Chain Link Fencing & the Gate

1. Insert tension bar at the first corner post, referred to later as the start point. The bar is inserted through the weave, and then the bar, fence, and post are connected by tension bands, with nuts facing inward and only hand-tight.
2. Roll the fabric on the outside of the fence line from the start point to the next corner/gate post.
3. Pull the fabric tight by hand, and insert a tension bar about 10" short of the corner post. Now attach a fence puller to the tension bar and stretch the fabric until it reaches the corner post.
4. Cut the mesh beyond the tension bar by cutting or unbending the loop at the top and bottom of the mesh. The vertical link simply corkscrews out of the weave, separating the fabric.
5. With tension bar inserted, hand tighten to the tension bands. Remove the fence puller.
   NOTE: Apply slight pressure to the stretcher lever before unlocking the ratchet stop.
6. Repeat the process at each corner/gate post and to change directions of runs. Do not wrap the mesh around corners.
7. Check the tension of the weave by squeezing the mesh. If more than 1/2" of slack is obtained, you need to re-stretch the mesh.
8. Tie the mesh to the top rail and line posts with tie wire, and tighten all nuts and bolts.

GATES:
Standard gates are 36", 42", and 48" wide, and double gates 10' and 12' wide. Set the gate posts as far apart as your gate is wide.

1. Attach the bottom post hinge about 4" above the bottom of the gate, and 6" above the ground. This should leave about 2" of ground clearance.
   NOTE: The pin on the bottom hinge faces up, and the top hinge faces down.
2. Set the gate on the bottom hinge pin, and mark the location of the top hinge. Now install the top post hinge onto the gate.
3. Tighten all bolts and check clearance.
   NOTE: Double-drive gates require gate latches to make the gates connect at the center