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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
ARES™ HIGH-SECURITY STEEL FENCING
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ARES™ HIGH-SECURITY STEEL FENCING

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  • Page 1 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ARES™ HIGH-SECURITY STEEL FENCING ARES™ HIGH-SECURITY STEEL FENCING...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS English Introduction.................3 ARES Fence Options.............4 I-Beam Installation...............6 Level Bracket (EX-109) & Panel Installation.......10 Angle Bracket (EXR-109) & Panel Installation....14 Panel Cutting..............19 Notching & Trimming Rails..........22 Care & Maintenance/ Warranty.........24 ARES™ HIGH-SECURITY STEEL FENCING...

  • Page 3: Introduction

    Call 811 before you dig post holes to locate and identify any buried utilities. These are typical instructions. Communications from the Engineer or Architect of record supersedes these typical instructions. Note: • When cutting Fortress Fencing, 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. • 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 I-Beam Post. • Be sure to remove any metal shavings from the surface of Fence. ARES™ HIGH-SECURITY STEEL FENCING...

  • Page 4: Ares Fence Options

    • ARES Fence I-Beam Post are available in 2 rail and 3 rail pre-punched options in lengths of 108” [2743mm], 120” [3048mm], 132” [3353mm], 144”[3658mm] , 156” [3962mm], 168” [4267mm], 180” [4572mm], 192” [4877mm]. Each I-Beam Post is specific to panel height. For example, a 94” [2388mm] tall panel requires a corresponding post of 132” [3353mm]. Gate Uprights • ARES Fence Gate Uprights are 2” [51mm] square, 12 gauge, which matches the height of the gate. Panel & Gate Styles • C-Channel Rail : 2-13/16” x 2-13/16” [71mm x 71mm], 11 Gauge • Gate Upright: 2” [51mm], 11 Gauge Pale: 2-3/4” x 1” [70mm x 25mm], 14 Gauge • • Slide Lock: 19 Gauge • Air Space: 3” [76mm] ARES™ HIGH-SECURITY STEEL FENCING...
  • Page 5 70” [1778mm] 82” [2083mm] 82” [2083mm] 94” [2388mm] 94” [2388mm] 106”[2692mm] 106”[2692mm] 118” [2997mm] 118” [2997mm] 130” [3302mm] 130” [3302mm] 142” [3607mm] 142” [3607mm] 90-1/2" [2299mm] 48" [1219mm] Spartan Panel Spartan Walk Gate 2 & 3 Rail options 2 & 3 Rail options Bracket, Bolt & Nut Options Component List 1. EX-109 Bracket 4. 3/8” - 16 x 1” Square - Neck Carriage Bolt 2. EXR-109 Bracket 5. 3/8” - 16 Thread Tri-Groove Nut 3. 3/8” - 16 x 1-1/2” Thread Tri-Groove Bolt Note: The N-30 Tri-groove socket is available for purchase from Fortress Building Products. ARES™ HIGH-SECURITY STEEL FENCING...

  • Page 6: I-Beam Installation

    Line To Corner I-Beam Post Spacing EX-109 Bracket 91-5/8” [2327mm] Corner To Corner I-Beam Post Spacing EX-109 Bracket 91-7/16” [2323mm] Step 2: Dig I-Beam Post Holes 1. Use an Auger to dig the post holes 39” [991mm] deep and 24” [610mm] in diameter. As shown in Fig. 2. Be sure to keep Auger straight and plumb. Note: • Call 811 before you dig post holes to locate and identify any buried utilities. • Always consult local code requirements for exact post hole size. ARES™ HIGH-SECURITY STEEL FENCING...
  • Page 7 Fig. 2 39” [991mm] Step 3: Set I-Beam Posts into Footing Holes 1. Fill holes with 3” [72mm] of 3/4” [19mm] gravel or crushed stone to allow for drainage. As shown in Fig. 3. 2. Compact the gravel before setting post. 3. Use tape measure to check depth. ARES Fence posts are designed to be buried 36” [914mm] deep. As shown in Fig. 4. 4. Use the string as a guide when positioning an I-Beam Post into each hole. As shown in Fig. 5. Note: • Be sure the notched flange face of I-Beam is positioned to face the inside of the perimeter. As shown in Fig. 6. • Be sure to account for slopes in ground surface when setting I-Beam Posts. Fig. 3 3” [72mm] of 3/4” [19mm] Gravel/ Crushed Stone ARES™ HIGH-SECURITY STEEL FENCING...
  • Page 8 1. BEFORE POURING CONCRETE, CONFIRM THE I-BEAM POSTS ARE SPACED CORRECTLY AND SET AT CORRECT DEPTH. REFERENCE STEP 1 & 2. 2. Fill post holes with concrete until the concrete is level with the grade.. As shown in Fig. 7. 3. Use a level to confirm that I-Beams are plumb, positioned with the desired spacing and aligned with the Guide Strings. Adjust as needed. Tip: • Fortress recommends the utilization of 5000psi concrete, unless otherwise specified by Architect or Engineer of recored. • Allow the concrete to cure for a minimum of 24 hours before installing Brackets and Panels. • As the concrete cures, be sure to keep I-Beam Posts placed along guide strings & continuously check that they are plumb as well as in line with the next I-Beam Post and set at the desired spacing. ARES™ HIGH-SECURITY STEEL FENCING...
  • Page 9 • If using EX-109 Brackets, confirm bracket locations are level before pouring concrete. Fig. 7 I-Beam Post Ground Stake & Guide String 36” [914mm] Concrete 39” [991mm] 3” [72mm] 3/4” [19mm] Gravel ARES™ HIGH-SECURITY STEEL FENCING...

  • Page 10: Level Bracket (Ex-109) & Panel Installation

    I-Beam I-Beam post Post Panel EX-109 Bracket EX-109 Bracket Step 1: Mount Level Brackets (EX-109) onto I-Beam 1. Position the EX-109 Brackets in desired position onto the I-Beam. As shown in Fig. 8 & 9. 2. Insert the 3/8” - 16 x 1” Square-Neck Carriage Bolt through the bracket and I-Beam bolt hole. As shown in Fig. 10. 3. Using the Tri-Groove Socket, fasten the 3/8” - 16 Thread Tri-Groove Nut onto the 3/8” - 16 x 1” Square-Neck Carriage Bolt. As shown in Fig. 11 & 12. 4. If mounting EX-109 Brackets onto both sides of an I-Beam, place brackets in desired position then fasten with the 3/8” - 16 x 1” Square-Neck Carriage Bolt and 3/8” - 16 Thread Tri-Groove Nut. As shown in Fig. 13 & 14. 5. Be sure Brackets are level before tightening bolts. Use a Rubber Mallet to level Brackets, if required. ARES™ HIGH-SECURITY STEEL FENCING...
  • Page 11 Fig. 8 Fig. 9 Fig. 10 Fig. 11 Fig. 12 Fig. 13 Fig. 14 ARES™ HIGH-SECURITY STEEL FENCING...
  • Page 12 4. Confirm the bolt holes on the bottom face of rails and brackets are aligned. As shown in Fig. 18. Adjust if needed. 5. Insert the 3/8” - 16 x 1” Square-Neck Carriage Bolt through panel and bracket bolt holes. As shown in Fig. 19. 6. Using the Tri-Groove Socket, fasten the 3/8” - 16 Thread Tri-Groove Nut onto the 3/8” - 16 x 1” Square-Neck Carriage Bolt. As shown in Fig. 20 & 21. Note: • ARES panels are heavy. For installer safety, it is recommended to use a Crane or Forklift when installing. Fig. 15 Fig. 16 Fig. 17 Open side of the panel rails face the inside of the perimeter ARES™ HIGH-SECURITY STEEL FENCING...
  • Page 13 Fig. 18 Fig. 19 Bolt holes on rail & bracket aligned Fig. 20 Fig. 21 ARES™ HIGH-SECURITY STEEL FENCING...

  • Page 14: Angle Bracket (Exr-109) & Panel Installation

    Reference Bracket & Panel Options on page 5. EXR-109 Bracket EXR-109 Bracket EXR-109 Bracket EXR-109 Bracket I-Beam I-Beam Post Post Panel EXR-109 Bracket EXR-109 Bracket 7.5o Max. Step 1: Mount Angle Brackets (EXR-109) onto Ends of Panel 1. Using the Tri Groove Socket, fasten the 3/8” - 16 x 1-1/2” Thread Tri-Groove Bolt onto an ARES panel. As shown in Fig. 22 & 23. Tip: • DO NOT fully tighten the 3/8” - 16 x 1-1/2” Thread Tri-Groove Bolt in this step. Fig. 22 Fig. 23 ARES™ HIGH-SECURITY STEEL FENCING...
  • Page 15 8. Rake the panel, then mount panel to the second I-Beam Post in run at connection points marked “2” in Fig. 27. 9. Insert a 3/8” - 16 x 1” Square-Neck Carriage Bolt through the bracket and I-Beam bolt hole. DO NOT fasten the 3/8” - 16 Thread Tri-Groove Nut onto the 3/8” - 16 x 1” Square-Neck Carriage Bolt in this step. As shown in Fig. 32 & 33. 10. Once panel is installed, the bracket SHOULD NOT block the square hole in the I-Beam Post. Adjust if needed. Note: • ARES panels are heavy. For installer safety, it is recommended to use a Crane or Forklift when installing. • Lift panels at two locations, with equally spaced OSHA approved Nylon Straps. ARES™ HIGH-SECURITY STEEL FENCING...
  • Page 16 Fig. 24 Fig. 25 Fig. 26 Open side of the panel rails face the inside of the perimeter Fig. 27 First Panel Fig. 29 Fig. 28 ARES™ HIGH-SECURITY STEEL FENCING...
  • Page 17 Step 3: Mount Second Panel onto I-Beam Posts 1. Using a Crane or Forklift, position the second panel with mounted EXR-109 Brackets in desired position between the second and third I-Beam Posts in fence run. As shown in Fig. 34 & 35. 2. Be sure the Panel is positioned in the correct orientation between the I-Beam post with the open side of the panel rails facing the inside of the fence perimeter. As shown in Fig. 26 on page 16. Adjust if needed. 3. Confirm the panel has a minimum air space of 2” [51mm] from the ground surface to the bottom of the panel. 4. Begin mounting second panel to the second I-Beam Post in fence run at connection points marked “3” in Fig. 36. 5. Mount the second panel onto previously Inserted 3/8” - 16 x 1” Square-Neck Carriage Bolt through the bracket and I-Beam bolt hole. (Step 2: 9). As shown in Fig. 37. 6. Using the Tri-Groove Socket, fasten the 3/8” - 16 Thread Tri-Groove Nut onto the previously inserted 3/8” - 16 x 1” Square-Neck Carriage Bolt. As shown in Fig. 38 & 39. ARES™ HIGH-SECURITY STEEL FENCING...
  • Page 18 9. If adding more panels to fence run, repeat steps 2: 9 & 10 on page 15 and step 3: 1 - 8 on pages 17 & 18. 10. If not adding more panels to fence run, repeat steps 2: 5 & 6 on page 15 to fasten second end of second panel onto the third I-Beam Post. 11. Once all panels in fence run are mounted, Use a Tri-Groove Socket to tighten all Tri-Groove Bolts. Note: • ARES panels are heavy. For installer safety, it is recommended to use a Crane or Forklift when installing. • Recommended method of panel installation is to install starting with the top or highest I-Beam Post in fence run and work down to the bottom or lowest I-Beam Post. Fig. 34 Fig. 35 Fig. 36 First Panel Second Panel...

  • Page 19: Panel Cutting

    Fig. 37 Fig. 38 Fig. 39 PANEL CUTTING Step 1: Measure The Panel Opening Length 1. Measure the distance of the Panel opening between the I-Beam Posts. Be sure to measure between the inside faces of the I-Beams. As shown in Fig. 40 & 41. Tip: • To ensure accurate spacing. Always measure this dimension at the lowest point of the I-Beam Post. • Always design your layout to minimize the number of panels that need to be cut. ARES™ HIGH-SECURITY STEEL FENCING...
  • Page 20 2. Use the determined length above as the cut Panel length. 3. Find the center of the Panel and measure out half of the previously determined length in each direction. 4. Mark the cut points with a Silver Sharpie on the rails of the Panel. As shown in Fig. 42. Be sure cut marks are in line. Note: • Before cutting the Panel, confirm the desired cut length DOES NOT interfere with the pickets. • For a successful installation of the cut Panel, confirm the cut rail ends overhang a minimum of 2” [51mm] from the outer face of the end picket. As shown in Fig. 43. This length is required to notch the rail ends and drill bolt holes. Center of Panel Fig. 42 Front View Panel Cut 1 Panel Cut 2 ARES™ HIGH-SECURITY STEEL FENCING...
  • Page 21 Fig. 43 Minimum 2” [51mm] spacing Front View Step 3: Cut & Clean Panel 1. Cut the panel using a Reciprocating Saw or Sawzall. As shown in Fig. 44. 2. Use file to smooth cut edges. As shown in Fig. 45. 3. Remove any metal shavings and dust with a brush or rag. As shown in Fig. 46. 4. Be sure surfaces to be painted are clean. Note: • Fortress recommends to use a bi-metal blade when cutting panel rails. Fig. 45 Fig. 44 Reciprocating Saw Fig. 46 ARES™ HIGH-SECURITY STEEL FENCING...

  • Page 22: Notching & Trimming Rails

    Front of panel 3/8” [10mm] Step 2: Drill & Clean Bolt holes on Front Face of Rail Ends (EXR-109 Bracket) 1. Make cut marks on rail. Reference Fig. 48 for dimensions. 2. Drill bolt hole using a 1/2” [12mm] drill bit. 3. Use a file to clean cuts. 4. Remove any metal shavings and dust with a brush or rag. Tip: • Confirm angle bracket location before drilling bolt hole. Fig. 48 Front View 1” [25mm] 11/16” [18mm] ARES™ HIGH-SECURITY STEEL FENCING...
  • Page 23 Tip: • Confirm level bracket location before drilling bolt hole. Fig. 49 Bottom View Front of panel 9/16” [14mm] 1-1/2” [38mm] Back of panel Step 4: Apply Spray Paint To Cut Areas 1. Using a piece of cardboard as a mask, apply the 1 coat of Fortress zinc based touch-up paint. 2. Allow to dry before applying second coat. 3. Apply the 2 coat of Fortress zinc based touch-up paint. 4. Allow to dry and install. Fig. 50 ARES™ HIGH-SECURITY STEEL FENCING...

  • Page 24: Care & Maintenance/ Warranty

    • WARNING: Do not use strong solvents such as thinners, or solutions containing chlorinated hydrocarbons, esters, or ketones. Abrasive cleaners or cutting compounds should not be used. WARRANTY To obtain and review a copy of the warranty, please go to: https://Fortressbp.com/warranties. You can also contact: (844) 909-1999 or write to: Fortress Building Products Warranty, 1720 N 1st St, Garland, TX 75040 to obtain a copy of the warranty. ARES™ HIGH-SECURITY STEEL FENCING...
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  • Page 26 JOIN THE REVOLUTION. FortressBP.com | 866.323.4766 © 2022 Fortress Building Products. Unless otherwise noted, all proprietary names are trademarks of Fortress Iron, LP. All rights reserved. ARES™ HIGH-SECURITY STEEL FENCING 04/2022...

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