AZEK Gate User Manual

GATE INSTALLATION GUIDELINES for

AZEK Premier

Please read all instructions completely before starting any part of the installation.

• Each Gate kit comes complete with hardware and installation guide to build one complete single or double gate utilizing an AZEK Rail Kit (must be purchased separately). Check the enclosed material list to ensure that the kit is complete.

• AZEK Gate should be installed in accordance with the installation guidelines included below. AZEK Building Products Inc. accepts no liability or responsibility for the improper installation of this product.

• AZEK Gate Kit is designed to be built to the size for which it is manufactured and should not be altered in any way. Finished interior opening for AZEK Gates are to measure 42-1/4” for the Single Gate and 83-1/4” for the Double Gate.

• NOTE: Gate Kit will not work with Tall Boys (steel surface mount bracket)

• AZEK Gate may not be suitable for every application and it is the sole responsibility of the installer to be sure that AZEK Gate is used for its intended purpose. Since all installations are unique, it is also the installer’s responsibility to

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determine specic requirements in regards to each gate application.

• AZEK Building Products recommends that all applications be reviewed by a licensed architect, engineer, or local building ocial before installation. If you have any questions or need further assistance, please call AZEK Customer Service at 877-ASK-AZEK (877-275-2935) or visit our website at www.azek.com.

• IMPORTANT: Make sure the DRIVE TOOL/DRILL is congured or set to use the SCREW setting when driving and/or tightening all FASTENERS.

• SAFETY: Always wear goggles when handling, cutting, drilling and fastening materials.

• WARNING: AZEK Gate is for decorative use only and should not be used in a load bearing application.

• NOTE: Check local code requirements prior to installation particularly as to required distance between balusters to avoid child entrapment..

Tools Required

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Hardware

Parts

(1) Latch Assy w/Hardware

Latch Fastener Pack

Level

Drill

Screw Driver

(2) 3" 3/8 Lag Screws

(5) 1" #8 Wood Screws(2) 3/8-16 Set Screws

(1) Hinge Pin

(1) Inner Hinge Plate

Phillips

9/16”

Wrench

(12) 3" #8 Wood Screws

(2) 1/4-20 Pan Head Screws

(1) Outer Hinge Plate

3/16”

Allen Wrench

(2) Male Cam

9/16”

Socket

3/16”,1/8”,5/16”

Drill Bit

(16) 1/4-20 Shoulder Screws

(2) 1/4-20 Flat Head Screws

(2) Female Cams

(1) Hinge Side End

Square

Miter/Chop Saw

Drill Bit #2

(1) 3/4” #10

Flat Head Screws

(2) 3/8-16 Hex. Nuts

(2) Screw Caps

(1) Latch Side End

(6) 2” Wood Screws

(5) 1” Self Tapping Screws

(1) Bottom Extrusion

(1) Top Extrusion

Rail Kit Items Required

(1) Bottom Rail

Tab

(2) Top End Cap

(2) Bottom End Cap

(6) Balusters

(1) Hand Rail

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step 5

Sleeve

Post

17 1/4 17 1/4

step 10

GATE INSTALLATION GUIDELINES for

AZEK Premier

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GATE INSTALLATION GUIDELINES for

AZEK Premier

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A 42-1/4” opening between post sleeves is required for installation of a single gate.

NOTE: Gate Kit will not work with Tall Boys (steel surface mount bracket) Read all instruction prior to assembling gate components for either single or double gate

Attach Inner Hinge Plate to Post.

Drill 5/16” Pilot Holes for Lag Screws centered on post.

42-1/4” 83-1/4”

A 83-1/4” opening between post sleeves is required for installation of a double gate.

3/8 Lag Screw (x2)

36”gate

42”gate

For a 2” gap:

(36” gate: 1 3/8” gap) (42” gate: 4 3/8” gap)

Assemble Hinge Side End

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Screw hole goes toward the top.

1. Cut Hand Rail to 34 1/2”

Hinge Side

1/4-20 Shoulder Screws (x8)

Note: Check hinge extrusions for alignment with straightedge across both extrusions. Loosen screws and adjust if necessary.

Do not fully tighten shoulder screws until second side end is attached in Step 6.

Assemble Latch Side

End and fully tighten shoulder screws

Latch Side

Hinges Pre-Assembled

1/4-20 Shoulder Screws (x4)

Slide on then Fasten Top Rail

2. Slide on Hand Rail

Assemble End Caps*

Latch Side

3. Fasten with #8 Wood Screws (x4)

Be sure to cut top rail accurately to avoid excessive gap.

Phillips

Top End Cap (x2)

Lag screw

goes above

threaded stud

Hinge Plate Orientation

Assemble Outer Hinge Plate

1. Insert Hinge Pin

2. Lock Hinge Pin

in Place with 3/4” #10 Flat Head Screw

3. Insert 3/8-16 set screw

Check hinge extrusions for alignment with straightedge across both extrusions. Loosen screws and adjust if necessary.

4”

gap

3 3/8”

Measure to Bottom of Plate

4”

gap

6 3/8”

Be sure BOTH inner hinge plate and post are properly secured, square, and plumb.

Assemble Balusters

to Top Extrusion and Bottom Rail/Bottom Extrusion

To ensure baluster spacing, ﬁnd center between holes & measure 17 1/4” to cut.

Cut Bottom Rail to 34 1/2”

Bottom Extrusion

CUT

Top Extrusion

CUT

3” #8 Wood Screws (x12)

avoid child entrapment.

Balusters need to

• Do not over

be trimmed 1/4” for

torque screws

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into post.

This Cut

is Critical!

Check local code

requirements as to

required distance

between balusters to

Gate

1/4-20 Shoulder Screws (x4)

Tighten all Shoulder Screws

Drop Gate Assembly onto Hinge Assembly

Hinge Extrusion

Reference mark on cam needs to line up opposite reference mark on hinge

Cam

extrusion.

Ref. Mark

Post

Ref. Mark

Cam

Hinge

Ext.

Closed

Positive Close

30° Open

Ref. Mark

1/4-20 Pan Head Screws (x2)

Adjust Level of Gate

TO ANGLE GATE UP:

Using Setscrews, shown.

Bottom End Cap (x2)

Loosen set screw

Pivot

Tighten set screw

1/4-20 Flat Head Screws (x2)

*Please refer to step 7a for additional double gate instructions.

Setscrew

Check level of Gate while Gate is in the Closed Position.

TO ANGLE GATE DOWN:

Tighten set screw

Pivot

Loosen set screw

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