Fortress Technologies Pro Series User manual

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PROSERIES HARDWARE
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

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English
 Introducon.........................................................................3
 Installaon...........................................................................4
TABLE OF CONTENTS

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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fencing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.
Note
• WhencungFortressFencing,itisveryimportantto
complete the following at cut points:
 • Removeallmetalshavingsfromthecutarea.
 • Fileanysharpedgeslebycung.Thoroughlywipeand
 removeanylings,grime,ordirt.
 • ApplytwocoatsofFortresszincbasedtouch-uppaintto
 thecutarea.Iftouchupisatrailends,allowpainttodry
 beforeconnecngbrackettopost.
 • Besuretoremoveanymetalshavingsfromthesurfaceof
 Fence.
Torx Safety Tips
 • Alwaysusethelowestspeedsengondrill.
 • Toreducechanceofbitbreakage,startghteningwithdrill
 onlowtorquesengandworkupunlscrewissecured.

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Required Tools
Drill
Tape
Measurer
Bit
Extender
Pencil ConcreteDrillBit:
3/4”[19mm]
PRO-SERIES DROP ROD
Goggles Channel
LockPliers
10mm
Socket
2.Locking
Plate
3.Upper
Rod Clip
4.Lower
Rod Clip
T-25
DriverBit
NutDriverBit:
[10mm]
5.Retaining
Clip
1.Drop
Rod
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2
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DROP ROD INSTALLATION
Step 1: Install Locking Plate & Upper Rod Clip
 1. UsetheDropRodtondtheplacementforthebrackets.
 2. PlacetheDropRodonthesurfacestandingupandlevel 
nexttothegateupright.
 3. TheLockingPlateshouldbemounted2”[51mm]below 
 thebendinthedroprod.AsshowninFig1.
 4. CentertheLockingPlateandUpperRodClipontheupright
 andinstallwiththe3providedself-drillingscrewsusinga 
 10mmNutDriverorT-25Torxbit.AsshowninFig2.
Fig.1
2”[51mm]
GateUpright
DropRodResng
On Ground
Step 2: Install Lower Rod Clip & Retaining Clip
 1. InserttheDropRodthroughthemountedUpperRodClip,
 thenthroughtheunmountedLowerRodClip.As shown in
 Fig1&2.
 2. WiththeDropRodintheupposion,locatetheLowerRod
  ClipabovetheRetainingClipnotchinthedroprod.As
 showninFig3.
 3. EnsurethatDropRodisLevel.
 4. MarkLocaonofLowerRodCliponGateUpright.As
 showninFig4.
 5. RemovetheDropRodthenInstall Lower Rod Clip with
  suppliedself-drillingscrews.AsshowninFig5.
 6. OncelowerRodClipisinstalled,Re-inserttheDropRod 
 throughinbothRodClips.
Fig.2

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Fig.1
Fig.6
Fig.3
Notchesabove
UpperRodClip
Lower Rod
Clip
Retaining Clip
Notch
Fig.2
Fig.4
Fig.5
 7. InstalltheRetainingClipintotheDropRodusingChannel 
 LockPliers.AsshowninFig6.

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Step3:Dig A Hole For The Drop Rod
 1. LowertheDropRodsothatitisresngontheconcrete 
 surface.
 2. Markholelocaon.
 3. Usinga3/4”[19mm]Concretedrillbit,drilla3”[76mm]
  deepholebelowtheDropRodwhenthegateisinthe 
 closedposion.AsshowninFig1.
Fig.1
DropRod
Holeis3/4”[19mm]
inDiameter&3”
[76mm]Deep
Concrete

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CARE & MAINTENANCE
Care And Maintenance Of Fortress Building Products
Powder-Coated Products And Surfaces:
• ImmediatelyaerinstallaonofyourFortressBuilding
Products,cleanpowder-coatedproductsandsurfaceswith
asoluonofwarmwaterandnon-abrasive,pHneutral
detergentsoluon.Surfacesshouldbethoroughlyrinsedaer
cleaningtoremoveallresidues.Allsurfacesshouldbecleaned
usingasoclothorsponge.
• Ensureconstruconmaterialssuchasconcrete,plaster,and
paintsplashesareremovedimmediatelybeforetheyhavea
chancetodry.Failuretoremovethesematerialsmaycause
damagetothepowder-coatedsurfaces.
• Thefrequencyofcleaningdependsinpartonthestandard
o f  a p p e a r a n c e  a n d  a l s o  t h e  r e q u i r e m e n t s  t o  r e m o v e  d e p o s i t s 
thatmaycausedamagetothepowdercoangaer
prolongedexposure.Fortressrecommendscleaninginthreeto
fourmonthlyintervalsallproductsandpowder-coated
• WARNING: Do not use strong solvents such as thinners, or
soluonscontainingchlorinatedhydrocarbons,esters,or
ketones.Abrasivecleanersorcungcompoundsshouldnot
beused.
WARRANTY
Toobtainandreviewacopyofthewarranty,pleasegoto:
hps://Fortressbp.com/warranes. You can also contact:
(844)909-1999orwriteto:FortressBuildingProductsWarranty,
1720N1stSt,Garland,TX75040toobtainacopyofthewarranty.

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