HOTTOP
®
– END POST ATTACHMENT
For More Details,
Tips & Techniques
on Building Fences,
Please visit our website:
www.horserail.com
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Mark all posts. (see “How To Mark Posts” PDF)
Pre-drill all holes using a 5/16˝ (8mm) drill bit approx. 3˝ to 4˝ (76mm to 102mm) into the post.
Cut Rail. (see “How To Cut Rail” PDF)
Use a Bending Tool to properly size and shape the bend at the end of the rail.
Use your hand to further bend the end of the rail so that it is close to parallel with the rail.
Insert bent rail into slot closest to attaching hole.
Note:
Make sure the “ribs” and pre-bent angle of the Buckle are facing away from you!
Pull enough rail through the slot to let you then slide the rail end through the remaining slot
in the Buckle. Then pull/push both rails down through the slots as much as possible - trying to
flatten the rail/ buckle assembly.
Fasten End Buckle assembly with lag screw using an impact wrench.
Note:
Only tighten halfway - see diagrams on page 2 for details.
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Horserail
®
Products
• Pre-Bent 45º Attaching Buckle
• Straight Attaching Buckle
- Colors: White, Black and Brown
- Size: 4˝ (102mm)
• Bending Tool
- Size: 4˝ (102mm)
Other Tools Needed
• Square
• Utility Knife
• Bolt Cutters
• Impact Wrench
• 5/16˝ (8mm) Drill Bit
• Lag Screws:
1/2˝ x 4˝ thru 6˝
(12mm x 102mm thru 152mm)
Other Related PDF Info Sheets
• How to Mark Posts
• How to Cut Rail
SAFETY FIRST: USE SAFETY EYE GLASSES AND GLOVES.
TIP:
To find the proper length when attaching a rail to an end post:
- First place a Buckle on top of the rail.
- Pull the rail (hand tight).
- Hold the two items up to the post marking where the desired length
would be.
- Mark the rail and follow the steps on how to cut it.
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Horserail
®
and Hottop
®
are registered trademarks of John Wall, Inc. 2015
Pat. No. 7,566,047, Pat. No. 6,533,881, Pat. No. Des. D658,478 and other Patents Pending
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Just – buckle it up!
2˝ (51mm)
1˝
(25mm)
HOTTOP
®
– END POST ATTACHMENT
SAFETY FIRST: USE SAFETY EYE GLASSES AND GLOVES.
45
º
A
Install rail onto selected end buckle and
attach to end post
Pre-Bent 45º Attaching Insulated
Buckle – attach at a 45 degree angle
leaving the lag screw partially out
OPTION: Straight Attaching Buckle -
for use on a flat surface such as a
building -
Note:
tighten the lag screw
IMPORTANT: Do Not Overtighten!
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B
A
A
B
FIRST
SLOT
SECOND
SLOT
SLIDE THROUGH
FIRST SLOT
SLIDE 12˝ (305mm) (MIN)
OF RAIL THROUGH
SECOND SLOT
CORRECT WAY
BRACE RAIL
PIPE CLAMP
END POST
1/2˝ (12mm) x 5˝ (127cm) LAG
SCREW (MIN.) HOT DIPPED
GALVANIZED ONLY& WASHER
A
B
C
E
D
Install other end of rail using the proper
end buckle
• Tighten lag screw halfway
• Leave sufficient length in rail to allow
proper tensioning
Complete your fence installation by fully
tightening both end post lag screws -
this will also further tension the rail!
•
IMPORTANT: Do Not Overtighten!
Diagram 1
Diagram 2
45
º
BACK (P
OST
S
IDE
)
FRONT (R
AIL
S
IDE
)
PAGE 2
BEND RAIL IN DIRECTION OF
FIRST SLOT. USE OF BENDING
TOOL RECOMMENDED
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