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A delivery can match the purchase order and still be unready for installation. The site may have changed, a gate opening may have been measured differently, or essential hardware may belong to another supplier. Before drilling, digging or cutting, bring the approved documents, field measurements and physical kit together.
Use One Approved Drawing Set
Give the installer the approved drawing revision, specification, bill of materials (BOM), packing list and product instructions. Separate the production drawing from any site engineering documents. Manufacturing approval does not establish that a foundation or existing wall is suitable.
- Match product and run identifiers across drawings, labels and the BOM.
- Confirm units, finished dimensions, hole locations, orientation and finish.
- Distinguish clear gate opening from gate-leaf width and post-center dimensions.
- Identify who supplies anchors, foundations, brackets, operators and electrical work.
- Resolve conflicting revisions in writing before affected work begins.
For custom components, use the approval records described in EONE's custom order process. Do not enlarge holes, weld brackets or substitute hardware simply to make an unexplained mismatch fit.
Walk and Measure the Actual Site
Check fence runs, corners, opening widths and finished ground levels. Record slopes, drainage paths, retaining walls and nearby structures. A gate must have its planned swing or sliding travel space throughout its movement, not just when closed. Flag proposed changes to grading or paving before installation.
Have the responsible site professional confirm property limits, access constraints and supporting substrate condition. Existing concrete, posts or masonry should not be assumed adequate because they look sound. Post spacing, footings, anchors, embedment and tightening torque require the applicable product instructions and approved site design; this checklist supplies no universal values.
Clear Underground Utility Questions
In the United States, contact the local 811 service before excavation and follow its notice, response, marking and safe-digging requirements. In Canada, use the applicable provincial or regional locate service; 811 is not Canada's national digging number. Do not transfer one jurisdiction's waiting period to another.
Ask specifically about private services such as irrigation, site lighting and feeds to outbuildings. A public locate may not cover them. Keep locate records available and stop if responses, markings or private-service locations remain unresolved.
Reconcile the Complete Kit
Count components against the approved BOM and packing list, not just the number of cartons. A shipment may contain everything EONE agreed to supply without including every item the installation requires.
- Identify panels, posts, frames and gates by location and orientation.
- Count specified brackets, hinges, rollers, latches, stops, caps and fastener sets.
- Check mating dimensions and hardware identification without forcing assemblies.
- Photograph bent parts, damaged coatings, missing labels or quantity differences; separate affected components.
- Confirm separately purchased items and required handling equipment are available.
Release Work Only After Open Issues Are Closed
Use qualified installers for structural work, electrical connections and automated gate systems, with appropriately qualified design professionals where needed. The gate installer must address the complete system, including entrapment protection and commissioning. A powered gate is not ready for service merely because it moves.
For decorative screens, review the EONE laser-cut privacy screen installation guide alongside the project documents. Product-specific instructions and the approved site design override generic advice. Escalate any conflict instead of selecting whichever detail is easiest to install.
Hold the affected work when dimensions disagree, essential parts are missing, supports are questionable or safety provisions are unresolved. Contact EONE support with the order number, drawing revision, affected quantities, measurements and labeled photos. Identify the decision needed before work can resume.
Related Guides
- Receiving Your EONE Order: Inspection Before Installation
- Routine Fence and Gate Checks: Know What to Watch and When to Stop Use
References
- Common Ground Alliance: Tips for Excavators.
- Common Ground Alliance: Digging in Canada.
- Alabama 811: Public and Private Utilities. Local service coverage must be confirmed.
- DASMA: Safety Tips for Gate Openers. Follow the manual for the installed model.