Fortress 31820 Operating instructions

Brand: Fortress

Model: 31820

Type: Operating instructions

FENCING INSTALLATION: EVOLVER

EVOLVER ALUMINUM FRAMED COMPOSITE FENCING

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

FENCING INSTALLATION: EVOLVER

TABLE OF CONTENTS

English

 Introducon.........................................................................3

 FenceLayout........................................................................5

 PostInstallaon....................................................................7

  NotEmbedded.........................................................7

  Embedded................................................................9

Rail&FenceBoardInstallaon..........................................11

 45

DegreeConverterInstallaon......................................14

Care&Maintenance..........................................................16

 Warranty............................................................................17

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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fence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.

Components

Locking Clip

Side Rail Support

Fastener Post Slide Cover

TopRailPost BoomRail

Intermediate Rail

Converter

70-7/8”

[1800mm]

Post BasePost Cap

Fence Board

70-1/2”

[1791mm]

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Customizable Panel Styles

Privacy

Semi-Privacy Reinforced

Decorave

Standard Panel Style

Portal

Required Tools

Goggles

Drill

Tape

Measurer

Level

Tool

Speed

Square

Spray Paint

Miter or

Circular Saw

#2Phillips

Head Bit

Bit

Extender

Socket

Set

Pencil

Rubber Mallet

Safety

Gloves

StringGround Stakes

Post Hole

Digger

Spade

Shovel

Concrete/

Gravel

Wheelbarrow

Pliers

DrillBits:

1/16”[2mm]

Hand saw

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FENCE LAYOUT

Step 1: Sketch Layout of Fence Perimeter

 1. Idenfythepropertylineanddeterminetheperimeterof 

 yourfenceproject.

 2. Using a tape measure, determine the length of each

  fencerun.

 3. EvolverFenceiseasiesttoinstallwhenstarngfroma

  corner.Ifnogatesareused,onlyoneboardineachline 

 shouldneedtobecut.

 4. Usethegraphonpage6tosketchoutyourfenceproject.

Fig.1

Corner

Post

Corner

Post

Line

Post

TOP VIEW

HOUSE

End Post

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POST INSTALLATION: NOT EMBEDDED (EXISTING FOUNDATION)

Required Components:

• Post Base (Not Embedded)

• Post

• Fastener

Note:

• Components can ONLY be purchased separately, not as

 partofafullkit.

Step 1: MountPostBase(NotEmbedded/ExisngFoundaon)

 1. Ifinstallingonaconcretepao,conrmthatthe

  paoislevel.

 2. CreateaperimeterforthefenceusingGroundStakes&

  GuideString.Iflayouthas90°corners,conrmthatcorners

  form90°angles.AsshowninFig.1.

 3. PosionPostBasesincornersalongGuide String.

 4. DeterminespacingrequiredbetweenCorner&LinePost 

 Bases.Spacing between each Post Base CANNOT exceed

73”[1860mm](FenceBoardwidthis70-1/2”[1791mm]).

Layout post spacing so that minimal panel cuts are

  required.AsshowninFig.2.

 5. Oncespacingisconrmed,Usepenciltomarkposionof 

 eachpostbase.

 6. Use3/8”[9mm]ConcreteAnchorstoanchorPostBasesto

 foundaon.AsshowninFig.3.

 7. UsealeveltoconrmthateachPostBaseismounted 

 straightata90

degreeangle.

Fig.1

HOUSE

Ground Stake

Foundaon

Guide String

TOP VIEW

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sewerage lines, that may run across them.

You may wish to check that you are not

digging into them.

STEP 2.1

Slide your post over the mount.

STEP 2.2.

Use a screw to fasten your post to your mount.

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Fig.2

Fig.3

SECTION

VIEW

TOP VIEW

Line Post Base

Corner Post Base

Step2:Mount Post (NotEmbedded/ExisngFoundaon)

 1. SlidethePostoverthemountedPostBases.

AsshowninFig.1.

 2. Be sure to have each fence board slot facing the slot of

 theoppositepost.AsshowninFig.2.

 3. Usealeveltoconrmthatthepostismountedat

90

degreeangle.

 4. Pre-drillscrewholesintoPostBase&Postwith

  a1/16”[2mm]drillbit.

 5. Useadrilltofastenscrews into the post to the mounted

 postbase.AsshowninFig.3.

Note:

 • Closedwallsidesareaesthecallybestposionforforward

 facingposts.

 • PostSlideCoverscanbeusedtocoverunusedfenceslots.

Max.Post Base Spacing is 73”[1860mm].

Fence Board Width is 70-1/2”[1791mm].

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When slotting the post over the post mount. Make certain that your rail slots are facing in the

correct direction for your fence boards.

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When slotting the post over the post mount. Make certain that your rail slots are facing in the

correct direction for your fence boards.

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Fig.1

Fig.2

Fig.3

Opposite

Fence

Board Slots

Opposite Fence

Board Slots

TOP VIEW

Step 1: Mount Post Base (Embedded/NoFoundaon)

 1. Create a perimeter for the fence using Ground Stakes &

  GuideString.Iflayouthas90°corners,conrmthatcorners

  form90°angles.Asshownonpage7,Fig.1.

 2. PosionPostBasesincornersalongstring.

 3. Determine spacing required between Corner & Line Post

 Bases.Spacing between each Post Base CANNOT exceed

73”[1860mm](FenceBoardwidthis70-1/2”[1791mm]).

Layout post spacing so that minimal panel cuts are

  required. AsshowninFig.1.

 4. Oncespacingisconrmed,Usespraypainttomark

  postholelocaons.

 5. Holesshouldbe10”[250mm]indiameter.Checklocal 

 buildingcodesforpostholedepth.

 6. PlaceEmbeddedPostBaseintoholesalongGuideStrings. 

 Postsshouldhaveatleast12”[300mm]exposed

POST INSTALLATION: EMBEDDED (NO FOUNDATION)

SECTION

VIEW

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Fig.2

Gravel

Concrete

Post Base

SECTION VIEW

11-13/16”

[300mm]Max

Check

Local Code

  aboveground.Besuretocheckthatpostsarealigned 

 alongguidestrings&posionedcorrectly.

 7. Pourconcreteintoholesandletitsele.

AsshowninFig.2.

 8. Asconcreteseles,Usealeveltoconrmthateachpost 

 baseismountedstraightata90

degreeangle.

Note:

• Some boundary lines may have service lines, electrics and

 seweragelines,thatmayrunacrossthem.Youshould 

 checktoconrmthatyouarenotdiggingintothem.

Fig.1

Max.Post Base Spacing is 73”[1860mm].

Fence Board Width is 70-1/2”[1791mm].

Ground Stake

Guide String

Post Base

Step2:Mount Post (Embedded/NoFoundaon)

 1. ReferencePostMounnginstruconsonpage8,step2.

HOUSE

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STEP 3.

Slide rail supports into place.

Rail supports are supplied in several lengths, that can be cut to size to accommodate the

changing levels in your terrain, and can even be stacked on top of each other.

No other fastening is needed for these, as the weight of the boards will hold them in place

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RAIL & FENCE BOARD INSTALLATION

Required Components:

 • TopRails

 • BoomRails

• Intermediate Rails

• Side Rail Supports

• Fasteners

• Locking Clips

• Fence Boards

• Post Caps

• Post Cover Sliders

Step 1: Install Side Rail Supports

 1. SlideSideRailSupportsintothePostSlots.

  AsshowninFig.1.

Note:

• Side Rail Supports are supplied in several lengths, that

can be cut to size to accommodate the changing

levels in your terrain, and can even be stacked on

 topofeachother.

 • Nootherfasteningisneeded.

Fig.1

Step2:Install Post Cover Sliders

 1. PlacePostCoverSliders into slots where Fence Boards are

 notneeded.AsshowninFig.1.

Cut Side Rail

SupportToSize

TopView

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Step3:PanelStyleOpons

• Privacy Fence-DonotuseIntermediaterailorRail

  Support.AsshowninFig.1.

• Reinforced Privacy Fence - Use Intermediate Rails between

  eachboard.AsshowninFig.2.

• Semi-Privacy Fence - Use Side Rail Supports between each

  board.AsshowninFig.3.

• DecoraveFence-UseIntermediateRailbeforenal 

 board.AsshowninFig.4.

• Portal Fence - UseSideRailSupportaernalboard& 

 betweentwotoprails.AsshowninFig.5.

Note:

• Customized fence styles will require the purchase

 ofaddionalitems.

Fig.1

Fig.1 Fig.2

Reinforced

Privacy

Intermediate

Rails

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Step 4: Install Rail & Fence Board

 1. SlideBoomRailinto the Post Slots.AsshowninFig.1.

 2. SlideFenceBoardsand/orIntermediateRailoneaerthe 

 other.AsshowninFig.2.

 3. SlidedownTopRail.AsshowninFig.3.

 4. SlideLockingClipintoplacewithsuppliedscrewsand

  fasten.AsshowninFig.4.

 5. SlidePostCapintoplace.AsshowninFig.5.

Note:

• Rubber Mallet can be used to seat Fence Boards,

  Top/Boom/Intermediate Rails & gently knock Post Caps

 downintoplacedown,ifnecessary.

Fig.3 Fig.4

Fig.5

Semi-Privacy Decorave

Portal

Spaces

Created

With

Side Rail

Supports

Intermediate

Rail

Space

Created

With

Side Rail

Support

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CONVERTER INSTALLATION

Required Components:

 • 45

Degree Converter

• Fastener

Step 1: Install45

Converter

 1. Posionthe45

DegreeConverterondesiredfaceofpost.

 AsshowninFig.1.

Fig.3 Fig.4

Fig.5

Fig.1 Fig.2

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Fig.1 Fig.2

TOP VIEW TOP VIEW

 2. Fasten the45

Degree Converter into place using provided

 screws.AsshowninFig.2.

Step2:Rail&FenceBoardInstallaon

 1. ReferencePost&FenceBoardinstallaonstepson

  pages11-14.

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CARE & MAINTENANCE

CLEANING YOUR FENCE BOARDS

What you will need

Soap Water Bucket Sponge

Pressure WasherHard-Bristled

Broom

STEP 1:Applysoapywatertoyourfencewithasponge.

STEP2: using a cleaning brush, scrub boards to remove dirt &

 residue.Scrubfenceboardsinthedireconofthegrain.

STEP3:Rinsefenceboardswithcleanwater.

STEP 4:Iffenceboardsareslldirty,apressurewasher

 canbeused.

Note:

• If using a pressure washer, keep nozzle at least

  12”[300m]awayfromFenceBoardsurface.

General Care

• Wash Evolver™proleperiodicallyusingstandardhousehold

cleaners.

• Clean up spills as soon as is possible to prevent them from

becomingstains.

*DO NOT USE STANDARD COMPOSITE FENCE CLEANERS ON

EVOLVER™.

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WARRANTY

FortressBuildingProducts(“Fortress”)warrantstotheoriginal

residenalpurchaser(“Purchaser”,“you”or“your”)that,fora

periodoftwentyve(25)yearsfromthedateoforiginalpurchase,

undernormalresidenaluseandservicecondions,Evolver

CompositeFencing(“Evolver®”)shallbefreefrommaterialdefects

in workmanship and materials, and shall not split, splinter, rot, or

suerstructuraldamageresulngfromtermitesorfungaldecay.

Forpurposesofthiswarranty,a“residenalpurchaser”refersto

anindividualresidenalhomeowner.

Thiswarrantydoesnotcovercostsincurredwithremovalof

defecveEvolver®productsortheinstallaonofreplacement

materials,includingbutnotlimitedtolaborandfreight.

Fortress does not warrant against and is not responsible for any

condionaributableto:(1)improperinstallaonofEvolver®and/

orfailuretoabidebyFortressinstallaonguidelines,including

butnotlimitedtoimpropergapping;(2)useofEvolver® beyond

normalandproperuse,orinanapplicaonnotrecommendedby

Fortressguidelinesandlocalbuildingcodes;(3)movement,

distoron,collapseorselingofthegroundorthesupporng

structure on which Evolver® is installed; (4) any act of God (such as

ooding,hurricane,earthquake,lightning,etc.),

environmentalcondion(suchasairpolluon,mold,mildew,

etc.),stainingfromforeignsubstances(suchasdirt,grease,oil,

etc.),ornormalweathering(exposuretosunlight,weatherand

atmosphere which will cause any colored surface to gradually

fade,chalk,oraccumulatedirtorstains);(5)improperhandling,

storage, abuse or neglect by Purchaser, the transferee or third

pares;or(6)ordinary

wearandtear.

TheoriginalresidenalpurchasermustcontactFortressBuilding

Productscustomerservicedirectlyviaphoneat(866)323-4766or

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viae-mailatwarranes@fortressbp.comtoobtainnecessary

warranty claimformsandocialclaimprocess.ORIGINALPROOF

OFPURCHASEMUSTACCOMPANYALLWARRANTYCLAIMS.The

originalresidenalpurchaserwillbenoedbyFortressasto

whetherthewarrantyclaimisapprovedordenied.

CondionsAndExclusionsOfThisWarranty

THISWARRANTYMUSTBEREGISTEREDWITHIN30DAYSOF

INSTALLATIONWITHFORTRESSBUILDINGPRODUCTS.

THISWARRANTYISNOTTRANSFERABLE.THEAMOUNTOFYOUR

RESTITUTIONWILLNOTINCLUDELABORTOREMOVEEXISTING

COMPONENTSORINSTALLTHEREPLACEMENTCOMPONENTS,

SHIPPINGCHARGES,SALESTAXORANYOTHERCHARGES,NORIS

FORTRESSFENCEPRODUCTSREQUIREDTOPROVIDE

SUCHLABORORSERVICE.

THISLIMITEDWARRANTYISINLIEUOFALLOTHEREXPRESS

WARRANTIES.FORTRESSFENCEPRODUCTSMAKESNOOTHER

EXPRESSWARRANTIESANDDOESNOTAUTHORIZEANYOTHER

PERSONORAGENTTOMAKEANYOTHEREXPRESSWARRANTIES.

FORTRESSBUILDINGPRODUCTSNEITHERASSUMESNOR

AUTHORIZESANYOTHERLIABILITYOROBLIGATIONINWARRANTY,

INCLUDINGWITHOUTLIMITATION,THEIMPLIEDWARRANTIESOF

MERCHANTABILITYANDFITNESSFORAPARTICULARPURPOSE

WITHRESPECTTOTHISPRODUCT,ISLIMITEDINDURATIONTO

THETWENTY(20)YEARTERMOFTHISLIMITEDWARRANTY.

INNOEVENTSHALLFORTRESSFENCEPRODUCTSBELIABLEFOR

ANYCONSEQUENTIAL,SPECIAL,ORINCIDENTALDAMAGES

ARISINGOUTOFORCONNECTEDWITHTHEPURCHASEORUSE

OFTHISPRODUCTORFORANYBREACHOFWARRANTY.

MAYHAVEOTHERRIGHTSTHATVARYFROMSTATETOSTATE.THIS

WARRANTYISAPPLICABLEONLYTOSYSTEMSINSTALLEDWITHIN

THECONTINENTALUNITEDSTATESANDCANADA.

FENCING INSTALLATION: EVOLVER

ThisAgreementshallbegovernedbyandconstruedinaccordance

withthelawsoftheStateofTexas,withoutregardtoitsconictof

laws.AnylegalaconarisingoutofthisAgreementshallbe

ligatedandenforcedunderthelawsoftheStateofTexas.In

addion,youagreetosubmittothejurisdiconofthecourtsof

theStateofTexas,andthatanylegalaconpursuedbyyoushall

bewithintheexclusivejurisdiconofthecourtsintheStateof

Texas,U.S.A.

SOMESTATESDONOTALLOWLIMITATIONSONHOWLONGAN

IMPLIEDWARRANTYLASTS,ORTHEEXCLUSIONORLIMITATION

OFINCIDENTALORCONSEQUENTIALDAMAGES,SOTHEABOVE

LIMITATIONSOREXCLUSIONMAYNOTAPPLYTOYOU.THIS

WARRANTYGIVESYOUSPECIFICLEGALRIGHTS,ANDYOUMAY

HAVEOTHERRIGHTSTHATVARYFROMSTATETOSTATE.THIS

WARRANTYISAPPLICABLEONLYTOSYSTEMSINSTALLEDWITHIN

THECONTINENTALUNITEDSTATESANDCANADA.

FENCING INSTALLATION: EVOLVER

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