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VERSAI RESIDENTIAL FENCE

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Summary of Contents for VERSAI RESIDENTIAL

Page 1: ...FENCING INSTALLATION VERSAI 1 VERSAI RESIDENTIAL FENCE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ...

Page 2: ...RSAI English Introduction 3 Versai Fence Options 4 Fence Layout 6 PostInstallation 10 Bracket Installation 11 Panel Cutting 16 PanelInstallation 19 Pressed Dome Cap Installation 20 Care Maintenance Warranty 22 TABLE OF CONTENTS ...

Page 3: ...iation 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 t...

Page 4: ... 125 Blank Line Corner and End posts ed for gate posts Line Corner End nd Drive Gates VERSAI FENCE OPTIONS 2 x 2 50mm x 50mm Posts Versai Fence posts are available as 2 50mm square 16 gauge 1 6mm in lengths of 72 1828mm 84 2133mm 108 2743mm and 96 2438mm Gate Uprights Versai Fence Gate Uprights are 1 1 2 38mm square 16 gauge 1 6mm which matches the height of the gate 5 2 1 2 x 2 1 2 x 060 2 1 2 x ...

Page 5: ...le in 72 1828mm width Flat Drive Gates as well as 96 2438mm Arched Flat Drive Gates All Versai Fence Panels are rackable to 48 1219mm Note 2 and 3 Rail options are available FLAT TOP VERSAI FLAT TOP FLAT BOTTOM VERSAI SPEAR POINT FLAT BOTTOM VERSAI SPEAR POINT VERSAI EXTENDED PICKET VERSAI EXTENDED FLAT BOTTOM VERSAI Bracket Options EX 104 EXW 204 EXW 304 EXS 104 OMNI 104 ...

Page 6: ...tes are used only one panel should need to be cut 2 50mm Post Max On Center Spacing is 92 3 8 2346mm 4 If using 2 50mm Posts divide the length of a fence run by 92 3 8 2346mm that will tell you how many post are required for that run 5 Determine the location of gates and mark on drawings Adjustments to panel length are required at gates Fig 1 Post Post Post Post Post Post Post Post Post Post Gate ...

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Page 8: ...rm that corners form 90 angles Note 2 50mm Post Max On Center Spacing is 92 3 8 2346mm Fig 1 Step 3 Dig Post Holes 1 From starting point use a tape measure to mark post hole 2 Use the Post Hole Digger to dig the holes to be 27 685mm deep and 8 203mm in diameter As shown in Fig 2 3 Keep Post Hole Digger straight and plumb Note Call 811 before you dig post holes to locate and identify any buried uti...

Page 9: ...drainage As shown in Fig 1 2 Compact the gravel before setting post 3 Use tape measure to check depth Versai 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 1 Fig 2 Fig 1 Gravel Crushed Stone 24 609mm Fig 3 Ground Stake Guide String Post ...

Page 10: ...or 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 POST INSTALLATION Step 1 Install Post 1 Confirm post hole depth 2 Remove or add gravel to set post hole depth at 24 609mm 3 Position post along guide string As shown in Fig 1 Fig 1 Fig 1 Gravel Concre...

Page 11: ...f the bracket Lightly tighten the Bracket Bolt Nut to hold the panel in place Complete this step for each of the rails on the panel After all panels have been installed using this method return to your starting point Using a 2 X 4 X 72 50mm x 101mm x 1829mm as a lever insert the board under the bottom of the picket closest to the post and gently pry up on the picket This will adjust the height of ...

Page 12: ...pping Screw at the end of the process When positioning the brackets on the post the bottom bracket of each panel connection should be installed upside down This ensures that the rails line up for the direction change Step 1 Mark Bracket Hole Locations For EX 104 EXS 104 1 Mark the centerline of each post with a pencil 2 Take measurements used in Fig 1 9 to mark top middle bottom bracket hole locat...

Page 13: ...27 3 4 694mm 5 1 16 128mm 2 Rail Panel A B FT2 SP2 EXT2 28 13 16 731mm N A FT FB2 SP FB2 EXT FB2 32 13 16 831mm N A Fig 4 Bracket Hole Locations 40 1016mm Panel Pre drill Dimensions Pre drilling with a 5 32 4mm drill bit is required Bottom surface of the bottom Rail has a min spacing of 2 50mm above ground surface 3 Rail Panel A B FT3 SP3 EXT3 27 3 4 694mm 5 1 16 128mm FT FB3 SP FB3 EXT FB3 33 3 4...

Page 14: ... Fig 6 Bracket Hole Locations 48 1219mm Panel Pre drill Dimensions Pre drilling with a 5 32 4mm drill bit is required Bottom surface of the bottom Rail has a min spacing of 2 50mm above ground surface 3 Rail Panel N A 2 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 Bracket Hole Locations 54 1372mm Panel Pre drill Dimensions Pre drilling with a 5 32 4mm...

Page 15: ... 3 4 1314mm 5 1 16 128mm 2 Rail Panel A B FT2 SP2 EXT2 52 13 16 1341mm N A FT FB2 SP FB2 EXT FB2 56 13 16 1443mm N A Fig 9 Bracket Hole Locations 70 1778mm Panel Pre drill Dimensions Pre drilling with a 5 32 4mm drill bit is required Bottom surface of the bottom Rail has a min spacing of 2 50mm above ground surface 3 Rail Panel A B FT3 SP3 EXT3 57 3 4 1466mm 5 1 16 128mm FT FB3 SP FB3 EXT FB3 63 3...

Page 16: ...n in Fig 1 2 Pre drill bracket holes with a 5 32 4mm drill bit As shown in Fig 2 3 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 DO NOT over tighten screws As shown in Fig 3 Fig 1 Fig 2 PANEL CUTTING Step 1 Measure The Panel Opening Length 1 Measure the distance of the panel opening A...

Page 17: ... 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 Tip Measure from the back wall of the bracket to the back wall of the bracket on other post As shown in Fig 2 Confirm that the length between each top...

Page 18: ...rush or rag As shown in Fig 3 4 Make sure surfaces to be painted are clean Tip Have a second person hold down far end of panel to stop movement when cutting Fig 2 Fig 3 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 p...

Page 19: ...ecure top middle bottom rail of panel using screw bolt As shown in Fig 2 Step 2 Install Angled Panel 1 Confirm direction of rake before installation 2 Hang panel to the inside of mounted brackets 3 Secure top middle bottom rail of panel using screw bolt 4 If slope requires panel to be raked install the high side of panel into post first and rake the panel down before installing in lower post As sh...

Page 20: ...cut marks on posts 3 Use the Reciprocating Saw or Portable Bandsaw to trim the top of the post to required height As shown in Fig 2 4 Use file to clean cuts 5 Remove any metal shavings and dust with a brush or rag 6 Apply spray paint to cut areas Reference step 4 of panel painting on page 19 Fig 1 Fig 2 2 50mm Tip Have a second person supporting opposite end of panel DO NOT over tighten the nut wh...

Page 21: ...ON VERSAI 21 Step 2 Install Pressed Dome Cap 1 Pressed Dome Caps Ball 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 ...

Page 22: ...ry 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 ...

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