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It is the responsibility of the installer to meet all code and safety requirements, and to obtain all required building permits.
The deck and railing installer should determine and implement appropriate installation techniques for each installation
situation. Fortress Railing Products and its distributors shall not be held liable for improper or unsafe installations.
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Fortress Al HOME posts must always be secured to the deck framing. Fortress Al HOME posts should never be
attached to only the deck boards.
Read Instructions Completely Before Starting Installation
Note
When cutting Fortress railing, it is very important to complete the following at cut points:
• Remove all metal shavings from the cut area.
• File any sharp edges left by cutting. Thoroughly wipe and remove any filings, grime or dirt from the railing.
• Apply two coats of Fortress zinc based touch-up paint to the cut area. If touch up is at rail ends, allow paint to dry before
connecting bracket to post.
• Be sure to remove any metal shavings from the surface of deck, patio or balcony to prevent stains on the deck surface.
Torx Safety Tips
• Always use the lowest speed setting on drill.
• To reduce chance of bit breakage, start tightening with drill on low torque setting and work up until screw is secured.
• Tip: Pre-drill holes with 1/8" drill bit.
Required Materials
Miter saw with carbide fine blade, T-25 driver bit, #2 phillips head screwdriver, #2 phillips head bit, 1/8" drill bit, 5/16" nut
driver bit, bit extender, tape measure, socket set, speed square, touch up paint, crescent wrench, level, framing square,
eye protection, and other personal protective equipment.
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Mount Al HOME Posts*
• Wood blocking tied to deck frame must be installed and constructed with treated dimensional lumber with a minimum
thickness of 1-1/2".
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• Position the edge of Al HOME base plate a minimum of ½" from the inside edge of rim joist.
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• Mount Al HOME posts at appropriate points based on panel length.
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• Attach Al HOME posts with 3/8" X 3-1/2" hex head galvanized bolts.
Added Blocking
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*Reference Fortress Al HOME post mounting instructions
Installation Instructions for Fortress Al HOME
Traditional Panels with Straight Brackets
1/2" minimum
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and Al HOME Posts
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Base plate barrier
must remain between
post and deck surface
REV 032718
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Summary of Contents for Fortress Technologies Al13 HOME
- Page 1 Installation Instructions for Fortress Al HOME Traditional Panels with Straight Brackets and Al HOME Posts It is the responsibility of the installer to meet all code and safety requirements, and to obtain all required building permits. The deck and railing installer should determine and implement appropriate installation techniques for each installation situation.
- Page 2 Option One: Over The Post (OTP) Flat ATR Flat ATR End Splice Line Splice Flat Accent Top Rail Round ATR Round ATR Line Splice End Splice Round Accent Top Rail Post Pre-attached Post Pre-attached Straight Brackets Straight Brackets 2” Post 2”...
- Page 3 OTP and Proud Post: Max Post Spacing • 8’ panel maximum post spacing is 93-7/8”. • 6’ panel maximum post spacing is 69-7/8”. Note: Do not exceed the maximum post spacing. 8’ Panel max post spacing 93-7/8” 6’ Panel max post spacing 69-7/8” OTP and Proud Post: Measuring The Panel Opening Length •...
- Page 4 OTP and Proud Post: Cut Down Panel to Correct Length • To insure both ends of the panel look the same, divide the bracket to bracket measurement by 2 to find half of the panel length. • Find the center of the panel and measure out half of the length each direction. •...
- Page 5 Over the Post: Installing the Panel & I-Support • Install the panel I-support by twisting it into the center of the bottom rail directly under a baluster . Position the I-support so the attachment screw can be easily installed on the deck. •...
- Page 6 Over the Post: Accent Top Rail (ATR) Spacers • The accent top rail kit comes with 7 spacers in the 93.89” Kit and 6 spacers in the 69.89” Kit. • The spacers should be equally spaced along the length of the rail, with no more then 14” spacing between them. •...
- Page 7 Over the Post: Accent Top Rail Corner • When installing ATRs on corners with a 2” post, the ATR must be 5/16” away from the post. • If installing a corner with a 3” proud post, install the ATR at full length from the inside edge of the post to the inside edge of the post.
- Page 8 Over the Post: Cap Rail Clips • Install top rail bracket covers that come with the cap rail clips. • Use cap rail clips when installing a drink rail. • Cap rail clips should be equally spaced over the panel length. •...
- Page 9 Proud Post: Installing the Panel & I-Support • Install the panel I-support by twisting it into the center of the bottom rail directly under a baluster . Position the I- support so the attachment screw can be easily installed on the deck. •...
- Page 10 Proud Post: Bracket Caps • Bracket caps snap down over bracket cups. • If you are installing a drink rail using the cap rail clips, the cap is installed under the bracket. See page 11 for details. • The top bracket cap can be installed when using an ATR, but is not required to be installed. Proud Post: Accent Top Rail Spacers •...
- Page 11 Proud Post: Installing Accent Top Rail • Measure the distance from the inside edge of the 2 posts. • Cut the ATR to this length using the same steps as used for cutting down a panel. • When test fitting the ATR, place it on top of the spacers. Do not press the ATR down over the spacers. Removing the ATR from the spacers can damage the ATR and spacers.
- Page 12 Proud Post: Al HOME Post Cap • Al HOME post cap is press fit into place. • Follow the Fortress accents Instructions for fitting the post cap. Proud Post: Al HOME Post Base Cover • Use a #2 phillips head screw driver to attach the two halves of the post base cover. •...
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