Dura-Max DRVL1 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 Privacy 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 Privacy 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 A4
Post Cap
Top Routed Hole
Bottom Routed Hole
Post
Top Rail
Groove
Privacy T&G (Tongue & Groove)
Pickets
Bottom Rail
Steel Reinforcement Channel
Groove
End Channel
STEP A4
STEP A3
STEP A2
STEP A1

STEP A1: INSTALL END CHANNEL
Center the end channel on the post between the bottom and top rail holes. Position the flat
side of the end channel against the post and secure the channels to the posts using 3, #8 x ¾”
stainless steel self tapping screws (Fig. A1).
ASSEMBLE AND INSTALL SECTIONS
STEP A3: INSERT PRIVACY PICKETS
Starting on one end, insert privacy pickets into
groove on bottom rail and end channels. Continue
across the panel inserting the remaining pickets and
interlocking the (T&G) tongues and grooves of the
pickets securely (Fig. A3) .
NOTE: If post spacing is less than 8 ’ on center, you
can cut the picket board on one side. The cut side of
picket always goes against the post (Fig. A3b).
Fig.A1
STEP A2: INSTALL BOTTOM RAIL
Slide and insert the Bottom Rail (A), groove 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).
NOTE: If post spacing is less than 8’ on center, cut a piece from the end of the t bottom rail to
get the desired length. Steel Reinforcement Channel need to be inserted first before installing
bottom rail.
Steel Reinforcement Channel (AS AN OPTIONAL ITEM ON CERTAIN PRIVACY PRODUCT ITEM
MODEL) need to be inserted first to the rail before installing the bottom rail (Fig. A2B).
STEP A4: INSTALLING TOP RAIL
Install top rail into top hole of post, groove side down, sliding over pickets at an
angle. Lower top rail groove onto pickets, sliding rail as far as possible into the
first post. When privacy picket is fully engaged in top rail, slide rail into second
post (Fig. A4).
NOTE: If post spacing is less than 8’ on center, cut a piece from the end of the top
rail to get the desired length.
Fig.A2
Fig.A3
Fig.A3b
Fig.A4
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Fig.A2B