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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
A2 COMMERCIAL ALUMINUM FENCING
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A2 COMMERCIAL FENCING

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  • Page 1 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS A2 COMMERCIAL ALUMINUM FENCING A2 COMMERCIAL FENCING...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS English 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..............18 Notching & Trimming Rails..........21 Pressed Dome Cap Installation..........22 Care & Maintenance/ Warranty.........23 A2 COMMERCIAL FENCING...

  • Page 3: Introduction

    Before You Begin Contact your local Building Code Department for required permits and laws regarding your fence project. If applicable, also contact your Home Owners Association for rules and regulations regarding fence installations in your neighborhood. Call 811 before you dig post holes to locate and identify any buried utilities. 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 post. • Be sure to remove any metal shavings from the surface of Fence. 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 3/16” [5mm] drill bit. A2 COMMERCIAL FENCING...

  • Page 4: A2 Fence Options

    Punch Mallet Wheelbarrow Spade Concrete/ Reciprocating Saw Shovel Gravel or Portable Bandsaw Post Hole Tin Digger Snips A2 FENCE OPTIONS Posts • A2 Fence posts are available as 2-1/2” [64mm] and 3” [76mm] square. • A2 Fence posts are available as 0.125” [3mm] and 0.06” [1.5mm] thicknesses. • A2 Fence posts are available in lengths of and 72” [1828mm], 78” [1981mm], 84” [2134mm], and 96” [2438mm]. • A2 Fence posts, except for blank posts, are pre-punched. Blank Post End Post Line Post Corner Post A2 COMMERCIAL FENCING...
  • Page 5 68-1/4” [1734mm] 68-1/4” [1734mm] Flat Top Flat Top/Flat Bottom- 3 Rail Only 2, 3, & 4 Rail options 48” [1219mm] 48” [1219mm] 54” [1372mm] 54” [1372mm] 60” [1524mm] 60” [1524mm] 72” [1829mm] 72” [1829mm] 90-1/2” [2299mm] 90-1/2” [2299mm] 68-1/4” [1734mm] 68-1/4” [1734mm] Spear Point Pressed Spear/Flat Bottom 3 rail only 3 rail only Bracket Options A2 Flush Mount Bracket A2 Swivel Mount Bracket Used to attach Used to attach a panel to either a a panel to structure structure or if a panel is installed at an angle A2 COMMERCIAL FENCING...

  • Page 6: Fence Layout

    Gate Gate Post Post Walk Corner Gate Building Post Gate Post Line Post Gate Post Line Post Line Post Line Post Gate Gate Line Post Post Post Corner Corner Walk Post Post Line Line Gate Post Post A2 COMMERCIAL FENCING...
  • Page 7 A2 COMMERCIAL FENCING...
  • Page 8 5. Confirm that corners form 90° angles. Tip: • Be sure to follow on post maximum center dimensions (reference step 1). Fig. 1 Stake Stake Building Start 2 Start 1 Panel Panel Start 3 Start 4 Step 3: Dig Post Holes 1. Use the Post Hole Digger to dig the holes to be 27" [685mm] deep and 8” [203mm] in diameter. As shown in Fig. 1. 2. Keep Post Hole Digger straight and plumb. Note: • Post holes should be at least 8” [203mm] in diameter, however you should always consult local code requirements for exact requirements. A2 COMMERCIAL FENCING...
  • Page 9 8” [203mm] Fig. 1 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. 3 A2 COMMERCIAL FENCING...

  • Page 10: Post & Panel Installation

    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 59.5mm self-drilling screws to the panel and post. As shown in Fig. 3. Tip: • If a panel is being installed on slope, be sure to confirm the rake direction of the panel before fastening screws. Look for arrow on top rail indicating direction of rake. As shown in Fig. 4. • Panels can be raked up to a 40o angle. As shown in Fig. 5. • Use Tin Snips to modify notch as needed. • Install screws into both ends of a panel and confirm its level before moving to the next panel in the fence run. • DO NOT pour concrete and set posts in this step. Fig. 1 Fig. 2 Side View Centerline of rail 3/8” [10mm] A2 COMMERCIAL FENCING...
  • Page 11 Fig. 3 Fig. 4 Top View Fig. 5 Install Panel Into higher Post First Rake Panel Down 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. Continue this process with the remaining posts in the fence run. Tip: • Allow concrete to cure for a minimum of 24 hours before installing brackets. • As the concrete cures, be sure to keep posts placed along guide strings & continuously check that they are plumb as well as in line with the next post. A2 COMMERCIAL FENCING...

  • Page 12: Bracket & Panel Installation: A2 Flush Mount Bracket

    Fig. 1 Post 1” [25mm] Clearance Ground Stake & Guide String 24” [609mm] Concrete 27” [685mm] 3” [72mm] 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. As shown in Fig. 1. 2. Insert brackets on face of panel rails touching surface of structure. As shown in Fig. 2. 3. Use pencil to mark top edge of bracket locations on surface of structure. As shown in Fig. 3.
  • Page 13 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. 1 A2 COMMERCIAL FENCING...
  • Page 14 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 59.5mm self-drilling screws to the panel and post. As shown in Fig. 6. Fig. 1 Fig. 2 Fig. 3 Fig. 4 Drill through bracket hole and panel A2 COMMERCIAL FENCING...

  • Page 15: Bracket & Panel Installation: A2 Swivel Mount Bracket

    Fig. 6 Fig. 5 Side View 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. Take measurements used in Fig. 3 to mark bracket hole locations onto posts. Fig. 1 Fig. 2 2 Rail Panel 3 &...
  • Page 16 42-1/2” [1080mm] PSFB 51-1/2” [1308mm] 1-7/16” [37mm] 7-3/4” [197mm] 4 Rail Panel FT-FB 1-7/16” [37mm] 7-3/4” [197mm] 63-1/2” [1613mm] 7-3/4” [197mm] *Bottom surface of the bottom Rail has a min. spacing of 2” [50mm] above ground surface. Step 2: Pre-Drill and Install Brackets Tip: • It’s important to double check dimensions to confirm accuracy of bracket hole locations before drilling. 1. Use Spring Punch to mark the holes. As shown in Fig. 1. 2. Pre-drill bracket holes with a 3/16” [5mm] drill bit. As shown in Fig. 2. 3. If required, Insert bolt and nut to assemble bracket. As shown in Fig. 3. 4. Attach bracket to the posts with supplied Hex Head Self-drilling screws. 10mm Nut Driver or T-25 Bit can be used to install screws. Use low speed setting on drill. As shown in Fig. 4. A2 COMMERCIAL FENCING...
  • Page 17 • 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. 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 59.5mm self-drilling screws to the panel and post. As shown in Fig. 6. A2 COMMERCIAL FENCING...

  • Page 18: Panel Cutting

    Fig. 1 Fig. 2 Fig. 3 Fig. 4 Drill through bracket hole and panel Fig. 5 Fig. 6 Top View Side 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. A2 COMMERCIAL FENCING...
  • Page 19 Post Post structure & post Add 11/16” [18mm] x2 to Add 11/16” [18mm] account for required to account for notching on both posts required post notching Step 2: Mark Panel with Cut Points 1. Use panel opening length found in step 1 above as cut length. 2. Use a tape measure to measure from center of panel and mark cut point of first end of panel. As shown in Fig. 1. 3. Use a Speed Square and pencil to mark cut points. 4. Repeat for second end of panel. Note: • When cutting a panel to length, it is recommended that an equal amount be cut from each end of panel. By doing so, this will alter the picket spacing which can affect meeting the national pool code. Fig. 1 Center of Panel Panel Cut 1 Panel Cut 2 A2 COMMERCIAL FENCING...
  • Page 20 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 3/4” [19mm] Fig. 3 Fig. 4 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. A2 COMMERCIAL FENCING...

  • Page 21: 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 1 coat of Fortress zinc based touch-up paint. As shown in Fig. 3. 5. Allow to dry before applying 2 coat of paint. 6. Apply the 2 coat of Fortress zinc based touch-up paint. 7. Allow to dry and install. Note: • Cut rail ends must be notched to fit in post. Fig. 1 Side View 11/16” [18mm] 3/16” [5mm] A2 COMMERCIAL FENCING...

  • Page 22: Pressed Dome Cap Installation

    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. 1 A2 COMMERCIAL FENCING...

  • Page 23: Care & Maintenance/ Warranty

    CARE & MAINTENANCE Care And Maintenance Of Fortress Building Products Powder-Coated Products And Surfaces: • Immediately after installation of your Fortress Building Products, clean powder-coated products and surfaces with a solution of warm water and non-abrasive, pH neutral detergent solution. Surfaces should be thoroughly rinsed after cleaning to remove all residues. All surfaces should be cleaned using a soft cloth or sponge. • Ensure construction materials such as concrete, plaster, and paint splashes are removed immediately before they have a chance to dry. Failure to remove these materials may cause damage to the powder-coated surfaces. • The frequency of cleaning depends in part on the standard of appearance and also the requirements to remove deposits that may cause damage to the powder coating after prolonged exposure. Fortress recommends cleaning in three to four monthly intervals all products and powder-coated • WARNING: Do not use strong solvents such as thinners, or solutions containing chlorinated hydrocarbons, esters, or ketones. Abrasive cleaners or cutting compounds should not...
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