete OPTION ONE - Sidewalk/Path If sidewalk is wider than 52”, you may consider drilling directly through it. Use vinyl gate jig to mark holes Use a 1 5/8in. concrete drill bit, extension Drill both pre-marked holes for drilling.
- Page 19 Nervous Nelly Vinyl Gate OPTION TWO Sidewalk/Path If sidewalk is wider than 52 inches, then use Surface Mounts (purchase separately): Side Walk/Path Use the gate jig to ensure proper spacing. For installation videos and more information, visit www.wambamfence.com...
- Page 20 Nervous Nelly Vinyl Gate 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. 99 in 2.0 in Wood Jig 2.0 in...
- Page 21 Nervous Nelly Vinyl Gate How to Use Vinyl Gate Jigs Provided to Create Double Gate Jig You can overlap both of your vinyl gate jigs to create a double gate jig. Locate 103.5 inch centers of the holes and fasten jigs.
- Page 22 Nervous Nelly Vinyl Gate Double Gate Installation 5.5 in 110 in 6 in A - Create a trench as per the illustration above. Bottom of trench should be level. 103.5 in B - Identify the locations of metal post stabilizers and pound ush into the ground.
- Page 23 Nervous Nelly Vinyl Gate C - Place jig over the metal post stabilizers. The hole on the stabilizers should align with the holes on the jig. D - Ensure that jig is level. E - Align the anchor positioners with the holes in the jig and metal post stabilizer.
- Page 24 Nervous Nelly Vinyl Gate See fence instructions if necessary for more information on how to install anchors, adjust leveling donuts and install vinyl posts. H - Pound your anchors into place. I - Slide vinyl post over anchors and fasten accordingly to internal steel pipe.
- Page 25 Nervous Nelly Vinyl Gate How to Use Latch Provided for a Double Gate (Steady Freddy Vinyl Gate Shown) Back Front Install one of the latches and ngers provided as illustrated. Instead of the regular six points of contact for screws on the latch portion, you will only be able to use four.
- Page 26 Drop Rod Gate Detailed Installation Instructions Purchase Separately. STEP 1 Install Drop Rod Not included. A - Center and level the bottom B - Insert drop rod into the top C - Mark the location of the drop bracket as shown. Fasten with bracket and insert into bottom rod on the ground surface and the two provided screws.
- Page 27 Operations STEP 2 Ground Surface A - To lock the gate rod in B - To drop the rod in the UP POSITION DOWN POSITION down position, turn the the up position, raise the gate rod 90° and align the gate rod while aligning the notch on the rod notch on the rod through...
- Page 28 Options for Gate Installation with Space Restriction OPTION 1 Short Panel Installed to Support Hinge Post Only Ground Your gate style may not be as illustrated. A - If a small panel of fence (as illustrated), can be installed to support the hinge post only, that is the ideal. OPTION 2 Add Concrete After Gate Installation CONCRETE...
- Page 29 Options for Gate Installation with Space Restriction OPTION 3 Secure Hinge Post to Pre-Existing Wall Galvanized L-Bracket A - If you have a pre-existing wall, you may want to consider securing the top of the hinge post directly to the wall using a galvanized L-bracket as illustrated. Galvanized L-Bracket For installation videos and more information, visit www.wambamfence.com...
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