Attach post caps, Fixing the first rail, Fixing the second post – Keter Springfield 6 User Manual

Page 2: Extending the post, Ground

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2”

(5 cm)

This side up

2”

(5 cm)

silicon

Downward slope

2nd

post

GROUND

2”-6” (5cm-15cm)

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option 2

2nd

post

GROUND

2”-6” (5cm-15cm)

1st

post

1st

post

option 1

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GROUND

2nd

post

2”-6” (5cm-15cm)

Level

GROUND

2nd

post

2”-6” (5cm-15cm)

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4

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2

(X2)

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5

1st

post

1st

post

String/fence line to show

horizontal accuracy.

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ATTACH POST CAPS

1.

Press caps down on post top.

2. You can secure the caps with silicone.

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FIXING THE FIRST RAIL

Place the first post in the hole, checking that it satisfies ALL the following conditions:

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2

3

Make sure the rail is horizontally level, at a 90° angle to the second post.

1. Place the lower rail in position.

2. Fix the rail to the post with 2 screws (s35), through the bracket

holes.

3. Level the rail horizontally. Use timber to help you.

INSTALLING A FENCE SECTION

LEVEL, DOWNWARD SLOPE & UPWARD SLOPE

If the distance is 2”-6” (5-15cm),

place the positioning guide 4” (10cm) from the ground and fix

the brackets with 3 (s18b) screws each.

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FIXING THE SECOND POST

(Take into account the level – downward or upward slope)

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3

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90

o

up

12”-20“ (

30-50cm)

GROUND

EXTENDING THE POST

For fence sections that are less than the standard

6‘ (182 cm) center-to-center, simply cut the rails

and the fence panels to size, using a power saw.

1. Attach three brackets to the post using the positioning guide.

2. Place the post in the hole.

3. Fix the post to the rail with 2 screws (s35) through the bracket holes.

4. Add dry or ready mix concrete. Allow concrete to set for 10-15 minutes.

Check that the rail is level and that the post is vertical from both sides.

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INSTALLING A FENCE SECTION

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Position the brackets on the empty side of the post, considering the 3 following options:

If the distance is more than 6" (15cm),

place the lower bracket 2" (5cm) from the ground

using 3 (s18b) screws. Fix the second bracket with 3 (s18b) screws using the positioning guide.

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GROUND

Upward slope

2nd

post

3th

post

GROUND

3th

post

2nd

post

option 3

In the case of an upward slope, connect the brackets 2" (5cm) up, and/or position the

new post lower while digging a trench for the rail.

Use the positioning guide to make sure that the upper bracket on the left side is

not over the top of the post.

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Slot the first panel

into the bottom rail.

Make sure the panel goes

into the brackets.

Assemble the second rail

on top of the panel.

Make sure the rail goes

into the brackets.

SCREW FROM

BOTH SIDES

Using screws (s35), fix the

upper and middle rails to the brackets.

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Slot the the second

panel into the middle rail.

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Assemble the upper rail on

top of the second panel.

The post must be cast at least 12“ (30 cm) in the ground. If you have a slope that is

over 12“ (30 cm), you

must extend

the post with timber as shown.

Use 4”/4”/24” (11/11/60 cm timber).

Fix with 8 screws.

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