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VERTICAL CONVERSION GUIDE

How to Convert the orientation of your VistaWall Slat fence 

Fitting bottom slat

Depending on the total width of the bay, the 

maximum post width face to face is 1800mm.

Lay the additional slat horizontal and screw 

fix on either end. Trim channel to the total 

length of the exposed slat between posts. 

Screw fix this to the top of the slat, this will 

become the base of the vertical slats.

Fitting vertical slats

Starting from one side, fix one slat against one side 

and work across using the 18mm spacers provided.

Tip: use a strap or similar close to the top of the 

post to secure the slats prior to fitting the top cap

Fitting top cap

After fitting all the slats, place the top cap 

across and screw fit to secure the fence

Slat

Post

Slat channel

Summary of Contents for VISTAWALL

Page 1: ...A STEP BY STEP GUIDE TO INSTALLING YOUR FENCE GATES FENCES VISTAWALL INSTALLATION GUIDE SLAT...

Page 2: ...is recommended that the reader pays particular attention to those items identified as IMPORTANT in this manual to ensure satisfactory long term performance Step 2 This will determine the concrete and...

Page 3: ...t spacer Tek screws 30 X 30 Slat channel Tek screws 100 X 16 x 1780mm Slat Conversion kit components To change the orientation of your fence 65 X 65 in ground post 65 X 65 flanged post Plastic knock i...

Page 4: ...g for 10mm either side of the channel and you are using 65x65mm posts then you will have an 1865mm post centre to post centre This also shows the in between measurements should you be fitting your sla...

Page 5: ...ent if required except where a PS1 is required NOTES For standard 65x65 aluminium posts a fairly dry concrete mix can be used which will hold the post in place without any bracing while the concrete d...

Page 6: ...WN OPTION Ensure the surface you are bolting the post to is firm level and clean See Figure below Fix the posts in place with four fixings of the correct type for the situation 4 1 4 2 BOLT DOWN POST...

Page 7: ...ce from bay to bay Once a height has been established for all of your channels with the tek screws supplied screw your channel directly to your post whilst keeping the top of your channel at the marks...

Page 8: ...ds can be used to set your slats out The first is to use the spacer provided which is fixed at 18mm and clips into the channel between each slat and fix each slat individually through the side of the...

Page 9: ...et hammer handle from either the top or bottom Tap the other edge firmly this will clip it into place Work your way to the other end until it is all secured in place One all the slats have been instal...

Page 10: ...im channel to the total length of the exposed slat between posts Screw fix this to the top of the slat this will become the base of the vertical slats Fitting vertical slats Starting from one side fix...

Page 11: ...to the powder coating therefore neglect will cause deterioration to your fence Can this be used for a balustrade No currently this has not been tested for balustrade purposes How do I set up my posts...

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