Fortress Technologies Evolver User manual

FENCING INSTALLATION: EVOLVER
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EVOLVER ALUMINUM FRAMED COMPOSITE FENCING
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

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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
 45o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
45oConverter
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90odegreeangle.
Fig.1
90o
90o
90o
90o
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.
Installation Guide - 2017 4
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
o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.
Installation Guide - 2017 5
When slotting the post over the post mount. Make certain that your rail slots are facing in the
correct direction for your fence boards.
Installation Guide - 2017 5
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90o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
Installation Guide - 2017 6
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
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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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45oCONVERTER INSTALLATION
Required Components:
 • 45oDegree Converter
• Fastener
Step 1: Install45oConverter
 1. Posionthe45o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45oDegree 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[e-mail]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.

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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.

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