SnapFence VFG-1 Instructions

Gate Kit - Hardware Only
Gate Kit
Gate Kit
Part Number: VFG-1
Directions for constructing and installing your SnapFence
Gate Assembly Diagram
Pick your gate location:
Gate location should include space for
a support wall as seen in the example.
Remember to pick a level spot for your
gate with room for the gate to swing in
the desired direction.
It is preferable if the latch side of your
gate is not on an unsupported corner.
Level Surface
Base
Mounts**
Solid
1) Open package and separate parts.
(A) (B)
2 Hinges 4 Gate
Corners
**The Gate Kit does not include any (N)Rail Connecters which are needed to attach (H)Posts/(J)Rails of the support
section and/or the (I)Support Rail found below the gate to help stabilize the structure. It also does not include
(H)Posts/(J)Rails needed to make the Support Section and/or the (K)Posts/(L)Rails for the Gate itself. (M)Post caps,
Gate Panel Wire, Panel Clips, Ground Anchor Stakes or Base Mounts are not included.**
2) Cut Posts and Rails.
Cut Posts (H1, H2 and H3) to desired height.*
Cut Rails (I, J1 and J2) to desired length.**
Connect Rail Connectors (N) to Rails (I, J1 and J2) by sliding them into place.***
Slide
J2
N
H1
39"
N
J1
Desired
Length
*If installing a 3' high fence as shown in the example, no cutting will be necessary
if using 39" Posts.
**If installing a 2' wide gate with 4' wide fence sections, dimensions are supplied
in the example.
***If installing a corner, Corner Rail Connectors (not included) will be needed to
make a turn. (Sold separately.)
3) Build the Gate
Cut gate structure to desired size using Posts (K1 and K2) and Rails (L1 and L2).*
Plan for a 1/2" clearance on each side of gate and 1" clearance on the bottom of
the gate.
3.1) Gate Corners.
Attach Gate Corners (B1 - B4) to gate structure (K1,K2, L1 and L2) by sliding corners
into the Posts/Rails. Make sure the holes on the hinge side Gate Corners (B1 and B2),
face up and down, and the holes on the latch side Gate Corners (B3 and B4) face
outward.
3.2) Support Brackets.
Attach Support Brackets (C) using supplied screws. Support Brackets (C) should be
installed on the opposite side from which you are intending to hang your wire.
Support Brackets (C) are not necessary if you are making a gate that will feature
Balusters (extra Posts (H)).
*If installing a 2' wide gate with 4' wide fence sections , dimensions are supplied in the example.
Instructions
Support Section
(A) Hinge
(C) (D)
4 Support 2 Gate 1 Latch
Brackets Stops
Slide
Cut to
size
N
H2
N
N
N
I
Desired
Length
Gate Kit.
TM
(B) Gate Corner
(C) Corner
Support
Baluster**
(E) (F) (G)
1 Mounting 1 Bag of
Slide Plate Screws
2.1) Install desired ground attachments in your determined locations.
Typical attachments as shown, Ground Anchor Stakes** or Base Mounts**
Video instructions available on www.snapfence.com
Secure base with larger
H1
screws/bolts as needed.
H3
Solid
2.2) Install Posts.
Slide Posts (H1, H2 and H3) over ground attachments and secure into place with
screws.
Secure with PVC glue if desired.
2.3) Attach Rails.
Snap Rails (I, J1 and J2) to Posts (H1, H2 and H3) then attach using the screws
provided.
Secure with PVC glue if desired.
B2
Desired
K1
Height
B1
(E) Latch
Slide
Gate Swings Open
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All materials not included can be purchased
separately.**
(Note - Not all included screws are needed)
Slide
Attach post to
anchor stake
with screws.
H2
Base Mounts**
**Ground attachments (sold separately.)
L2 B4
Desired
Length
Gate
K2
B3
L1
IF YOU CAN DREAM IT, YOU CAN BUILD IT.
(D) Gate Stop
(F) Mounting
Plate
Ground Anchor
Stakes**
Soil
TM
Slide
H3
Ground
Anchor
Stakes**
Soil
holes face up/down
C C
Secure support
brackets with
screws.
C
C
holes face outward
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