ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS 75 1/2 in 6 in 2 3/4 in 42 in 38 5/8 in 18 1/8 in 21 3/4 in 2 in 23 in 4 in Ground 70 3/8 in 72 in All American Finishing Post sold separately ALL AMERICAN PICKET FENCE 45 MIN approximate assembly time 6935 Reames Rd. Ste. K. Charlotte, NC 28216 @ support@zippity-outdoor.com 704-892-5222 / 877-234-6196 zippity-outdoor.com www.zippity-outdoor.
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.
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.
STEP 1: LAY OUT MATERIALS ALL AMERICAN PICKET FENCE COMPONENTS A B C Post Cap (1) 1⁄8“ Hardened Steel Drill Bit (1) D Post (1) - 2” x 3 ½“ x 44 5⁄8” E Rail Brackets (4) G F 1” Self-Augering Hex Head Steel Screws (2) (to secure post to pipe) H I ¾” Self-Augering Stainless Steel Screws (24) (to secure brackets to posts and rails) Top Rail (1) - 1 ½” x 3 ½” x 68 ¼” Anchor Pipe (1) - 44 7⁄8” Picket 1 (2) - 3⁄8” x 2 ¾“ x 36 ½” Picket 2 (2) - 3⁄8” x 2 ¾“ x 34 3⁄8” Picket 3 (2) - 3⁄8” x 2 ¾“ x 32 ¾” P
STEP 2: INSTALL PIPE ANCHORS STEP 2.1 After establishing your fence lines with string and stake, drive your first pipe anchor (Part F) into the ground. The bottom of the plastic bushing should sit just above the ground when finished. STEP 2.2 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. Note: Check level in both directions STEP 2.
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: INSTALL POST OVER ANCHOR PIPE STEP 3.1 Orient post correctly with tabs at top and slide the vinyl post (Part C) over the anchor pipe down into the ground. Important! The bottom of the vinyl post must penetrate 2” to 4” below the ground to prevent it twisting on the pipe. STEP 3.
STEP 3.3 Secure vinyl post to pipe with (1) 1“ selfaugering hex head steel screw (Part G) as illustrated. STEP 3.4 Using a level, adjust the top of the vinyl post to level as illustrated. Secure only one post on pipe for now (not both). This will allow you to adjust the second post for fence panel installation STEP 3.5 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 4: INSTALL FENCE PANEL STEP 4.1 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” off the ground). 2 in STEP 4.2 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. Note: Adjust this post by sliding left or right to fit the rail length. STEP 4.
STEP 4.4 STEP 4.5 After marking location of second bracket, temporarily remove the bottom rail and attach the bracket to the post using (4) ¾” selfaugering stainless steel screws. Install top brackets as illustrated using (4) ¾” self-augering stainless steel screws per bracket. 18½ STEP 4.6 STEP 4.7 in 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.
STEP 5: INSTALL PICKETS & POST CAPS STEP 5.1 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. 1 2 3 4 5 6 5 6 4 3 2 1 Note: Each picket is numbered STEP 5.2 Locking Tabs Install post caps (Part A). Push down on cap to lock it to vinyl post.
TIPS 1. Careful planning & measuring of your fence is essential. Moving pipes once driven into ground is extremely difficult. 2. After you install your first 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 fine-toothed metal or wood-cutting blade. 4.
TIPS: INSTALLING BOTTOM BRACKET ON A 90° CORNER? TIPS 1 Place the bottom bracket on the post and mark the locations of the two holes on the post. Tip: Alternatively you can use self-drilling metal screws (not included) for steel and avoid having to pre-drill. TIPS 2 Using a 1⁄8” drill bit (Part B) for steel, pre-drill the vinyl post and internal steel pipe. TIPS 3 Install bracket to vinyl post and pipe. 12 www.zippity-outdoor.
