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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
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Introducon.........................................................................3
Installaon...........................................................................4
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fencinginstallershoulddetermineand
implementappropriateinstallaontechniquesfor
eachinstallaonsituaon.FortressBuildingProductsand
its distributors shall not be held liable for improper or
unsafeinstallaons.
Before You Begin
ContactyourlocalBuildingCodeDepartmentforrequired
permitsandlawsregardingyourfenceproject.
Ifapplicable,alsocontactyourHomeOwnersAssociaon
forrulesandregulaonsregardingfenceinstallaonsin
yourneighborhood.
Call811beforeyoudigpostholestolocateandidenfy
anyburiedulies.
Note
Whencung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lebycung.Thoroughlywipeand
removeanylings,grime,ordirt.
• 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
Fence.
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.
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Required Tools
Drill
Tape
Measurer
Bit
Extender
Pencil
ConcreteDrillBit:
3/4”[19mm]
PRO-SERIES DROP ROD
Goggles
Channel
LockPliers
10mm
Socket
2.Locking
Plate
3.Upper
Rod Clip
4.Lower
Rod Clip
T-25
DriverBit
NutDriverBit:
[10mm]
5.Retaining
Clip
1.Drop
Rod
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DROP ROD INSTALLATION
Step 1: Install Locking Plate & Upper Rod Clip
1. UsetheDropRodtondtheplacementforthebrackets.
2. PlacetheDropRodonthesurfacestandingupandlevel
nexttothegateupright.
3. TheLockingPlateshouldbemounted2”[51mm]below 
thebendinthedroprod.AsshowninFig1.
4. CentertheLockingPlateandUpperRodClipontheupright
andinstallwiththe3providedself-drillingscrewsusinga
10mmNutDriverorT-25Torxbit.AsshowninFig2.
Fig.1
2”[51mm]
GateUpright
DropRodResng
On Ground
Step 2: Install Lower Rod Clip & Retaining Clip
1. InserttheDropRodthroughthemountedUpperRodClip,
thenthroughtheunmountedLowerRodClip.As shown in
Fig1&2.
2. WiththeDropRodintheupposion,locatetheLowerRod
ClipabovetheRetainingClipnotchinthedroprod.As
showninFig3.
3. EnsurethatDropRodisLevel.
4. MarkLocaonofLowerRodCliponGateUpright.As
showninFig4.
5. RemovetheDropRodthenInstall Lower Rod Clip with
suppliedself-drillingscrews.AsshowninFig5.
6. OncelowerRodClipisinstalled,Re-inserttheDropRod
throughinbothRodClips.
Fig.2
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Fig.1
Fig.6
Fig.3
Notchesabove
UpperRodClip
Lower Rod
Clip
Retaining Clip
Notch
Fig.2
Fig.4
Fig.5
7. InstalltheRetainingClipintotheDropRodusingChannel
LockPliers.AsshowninFig6.
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Step3:Dig A Hole For The Drop Rod
1. LowertheDropRodsothatitisresngontheconcrete
surface.
2. Markholelocaon.
3. Usinga3/4”[19mm]Concretedrillbit,drilla3”[76mm]
deepholebelowtheDropRodwhenthegateisinthe
closedposion.AsshowninFig1.
Fig.1
DropRod
Holeis3/4”[19mm]
inDiameter&3”
[76mm]Deep
Concrete
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CARE & MAINTENANCE
Care And Maintenance Of Fortress Building Products
Powder-Coated Products And Surfaces:
ImmediatelyaerinstallaonofyourFortressBuilding
Products,cleanpowder-coatedproductsandsurfaceswith
asoluonofwarmwaterandnon-abrasive,pHneutral
detergentsoluon.Surfacesshouldbethoroughlyrinsedaer
cleaningtoremoveallresidues.Allsurfacesshouldbecleaned
usingasoclothorsponge.
Ensureconstruconmaterialssuchasconcrete,plaster,and
paintsplashesareremovedimmediatelybeforetheyhavea
chancetodry.Failuretoremovethesematerialsmaycause
damagetothepowder-coatedsurfaces.
Thefrequencyofcleaningdependsinpartonthestandard
o f a p p e a r a n c e a n d a l s o t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s t o r e m o v e d e p o s i t s 
thatmaycausedamagetothepowdercoangaer
prolongedexposure.Fortressrecommendscleaninginthreeto
fourmonthlyintervalsallproductsandpowder-coated
WARNING: Do not use strong solvents such as thinners, or
soluonscontainingchlorinatedhydrocarbons,esters,or
ketones.Abrasivecleanersorcungcompoundsshouldnot
beused.
WARRANTY
Toobtainandreviewacopyofthewarranty,pleasegoto:
hps://Fortressbp.com/warranes. You can also contact:
(844)909-1999orwriteto:FortressBuildingProductsWarranty,
1720N1stSt,Garland,TX75040toobtainacopyofthewarranty.
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