CHAIN-LINK FENCE AND GATE

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONSCHAIN-LINKFENCE AND GATETMFencing Without Boundaries

CHAIN-LINK FENCE & GATEInstallation Instructions1BEFORE YOU START, IT’S IMPORTANT TO CHECK . . . . .That fence footings do not exceed legally established property lines. If uncertain, refer to realestate agent’s line plot or consult a professional surveyor. . .Local codes for specifications regarding frontage locations, allowable fence heights, etc. Apermit may be required. . .With local utility companies for locations of underground cables or pipelines.CHAIN-LINK FENCE AND GATEPARTS LIST1 Terminal Post Cap6 Fence Tie11 Tension Bar2 Rail End7 Gate Frame Hinge12 Top Rail3 Rail End Band8 Gate Post Hinge13 Line Post4 Tension Band9 Gate Fork Latch14 Bottom Tension Wire5 Line Post Top10 Terminal Post15 Tension Wire Clip

CHAIN-LINK FENCE & GATEInstallation InstructionsPARTS DESCRIPTION QUANTITY TO USE / BUYSame linear footage of fenceless gate openingsChain-LinkFabricTerminal Post 10(end, corner andgate posts)Rail End 21 for each end post1 for each gate post2 for each corner postRail End Band31 for each rail endTension Band4For each end post, use 3 for: 3',42" or 4'; use 4 each for 5', anduse 5 each for 6'. Same for gateposts. Double the quantity forcorner posts.Gate PostHinge 82 for single swing gate4 for double swing gateAs required (2 for each gate)Line Post 13(intermediate post)Divide the total footage of yourfence (less gate openings) by 10and subtract 1. Subtract 1additional line post for eachcorner post used. Space lineposts equidistant at intervals notexceeding 10 feet.Top Rail(plain orswedged end) 12Same linear footage as fencefabricGate FrameHinge 72 for single swing gate4 for double swing gateTop RailSleeve1 for each length of plain end toprail. Not needed for swedged endtop rail.Gate ForkLatch 91 for each single swing gateFence Tie 6Tension Bar 111 for each end post1 for each gate post2 for each corner post1 for every 24" of top rail and 1for every 12" of line posts5/16" x 1-1/4"Carriage Bolt1 for each rail end band1 for each tension band3/8" x 2"Carriage Bolt1 for each gate frame hinge3/8" x 3"Carriage Bolt1 for each gate post hingeBottomTension Wire14Same linear footage of fenceless gate openingsTension Wire Clip151 for every 24" of tension wireConcrete MixApproximately two 60-lb. sacksper post holeSingleSwing GateDoubleSwing GateIndividual fittings as indicatedbelowIndividualfittings asindicated belowTerminal PostCap 11 for each terminal postLine Post Top 51 for each line postTOOLS YOU WILL FIND USEFULString or Chalk Line and Stakes Tape Measure Post Hole DiggerWheelbarrow, Shovel and Hoe to mix and transport concrete Carpenter’s Level1/2" and 9/16" Wrench or Crescent Wrench Hacksaw or Pipe CutterFence Stretcher Pliers Tension Wire Clip (Hog Ring) Pliers2

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CHAIN-LINK FENCE & GATEInstallation Instructions14PREPARE FENCE LAYOUTLine PostSTEP 1Locate your property’s boundary lines.It is recommended that all posts be setapproximately 4" inside the property line sothat concrete footings do not encroach ontoany adjoining property.STEP 2Measure the overall length of your plannedfence to determine how many feet of chainlink fabric and top rail will be required(Fig. 1).STEP 3Mark the location of each terminal post(corner, end, and gate posts are calledterminal posts) with a stake.End PostStringCorner PostGate PostStandardopening widths:Single Swing – 36", 39",42" and 48"Double Swing – 10 ft.and 12 ft.In stock sizes may varybased on localrequirements.DoubleSwing GateFigure 1Gate PostWhen determining the positions of gateposts remember that clearance for hinges,latches, etc., is included in the listedopening width of the gate. Therefore, if youordered a gate for a 36" opening the postspacing should be exactly 36", inside postface to inside post face.Line PostSingleSwing GateCornerPostStringGate PostGate Post

CHAIN-LINK FENCE & GATEInstallation Instructions25SETTING TERMINAL POSTSSTEP 1Dig terminal post holes approximately 8" in diameter and 30" deep, withsloping sides (Fig. 2). The exact diameter and depth will be determined bylocal weather and soil conditions.2"TerminalPostFenceFabricHeightSTEP 2With crayon or chalk, mark the ground line on posts. Height, above levelground, of terminal posts will equal the height of the fence fabric plus 2".Figure 2CrayonMarkSTEP 3Center the terminal posts in the holes. Make sure the posts are plumb andset at the correct height. (Crayon mark should be at ground level.)Surround posts with concrete in a continuous pour. Trowel finish aroundposts and slope downward to direct water away.30"8"3LOCATING AND SETTING LINE POSTSSTEP 1When the terminal post footings havehardened enough to stabilize the posts,stretch a string line taut between terminalposts. The string should be positioned onthe outside face of the posts 4" below thetop (Fig. 3). Height, above level ground,of line posts will equal the height of thefabric minus 2".String4"4"Figure 3TerminalPostLine PostSTEP 2Measure the distance between terminal posts and refer to Post SpacingChart to determine the distance between line posts. Dig line post holes 6"wide and 18" to 24" deep, with sloping sides (Fig. 4). Center the lineposts in the holes. Make sure the posts are plumb, aligned with the centersof terminal posts, and set at the correct height. Surround posts withconcrete in a continuous pour. Trowel finish around posts and slopedownward to direct water away.Line PostTerminalPost2"FenceFabricHeightLinePostFigure 418"– 24"6"

CHAIN-LINK FENCE & GATEInstallation Instructions46ADDING FITTINGS TO TERMINAL POSTSTerminalPost CapRail EndBandSTEP 1After concrete footings have been allowed tosufficiently harden, slip the rail end bands andtension bands onto the terminal posts. (Refer toparts list for the description and quantity of fittingsthat are required for various post types andheights.) The long flat surface of the tension bandshould face toward the outside of the fence (Fig 5).Figure 5TensionBandsNOTE: Take care not to spread or distort thefittings.STEP 2Apply all terminal post caps.Rail EndBand forTension WireEnd and Gate PostTerraced GroundCorner post assembly is usedat point A to allow fabric tofollow terraced contour ofground (Fig. 6).Very Uneven GroundCorner post assembly is usedat points A and B whenground rises or drops morethan 15" per 100 linear feet(Fig. 7).Corner PostFigure 6Figure 7

CHAIN-LINK FENCE & GATEInstallation Instructions5INSTALLING TOP RAILSOff-setRound SideSTEP 1Place line post top on the top of each line post. The off-set roundside should be toward the outside of the fence (Fig. 8).STEP 2Insert one length of top rail through the line post top closest to aterminal post. Slip rail end onto the end of the top rail and attachit to a terminal post by using a rail end band. Secure by using a5/16" x 1-1/4" carriage bolt with the head to the outside of thefence (Fig. 9).Line PostTopFigure 8Rail EndRail EndBandFigure 9Top RailSTEP 3Continue by forcing lengths of swedge end top rail togetherthrough the line post tops. (If swedge end top rail is not used, joinlengths together with top rail sleeves.) (Fig. 10)Top RailSleeveFigure 10STEP 4Upon reaching the next terminal post, measure carefully and cutthe top rail to fit tightly between the last length of top rail and therail end. Fasten rail end to rail end band on the terminal post.Secure in place with a 5/16" x 1-1/4" carriage bolt (Fig. 11).67Figure 11ADDING TENSION WIRE (Optional)Wrap tension wire once around bottom rail end band carriagebolt. Using pliers, twist several times to secure (Fig. 12).Tension wire should run along the same side of the posts as thefabric. Apply tension wire clips no more than 24" apart, or asneeded for securing the wire to the chain-link fabric.Rail EndBandTensionWireFigure 12

CHAIN-LINK FENCE & GATEInstallation Instructions78HANGING FENCE FABRICTension BarSTEP 1Starting at a terminal post, unroll chain-linkfabric on the ground along the outside of thefence line to the next terminal post. Slide atension bar through the first row of chain-linkdiamonds. Fasten evenly spaced tension bands(already on the post) to the tension bar, fabriccombination using 5/16" x 1-1/4" carriagebolts with heads to the outside of the fence(Figs. 13 & 14).STEP 2Walk along the fabric and stand it up againstthe fence frame, taking out the slack as yougo. Loosely attach fabric to top rail with afew fence ties to hold it in place. Separateenough fabric from the roll to span theopening between the terminal posts.TO REMOVE EXCESS FABRIC:Figure 13Figure 14Figure 15Remove the excess fabric with pliers by opening the top and bottomloops (knuckles) of a single strand of wire at the desired point ofseparation. Unwind the strand up through the links until the fabriccomes apart (Figs. 15 & 16).TO SPLICE SECTIONS OF FABRIC:Splice sections of chain-link fabric together using a single strand ofwire, removed from the end of the fabric. Join the two sections bywinding the loose strand down, corkscrew style, through the end links.Join and tighten the knuckles at top and bottom to secure.NOTE: Before sections can be spliced, a second strand may have to beremoved to provide a proper mesh.Figure 16

CHAIN-LINK FENCE & GATEInstallation Instructions89STRETCHING FENCE FABRICSTEP 1Temporarily insert a tension bar about 3 feet insidethe unattached end of fabric. Securely fasten oneend of the fence stretcher to the tension bar and theother end to the terminal post (Fig. 17). Stretch thefabric. The correct fabric tension should allow aslight amount of give when squeezed by hand.Remove the temporary tension bar.Figure 17STEP 2Adjust the fabric to exact length by adding orremoving wire as shown in figures 15 and 16.Insert a tension bar at the end of the fabric andconnect to tension bands on terminal post.HILLSIDE STRETCH — BIAS CUTTING:(IF NECESSARY)If the top of the chain-link fabric does not create aright angle to the terminal post, the fabric must becut on a bias so that the tension bar can slide intothe fabric at the proper angle. Pull the chain-linkfabric until the top or bottom, whichever is shortest,reaches the terminal post. The other corner of thefabric will extend past the terminal post. Insert thetension bar at an angle through the fabric parallel tothe terminal post (Fig. 18). Remove the excesswire by cutting the strands that form the diamondat the tension bar leaving them long enough to bendover the bar. Do not cut every wire. The numberof wires cut depends on the degree of slope and theheight of the fence.9Figure 18INSTALLING FENCE TIESFasten the fabric securely with fence ties spaced approximately 24" apartalong the top rail and 12" apart on each line post (Fig 19). Finally,securely tighten nuts on all rail end bands and tension bands.Figure 19