HOW TO ERECT CHAIN LINK FENCESTEP 1 - SURVEY PROPERTY LINESBe sure that the desired location of fence lines do not exceed property l ines. This is very importanf. We recommend that all postsbe set approximately 4" lnside of the property l ine to avoid encroaching on adjoining property with the concrete foundations. Thismay be done by stretching string or chalk l ines on the property l ine and setting posts approximately 4" inside of them.

STEP 2 - LOCATE AND SET TERMINALPOSTSFirst determine the locatlon of end, corner, and gate posts (whichare referred to as terminal Dosts).Distance between gate posts is determined by adding the actualwidth of the gate to an allowance for hinges and latches. Singlewalk gates require 3%" for hinges and latches and double drivegates require 51/2't. For example, a 3 foot walk gate shouldmeasure 32V," wide. Adding 3%" to the width means that thedistance between posts (inside face to inside face) should be36" . (See F igure 13 . )Now, d ig the ho les as shown be low in F igure 1 . (To de termlnedepth of hole see Figure 2 - lveasurement C.)

Next, mark all posts with crayon or chalk for the correct heightof fence you are install ing (see Figure 2 +) Terminal postsshould be set 2" higher than the width of the fabric and line posts2" lower than the fabric width.Set the terminal posts in concrete using a concrete. mix asfollows: 1 part cement, 2 parts sand, and 4 parts gravel. Mixa fairiy heavy solution as too much water weakens concrete andmay cause cracking. Use a carpenters level to set posts plumb.Crown all post footings for water drainage by sloping concreteaway from post.

lvlark the grade line on all l ine posts measuring from the top downas shown ln Figure 2. Then measure the distance between ter-minal posts and check l ine post spacing chart (Figure 3 below)for exacl distance to allow between line posts.

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STEP 3 - LOCATE AND SET LINE POSTS

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Next, stretch a masons line from outs de of terminal posts to outside of terminal posts (be sure the concrete has set up sufficientlyso as not lo lose plumb). The line post holes should be l ined up so that when they are set in the center of their holes, their centerswill l ine up with the terminal post centers. This means the outside faces of the l ine posts wil l be about 1/q" lnside of the l ine stretchedbetween the outside of the terminal posts. Now dig the l ine post holes and set the l ine posts.

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Next, stretch your masons line taut four inches below terminal post tops and use as a guide 1o align height of l ine posts (see Figure4 above). lf necessary to adjust height of any post either up or down, simply raise or lower post as i l lustrated before concrete setsup. Use your level to keep plumb while adjusiing post height.

STEP 4 - APPLY FITTINGS TO TERMINALPOSTSCheck material l ist and fit l ings identif ication chart.After the postshave been installed and the concrete allowed to set. sliD ten-sion ano brace bands on ler.n 1al posts. {See Frgure 5.) Thetension bands should be spaced approximately 1O-12" apatl.Do not spread or distort bands. All bolt heads for bands are onthe outside of fence and the threaded ends are on lhe inside.Then apply all terminal post caps.

STEP 5 - APPLY TOP RAIL

Next, attach loop caps. (See Figure 6.) They are set with thetoD rail hole offset toward the outsrde of the fence makinq flushthb outside tace ot the rop rail throuqh the loop caps. (See Figure7.) Join the top rail with swedged end where required. (SeeFigure 8.) End of the top rail f i ts into rail end fitt ings on the terminal post. (See Figure 9.)

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STEPT-STRETCHFABRICFabric should be stretched from the terminal Dost alreadvattached to the opposite terminal post. Insert tensibn bar in endof fabric and attach fence stretcher to bar (ratchet type powerpull, iarge carpenter's clamps, block and tackle, or similar devicemay be used. Most wire stretching tools of this type can be rentedor borrowed locally.)As you stretch the fabric test it for tension (it is stretched enoughwhen it gives slightly). The top of the fabric should be locatedapToximalely 1/2" above the top railto insure proper height. Afterfence fabric is sufflciently t ight, remove the excess fabrlc asshown in Figure 1 1 , and connect the tenslon bar to the post withtension bands. Also fasten the fabrlc to the too rail and l ine Dostswith tie wires spaced approximately 18" apart.

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After assembling the framework, unroll the fabric on the groundalong the fence line starting at a terminal post. Then slide len-sion bar thru the last l ink in your fabric and attach this com-bination to the terminal post using tension band and bolts pro-vided. (See Figure 10.) lf more or less fabric is needed to spanthe opening, an additional amount can be connected or removedas shown in Figure 11. The fabric should be on the outside faceof all posts and loosely attached to the top rail by a tie wire.

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S T E P s - H A N G G A T E SAfter the entire fence has been completed, apply male hinges to one of the gate posts, hanging the top hinge upside down thuspreventing the gate from being l ifted o-ff. Loosely apply female hinges on the gate frame and slip them onto ihe male hinges thathave been installed on the gate post. Set hinges to allow for full swing of the gate and align the top of the gate with the top of thefence. Tighten all hinges securely. Install gate latch for single gates. For double gates, use the same procedure as on waik gatesbut install center latching device (fork latch).

MATERIALS NEEDED FOR RESIDENTIAL CHAIN LINK FENCE

( 1 ) "'.'..I:t- Fabric (so feer per rott)Divide total footage by50 and round up

(2)_ Top Rail Swedqed End 1%":

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(3) L ine Pos t 1%" o t 2 " O.ODivide total footage by'10 and round up

(4)t 'tr\ Loop Caps march to postU and ra i l Use 1 per l ine post

(5)R Terminal Post 2" ot 21/2"I o .D .

(6) €? rension BarUse I per end or gatepost, 2 per corner post

(7) 6- Brace Band Use 1 per tension bar

(8) e Rait Ends Use 1 per tension bar

(e) @ tension ganoUse 4 per tension bar or1' per foot of fence height

( 1 0 ) ( . : , u , , x 1 . r , ' c a r r i a g e B o l t sUse '1 per tension orbrace band

( 1 1 ) g Terminal Post caps Use 1 per terminal post

(12)Use 1 per foot of fence-Packaged 100 per bag

(1 3) Mffitffi ...ffii@4|$ffi Walk Gate (3' or 37u ' wide)

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( 1 6 ) fa( %,, x 3,, carriage BottsUsed w i th the maleh inge, 1 per h inge

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Use 2 per walk gate and4 per double drive gate

(18) C-0 3/st, x 13/a't carriage BoltsUsed with female hinge,'1 per hinge

dJ Fork LatchNeeded on walk gatesonly-1 per gate

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TOOLS YOU WILL FIND USEFULPost Hole DiggerWheelbarrow, Shovel and Hoe to mix and transportconcreteTape lvleasureLCVEIString and Stakes or l\y'ason's Line

IN INSTALLING YOUR FENCE6. Pliers7. Fence Stretcher (Block and tackle, ratchet type power

ou l l . e lc . )8 1/2't X sA6" Wrench or Crescent Wrench9. Hacksaw or Pipe Cutter