INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS VERSAI RESIDENTIAL FENCE FENCING INSTALLATION: VERSAI 1
TABLE OF CONTENTS English 2 Introduction.........................................................................3 Versai Fence Options............................................................4 Fence Layout........................................................................6 Post Installation..................................................................10 Bracket Installation............................................................11 Panel Cutting.............................................
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 installation techniques for each installation situation. Fortress Building Products and its distributors shall not be held liable for improper or unsafe installations.
Required Tools Goggles Safety Gloves Bit Extender Tape Measurer Socket Set Pliers Drill Wheelbarrow Speed Square Nut Driver Bits: 5/16” [9mm], [13mm] Ground Stakes String Concrete/ Gravel Spade Shovel Level Tool Fortress Touch-up Paint #2 Phillips Head Bit Pencil Drill Bits: 5/16” [8mm], Spring Punch Reciprocating Saw or Portable Bandsaw 5/32” [4mm] Rubber Mallet Post Hole Digger VERSAI FENCE OPTIONS Posts • Versai Fence posts are available as 2” [50mm] square, 16 gauge [1.
Panel & Gate Styles • All Versai Fence Panels have matching Flat & Arched Walk Gates in widths of 46-1/2” [1181mm] & 58-1/2” [1485mm]. Drive Gates are available in 72” [1828mm] width Flat Drive Gates as well as 96” [2438mm] Arched & Flat Drive Gates. • All Versai Fence Panels are rackable to 48” [1219mm]. Note: 2 and 3 Rail options are available.
FENCE LAYOUT Step 1: Sketch Layout of Fence Perimeter 1. Identify the property line and determine the perimeter of your fence project. 2. Using a tape measure determine the length of each fence run. 3. Versai Fence is easiest to install when starting from a corner. If no gates are used, only one panel should need to be cut. (2” [50mm] Post Max On Center Spacing is 92-3/8” [2346mm]). 4.
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Step 2: Use Stakes & String to Create Perimeter 1. Using the fence layout sketch as a guide, locate a corner or reference point along each fence run and mark it with a stake. 2. Use a string stretched between stakes located at the end of each fence run, and layout the perimeter of the fence project. 3. Layout fence so that minimal panel cuts are required; remember to allow for gates. 4. If layout has 90° corners, confirm that corners form 90° angles.
Fig. 1 Fig. 2 8” [203mm] 27” [685mm] Step 4: Set Posts 1. Fill holes with 3” [72mm] of pea gravel or crushed stone to allow for drainage. As shown in Fig. 1. 2. Compact the gravel before setting post. 3. Use tape measure to check depth. Versai Fence posts are designed to be buried 24” [609mm] deep. As shown in Fig. 2. 4. Use the string as a guide when placing posts in each hole. As shown in Fig. 3. Fig. 1 Gravel/ Crushed Stone Fig. 2 24” [609mm] Fig.
POST INSTALLATION Step 1: Install Post 1. Confirm post hole depth. 2. Remove or add gravel to set post hole depth at 24” [609mm]. 3. Position post along guide string. As shown in Fig. 1. Fig. 1 Step 2: Pour Concrete 1. Fill Posts holes with concrete to within 1” [25mm] of the surface of soil. As shown in Fig. 1. 3. Use a level to confirm that corner post is plumb and that the post is aligned with the Guide Strings. Tip: • Allow concrete to cure for a minimum of 24 hours before installing brackets.
BRACKET INSTALLATION Bracket Details: *Reference Bracket & Rail Options on page 5. • End Bracket (EX-104) - This bracket can be used in all applications for Versai Fence. The bracket mounts on the inside face of the post. • Swivel Bracket (EXS-104) - This bracket is designed to be utilized for angled panel installation. The bracket mounts on the inside face of the post. Maximum angle is 30o. • Line Bracket (EXW-204) - Utilizing this bracket is one of the easiest ways of installing the Versai Fence.
When installing this bracket,the brackets must be slid over the top of the post prior to installing any panels, in the direction they will be installed. This is a bracket that has a fixed position on the post and change of direction is not possible once panel installation begins. For installation of this bracket, the set up laid out for the EXW-204 Bracket can be utilized in the same manner by attached the panel to the bracket initially, then installing the Self-Tapping Screw at the end of the process.
Fig. 3 Bracket Hole Locations: 34” [864mm] Panel Pre-drill Dimensions: Pre-drilling with a 5/32” [4mm] drill bit is required 3 Rail Panel A B FT3, SP3, EXT3 23-3/4” [603mm] 5-1/16” [128mm] FT-FB3, SP-FB3, EXT-FB3 27-3/4” [694mm] 5-1/16” [128mm] 2 Rail Panel A B FT2, SP2, EXT2 28-13/16” [731mm] N/A FT-FB2, SP-FB2, EXT-FB2 32-13/16” [831mm] N/A *Bottom surface of the bottom Rail has a min. spacing of 2” [50mm] above ground surface. Fig.
Fig. 5 Bracket Hole Locations: 46” [1168mm] Panel Pre-drill Dimensions: Pre-drilling with a 5/32” [4mm] drill bit is required 3 Rail Panel FT3, SP3, EXT3 FT-FB3, SP-FB3, EXT-FB3 A B 33-3/4” [857mm] 5-1/16” [128mm] 39-3/4” [1009mm] 5-1/16” [128mm] 2 Rail Panel FT2, SP2, EXT2 FT-FB2, SP-FB2, EXT-FB2 A B 40-13/16” [1036mm] N/A 44-13/16” [1138mm] N/A *Bottom surface of the bottom Rail has a min. spacing of 2” [50mm] above ground surface. Fig.
Fig. 8 Bracket Hole Locations: 58” [1473mm] Panel Pre-drill Dimensions: Pre-drilling with a 5/32” [4mm] drill bit is required 3 Rail Panel A B FT3, SP3, EXT3 45-3/4” [1162mm] 5-1/16” [128mm] FT-FB3, SP-FB3, EXT-FB3 51-3/4” [1314mm] 5-1/16” [128mm] 2 Rail Panel A B FT2, SP2, EXT2 52-13/16” [1341mm] N/A FT-FB2, SP-FB2, EXT-FB2 56-13/16” [1443mm] N/A *Bottom surface of the bottom Rail has a min. spacing of 2” [50mm] above ground surface. Fig.
Step 2: Pre-Drill and Install Brackets Tip: • It’s important to double check dimensions to confirm accuracy of bracket hole locations before drilling. 1. Use Spring Punch to mark the holes. As shown in Fig. 1. 2. Pre-drill bracket holes with a 5/32” [4mm] drill bit. As shown in Fig. 2. 3. Attach bracket to the posts with supplied Hex Head Self-drilling screws. 10mm Nut Driver or T-25 Bit can be used to install screws. Use low speed setting on drill. DO NOT over tighten screws. As shown in Fig. 3.
Tip: • Measure from the back wall of the bracket to the back wall of the bracket on other post. As shown in Fig. 2. • Confirm that the length between each top, middle & bottom brackets are equal. • Always design your layout to minimize the number of panels that need to be cut. Fig. 1 Fig. 2 Do not measure from post Measure from back of bracket Measure the panel opening Step 2: Mark Panel with Cut Points 1. Use panel opening length found in step 1 above as cut length. 2.
Step 3: Cut & Clean Panels 1. Cut Panels using a Reciprocating Saw. As shown in Fig. 1. 2. Use file to smooth cut edges. As shown in Fig. 2. 3. Remove any metal shavings and dust with a brush or rag. As shown in Fig. 3. 4. Make sure surfaces to be painted are clean. Tip: • Have a second person hold down far end of panel to stop movement when cutting. Fig. 1 Reciprocating Saw Fig. 2 Fig. 3 Step 4: Apply Spray Paint To Cut Areas 1.
Fig. 1 2X PANEL INSTALLATION Step 1: Install Level Panel 1. Slide panel to the inside of mounted brackets. As shown in Fig. 1. 2. If panel was cut to length, a 5/16” [9mm] hole must be drilled in the rail. 3. Secure top, middle & bottom rail of panel using screw & bolt. As shown in Fig. 2. Fig. 1 Fig. 2 13mm Step 2: Install Angled Panel 1. Confirm direction of rake before installation. 2. Hang panel to the inside of mounted brackets. 3. Secure top, middle & bottom rail of panel using screw bolt. 4.
Tip: • Have a second person supporting opposite end of panel. • DO NOT over tighten the nut when attaching the panel to the bracket. Over tightening can result in damage to the rail. Fig. 1 Install Panel Into higher Post First Rake Panel Down Slope POST CUTTING & PRESSED DOME CAP INSTALLATION Step 1: Trim Excess Post Material 1. Determine required post height. Post should extend 2” [50mm] above highest picket or rail. As shown in Fig. 1. 2. Make cut marks on posts. 3.
Step 2: Install Pressed Dome Cap 1. Pressed Dome Caps & Ball Caps are press fit into place. 2. Center the Pressed Dome Cap on the post. Using a Rubber Mallet, gently tap the cap onto to post. As shown in Fig. 1. Fig.
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