Stratco Fence Sanctuary Ezi-Slat Fencing User manual

INSTALLATION GUIDE
STRATCO EZI-SLAT FENCING
INSTALLATION GUIDE
BEFORE YOU START
Carefully read these instructions and refer to them constantly during each stage of construction. If you do not have all the necessary
tools or information contact Stratco for advice. Before starting, lay out all components and check them against the delivery docket.
The component description identifies each key part and the component layout diagram indicates their fastening position.
Double check all dimensions, levels and fixing locations before cutting or fastening componentry. It is recommended that the
installers erecting the structure have had some previous building experience.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
There are two Stratco Ezi-Slat Fencing options available.
Engineered Fence Solution:
Design fence loading determined in accordance with ASCE/SEI 7-10: Minimum Design Loads for Buildings and other structures.
Non-Engineered Panels:
Suitability of the slat supporting structure has not been considered and the installer is responsible for ensuring the supporting
structure is capable of sustaining imposed loading. If in doubt, seek professional engineering advice.
Note: Ezi-Slat horizontal panels are not designed as a balustrade or railing system.
TOOLS REQUIRED
• Drill
• 1/8” (3mm) and 1/4” (6mm) drill bits
• 25/64” (10mm) masonry drill bit
• Phillips head driver
• Hex head driver
• Rubber mallet
• Tape Measure
• String line
• Spirit Level
• Saw (either a drop saw with a fine-tooth blade or hacksaw)
• Manual or mechanical auger
ADDITIONAL ITEMS
The components supplied do not include fixings to attach
the unit to an existing structure or concrete/masonry
anchors for the column installation. If required they must be
purchased as additional items.

STRATCO EZI-SLAT FENCING INSTALLATION GUIDE
COMPONENTS
Post Base PlatePost SpacerPost Cap
Receiving Rail CapRail Packer Slat - PlainReceiving Rail
* Optional components
12g x 3” (75mm) Pan
Head Screw
10g x ⁄” (20mm) Wafer
Head Self-Drilling Screw
12g x 1⁄”(39mm) Hex
Head Self-Drilling Screw
10g x ⁄” (16mm) Hex
Head Self-Drilling Screw
Slat - Reinforced
(for Gates)
8g x 1⁄” (30mm) Coun-
tersunk Self-tapping
Screw
Aluminum or Steel SHS Aluminum or Steel SHS

PANEL COMPONENT DIAGRAM
4
5
3
2
1
1
2
3
1. 8g x 1⁄” (30mm) COUNTERSUNK SCREWS
2. RECEIVING RAIL CAPS
3. RECEIVING RAIL
4. SPACER
5. SL AT

STRATCO EZI-SLAT FENCING INSTALLATION GUIDE
ENGINEERED EZISLAT FENCING DESIGN TABLES
DESIGN NOTES
Design fence loading determined in accordance with
ASCE/SEI 7-10: Minimum Design Loads for Buildings and
other structures.
Exposure B: Urban and suburban areas, wooded areas, or
other terrain with numerous, closely spaced obstructions
having the size of single-family dwellings or larger.
Exposure C: Open terrain with scattered obstructions having
heights less than 30 feet.
Topographic Multiplier, Kzt = 1.0 has been used throughout.
Tables suitable for use for fencing with aspect ratio (i.e.
Fence Length over Height) of 2 or more.
Post grade (minimum): Yield: 50750 PSI (350MPa)
Ultimate: 62400 PSI (430MPa)
PANEL DEFINITION (based on fence aspect ratio up to 10):
General panels are those greater than 2x overall panel height
from the end of the panel run or greater than 2x overall
panel height from a return corner.
Free End Panels are those within a distance of 2x overall
panel height from the end of the panel run, not including
panels immediately adjacent a wall or fence.
Return Corner Panels are those within a distance of 1x
overall panel height from a return corner.
Stratco can oer additional engineering advice if design
parameters vary from those stated.
MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS
Fencing located greater than 3000 feet from a marine or
severe industrial/corrosive environments require normal
inspection and maintenance, refer to the ‘Selection, Use &
Maintenance of Stratco Steel Products’ brochure. For fencing
which is located closer than 3000 feet from these
environments, increased inspection and maintenance is
required, refer to the ‘Stratco Product Maintenance - Severe
Environment Considerations’ brochure.
MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE POST SPACING, feet (mm) - 2.55 x 2.55 x 0.1in SHS (65x65x2.5mm)
EXPOSURE BASIC
WIND (mph)
GENERAL PANELS 0-1h FROM FREE END 1h-2h FROM FREE END /
RETURN CORNER PANELS
FENCE HEIGHT, feet (mm) FENCE HEIGHT, feet (mm) FENCE HEIGHT, feet (mm)
4.0 (1200) 4.9 (1500) 5.9 (1800) 4.0 (1200) 4.9 (1500) 5.9 (1800) 4.0 (1200) 4.9 (1500) 5.9 (1800)
B
100 7.9 ( 24 0 0 ) 7.9 (2400) 7.9 (24 0 0 ) 7.9 (2400) 5.9 (1800) 4.0 (1200) 7.9 (2400) 7.9 (24 0 0 ) 5.9 (1800)
105 7.9 ( 240 0) 7.9 (240 0) 7.9 (24 0 0 ) 7.9 (2400) 5.9 (1800) 4.0 (1200) 7.9 (2400) 7.9 (24 0 0 ) 5.9 (1800)
110 7.9 ( 24 0 0 ) 7.9 (2400) 7.9 (24 0 0 ) 7.9 (2400) 4.9 (1500) 4.0 (1200) 7.9 (24 0 0 ) 6.9 (2100) 4.9 (1500)
120 7.9 ( 240 0) 7.9 (24 0 0) 5.9 (1800) 6.9 (2100) 4.0 (1200) 3.0 (900) 7.9 (24 0 0 ) 5.9 (1800) 4.0 (1200)
130 7.9 ( 24 0 0 ) 7.9 (2400) 5.9 (1800) 5.9 (1800) 4.0 (1200) 2.0 (600) 7.9 ( 24 0 0 ) 4.9 (1500) 3.0 (900)
140 7.9 (2400) 6.9 (2100) 4.9 (1500) 4.9 (1500) 3.0 (900) 2.0 (600) 6.9 (2100) 4.0 (1200) 3.0 (900)
150 7.9 ( 240 0) 5.9 (1800) 4.0 (1200) 4.0 (1200) 3.0 (900) 2.0 (600) 5.9 (1800) 4.0 (1200) 2.0 (600)
C
100 7.9 ( 24 0 0 ) 7.9 (2400) 5.9 (1800) 6.9 (2100) 4.0 (1200) 3.0 (900) 7.9 (24 0 0 ) 5.9 (1800) 4.0 (1200)
105 7.9 ( 240 0) 7.9 (240 0) 5.9 (1800) 5.9 (1800) 4.0 (1200) 3.0 (900) 7.9 ( 24 0 0) 4.9 (1500) 4.0 (1200)
110 7.9 ( 24 0 0 ) 7.9 (2400) 4.9 (1500) 5.9 (1800) 4.0 (1200) 2.0 (600) 7.9 (24 0 0 ) 4.9 (1500) 3.0 (900)
120 7.9 ( 240 0) 5.9 (1800) 4.0 (1200) 4.9 (1500) 3.0 (900) 2.0 (600) 5.9 (1800) 4.0 (1200) 3.0 (900)
130 7.9 ( 24 0 0 ) 4.9 (1500) 4.0 (1200) 4.0 (1200) 2.0 (600) 2.0 (600) 4.9 (1500) 3.0 (900) 2.0 (600)
140 6.9 (2100) 4.0 (1200) 3.0 (900) 3.0 (900) 2.0 (600) 1.5 (450) 4.9 (1500) 3.0 (900) 2.0 (600)
150 5.9 (1800) 4.0 (1200) 3.0 (900) 3.0 (900) 2.0 (600) 1.5 (450) 4.0 (1200) 2.0 (600) 1.5 (450)

FOOTINGS HAVE BEEN BASED ON THE FOLLOWING SOIL PROPERTIES:
SOIL TYPE COHESION (psi) FRICTION ANGLE
SANDY 0.7 35°
SANDY CLAY 3.5 25°
CLAY 515°
NOTE: It is assumed that the soil is natural and in a relatively undisturbed
state
PANEL ONLY
For Ezi-Slat being used in ‘Panel Only’ applications, i.e.
secured between timber, steel or brickwork structural
supports designed by others the following panel spans are
applicable:
FOOTINGS
Footings shall be founded in natural soil only. Concrete shall
have a minimum strength of 3000 PSI. The top of footings
shall be shaped to direct water away from the base of posts
and steel contact with moisture retaining material such as
soil, paving sand and garden debris is to be avoided.
POST SIZE
GRADE C350
MINIMUM FOOTING SIZE:
Ø X DEPTH INCHES
SANDY SANDY
CLAY CLAY
2.55 x 2.55 x 0.1in SHS
(65x65x2.5mm) 12 X 45 10 X 35 10 X 30
MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE PANEL SPAN, feet (mm)
BASIC WIND
(mph) PANEL TYPE
EXPOSURE
B C
110
General Panels 7.9 (2400) 7.9 ( 24 0 0 )
Return Corner Panels 7.9 (2400) 7.9 ( 24 0 0 )
Free End Panels 7.9 (2400) 6.9 (2100)
150
General Panels 7.9 (2400) 6.9 (2100)
Return Corner Panels 6.9 (2100) 5.9 (1800)
Free End Panels 6.9 (2100) 5.9 (1800)
h
B
Aspect Ratio = B/h
Free End Return Corner
General Panels0-1h 1h-2h
Free End Panels Return Corner
Panels
0-1h
Ezi-Slat Fence
ENGINEERED EZI-SLAT FENCE

STRATCO EZI-SLAT FENCING INSTALLATION GUIDE
INSTALLING POSTS
POST LOCATIONS
Determine the location for the Ezi-Slat Fence using a temporary
string line (Figure 1.0). Measure and mark the required distance
between posts. Standard panel length is 94⁄” (2400mm)
between the inside edges of the posts. The spacing for a
standard swing gate is 40⁄” (1020mm). For custom panels and
gates you will need to determine the required post spacing.
POST INTO CONCRETE
Dig holes at the correct distances (see Figures 1.0 & 1.1).
Holes are to be 10” (250mm) in diameter and 2’ (600mm)
deep (Figure 1.2) or in accordance with minimum footing size
for the engineered fence solution.
If using aluminum posts, they must not come into direct
contact with concrete, as this will prematurely corrode the
posts. There are two recommended methods for installing
in-ground aluminum posts.
ALUMINUM POST DIRECTLY INTO CONCRETE
Cover the end of the post with duct tape and apply
a coating of bitumen paint to the section of the post
which will come into contact with the concrete to avoid
corrosion. The post must be embedded into the concrete
a minimum of 18” (450mm) (Figure 1.2).
Using a spirit level ensure the posts are plumb, and check
that the distances between posts are correct.
STEEL SPIGOT INTO CONCRETE
A 1⁄”x1⁄”x⁄” (40x40x4.0mm) SHS steel spigot can be
installed into concrete (Figure 1.2). The spigot must protrude
from the concrete a minimum of 2’. The Ezi-Slat Aluminum
Post can then be slid down onto the spigot (Figure 1.3).
INSTALLING POST ONTO CONCRETE*
Screw the base plate onto the Ezi-Slat Aluminum Post using
four 12g x 3” (75mm) pan head screws (Figure 1.4).
Ensure the distance between posts is correct. It is
recommended that there is a minimum distance of 3”
(75mm) from bolt centres to the edge of the concrete. Using
a hammer drill and a ⁄” (10mm) masonry drill bit, drill
four holes into the concrete. Fasten the base plate to the
concrete using four M10 masonry anchors (Figure 1.5).
*Note: This application is only recommended for low height
garden fencing or similar in which an engineered solution is
not required.
Standard Fence Panel Post Spacing
94½” (2400mm)
Standard Gate Post Spacing
401⁄5” (1020mm)
FIGURE 1.1
String Line
Spirit level
Standard Fence Panel;
94½” (2400mm)between posts
Standard Gate;
401⁄5” (1020mm)
between posts
FIGURE 1.0
2’
(600mm)
min.
6” (150mm) layer of
concrete mix,
agitated before
each subsequent
layer is poured. 10” (250mm)
Final layer
shaped to
slope away
from posts.
6”
(150mm)
18”
(450mm)
min.
Bitumen Paint
required for
Aluminum Posts
FIGURE 1.2
Aluminum Post
1½”x1½”x¹⁄6”
(40x40x4.0mm)
SHS Spigot
2’ (600mm) Min.
Concrete Footing
FIGURE 1.3

PANEL ASSEMBLY
PREDRILL RECEIVING RAIL
Measure and mark the holes for mounting the Receiving
Rail to the posts. The top and bottom holes are to be a
maximum of ⁄” (20mm) from the end of the rail. The
remaining holes are to be spaced evenly at a maximum of
18” (450mm) centres (Figure 2.0).
Pre-drill the Receiving Rail mounting holes using a 3mm or
⁄” drill bit.
INSTALL BOTTOM RECEIVING RAIL CAP
Push receiving rail cap into the receiving rail and fasten using
two 8g x 1⁄” (30mm) countersunk screws (Figure 2.1). The
cap may need to be knocked in using a rubber mallet. Use a
low torque setting on the drill to avoid snapping the screws.
Post
Base Plate
4x 12g x 3” Pan Head Screws
FIGURE 1.4
Four M10
Masonry
Anchors
Four
ø25⁄64”
(ø10mm)
Holes
3”
(75mm)
3” (75mm)
(Min.)
3”
(75mm)
3” (75mm)
(Min.)
FIGURE 1.5
Screw Locator Groove
*Maximum 18” (450mm) centres
4
⁄
5
”
(20mm)
*Hole centre distance varies depending
on height of fence panel. Maximum
distance between holes to be 18”
(450mm). Installer to determine
spacing and number of screws
required.
4
⁄
5
”
(20mm)
FIGURE 2.0
Receiving Rail Cap
Receiving Rail
2x 8g x 11⁄5” (30mm)
Countersunk Screws
FIGURE 2.1

STRATCO EZI-SLAT FENCING INSTALLATION GUIDE
FIX RECEIVING RAIL TO POST
Screw the receiving rail onto the post using 10g x ⁄” (20mm)
wafer head screws through the pre-drilled holes (Figure 2.2).
SLAT INSTALLATION
Insert the first slat into the rail at an angle and tap both ends
down to the bottom rail cap (Figure 2.3). A rubber mallet
may be required to ensure a proper fit.
SPACING SLATS
Slide one spacer into the receiving rail (Figure 2.4).
Continue to insert slats followed by spacers until the slats
reach the top of the receiving rail (Figure 2.5).
POST CAPPING
Gently tap in the Post Cap and Rail Cap using a rubber mallet.
Screw the Rail Cap using two 8g x 1⁄” (30mm) countersunk
screws (Figure 2.6). Alternatively, use SHS post capping as required.
*SHS post used for engineered fence solution.
Receiving Rail
Receiving Rail
FIGURE 2.3
FIGURE 2.5
Spacer
Receiving Rail
FIGURE 2.4
Rail Cap
Two 8g x 11⁄5” (30mm)
Countersunk Screws
Slat
Post Cap
FIGURE 2.6
10g x 4⁄5” (20mm)
Wafer Head
Screw
Receiving RailPost*
FIGURE 2.2

GATE ASSEMBLY
SLAT INSTALLATION
Screw the bottom Receiving Rail Caps into the pre-
drilled Gate Receiving Rails using 8g x 1⁄” (30mm)
countersunk screws.
Insert a Reinforced Slat and screw it in through the pre-drilled
holes using an 8g x 1⁄”(30mm) countersunk screw in either
end (Figure 3.0). Insert Spacers into each Receiving Rail.
Insert a Plain Slat into the Receiving Rail and gently tap it
down to ensure a proper fit. Continue to insert Spacers and
Plain Slats until the next pre-drilled holes in the Receiving
Rails are reached (Figure 3.1).
Insert a Reinforced Slat and screw it in using two 8g x 1⁄”
(30mm) countersunk screws in each end of the slat.
Continue inserting spacers and slats until the top of the
rail is reached.
Screw the Receiving Rail Caps into the top of the rails using
two 8g x 1⁄” (30mm) countersunk screws.
Reinforced Slat
8g x 11⁄5” (30mm)
Countersunk
Screw
8g x 11⁄5” (30mm)
Countersunk
Screw
Pre-Drilled
Holes
FIGURE 3.0
Reinforced Slats
Plain Slats
Pre-drilled
Holes
Receiving Rail Cap
FIGURE 3.1
GATE INSTALLATION
HINGE INSTALLATION
Measure and mark the required locations of the gate
hinges as per the hinge manufacturer’s instructions. Rail
Packers are used to provide a square mounting point on
the Gate Receiving Rail.
Position the hinges on the Rail Packer and mark the locations
of the holes. Pre-drill the Rail Packers using a ⁄” (6mm)
drill bit (Figure 4.0). Screw the hinges into position through
the Rail Packer into the Gate Receiving Rail using 12g x 1⁄”
(39mm) hex head screws.
Measure and mark the position of the top gate hinge on
the post to ensure the gate is level and square. Pre-drill the
top screw hole into the post. Lift the gate into position and
screw through the top hinge and attach the gate to the post.
Screw the bottom hinge into position and ensure the gate is
level before screwing o all other hinges.
LATCH INSTALLATION
Measure and mark the required locations of the gate latch
as per the latch manufacturer’s instructions, using the Rail
Packer on the Gate Receiving Rail as a square mounting
surface (Figure 4.0). Pre-drill the holes for the latch with
a ⁄” (6mm) drill bit using the latch as a template. Secure
the latch and Rail Packer to the gate frame with 12g x 1⁄”
( 39mm) hex head self drilling screws through both the
latch and the Rail Packer.
Rail Packer
Receiving Rail
Pre-drill Holes
(using hinge or
latch as template)
FIGURE 4.0

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MAINTENANCE
Regular maintenance is essential to maintain the good looks of all Stratco steel and aluminum products and to
ensure you receive the maximum lifespan possible. Washing with clean water must be frequent enough to prevent
the accumulation of dust, salts, and pollutants that may reduce the life of the product. Stratco steel and aluminum
products that are regularly washed by rain require minimal maintenance. No Stratco steel or aluminum structure
or materials are recommended for use over, or in close proximity, to swimming pools or spas. No material that
retains water (such as dirt or paving sand) should be placed against the columns. Care must be taken when
determining the location of Stratco steel and aluminum products so that they are not placed in close contact
with sources of pollution or environmental factors that could aect the life of the steel or aluminum. Refer to the
‘Selection, Use and Maintenance’ brochure for more information.