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ARES™ HIGH-SECURITY STEEL FENCING

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ARES™ HIGH-SECURITY STEEL FENCING

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

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Summary of Contents for Citadel Panel

Page 1: ...ARES HIGH SECURITY STEEL FENCING 1 ARES HIGH SECURITY STEEL FENCING INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ...

Page 2: ...lish 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 TABLE OF CONTENTS ...

Page 3: ...Code Department for required permits and laws regarding your fence project 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...

Page 4: ...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...

Page 5: ... options 48 1219mm 70 1778mm 82 2083mm 94 2388mm 106 2692mm 118 2997mm 130 3302mm 142 3607mm Scorpio Walk Gate 2 3 Rail options 90 1 2 2299mm 70 1778mm 82 2083mm 94 2388mm 106 2692mm 118 2997mm 130 3302mm 142 3607mm Spartan Panel 2 3 Rail options 48 1219mm 70 1778mm 82 2083mm 94 2388mm 106 2692mm 118 2997mm 130 3302mm 142 3607mm Spartan Walk Gate 2 3 Rail options 5 1 4 Component List 1 EX 109 Brac...

Page 6: ... POST INSTALLATION TOP VIEW Fig 1 Line To Line I Beam Post Spacing EX 109 EXR 109 Bracket 92 2337mm 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 ...

Page 7: ...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 ...

Page 8: ...he 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 ...

Page 9: ...IGH SECURITY STEEL FENCING 9 Fig 7 3 4 19mm Gravel Concrete I Beam Post Ground Stake Guide String 3 72mm 39 991mm 36 914mm If using EX 109 Brackets confirm bracket locations are level before pouring concrete ...

Page 10: ... 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 N...

Page 11: ...ARES HIGH SECURITY STEEL FENCING 11 Fig 10 Fig 9 Fig 8 Fig 11 Fig 14 Fig 13 Fig 12 ...

Page 12: ...s a minimum air space of 2 51mm from the ground surface to the bottom of the panel 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 ...

Page 13: ...ARES HIGH SECURITY STEEL FENCING 13 Fig 20 Fig 19 Fig 18 Fig 21 Bolt holes on rail bracket aligned ...

Page 14: ... Bracket EXR 109 Bracket EXR 109 Bracket EXR 109 Bracket EXR 109 Bracket EXR 109 Bracket Panel 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 23 Fig 22 ...

Page 15: ... and I Beam bolt hole As shown in Fig 28 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 29 30 7 Once panel is installed the bracket SHOULD NOT block the square hole in the I Beam Post As shown in Fig 31 Adjust if needed 8 Rake the panel then mount panel to the second I Beam Post in run at connection points marked ...

Page 16: ...16 ARES HIGH SECURITY STEEL FENCING Fig 25 Fig 24 Fig 26 Fig 29 Fig 28 Fig 27 Open side of the panel rails face the inside of the perimeter 2 1 First Panel ...

Page 17: ...ween 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 previousl...

Page 18: ... 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 i...

Page 19: ...e 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 ...

Page 20: ...ut 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 ...

Page 21: ...e 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 Fig 46 ...

Page 22: ...lations Notch on front of panel is for inside corner installation and notch on back of panel is for outside corner installation Fig 47 Top View 5 8 16mm 5 8 16mm 3 8 10mm 3 8 10mm Front of panel Back of panel Fig 48 Front View 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 bi...

Page 23: ...ean cuts 4 Remove any metal shavings and dust with a brush or rag Tip Confirm level bracket location before drilling bolt hole Step 4 Apply Spray Paint To Cut Areas 1 Using a piece of cardboard as a mask apply the 1st coat of Fortress zinc based touch up paint 2 Allow to dry before applying second coat 3 Apply the 2nd coat of Fortress zinc based touch up paint 4 Allow to dry and install Fig 50 2X ...

Page 24: ... 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 solvent...

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Page 26: ...H SECURITY STEEL FENCING JOIN THE REVOLUTION FortressBP com 866 323 4766 Unless otherwise noted all proprietary names are trademarks of Fortress Iron LP All rights reserved 04 2022 2022 Fortress Building Products ...

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