Fortress Technologies Evolver User manual
FENCING INSTALLATION: EVOLVER
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EVOLVER ALUMINUM FRAMED COMPOSITE FENCING
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
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FENCING INSTALLATION: EVOLVER
TABLE OF CONTENTS
English
Introducon.........................................................................3
FenceLayout........................................................................5
PostInstallaon....................................................................7
NotEmbedded.........................................................7
Embedded................................................................9
Rail&FenceBoardInstallaon..........................................11
45oDegreeConverterInstallaon......................................14
Care&Maintenance..........................................................16
Warranty............................................................................17
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FENCING INSTALLATION: EVOLVER
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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.Thefenceinstallershoulddetermineand
implementappropriateinstallaontechniquesforeach
installaonsituaon.FortressBuildingProductsandits
distributors shall not be held liable for improper or
unsafeinstallaons.
Before You Begin
Contact your local Building Code Department for required
permitsandlawsregardingyourfenceproject.
Ifapplicable,alsocontactyourHomeOwnersAssociaon
forrulesandregulaonsregardingfenceinstallaonsin
yourneighborhood.
Call811beforeyoudigpostholestolocateandidenfy
anyburiedulies.
Components
Locking Clip
Side Rail Support
Fastener Post Slide Cover
TopRailPost BoomRail
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 Decorave
Standard Panel Style
Portal
Required Tools
Goggles
Drill
Tape
Measurer
Level
Tool
Speed
Square
Spray Paint
Miter or
Circular Saw
#2Phillips
Head Bit
Bit
Extender
Socket
Set
Pencil
Rubber Mallet
Safety
Gloves
StringGround Stakes
Post Hole
Digger
Spade
Shovel
Concrete/
Gravel
Wheelbarrow
Pliers
DrillBits:
1/16”[2mm]
Hand saw
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FENCE LAYOUT
Step 1: Sketch Layout of Fence Perimeter
1. Idenfythepropertylineanddeterminetheperimeterof
yourfenceproject.
2. Using a tape measure, determine the length of each
fencerun.
3. EvolverFenceiseasiesttoinstallwhenstarngfroma
corner.Ifnogatesareused,onlyoneboardineachline
shouldneedtobecut.
4. Usethegraphonpage6tosketchoutyourfenceproject.
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
partofafullkit.
Step 1: MountPostBase(NotEmbedded/ExisngFoundaon)
1. Ifinstallingonaconcretepao,conrmthatthe
paoislevel.
2. CreateaperimeterforthefenceusingGroundStakes&
GuideString.Iflayouthas90°corners,conrmthatcorners
form90°angles.AsshowninFig.1.
3. PosionPostBasesincornersalongGuide String.
4. DeterminespacingrequiredbetweenCorner&LinePost
Bases.Spacing between each Post Base CANNOT exceed
73”[1860mm](FenceBoardwidthis70-1/2”[1791mm]).
Layout post spacing so that minimal panel cuts are
required.AsshowninFig.2.
5. Oncespacingisconrmed,Usepenciltomarkposionof
eachpostbase.
6. Use3/8”[9mm]ConcreteAnchorstoanchorPostBasesto
foundaon.AsshowninFig.3.
7. UsealeveltoconrmthateachPostBaseismounted
straightata90odegreeangle.
Fig.1
90o
90o
90o
90o
HOUSE Ground Stake
Foundaon
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
Step2:Mount Post (NotEmbedded/ExisngFoundaon)
1. SlidethePostoverthemountedPostBases.
AsshowninFig.1.
2. Be sure to have each fence board slot facing the slot of
theoppositepost.AsshowninFig.2.
3. Usealeveltoconrmthatthepostismountedat
90
odegreeangle.
4. Pre-drillscrewholesintoPostBase&Postwith
a1/16”[2mm]drillbit.
5. Useadrilltofastenscrews into the post to the mounted
postbase.AsshowninFig.3.
Note:
• Closedwallsidesareaesthecallybestposionforforward
facingposts.
• PostSlideCoverscanbeusedtocoverunusedfenceslots.
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/NoFoundaon)
1. Create a perimeter for the fence using Ground Stakes &
GuideString.Iflayouthas90°corners,conrmthatcorners
form90°angles.Asshownonpage7,Fig.1.
2. PosionPostBasesincornersalongstring.
3. Determine spacing required between Corner & Line Post
Bases.Spacing between each Post Base CANNOT exceed
73”[1860mm](FenceBoardwidthis70-1/2”[1791mm]).
Layout post spacing so that minimal panel cuts are
required. AsshowninFig.1.
4. Oncespacingisconrmed,Usespraypainttomark
postholelocaons.
5. Holesshouldbe10”[250mm]indiameter.Checklocal
buildingcodesforpostholedepth.
6. PlaceEmbeddedPostBaseintoholesalongGuideStrings.
Postsshouldhaveatleast12”[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
aboveground.Besuretocheckthatpostsarealigned
alongguidestrings&posionedcorrectly.
7. Pourconcreteintoholesandletitsele.
AsshowninFig.2.
8. Asconcreteseles,Usealeveltoconrmthateachpost
baseismountedstraightata90odegreeangle.
Note:
• Some boundary lines may have service lines, electrics and
seweragelines,thatmayrunacrossthem.Youshould
checktoconrmthatyouarenotdiggingintothem.
Fig.1
Max.Post Base Spacing is 73”[1860mm].
Fence Board Width is 70-1/2”[1791mm].
Ground Stake
Guide String
Post Base
Step2:Mount Post (Embedded/NoFoundaon)
1. ReferencePostMounnginstruconsonpage8,step2.
HOUSE
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