Lesson 1Diggin' an' sub-base prep: breakin' out slab, formin' holes, compactin' sub-base, an' temporary shutterin'Dis part cover breakin' out existin' slabs, diggin' post holes to correct depth an' diameter, preppin' an' compactin' di sub-base, an' installin' temporary shutterin' fi control concrete shape an' protect surroundin' finishes.
Spot underground services before diggin'Break out slabs an' cut neat edgesDig post holes to depth an' diameterInstall an' compact granular sub-baseFit temporary shutterin' an' spoil controlLesson 2Installin' latch, stops, an' locks: settin' strikin' plate alignment, drop bolts an' anti-lift featuresDis part explain how fi install latches, stops, an' lockin' devices, align strikin' plates, set drop bolts, an' add anti-lift features so di gate close secure, resist tamperin', an' meet safety an' security needs.
Pick latch, stop, an' lock componentsAlign latch keepers an' strikin' platesInstall ground an' intermediate drop boltsFit gate stops fi limit travel arcsAdd anti-lift brackets or security pinsLesson 3Mountin' hinges an' prep checks: hinge alignment jigs, settin' hinge heights, an' test fittin'Dis part detail how fi mount hinges accurate usin' jigs, set hinge heights an' offsets, verify structural fixin's, an' do test fittin' so dat di gate leaves can be hung later wid minimal adjustment an' reliable long-time performance.
Pick hinge type an' load ratin'Use alignment jigs or templatesSet hinge heights an' horizontal offsetsVerify fixin's, welds, an' substratesTest fit dummy leaf or alignment barLesson 4Final adjustments fi smooth swing: hinge preload, gap adjustments, checkin' closin' force an' self-centerin' if neededDis part focus on fine-tunin' di installed gate fi smooth, controlled motion by adjustin' hinge preload, settin' consistent gaps, checkin' closin' forces, an' verifyin' self-centerin' or hold-open behavior where needed by di design.
Set hinge preload an' remove playAdjust vertical an' lateral gate gapsMeasure closin' force an' resistanceVerify self-centerin' or hold-open actionCheck clearance at ground an' obstaclesLesson 5Documentation an' handover checklist: as-built notes, measurements, an' client demonstrationHere yuh wi prepare clear as-built documentation, record key measurements an' hardware settin's, complete a structured handover checklist, an' demonstrate safe gate operation, maintenance points, an' any warranty conditions to di client.
Record post positions an' gate dimensionsNote hinge, latch, an' stop settin'sComplete safety an' function checklistProvide maintenance an' inspection guidanceConduct client demonstration an' sign-offLesson 6Concrete placin', compaction, an' curin': placin' posts, bracin' sequences, an' checkin' tolerance durin' setYuh wi learn how fi place posts accurate in concrete, sequence bracin' fi hold alignment, compact an' vibrate di mix, an' monitor plumb, level, an' spacin' tolerances while di concrete sets fi ensure a stable, lastin' foundation.
Pick mix, slump, an' reinforcement needsPosition posts wid spacers an' templatesBrace posts fi plumb, level, an' spacin'Place, compact, an' finish concreteProtect an' cure concrete to specLesson 7Hangin' gate leaves: liftin' techniques, shimmin' fi level, an' balancin' fi neutral swingHere yuh wi learn safe methods fi liftin' an' supportin' gate leaves, usin' shims fi achieve level an' plumb, an' adjustin' hardware so each leaf have a neutral, friction-free swing dat align wid design gaps an' latch positions.
Pick liftin' gear an' safe handlin' methodsPosition hinges an' support gate weightShim leaves fi level, plumb, an' alignmentSet equal gaps at posts an' meetin' edgesTest fi neutral swing an' adjust hardwareLesson 8Post bracin', grout an' final trim: removin' formwork, fillin' voids, an' finishin' concrete around postsHere yuh wi remove formwork safe, grout around posts or baseplates, fill voids, an' finish concrete surfaces an' trims so di installation look professional, shed water correct, an' protect steel from rust an' movement.
Confirm concrete strength before unbracin'Remove shutterin' widout damage edgesGrout baseplates an' fill remainin' voidsFinish concrete falls an' surface textureSeal joints an' touch up coatingsLesson 9Prep an' site markin': establishin' centerline, gate swing arcs, an' locatin' post holes or anchor positionsDis part explain how fi check di site, mark di gate centerline, set swing arcs, an' accurate locate post holes or anchor points so dat di installed gate operate safe, clear obstructions, an' match di design layout.
Review drawings an' verify property boundariesCheck ground levels, slopes, an' drainage pathsMark gate centerline an' hinge reference pointsPlot full gate swing arcs an' clearance zonesLocate post holes an' anchor bolt positionsLesson 10Provisin' fi automation upgrade: markin' an' installin' conduit, operator mountin' plates an' electrical accessYuh wi learn how fi future-proof di installation fi automation by routin' conduits, placin' operator mountin' plates, an' plannin' electrical access so dat motors, controls, an' safety devices can be added widout major rework.
Review automation layout an' clearancesInstall conduits fi power an' controlsPosition operator mountin' platesProvide cable access at posts an' leavesSeal penetrations an' label conduits
