INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS A2 COMMERCIAL ALUMINUM FENCING A2 COMMERCIAL FENCING 1
TABLE OF CONTENTS English 2 Introduction.........................................................................3 A2 Fence Options.................................................................4 Fence Layout........................................................................6 Post & Panel Installation....................................................10 Bracket & Panel Installation: A2 Flush Mount Bracket......12 Bracket & Panel Installation: A2 Swivel Mount Bracket.....15 Panel Cutting...........
INTRODUCTION READ INSTRUCTIONS COMPLETELY BEFORE STARTING INSTALLATION It is the responsibility of the installer to meet all code and safety requirements, and to obtain all required building permits. The fencing installer should determine and implement appropriate installation techniques for each installation situation. Fortress Building Products and its distributors shall not be held liable for improper or unsafe installations.
Required Tools Goggles Safety Gloves Bit Extender Drill Socket Set Pliers Wheelbarrow Post Hole Digger Tape Measurer Speed Square Nut Driver Bits: 5/16” [8mm], [13mm] Ground Stakes Spade Shovel String Concrete/ Gravel Level Tool Fortress Touch-up Paint #2 Phillips Head Bit Pencil Drill Bits: 5/16” [8mm], 3/16” [5mm] Spring Punch Rubber Mallet Reciprocating Saw or Portable Bandsaw Tin Snips A2 FENCE OPTIONS Posts • A2 Fence posts are available as 2-1/2” [64mm] and 3” [76mm] square.
Gate styles • Available in all panel styles and custom gate sizes. Flat & Arched Gates Walk Gates 4’ [1219mm] & 5’ [1524mm] opening Standard Welded Gate Options Drive Gates 6’ [1829mm] opening Panel Styles • Available in 2, 3, and 4 rail configurations. • Rail : 1-1/2” [38mm] | Picket: 3/4” [19mm] Gate Upright: 2” [51mm] | Air Space: 3-3/4” [95mm].
FENCE LAYOUT Step 1: Sketch Layout of Fence Perimeter 1. Identify the property line and determine the perimeter of your fence project. 2. Using a tape measure determine the length of each fence run. 3. A2 Fence is easiest to install when starting from a corner or end. If no gates are used, only one panel should need to be cut in a fence run. 4. Determine the location of gates and mark on drawings. Adjustments to panel length are required at gates.
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Step 2: Use Stakes & String to Create Perimeter 1. Using the fence layout sketch as a guide, locate a corner or reference point along each fence run and mark it with a stake. 2. Use a string stretched between stakes located at the end of each fence run, and layout the perimeter of the fence project. 3. From starting points, use a tape measure to mark post hole locations. 4. Layout fence so that minimal panel cuts are required; remember to allow for gates. 5. Confirm that corners form 90° angles.
Fig. 1 8” [203mm] 27” [685mm] Step 4: Set Posts 1. Fill holes with 3” [72mm] of pea gravel or crushed stone to allow for drainage. As shown in Fig. 1. 2. Compact the gravel before setting post. 3. Use tape measure to check depth. A2 Fence posts are designed to be buried 24” [609mm] deep. As shown in Fig. 2. 4. Use the string as a guide when placing posts in each hole. As shown in Fig. 3. Fig. 2 Fig. 1 24” [609mm] Gravel/ Crushed Stone Fig.
POST & PANEL INSTALLATION *If Required, reference pages 18 - 22 for panel cutting and notching instructions. Step 1: Install Panels Into Posts 1. Starting with the corner or end post, insert panel rails into the pre-punched post holes. As shown in Fig. 1. 2. Continue this process for remaining posts and panels in fence run. 3. Using a spring punch, mark self-drilling screw positioning onto post. Reference Fig. 2. 4. Using a 5/16” [8mm] nut driver, fasten M6 X 59.
Fig. 3 Fig. 5 Top View Fig. 4 Install Panel Into higher Post First Rake Panel Down Slope 40o Maximum Step 2: Pour Concrete 1. Confirm post hole depth. 2. Remove or add gravel to set post hole depth at 24” [609mm]. 3. Starting with the corner or end post, use a level to confirm that the post is plumb and is aligned with the guide strings. 4. Fill the post hole with concrete to within 1” [25mm] of the surface of soil. As shown in Fig. 1. 5.
Fig. 1 Post Ground Stake & Guide String 24” [609mm] 27” [685mm] 3” [72mm] 1” [25mm] Clearance Concrete Gravel BRACKET & PANEL INSTALLATION: A2 FLUSH MOUNT BRACKET *If Required, reference pages 18 - 21 for panel cutting instructions. Bracket Details: • This bracket is used at the end of a fence run to attach A2 Fence panels to a structure. • Panel notching is NOT REQUIRED when installing panel onto a bracket. Step 1: Mark bracket Locations On Surface 1. Insert panel rails into pre-punched post holes.
Fig. 1 Fig. 2 Fig. 3 Fig. 4 Step 2: Pre-Drill and Install Brackets 1. Pre-drill bracket holes with a 3/16” [5mm] drill bit. 2. Mount brackets onto structure using structure specific screws (wood screw, metal screw, or concrete screw). As shown in Fig. 1. Fig.
Step 3: Install Panel Onto Bracket & Post 1. Slide panel to the inside of mounted brackets and into pre-punched post holes. As shown in Fig. 1 & 2. 2. If panel was cut to length, a 5/16” [9mm] hole must be drilled into the rails through the bracket screw holes. As shown in Fig. 3. 3. Secure the panel to the bracket by using a screw & bolt. As shown in Fig. 4. 4. Using a spring punch, mark self-drilling screw positioning onto post. Reference Fig. 5. 5. Using a 5/16” [8mm] nut driver, fasten M6 X 59.
CFig. 5 Side View Fig. 6 Top View Centerline of rail 3/8” [10mm] BRACKET & PANEL INSTALLATION: A2 SWIVEL MOUNT BRACKET *If Required, reference pages 18 - 21 for panel cutting instructions. Bracket Details: • This bracket is used at the end of a fence run to attach A2 Fence panels to a structure or if a panel is installed at an angle. • Panel notching is NOT REQUIRED when installing panel onto a bracket. Step 1: Mark Bracket Hole Locations 1. Mark the centerline of each post with a pencil. 2.
Fig. 3 Bracket Hole Locations Pre-drill Dimensions: Pre-drilling with a 3/16” [5mm] drill bit is recommended.
Tip: • DO NOT over tighten screws. • Remove all metal shavings from posts before brackets are installed to post to prevent stains. • If installing bracket onto a structure surface, reference pre-drill and install instruction on page 12, step 2. Fig. 1 Fig. 2 Fig. 3 Fig. 4 Step 3: Install Panel Onto Bracket & Post 1. Slide panel into the inside of mounted brackets and/or into pre-punched post holes. As shown in Fig. 1 & 2. 2.
Fig. 1 Fig. 2 Fig. 3 Fig. 4 Drill through bracket hole and panel CFig. 5 Side View Fig. 6 Top View Centerline of rail 3/8” [10mm] PANEL CUTTING Step 1: Measure The Panel Opening Length 1. Measure the distance between two posts surfaces (face to face) or a post and structure surface (face to face). As shown in Fig. 1 & 2. 2. Add 11/16” [18mm] to the length for each end of a panel that will be installed and inserted into a post. This will account for the required notching.
Tip: • • Fig. 1 Post Confirm that the length between each post is equal. Always design your fence layout (page 6) to minimize the number of panels that need to be cut. Fig. 2 Top View Measure distance face to face between posts Top View Measure distance face to face between structure & post Post Add 11/16” [18mm] x2 to account for required notching on both posts Add 11/16” [18mm] to account for required post notching Step 2: Mark Panel with Cut Points 1.
Step 3: Cut & Clean Panels 1. Insert wood blocks into panel for added support. Internal spacing of panel is 3/4” [19mm]. As shown in Fig. 1. 2. Cut Panels using a Reciprocating Saw. As shown in Fig. 2. 3. Use file to smooth cut edges. As shown in Fig. 3. 4. Remove any metal shavings and dust with a brush or rag. As shown in Fig. 4. 5. Make sure surfaces to be painted are clean. Fig. 1 Fig. 2 Reciprocating Saw 3/4” [19mm] Fig. 3 Fig. 4 Step 4: Apply Spray Paint To Cut Areas 1.
Fig. 1 2X NOTCHING & TRIMMING RAILS Step 1: Cut Rail Ends & Spray Paint Over Cuts 1. Make cut marks on rail. Reference Fig. 1 for dimensions. 2. Use tin snips to make the cuts. As shown in Fig. 2. 3. Use a file to clean cuts. 4. Using a piece of cardboard as a mask, apply the 1st coat of Fortress zinc based touch-up paint. As shown in Fig. 3. 5. Allow to dry before applying 2nd coat of paint. 6. Apply the 2nd coat of Fortress zinc based touch-up paint. 7. Allow to dry and install.
Fig. 2 Fig. 3 PRESSED DOME CAP INSTALLATION Step 1: Install Pressed Dome Cap 1. Pressed Dome Caps are press fit into place. 2. Center the Pressed Dome Cap on the post. Using a Rubber Mallet, gently tap the cap onto to post. As shown in Fig. 1. Fig.
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