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SLAT CHANNEL
INSTALLATION
STEP 3 –
FITTING SLAT CHANNELS
If your channels are not the desired length then these will need to be cut, ideally with a Drop saw to obtain a nice
clean cut with out heating the Aluminium too a point that it burns the powder coating.
With the use of a Tape Measure, String line/Chalk line or if you have access to a Laser level you can mark the
heights of the top of your slat channel on your posts.
Note -
If your Site has a sloping ground, it may be required that you step your fence From bay to bay. Typically a
100mm step works well to ensure the slats align with each other from bay to bay.
Once a height has been established for all your channels, with the Tek screws supplied, screw your channel directly
to your post whilst keeping the top of your channel to the marks you have made on your post.
Your screws should be approximately 300-400mm apart down the length of your channel.
Cover Clip
Screw port
Cavity for Slats
Slat Channel Profile
Make sure the post
is elevated 10mm
higher than the
channel to allow for
a post cap.
The slat channel is
asymmetrical, to
ensure your fence
aesthetically looks
correct, make sure
the “screw port
side” is all facing
the same direction
(Generally on the
inside our your
property looks best)
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IMPORTANT
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IMPORTANT
