Dura-Max DRT5 User manual

PRIVACY VINYL FENCE INSTALLATION GUIDE
ABEFORE YOU START, CHECK THE FOLLOWING
1. That you meet local codes for frontage locations, property lines, fence heights and any permit requirements.
2. IMPORTANT
Call before you dig, is the law or visit 811.com. Check with your local utility companies to locate underground pipelines,
power lines or cables.
BTOOLS NEEDED FOR INSTALLATION
• String and Marking Stakes • Concrete/Quickcrete® and Gravel Mix
• Line Level • Post Hole Digger or Power Auger
• Speed Square • PVC Vinyl Cement
• Safety Glasses • Gloves
• #4 Rebar • Shovel
• Miter Saw/Chop Saw (if cutting down rails, pickets, or posts)

EACH POST
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SEPERATELY
5 TYPES OF VINYL POST

Step 1 PREPARE VINYL FENCE LAYOUT
Installation instructions for fence lay-out, setting posts, cap installation and clean up, are common for each fence style we oer.
IMPORTANT
Consider soil conditions, slopes, utility locations and property lines when positioning posts. In frost regions, dig the post holes
deep enough to ensure concrete extends below the frost line.
Duramax Vinyl fences are designed for level or sloping terrain. For significant sloping terrain you will need to modify some of the
posts and panel components. Lengthing out the routed holes in the posts and cutting the pickets at the angle of slope will help
with assembly on uneven terrain.
1. Locate property lines.
2. Drive stakes at each end of property lines. Then stretch a string between each stake and
extend the string 2’ beyond property line (Fig. 1a).
3. Mark each end-corner post locations with a stake. For gate posts, refer to gate section for gate
opening size.
IMPORTANT
Use the 3-4-5 rule as shown below
to ensure for square corners (Fig. 1b).
POST LOCATION table summarizes sizes and measurements for posts, fence sections and gates.
On Center Distance - refer to the center of one post to the center of adjacent post
Fence Style Post Size Post Span Fence On Center Distance Gate opening Post
Privacy with Lattice 5”x5” 68” 73” 48” 53”
Privacy 5”x5” 68” 73” 48” 53”
Picket Fence 4”x4” 68” 72” 48” 52”
Ranch Rail 5”x5” 93” 98” 72” 77”
Fig. 1b
Fig. 1a
LAYOUT FENCE AND POSITION POSTS

SET END-CORNER POSTS
1. Dig all End-Corner post holes first, 10” for 5”x5” post and 8” for
4”x4” in diameter and 24” deep (Fig. 2a).
2. Insert End-Corner Posts into holes and set them in concrete filling
hole to 2” below ground level.
3. Make sure all posts are level and plumb.
4. Stake a string line across the top of the End-Corner posts to mark the desired height of the Line posts (Fig. 2b).
5. Now stake out the positions of the Line posts along the string line (Fig. 2b).
IMPORTANT
You will first need to determine the “post on center distance”, the measurement from the center of one post to the center
of the next.
Example for Privacy Fence: Section width = 90” Post size = 5” (5x5) Total “Post On Center distance” = 95”
Step 2 SETTING VINYL FENCE POSTS
Fig.2a
Fig.2b
LAYOUT FENCE AND POSITION POSTS
IMPORTANT
Post depth and width will be determined by local weather and
soil conditions. In frost regions, dig the post holes deep enough
to ensure concrete extends below the frost line. Please check the
building code in your area specifies a frost line depth.

Step 3 FILL END-CORNER POSTS WITH RE-BAR & CONCRETE
Mix concrete according to manufacturers specications. Place and hold the post while pouring concrete 6” at a time, tamping
to eliminate air pockets. Leave enough space at the top of the concrete to allow sod to grow around the post. Set the correct
post height, plumb and level each post.
IMPORTANT
BEFORE FILLING GATE POSTS WITH CONCRETE, MAKE SURE THAT THE GATE HARDWARE IS INSTALLED FOLLOWING THE
INSTRUCTIONS IN THE GATE SECTION.
Before concrete sets, site down the fence line and, if necessary, adjust posts. If posts are too high, place a wooden
block across the top of the post and tap down with a rubber mallet. Allow post concrete to set 24 hours before
installing fence sections.
For added strength End-Corner posts should be filled up to 2” from the top of the post with concrete and rebar.
1. Each end, corner or gate post takes 2 pieces of ½” diameter rebar cut 4” shorter than the post length located at
opposing corners of post (Fig. 3a).
IMPORTANT
Rebar should extend to the ground a minimum of 12”.
2. Now fill the posts with concrete, tapping on the sides of the post to remove
air-pockets in the concrete (Fig.3b).
3. Clean up excess concrete with water before it dries.
Concrete Requirements:
4x4 Line Posts = approx 100 lbs 4x4 End, Corner, Gate post = approx 160 lbs
5x5 Line Posts = approx 140 lbs 5x5 End, Corner, Gate post = approx 260 lbs
Fig.3a
Fig.3b
STEP 4 POST CAP INSTALLATION
Apply a small amount of PVC glue in each coner of the post cap and insert
the external post cap on top of the post by tapping lightly on top of the post
cap until it securely fit the post top. Wipe o any pvc glue residue (Fig.4).
NOTE: Post Cap sold separately.
WHITE
PVC VINYL
CEMENT
PVC CEMENT
Top of the Post
External Post Cap
LAYOUT FENCE AND POSITION POSTS
Fig.4

Having set your posts, you are now ready to assemble the fence sections for your specific Duramax Product Item Model as below.
IMPORTANT
Protect the finish of your fence during assembly by assembling on a dry, clean and smooth surface.
NOTE: Rail Style, Picket Panels Style and number of pickets panels may dier depending on the Duramax Product Item Model.
Sold Separately: Post, Post Caps, End Channel
ASSEMBLE AND INSTALL SECTIONS
Layout Fence & Position Post
Refer to STEP 1 to 4
Assemble & Install Sections
Refer to STEP A1 to A5
Post Cap
Top Routed Hole
Bottom Routed Hole
Post
Rail Slots
Steel Reinforcement Channel
STEP A4
STEP A1
Bottom Rail
Top Rail
Spade Picket Cap
STEP A3
Pickets
STEP A2 and A5

ASSEMBLE AND INSTALL SECTIONS
STEP A3: INSTALL BOTTOM RAIL
Steel Reinforcement Channel (AS AN OPTIONAL ITEM ON CERTAIN FENCING PRODUCT
ITEM MODEL) need to be inserted first to the rail before installing the bottom rail (Fig.
A2B).
Slide the bottom rail (with the steel insert) (A), slots side up into the bottom hole of the
post. Starting at end or corner place the next post into the next hole. Now slide the next
Bottom Rail into the bottom hole of the next post (Fig. A2). Repeat these steps until all
rails are inserted (B)..
Fig.A2
Fig.A2B
Fig.A1
STEP A2: LAYOUT PICKETS
Layout on a clean flat surface all the pickets as shown in
(Fig.A2).
Pickets A(2) 7∕8” x 3” x 44” E (2) 7∕8” x 3” x 39 3⁄₈”
B(2) 7∕8” x 3” x 42 ¾” F (2) 7∕8” x 3” x 38 3⁄₈”
C(2) 7∕8” x 3” x 41 ½” G (2) 7∕8” x 3” x 37 ½”
D(2) 7∕8” x 3” x 40 3⁄₈” H (2) 7∕8” x 3” x 37”
Fig.A2
STEP A1: INSTALL PICKET SPADE CAPS
Apply a small amount of PVC glue to the inside edges of
then insert on the un-notched side of the picket by tapping
lightly on top of the cap until a tight fit between the cap and
picket. Wipe o any pvc glue residue (Fig.A1).

ASSEMBLE AND INSTALL SECTIONS
STEP A5: INSERT PICKETS
Starting on one end, insert picket A with tabs all facing in the same direction down through the top-rail and into bottom rail
routed holes. The picket tab will securely lock the picket to the bottom rail when in place together. Continue across the
panel inserting the remaining pickets B to H. (Fig. A4) .
Fig.A3
Fig.A4
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Top Rail
smaller routed holes
facing towards the sky
Picket Caps
Bottom Rail with
Steel Insert
Picket Tab
Top Rail
Post
STEP A4: INSTALLING TOP RAIL
Slide top-rail into post top routed hole on one side then slide to the adjacent top hole post routed hole (Fig. A3).
NOTE: The top-rail will have routed holes on the top and bottom of the rail. The larger routed holes should face
towards the ground (Fig. A3b).
Fig.A3b
larger routed holes facing
towards the ground
Post
Post Top Routed Hole
Top Rail
larger routed holes
facing toward the ground
Picket Tab locks
picket and rail
together
A
Pickets
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