Fentec EasyWall User manual

A STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE TO INSTALLING YOUR FENCE
GATES & FENCES
EASYWALL
INSTALL ATION
GUIDE

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Thank you for choosing
Fentec EasyWall range. This
product will provide you
with many years of trouble
free protection if installed
in accordance with the
directions outlined in this
document.
This guide does not apply to
any fences over 1.8m in height.
If your fence is greater that
1.8m, please seek further advice
from Fentec.
Describe your site details when
ordering materials.
Identify your soil type/ground
conditions. Refer to the table in
Tape Measure
Spade
Shovel
Level
String Line
Concrete
Auger - 300mm
diamenter
Hacksaw or
powered metal
cutting saw
Laser-level
Safety Boots
Gloves
Helmet
Eye Protection
Hearing Protection
Sun Protection
-Make sure you choose the
right tools before start installing
your fence.
TOOLS LIST
It is recommended that the reader
pays particular attention to those items
identified as IMPORTANT in this manual to
ensure satisfactory long-term performance.
Step 1. This will determine the
concrete and footing details
required.
Make sure you are aware of
underground services before
you start digging! These could
be gas, electricity, or water
mains. Call your local council
for more information.
Check your local council
regulations on boundary
fencing.
Check the delivered material
for the correct number of
components and general
condition before beginning
your installation.
The recommendations detailed
in this guide are formulated
along the lines of good building
practice. They are not intended
to be an exhaustive statement
of all the relevant data.
If you have any questions,
please contact our Technical
Team on 0800 002 725. We are
always happy to help in any way
we can.
TOOLS OPTIONAL SAFETY GEAR
minimum required
INTRODUCTION
BEFORE YOU START, READ THIS
IMPORTANT

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STEP 1 - MARKING OUT POST HOLES
STEP 2 - INSTALLING POSTS
A STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE TO INSTALLATION
Soil Type Minimum Hole Depth Approximate Concrete Required
Clay / Firm Earth 600mm 2 bags per hole (20Kg bag)
Sand / Loose Fill 900mm 3 bags per hole (20Kg bag)
If it isn’t possible to fix posts as
proposed here, please contact us for
further information.
Start post may
be exisng or
temporary peg
Dig holes
according to
depth chart
below
All holes should be straight
(i.e. Sides parallel or wider
at the bottom than the top
Diameter of all holes is
250mm minimum.
Marker pegs
Mark out post centres
IMPORTANTIMPORTANT
2.1 2.2
Fastening posts together Fixing posts in ground
Approx.
40mm
2 Fasteners approx.
60mm from top of
post
Maximum screw spacing
300mm centres
10 - 16 x 16mm
self-drilling screw
placings.
Screws to conform to
AS3566 Class 3.
-Place first post in hole
-Adjust to correct height
-Support post with temporary brace
-Fill hole with fully mixed, wet concrete
- Vibrate and compact the concrete to remove voids.
Align vercally with
spirit level in both
direcons
Do not allow soil,
garden ll and/or dirt
to come in contact with
posts as this may cause
the post to corrode
Slop top of
concrete away
from post (to drain
away water)
Boom
rail approx.
50mm
above
ground
Nominal Height +
30mm
1800mm = 1830mm

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Bottom Rail
Top Rail
Check Installation
Palings
STEP 3 - INSTALLING RAILS | INSTALLING PALINGS
3.1
3.2
3.3
3.4
-Slide the first paling into the bottom rail with the
groove in end of paling to the bottom.
- Ensure a 15mm gap is between the edge of paling
and the inside face of the post and push down firmly
into the bottom rail. A rubber mallet can be used if
required.
-Continue to insert all palings, ensuring the tongue
and groove joint is in place correctly.
- Once all palings are installed it is time to fit your
top rail.
- Place over the top of the palings, and tap down into
the C post. Once in place, fix both sides of the rail to
the C post using the tech screws provided. The top of
the rail should be 15mm from the top of the post.
- Slide the first paling into the bottom rail with the
tongue in edge of paling to the top.
- Ensure a 15mm gap is between the end of paling
and the inside face of the post and push down firmly
into the bottom rail. A rubber mallet can be used if
required.
- Continue to insert all palings, ensuring the tongue
and groove joints are in place correctly.
- Once all palings are installed it is time to fit your
top rail.
NOTE: when building a 1800h horizontal fence the
7th (top) paling is to be cut down in width to suit
total height needed.
For EasyWall Vertical For EasyWall Horizontal
Boom rail
between
C posts
C Posts
Approx. 50mm
- Insert bottom rail between posts.
- Adjust bottom rail to correct height - it is important to
maintain a minimum gap of 50mm between bottom of
rail and ground.
- Screw fix the bottom rail at this stage.
NOTE: EasyWall Vertical fence system is supplied with
a Rail Support and this is to be inserted inside the
bottom rail prior to it being installed.
Top rail

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STEP 4 - INSTALLING POSTS CAPS
Cut each side of the cap in line with the centre
ridge. Use end-nippers – do not use a knife
as this is dangerous and difficult to achieve a
straight cut.
Ensure the ‘nose’ of the end nippers is pushed
all the way in before cutting.
Bend the cap along the centre ridge to snap it,
and pull apart to create two single caps.
4.1
4.2
All EasyWall caps are supplied as a ‘double’ cap, which are designed to be snapped in half to create two
single caps where required.
NOTE: If the cap is not a tight fit, place a small amount of silicone up inside the cap to secure it. Make sure the
silicone is a small bead on the inside corner of the sides only.
Make sure you keep the correct distance
from the top of the post to the top of the
rail (see page 4).
IMPORTANT
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This document is only intended to be a general guide, as every property and situation is different. Any
installation work, including the use of power equipment is completely the responsibility of the person(s)
installing. All persons using power equipment must be trained and certified to use the equipment and must
wear all applicable personal protection gear. Fentec cannot accept any responsibility for any faulty installation or
damage or injury arising from installation work.
FENTEC’S TECHNICAL SUPPORT: 0800 002 725
CONTACT FENTEC
1. To keep your fence looking its best, a soft broom down every few
months should be sufficient to remove any cobwebs. Pay particular
attention to the area under the top rail, which is sheltered from natural
washing by rain.
2. DO NOT build up soil, garden fill and/or dirt against the bottom rails
and posts of your fence as this will retain water and lead to corrosion.
DO NOT use your fence as a retaining wall, as it is not designed for
this purpose.
3. Adequate drainage is needed to ensure that water does not pond in
the bottom rail. This is achieved by designing the posts such that there
is a clearance between the ends of the bottom rail and the posts.
4. DO NOT use touch up paint. Minor scratches should be left alone or
the post/rail replaced. Touch up paint will weather differently than the
original steel coating. A small touch up brush can be supplied for any
small scratches.
5. The steel posts and rails are backed by a 10-year warranty* under the
following conditions:
- Installation > 1km from Marine or Industrial environment
- Fence is installed to manufactures guidelines
- Fence is maintained regularly in accordance with
suggestions made by Boundaryline.
There is no warranty on the timber components due to being a natural
product.
MAINTENANCE OF YOUR FENCE

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