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Fortress Technologies PURE VIEW FULL GLASS PANEL AL13 HOME Installation Instructions Manual

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
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PANEL TOTALMENTE DE VIDRIO PURE VIEW PARA AL
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INSTRUCCIONES DE INSTALACIÓN
PANNEAUX COMPLETS EN VERRE PURE VIEW POUR SYSTÈME EN AL
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INSTRUCTIONS D’INSTALLATION
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English
Introducon.........................................................................3
LevelBracket............................................................4
AngledBracket.......................................................26
Care&Maintenance..............................................34
Warranty.................................................................35
Español
Introducción............................................................................3
Soporte a nivel............................................................4
Soporte en ángulo....................................................26
Cuidado y mantenimiento........................................34
Garana....................................................................35
Français
Introducon........................................................................3
Ferrureàniveau......................................................4
Ferrure à angle......................................................25
Ferrure pour escalier.............................................33
Entreen...............................................................48
Garane................................................................49
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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INTRODUCTION
READ INSTRUCTIONS COMPLETELY BEFORE
STARTING INSTALLATION
It is the responsibility of the installer to meet all code and
safety requirements, and to obtain all required building
permits.Thedeckandrailinginstallershoulddetermine
andimplementappropriateinstallaontechniquesfor
eachinstallaonsituaon.FortressRailingProductsandits
distributors shall not be held liable for improper or unsafe
installaons.
FortressPostsmustalwaysbesecuredtothedeck
framingandshouldneverbeaachedtoonlythedeck
boards.
PureViewI-SupportisrequiredforCanadian
CodeCompliance.
Note
WhencungFortressrailing,itisveryimportantto
completethefollowingatcutpoints:
• Removeallmetalshavingsfromthecutarea.
• Fileanysharpedgeslebycung.Thoroughlywipeand
removeanylings,grime,ordirtfromtherailing.
• ApplytwocoatsofFortresszincbasedtouch-uppaintto
thecutarea.Iftouchupisatrailends,allowpainttodry
beforeconnecngbrackettopost.
• Be sure to remove any metal shavings from the surface of
deck,pao,orbalconytopreventstainsonthedeck
surface.
Torx Safety Tips
• Alwaysusethelowestspeedsengondrill.
• Toreducechanceofbitbreakage,startghteningwithdrill
onlowtorquesengandworkupunlscrewissecured.
Tip: Pre-drill holes with 3/16” [4.5mm] drill bit.
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Required Tools
Goggles
Drill
Tape
Measurer
Level
Tool
Speed
Square
Touch-Up
Paint
Miter
Saw
T-25
Driver Bit
#2Phillips
Head Bit
Bit
Extender
5/16”[8mm]
Nut Driver Bit
DrillBits:1/16”,
3/16”,3/8”,5/8”[1.5mm,
4.5mm,9.5mm,16mm]
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Socket
Set
Pencil
Rubber
Mallet
Hex
Wrench
Crescent
Wrench
Socket
Wrench
PostCap
Straight Bracket Cup
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HOMEPostwithPostBaseCover
Straight Bracket Cap
Spring
Punch
Safety
Gloves
Liquid
Soap
Ratchet
Straps
2”[51mm]or3”[76mm]ProudPost
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HOMEFullGlassPanel68-1/2”[1740mm]
RoundAccentTopRail
FlatAccentTopRail
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HOMEVercalCable/
PureViewI-Support
File
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2”[51mm]OverThePost(OTP)
FlatATRLine
Splice
RoundATRLine
Splice
RoundAccentTopRail
FlatAccentTopRail
Straight Bracket Cup
Straight Bracket Cup
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HOMEPostwithPostBaseCover
PureViewFullGlass
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HOMEVercalCable/
PureViewI-Support
2”[51mm]or3”[76mm]ProudPostConguraons
*Installedheightsincludea3-1/2”[89mm]forthe32-1/2”[825.5mm]panel&2”[51mm]forthe
40”[1016mm] panel spacebetweendecksurfaceandboomedgeofboomrail.
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Panel Height
40”[1016mm]
Rail Panel
42”[1067mm]
InstalledPanelHeight
45-1/2”[1156mm]
RequiredPost
32-1/2”[826mm] 39-1/2”[1003.5mm]36”[914.5mm]
2”[51mm]OverThePost(OTP)Conguraons
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Panel Height
40”[1016mm]
Rail Panel
42”[1067mm]
InstalledPanelHeight
42”[1067mm]
RequiredPost
32-1/2”[826mm] 36”[914.5mm]36”[914.5mm]
*Installed heights include a 3-1/2” [89mm] for the 32-1/2” [825.5mm] panel & 2” [51mm] for the 40”
[1016mm] panel space between deck surface and bottom edge of bottom rail.
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FullGlassPanelSizeChart
12.25”
[838mmx311mm]
18.25”
[838mmx464mm]
24.25”
[838mmx616mm]
31.25”
[838mmx794mm]
36.25”
[838mmx921mm]
41.25”
[838mmx1048mm]
46.25”
[838mmx1175mm]
51.25”
[838mmx1302mm]
56.25”
[838mmx1429mm]
61.25”
[838mmx1556mm]
18”to23”
[457mmto584mm]
24”to29”
[610mmto584mm]
30”to35”
[762mmto889mm]
37”to42”
[940mmto1067mm]
42”to47”
[1067mmto1194mm]
47”to52”
[1194mmto1321mm]
52”to57”
[1321mmto1448mm]
57”to62”
[1448mmto1575mm]
62”to67”
[1575mmto1702mm]
67”to72”
[1702mmto1829mm]
15”to20”
[381mmx508mm]
21”to26”
[533mmx660mm]
27”to32”
[686mmx813mm]
34”to39”
[868mmx991mm]
39”to44”
[991mmx1118mm]
44”to49”
[1118mmx1245mm]
49”to54”
[1245mmx1372mm]
54”to59”
[1372mmx1499mm]
59”to64”
[1499mmx1626mm]
64”to69”
[1626mmx1753mm]
Glass Widths 3” [76mm] Post
O.C. Spacing
Between Post
Spacing
32 1/2” [825.5mm] & 40” [1016mm] Panels
17”to22”
[432mmto559mm]
2” [51mm] Post
O.C. Spacing
23”to28”
[584mmto711mm]
29”to34”
[736.5mmto863.5mm]
36”to41”
[914.5mmto1041.5mm]
41”to46”
[1041.5mmto1168.5mm]
46”to51”
[1168.5mmto1295.5mm]
51”to56”
[1295.4mmto1422.4mm]
56”to61”
[1422.4mmto1549.4mm]
61”to66”
[1549.4mmto1676.4mm]
66”to71”
[1676.4mmto1803.4mm]
Note:
321/2”[825.5mm]panelusesa31-1/2”[800mm]tallpieceofglass
anda40”[1016mm]panelusesa39”[990.5mm]tallpieceofglass.
Step 1: Install Wood Blocks
1. InstallWoodBlocklevelwithtopofjoist.AsshowninFig.1(A)
2. SecureWoodBlocktoblockingonallfoursideswith#10X
3-1/2”[89mm]deckscrews.
POST MOUNTING
*IfusingFortressEvoluonFraming,contactFortressforinstrucons.
Note:
It’s recommended to install brackets into post before post
mounng. Reference page 9 for bracket Installaon steps.
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• WoodBlockmustbeconstructedwithtreateddimensional
lumberwithaminimumthicknessof11/2”[38mm].
Step 3: Max Post Spacing
• 68-1/2”[1740mm]AL13HOMERailsmaximumpost
spacingis68-3/4”[1746mm].
Note:
• Do not exceed the maximum post spacing.
Fig. 1
#10x3-1/3”
[84.5mm]
(A)
(A)
Joist
Blocking
Step 2: Posion Base Plate
1. PosiontheedgeofAL
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of½”[12.5mm]fromtheinsideedgeofrimjoist.
AsshowninFig.1.
Fig. 1
1/2”[12.5mm]
1/2”
[12.5mm]
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Step 5: Check Mounted Posts
1. Shimpostasneededtoensurepostislevel.
Step 4: Mount Posts
1. Markmounngholelocaonsandpre-drilla3/8”[9.5mm]
hole.
2. Insert3/8”x3-1/2”[9.5mmx89mm]HexHeadgalvanized
boltsthrough3/8”[9.5mm]galvanizedwasherandpost
baseplate.
Note:
• PostBasePlateholesMUSTbeposionedaminimum½”
[12.5mm]fromedgeofdeckboard.
• Useonly3/8”[9.5mm]HexHeadGalvanizedBolts.Lag
ScrewsshouldNOTbeused.Secureeachpostwithfourbolts.
Fig. 1
6’panelmaximumpostspacingis69-1/4”
[1759mm]
Fig. 1 Fig. 2
OTP and Proud Post: Max Post Spacing
• 8’ panel maximum post spacing is 93-7/8”.
• 6’ panel maximum post spacing is 69-7/8”.
Note: Do not exceed the maximum post spacing.
8’ Panel max post spacing 93-7/8”
6’ Panel max post spacing 69-7/8”
OTP and Proud Post: Measuring The Panel Opening Length
• Measure the distance of the panel opening.
• Measure from the back wall of the bracket to the back wall of the bracket on other post.
• Confirm that the measurements for the top brackets are the same as the bottom brackets.
Measure the panel opening
Not here
Measure from
back of bracket
Check measurement with top
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OTP and Proud Post: Max Post Spacing
• 8’ panel maximum post spacing is 93-7/8”.
• 6’ panel maximum post spacing is 69-7/8”.
Note: Do not exceed the maximum post spacing.
8’ Panel max post spacing 93-7/8”
6’ Panel max post spacing 69-7/8”
OTP and Proud Post: Measuring The Panel Opening Length
• Measure the distance of the panel opening.
• Measure from the back wall of the bracket to the back wall of the bracket on other post.
• Confirm that the measurements for the top brackets are the same as the bottom brackets.
Measure the panel opening
Not here
Measure from
back of bracket
Check measurement with top
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Step 1: Mark Bracket Hole Locaons
1. Markthecenterlineofeachpostwithapencil.
2. TakemeasurementsusedinFig.1and2tomarkboom
andtopbracketholelocaonsontoposts.
BRACKET INSTALLATION
Fig. 1
Bracket Hole Locaons
Pre-drill Dimensions: Pre-drillingwitha3/16”[4.5mm]drillbitisrequired
4”[101.5mm]
A*
3/8”[10mm]
B
3/8”[10mm]
35-3/16”[894mm]
C
411/4”[1048mm]
11/16”[17mm]
D
*DimensionAposionsboomedgeofrail(1) 3-1/2”[89mm]and(2) 2”[51mm]
abovedecksurface.
*DimensionAismeasuredfromtheboomsurfaceofpostbase.
2-1/2”[63.5mm]
11/16”[17mm]
32-1/2” [825.5mm] Panel
40” [1016mm] Panel
Fig. 2
B
C
B
A
B
D
(1)
(2)
Fig. 1
Fig. 2
Shim post as needed to
ensure post is level
Deck Board
RimJoist
Joist/Blocking
Wood Block
1/2”
[12.5
mm]
A
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Fig. 1 Fig. 2
Fig. 3
Step 2: Pre-Drill and Install Brackets
Tip:
• It’s important to double check dimensions to conrm
accuracy of bracket hole locaons before drilling.
1. UseSpringPunchtomarktheholes.AsshowninFig.1.
2. Pre-drillbracketholeswitha3/16”[89.5mm]drillbit.As
showninFig.2.
3. AachBrackettothepostswithsupplied
T-25thread-cungscrews.Usetwoscrewsperbracket.
Uselowspeedsengondrill.AsshowninFig.3.
4. Oncetopandboombracketsareinstalled,remeasure
bracketspacingtoconrmdimensionsusedinFig.2and3
ofstep1.AsshowninFig.4.
5. R e m o v e a l l m e t a l s h a v i n g s f r o m d e c k , p o s t b a s e c o v e r, 
post,andpanelbeforebracketisscrewedtopostto
preventcorrosion.
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Fig. 4
Step 3: Measure The Panel Opening Length
1. Measurethedistanceofthepanelopening.
AsshowninFig.1.
2. Conrmthatthemeasurementsforthetopbracketsarethe
sameastheboombrackets.
Note:
• Measure from the back wall of the bracket to the back wall
of the bracket on other post. As shown in Fig. 2.
CUTTING DOWN BOTTOM AND TOP RAILS
Step 1: Measure & Mark Rails Where Cuts Will Be Made
1. Takemeasurementsfoundonpage11,step3ofBracket
Installaonandmarktheselocaonswithapencilonthe
topandboomrail.
Fig. 1
Fig. 2
Measure the panel opening
Checkmeasurementwithtop
Do not
measure from
post
Measure
from back
of bracket
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Fig. 1
Step 2: Cut & Clean Rails
1. Cutrailsusingasawwithanetoothcarbidecungblade.
2. Useletosmoothcutedges.
3. Removeanymetalshavingsanddustwithabrushorrag.
4. Makesuresurfacestobepaintedareclean.
4”[101.5mm]max
spacing on each side
Step 3: Apply Spray Paint To Cut Areas
1. Usingapieceofcardboardasamask,applythe1
st
coat of
Fortresszincbasedtouch-uppaint.
2. Allowtodrybeforeapplyingsecondcoat.
3. Applythe2
nd
coatofFortresszincbasedtouch-uppaint.
4. Allowtodryandinstall.
Tip:
• Beforecungrails,conrmFullGlassPanelspacing.
Thespacebetweenglassandpostshouldnotexceed4”
[101.5mm]oneachside.AsshowninFig.1.
• Totalpanelopeninglengthshouldbeglasswidthplus8”
[203mm]max.
Fig. 1
Fig. 2
Fig. 3
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1. Measureandlocatethecenteroftheboomrail.Usingthe
I-Supportasaguide,markthecenterofthe2screwholes.
AsshowninFig.1.
2. Usinga3/16”[4.5mm]drillbit,drillthoughtheoutsidewall.
3. InstalltheI-SupportwiththeprovidedPhillipsHeadthread
cungscrews.AsshowninFig.2.
Note:
• BesuretoinstallI-Supportonsideofrailfacingdeck.
FULL GLASS PANEL INSTALLATION
Step 1: Install I-Support On Boom Rail
Fig. 1
2X
Fig. 1
3/16”
[4.5mm]
Hole
Fig. 2
Phillips
Head
Thread
Cung
Screws
1. Install cut boomrailintothelowerinstalledbrackets.
2. Pre-drillBracket Cup holesforscrewsusinga3/16”
[89.5mm]drillbit.
3. SecurerailtoBracketCupswithprovidedT-25Drive
Thread-CungScrews.Uselowspeedsengondrill.
Step 2: Install Boom Rail
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Fig. 1
Straight
Bracket
Cup
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PureViewI-Support
Straight
Bracket
Cup
Fig. 2
Step 3: Install Full Glass Into Boom Rail
1. Carefullyposionfullglasssheetintothecenterofthe
boomrail.AsshowninFig.1.
2. I n s e r t s p a c e r s o n e i t h e r s i d e o f t h e g l a s s i n t h e b o o m 
rail.Spacerwillbeushwiththesideoftheglass.
AsshowninFig.2.
Tip:
• Besuretowearsafetygloves&glasseswhenhandling
glass.
Set
Screw
Tip:
• It is recommended to apply a small amount of liquid soap
totheblackgasketopeningsinthetopandboomrails
beforeinstallingFullGlass.AsshowninFig.3.TheLiquid
Soaphelpstheglassseleinplace.
Fig. 3
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Fig. 1
PureViewFullGlass
Fig. 2
Glass
Spacer
Step 4: Install Top Rail
1. CarefullyslipTopRailoverthetopoftheglassintothetop
BracketCups.
2. Usearubbermalletandawoodblocktodrivethetoprail
ontotheglass.AsshowninFig.2.
3. Pre-drillBracket Cup holesforscrewsusinga3/16”
[89.5mm]drillbit.
4. SecuretoprailtoBracketCupswithprovidedT-25Drive
Thread-CungScrews.Uselowspeedsengondrill.
BoomRail
Gasket
Fig. 1
TopRail
Fig. 2
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Step 5: Install Top Rail (Alternave)
1. CarefullyslipTopRailoverthetopoftheglassintothetop
BracketCups.
2. Carefully slip RatchetStraps over top rail and underneath
boomrail.
3. SlowlyclampeachStrapunlglassisfullyseatedintoprail.
AsshowninFig.1.
4. Pre-drillBracket Cup holesforscrewsusinga3/16”
[89.5mm]drillbit.
5. SecuretoprailtoBracketCupswithprovidedT-25Drive
Thread-CungScrews.Uselowspeedsengondrill.
Step 6: Aach I-Support To Deck
1. FastenI-SupporttodecksurfacewiththesuppliedPhillips
HeadWoodScrew.
Tip:
• Pre-drillwitha1/16”[1.5mm]drillbit.
Fig. 1
Fig. 1
PureView
Full Glass
RatchetStraps
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PROUD POST: ROUND ACCENT TOP RAIL (ATR)
Step 1: Round ATR Spacers
1. AachSpacersusingprovidedself-drillingscrewswitha
5/16”[8mm]nutdriver,twoscrewsperspacer.Asshownin
Fig.2.
• TheAccentTopRailKitcomeswith6spacersinthe69.89”
[1775mm]kit.
• Thespacersshouldbeequallyspacedalongthelength
oftherail,withnomorethen14”[279.5mm]spacing
betweenthem.AsshowninFig.1.
• Theendspacersshouldbeplacedasclosetotheend
bracketsaspossible.
Note:
• DO NOT REMOVE BACKING OF DOUBLE SIDED TAPE UNTIL
YOU ARE READY TO PERMANENTLY ATTACH THE ATR.
Fig. 1
Double Sided
Tape
Fig. 2
14”[355.5mm]
Max
SpacerAached
NextToBracket
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Step 2: Round ATR Line & End
1. Measurethedistancefromtheinsideedgeofthe2posts.
2. CuttheATRtomeasuredlength.
3. WhentestngtheATR,placeitontopofthespacers.
DonotpresstheATRdownoverthespacers.Removingthe
ATRfromthespacerscandamagetheATRandspacers.As
showninFig.2.
4. Removethebackingofallofthedouble-sidedtapeonthe
ATRspacers.
5. ARubberMalletmightneedtobeusedtoinstall.Ifusinga
RubberMallet,useaclothtoprotecttheATRfromdamage.
Fig. 1
PROUD POST: FLAT ACCENT TOP RAIL (ATR)
Step 1: Flat ATR Spacers
1. MeasuredistancebetweenbracketsandcutATRSpacerto
length.TheSpacercanbe1/4”[6.5mm]shorterthanthe
distancebetweenbrackets.
Fig. 2
ATRShouldNotGoPastThis
PointWhenTestFing
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1. MeasuredistancebetweenbracketsandcutATRSpacerto
length.TheSpacercanbe1/4”[6.5mm]shorterthanthe
distancebetweenbrackets.
2. Ifoneofthescrewholeswascutoduringthesizingofthe
ATRSpacer,usea5/8”[16mm]drillbittoaddanotherhole
1”fromtheendoftheATRSpacer.
3. AachtheATRSpacerusingtheprovidedself-drilling
screwswitha5/16”[8mm]nutdriver.
4. Allscrewholesmusthaveascrewinstalled.
Note:
• Flat ATR uses a full length ATR spacer.
• DO NOT REMOVE BACKING OF DOUBLE SIDED TAPE UNTIL
YOU ARE READY TO PERMANENTLY ATTACH THE ATR.
Fig. 1
Step 2: Flat ATR Line And End
• ReferenceProudPostRoundATRLine&Endinstruconson
page18.
Double Sided
Tape
Fig. 2
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OVER THE POST: ROUND ACCENT TOP RAIL (ATR)
Step 1: Round ATR Spacers
1. Aachspacersusingprovidedself-drillingscrewswitha
5/16”[8mm]nutdriver,twoscrewsperspacer.Asshownin
Fig.2.
• TheAccentTopRailKitcomeswith6spacersinthe69-7/8”
[1775mm]kit.
• Thespacersshouldbeequallyspacedalongthelength
oftherail,withnomorethen14”[279.5mm]spacing
betweenthem.AsshowninFig.1.
• Theendspacersshouldbeplacedasclosetotheend
bracketsaspossible.
Note:
• DO NOT REMOVE BACKING OF DOUBLE SIDED TAPE UNTIL
YOU ARE READY TO PERMANENTLY ATTACH THE ATR.
Double Sided
Tape
Fig. 2
Fig. 1
SpacerAached
NextToBracket
14”[279.5mm]
Max
/