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FENCING INSTALLATION: VERSAI 1VERSAI RESIDENTIAL FENCE

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

2 FENCING INSTALLATION: VERSAI

English Introduction.........................................................................3 VersaiFenceOptions............................................................4 Fence Layout........................................................................6 PostInstallation..................................................................10 BracketInstallation............................................................11 PanelCutting......................................................................16 PanelInstallation................................................................19 PressedDomeCapInstallation..........................................20 Care & Maintenance/ Warranty.........................................22

TABLE OF CONTENTS

FENCING INSTALLATION: VERSAI 3

INTRODUCTION

READ INSTRUCTIONS COMPLETELY BEFORE STARTING INSTALLATION It is the responsibility of the installer to meet all code and safetyrequirements,andtoobtainallrequiredbuilding permits.Thefencinginstallershoulddetermineand implementappropriateinstallationtechniquesfor eachinstallationsituation.FortressBuildingProductsand its distributors shall not be held liable for improper or unsafeinstallations.

Before You Begin ContactyourlocalBuildingCodeDepartmentforrequired permitsandlawsregardingyourfenceproject. Ifapplicable,alsocontactyourHomeOwnersAssociation forrulesandregulationsregardingfenceinstallationsin yourneighborhood. Call811beforeyoudigpostholestolocateandidentify anyburiedutilities.Note • WhencuttingFortressFencing,itisveryimportantto completethefollowingatcutpoints: • Removeallmetalshavingsfromthecutarea. • Fileanysharpedgesleftbycutting.Thoroughlywipeand

removeanyfilings,grime,ordirt. • Apply two coats of Fortress zinc based touch-up paint to

thecutarea.Iftouchupisatrailends,allowpainttodry beforeconnectingbrackettopost.

• Besuretoremoveanymetalshavingsfromthesurfaceof Fence.

Torx Safety Tips • Alwaysusethelowestspeedsettingondrill. • Toreducechanceofbitbreakage,starttighteningwithdrill

onlowtorquesettingandworkupuntilscrewissecured. Tip:Pre-drillholeswith5/32”[4mm]drillbit.


Required Tools

Goggles

Drill

TapeMeasurer

LevelTool

Speed Square

Fortress Touch-upPaint

#2PhillipsHead Bit

Bit Extender

NutDriverBits:5/16”[9mm],[13mm]

Socket Set

Pencil Rubber Mallet

Safety Gloves

StringGround Stakes

Spade Shovel

Concrete/Gravel

Wheelbarrow

Pliers

DrillBits: 5/16”[8mm],5/32”[4mm]

Athens Fence Product Options

FT3-ATHENS FT/FB3-ATHENS SP/FTFB3-ATHENS

2” x 2” x .060” 2” x 2” x .125” 2-1/2” x 2-1/2” x .060” 2-1/2” x 2-1/2” x .125”

Blank

Posts All Athens Fence posts are available as Blank, Line, Corner and End posts.• Note: .125” posts are recommended to be used for gate posts.•

Line Corner End

Panel and Gate Styles All Athens Fence Panels have matching Walk and Drive Gates • Note: 2 and 3 Rail options are available• All Athens Fence Panels are rackable to 32°•

SP/FB3-ATHENS

SP3-ATHENS

EXT3-ATHENS EXT/FB3-ATHENS SP/FT3-ATHENS

VERSAI FENCE OPTIONS

2”x2”[50mmx50mm]

Posts • VersaiFencepostsareavailableas2”[50mm]square, 16gauge[1.6mm]inlengthsof72”[1828mm],84”

[2133mm],108”[2743mm]and96”[2438mm].

Gate Uprights • VersaiFenceGateUprightsare1-1/2”[38mm]square, 16gauge[1.6mm],whichmatchestheheightofthegate.

Athens Fence Product Options

FT3-ATHENS FT/FB3-ATHENS SP/FTFB3-ATHENS

2” x 2” x .060” 2” x 2” x .125” 2-1/2” x 2-1/2” x .060” 2-1/2” x 2-1/2” x .125”

Blank

Posts All Athens Fence posts are available as Blank, Line, Corner and End posts.• Note: .125” posts are recommended to be used for gate posts.•

Line Corner End

Panel and Gate Styles All Athens Fence Panels have matching Walk and Drive Gates • Note: 2 and 3 Rail options are available• All Athens Fence Panels are rackable to 32°•

SP/FB3-ATHENS

SP3-ATHENS

EXT3-ATHENS EXT/FB3-ATHENS SP/FT3-ATHENS

1-1/2”x1-1/2”[38mmx38mm]

ReciprocatingSawor Portable Bandsaw

Post Hole Digger

SpringPunch


Panel & Gate Styles • AllVersaiFencePanelshavematchingFlat&ArchedWalk Gatesinwidthsof46-1/2”[1181mm]&58-1/2”[1485mm].

DriveGatesareavailablein72”[1828mm]widthFlatDrive Gatesaswellas96”[2438mm]Arched&FlatDriveGates.

• AllVersaiFencePanelsarerackableto48”[1219mm]. Note: 2and3Railoptionsareavailable.

FLATTOPVERSAI FLATTOP/FLATBOTTOMVERSAI

SPEARPOINT/FLATBOTTOMVERSAI SPEARPOINTVERSAI

EXTENDEDPICKETVERSAI EXTENDED/FLATBOTTOMVERSAI

BracketOptions

EX-104 EXW-204 EXW-304 EXS-104

OMNI-104


FENCE LAYOUT

Step 1: Sketch Layout of Fence Perimeter 1. Identifythepropertylineanddeterminetheperimeterof

yourfenceproject. 2. Usingatapemeasuredeterminethelengthofeach fencerun. 3. VersaiFenceiseasiesttoinstallwhenstartingfroma corner.Ifnogatesareused,onlyonepanelshouldneed tobecut.(2” [50mm] Post Max On Center Spacing is 92-3/8”[2346mm]). 4. Ifusing2”[50mm]Postsdividethelengthofafencerun by 92-3/8”[2346mm] that will tell you how many post

arerequiredforthatrun. 5. Determinethelocationofgatesandmarkondrawings.

Adjustmentstopanellengtharerequiredatgates.

Fig.1

Post

Post

Post

Post

Post

PostPost

Post

Post

Post

GatePost

GatePost

GatePost

GatePost

GatePost

GatePost

WalkGate

WalkGate

Double Drive Gate

House


Step 2: Use Stakes & String to Create Perimeter 1. Usingthefencelayoutsketchasaguide,locateacorneror referencepointalongeachfencerunandmarkit withastake. 2. Useastringstretchedbetweenstakeslocatedattheendof each fence run, and layout the perimeter of the fence project. 3. Layout fence so that minimal panel cuts are required; remembertoallowforgates. 4. Iflayouthas90°corners,confirmthatcornersform 90°angles. Note: • (2” [50mm] Post Max On Center Spacing is 92-3/8” [2346mm]).

Fig.1

Step 3: Dig Post Holes 1. Fromstartingpoint,useatapemeasuretomarkposthole. 2. UsethePostHoleDiggertodigtheholestobe27”

[685mm]deepand8”[203mm]indiameter. AsshowninFig.2. 3. KeepPostHoleDiggerstraightandplumb. Note: • Call811beforeyoudigpostholestolocateandidentify

anyburiedutilities. • Post holes should be at least 8”[203mm] in diameter, howeveryoushouldalwaysconsultlocalcode requirementsforexactrequirements.

XXX

X

X

X

XXXX

X

XX

X

XX

Stake

Start 2

Cut Panel

Start 4Start 3

Cut Panel

StakeStart 1

House


27”[685mm]

8”[203mm]Fig.2

Step 4: Set Posts 1. Fillholeswith3”[72mm]ofpeagravelorcrushedstoneto

allowfordrainage.AsshowninFig.1. 2. Compactthegravelbeforesettingpost. 3. Usetapemeasuretocheckdepth.VersaiFencepostsare

designedtobeburied24”[609mm]deep.As shown inFig.2. 4. Usethestringasaguidewhenplacingpostsineachhole.

AsshowninFig.3.

Fig.1

Fig.2

Fig.1

Gravel/Crushed Stone

24”[609mm]

Fig.3

Ground Stake & GuideString

Post


Step 2: Pour Concrete 1. FillPostsholeswithconcretetowithin1”[25mm]ofthe

surfaceofsoil.AsshowninFig.1. 3. Usealeveltoconfirmthatcornerpostisplumbandthat

thepostisalignedwiththeGuideStrings. Tip: • Allowconcretetocureforaminimumof24hoursbefore

installingbrackets. • As the concrete cures,besuretokeeppostsplacedalong

guidestrings&continuouslycheckthattheyareplumbas wellasinlinewiththenextpost.

POST INSTALLATION

Step 1: Install Post 1. Confirmpostholedepth. 2. Removeoraddgraveltosetpostholedepthat24”

[609mm]. 3. Positionpostalongguidestring.AsshowninFig.1.

Fig.1

Fig.1

Gravel

Concrete

Post

GroundStake&GuideString

3”[72mm]27”[685mm]

24”[609mm]

1”[25mm]Clearance


BRACKET INSTALLATION

Bracket Details: *ReferenceBracket&RailOptionsonpage5.

• End Bracket (EX-104) - Thisbracketcanbeusedinall applicationsforVersaiFence.Thebracketmountsonthe

insidefaceofthepost.

• Swivel Bracket (EXS-104) -Thisbracketisdesignedtobe utilizedforangledpanelinstallation.Thebracketmounts

ontheinsidefaceofthepost.Maximumangleis30o.

• Line Bracket (EXW-204) -Utilizingthisbracketisoneofthe easiestwaysofinstallingtheVersaiFence.Oncethepostis

installedinconcreteandset,installanEXW-204Bracketon each end of a panel with the bracket centered in the post ofthebracket.LightlytightentheBracketBolt/Nuttohold

thepanelinplace.Completethisstepforeachoftherails onthepanel.Afterallpanelshavebeeninstalledusingthis

method,returntoyourstartingpoint.Usinga2”X4”X72” [50mmx101mmx1829mm]asalever,insertthe boardunderthebottomofthepicketclosesttothepost andgentlypryuponthepicket.Thiswilladjusttheheight ofthepaneltotheneededheight.Withthepryboard inplaceandthepanelheightset,tightentheBracket Bolt/Nut.Onceallpanelshavebeenleveledandfasteners tightened,usingthe10mmNutDriver,installthe Self-TappingScrewsintothedesignatedholesoneachside

ofthebracket. Note: DO NOTovertightentheBracketBolt/Nutorthe Self-TappingScrew.

• Corner Bracket (EXW-304) -Thisbracketwasdesignedto beusedforCornerPostInstallation.


Wheninstallingthisbracket,thebracketsmustbeslid overthetopofthepostpriortoinstallinganypanels,in

thedirectiontheywillbeinstalled.Thisisabracketthat hasafixedpositiononthepostandchangeofdirectionis notpossibleoncepanelinstallationbegins.Forinstallation

ofthisbracket,thesetuplaidoutfortheEXW-204Bracket canbeutilizedinthesamemannerbyattachedthepanel tothebracketinitially,theninstallingtheSelf-Tapping Screwattheendoftheprocess.Whenpositioningthe

bracketsonthepost,thebottombracket(ofeachpanel connection)shouldbeinstalledupsidedown.Thisensures thattherailslineupforthedirectionchange.

Step 1: MarkBracketHoleLocationsForEX-104&EXS-104 1. Markthecenterlineofeachpostwithapencil. 2. TakemeasurementsusedinFig.1-9to mark top, middle&bottombracketholelocationsontoposts. Tip: • Removeallmetalshavingsfrompostsbeforebracketsare

installedtoposttopreventruststains&preventcorrosion. Note: • Allpanelsshouldbeinstalledwiththebottomfaceofthe

bottomrailaminimumof2”[50mm]aboveground surface.

Fig.1 Fig.2

A

3 Rail Panel 2 Rail Panel

B

A


Fig.3 BracketHoleLocations:34” [864mm] PanelPre-drill Dimensions: Pre-drillingwitha5/32”[4mm]drillbitisrequired

*BottomsurfaceofthebottomRailhasamin.spacingof2”[50mm]abovegroundsurface.

3 Rail PanelA B

FT3, SP3, EXT3 23-3/4”[603mm] 5-1/16”[128mm]

FT-FB3, SP-FB3, EXT-FB3 27-3/4”[694mm] 5-1/16”[128mm]

2 Rail PanelA B

FT2, SP2, EXT2 28-13/16”[731mm] N/A

FT-FB2, SP-FB2, EXT-FB2 32-13/16”[831mm] N/A



3 Rail PanelA B

FT3, SP3, EXT3 27-3/4”[694mm] 5-1/16”[128mm]


2 Rail PanelA B

FT2, SP2, EXT2 34-13/16”[884mm] N/A





3 Rail PanelA B

FT3, SP3, EXT3 33-3/4”[857mm] 5-1/16”[128mm]

FT-FB3, SP-FB3, EXT-FB339-3/4”[1009mm] 5-1/16”[128mm]

2 Rail PanelA B

FT2, SP2, EXT2 40-13/16”[1036mm] N/A

FT-FB2, SP-FB2, EXT-FB244-13/16”[1138mm] N/A



3 Rail Panel: N/A2 Rail Panel

A B

FT2, SP2, EXT2 N/A N/A

FT-FB2 46-13/16”[1189mm] N/A

SP-FB2, EXT-FB2 N/A N/A

Fig.7 BracketHoleLocations:54”[1372mm]PanelPre-drill Dimensions: Pre-drillingwitha5/32”[4mm]drillbitisrequired


3 Rail PanelA B

FT3, SP3, EXT3 41-3/4”[1060mm] 5-1/16”[128mm]


2 Rail Panel: N/A




3 Rail PanelA B

FT3, SP3, EXT3 45-3/4”[1162mm] 5-1/16”[128mm]


2 Rail PanelA B

FT2, SP2, EXT2 52-13/16”[1341mm] N/A




3 Rail PanelA B

FT3, SP3, EXT3 57-3/4”[1466mm] 5-1/16”[128mm]


2 Rail PanelA B

FT2, SP2, EXT2 64-13/16”[1646mm] N/A



Step 2: Pre-Drill and Install Brackets Tip: • It’simportanttodoublecheckdimensionstoconfirm

accuracyofbracketholelocationsbeforedrilling. 1. UseSpringPunchtomarktheholes.AsshowninFig.1. 2. Pre-drillbracketholeswitha5/32”[4mm]drillbit. AsshowninFig.2. 3. AttachbrackettothepostswithsuppliedHexHead Self-drillingscrews.10mmNutDriverorT-25Bitcan

beusedtoinstallscrews.Uselowspeedsettingon drill.DO NOTovertightenscrews.AsshowninFig.3.

Fig.1 Fig.2

PANEL CUTTING

Step 1: Measure The Panel Opening Length 1. Measurethedistanceofthepanelopening.Asshownin

Fig.1.

Fig.3


Do not measure from post

Measure from back of bracket

Fig.1 Fig.2

Measurethepanelopening

Step 2: Mark Panel with Cut Points 1. Usepanelopeninglengthfoundinstep1aboveascut

length. 2. Use a tape measure to measure from center of panel and

markcutpointoffirstendofpanel.AsshowninFig.1. 3. UseSpeedSquaretoaddmarkcutpoints. 4. Repeatforsecondendofpanel. Note: • Whencuttingapaneltolength,itisrecommendedthat

anequalamountbecutfromeachendofpanel.Bydoing so,thiswillalterthepicketspacingwhichcanaffect meetingthenationalpoolcode.

Tip: • Measure from the back wall of the bracket to the back wall

ofthebracketonotherpost.AsshowninFig.2. • Confirmthatthelengthbetweeneachtop,middle& bottombracketsareequal. • Alwaysdesignyourlayouttominimizethenumberof panelsthatneedtobecut.

Fig.1

PanelCut1 Center of Panel PanelCut2


Fig.1 ReciprocatingSaw

Step 3: Cut & Clean Panels 1. CutPanelsusingaReciprocatingSaw.AsshowninFig.1. 2. Usefiletosmoothcutedges.AsshowninFig.2. 3. Removeanymetalshavingsanddustwithabrushorrag. AsshowninFig.3. 4. Makesuresurfacestobepaintedareclean. Tip: • Haveasecondpersonholddownfarendofpaneltostop

movementwhencutting.

Fig.2

Fig.3

Step 4: Apply Spray Paint To Cut Areas 1. Usingapieceofcardboardasamask,applythe1st coat of

Fortresszincbasedtouch-uppaint. 2. Allowtodrybeforeapplyingsecondcoat. 3. Applythe2ndcoatofFortresszincbasedtouch-uppaint. 4. Allowtodryandinstall.


Fig.1

2X

PANEL INSTALLATION

Step 1: Install Level Panel 1. Slidepaneltotheinsideofmountedbrackets. AsshowninFig.1. 2. Ifpanelwascuttolength,a5/16”[9mm]holemustbe

drilledintherail. 3. Securetop,middle&bottomrailofpanelusingscrew&

bolt.AsshowninFig.2.

Step 2: Install Angled Panel 1. Confirmdirectionofrakebeforeinstallation. 2. Hangpaneltotheinsideofmountedbrackets. 3. Securetop,middle&bottomrailofpanelusingscrewbolt. 4. Ifsloperequirespaneltoberaked,installthehighsideof panelintopostfirstandrakethepaneldownbefore installinginlowerpost.AsshowninFig.1.

Fig.1 Fig.213mm


Fig.1

POST CUTTING & PRESSED DOME CAP INSTALLATION

InstallPanelIntohigherPostFirst

Rake Panel Down

Slope

Step 1: Trim Excess Post Material 1. Determinerequiredpostheight.Postshouldextend2”

[50mm]abovehighestpicketorrail.AsshowninFig.1. 2. Makecutmarksonposts. 3. UsetheReciprocatingSaworPortableBandsawtotrimthe

topoftheposttorequiredheight.AsshowninFig.2. 4. Usefiletocleancuts. 5. Removeanymetalshavingsanddustwithabrushorrag. 6. Applyspraypainttocutareas.Reference step4ofpanel

paintingonpage19.

Fig.1 Fig.22”[50mm]

Tip: • Haveasecondpersonsupportingoppositeendofpanel. • DO NOTovertightenthenutwhenattachingthepanelto thebracket.Overtighteningcanresultindamage totherail.


Step 2: Install Pressed Dome Cap 1. PressedDomeCaps&BallCapsarepressfitintoplace. 2. CenterthePressedDomeCaponthepost.Usinga

RubberMallet,gentlytapthecapontotopost. AsshowninFig.1.

Fig.1


CARE & MAINTENANCE

Care And Maintenance Of Fortress Building Products Powder-Coated Products And Surfaces:

• ImmediatelyafterinstallationofyourFortressBuildingProducts, clean powder-coated products and surfaces with asolutionofwarmwaterandnon-abrasive,pHneutraldetergentsolution.Surfacesshouldbethoroughlyrinsedaftercleaningtoremoveallresidues.Allsurfacesshouldbecleanedusingasoftclothorsponge.

• Ensureconstructionmaterialssuchasconcrete,plaster,andpaintsplashesareremovedimmediatelybeforetheyhaveachancetodry.Failuretoremovethesematerialsmaycausedamagetothepowder-coatedsurfaces.

• Thefrequencyofcleaningdependsinpartonthestandardofappearanceandalsotherequirementstoremovedepositsthatmaycausedamagetothepowdercoatingafterprolongedexposure.Fortressrecommendscleaninginthreetofourmonthlyintervalsallproductsandpowder-coated

• WARNING: Do not use strong solvents such as thinners, or solutionscontainingchlorinatedhydrocarbons,esters,orketones.Abrasivecleanersorcuttingcompoundsshouldnotbeused.

WARRANTY

Toobtainandreviewacopyofthewarranty,pleasegoto:https://Fortressbp.com/warrantiesYoucanalsocontact:(844)909-1999orwriteto:FortressBuildingProductsWarranty,1720N1stSt,Garland,TX75040toobtainacopyofthewarranty.

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