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Al13 PLUS INSTALLATION 1INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
COMMERCIAL & RESIDENTIALALUMINUM RAILING
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2 Al13 PLUS INSTALLATION
Introduction.........................................................................3 Level Bracket ExternalBracket.......................................................4 InternalBracket.....................................................18 P2Bracket..............................................................22 AngleBracket.....................................................................28 Stair Bracket StairBracket..........................................................33 P2StairBracket.....................................................39 Care&Maintenance/Warranty..........................................43
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Al13 PLUS INSTALLATION 3
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.Thedeckandrailinginstallershoulddetermine
andimplementappropriateinstallationtechniquesforeachinstallationsituation.FortressBuildingProductsandits
distributors shall not be held liable for improper or unsafe installations.
FortressPostsmustalwaysbesecuredtothedeck framingandshouldneverbeattachedtoonlythedeckboards.
Note • WhencuttingFortressrailing,itisveryimportantto completethefollowingatcutpoints: • Removeallmetalshavingsfromthecutarea. • Fileanysharpedgesleftbycutting.Thoroughlywipeand
removeanyfilings,grime,ordirtfromtherailing. • ApplytwocoatsofFortresszincbasedtouch-uppaintto
thecutarea.Iftouchupisatrailends,allowpainttodry beforeconnectingbrackettopost.
• Be sure to remove any metal shavings from the surface of deck,patio,orbalconytopreventstainsonthedeck
surface.Torx Safety Tips • Alwaysusethelowestspeedsettingondrill. • Toreducechanceofbitbreakage,starttighteningwithdrill
onlowtorquesettingandworkupuntilscrewissecured. Tip: Pre-drill holes with 3/16” [5mm] drill bit.
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Required Tools
Goggles
Drill
Tape Measurer
LevelTool
Speed Square
Touch-UpPaint
MiterSawWithAFineToothCarbide
CuttingBlade
T-25Driver Bit
Bit Extender
DrillBits:1/16”,3/16”,3/8”,
[1.5mm,4.5mm,9.5mm]
Al13 PLUS: Evolve External Brackets Installation Options
PencilRubber Mallet
Spring Punch
Safety Gloves
2”x4”Wood
File
EVOLVE EXTERNAL BRACKET
Al13PLUSTraditionalPanelBall Cap FlatPyramidCap
Al13 PLUS I-support
Al13PLUSPostwithPostBaseCover
Evolve External Cap Evolve External Bracket
Al13 PLUS TraditionalPanel69”[1752mm]or93”[2362mm]
Angle Finder
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Al13 PLUS INSTALLATION 5
Rail Panel With ATPInstalled
Panel Height* Required Post
Al13 PLUS TraditionalPanelwithAl13 PLUS Accent Top Panel (ATP)Ball Cap FlatPyramidCap
Evolve Large External Cap Evolve Large External Bracket
Al13 PLUS Accent Top Panel
Al13 PLUS I-support
Al13PLUSPostwithPostBaseCover
Evolve External Bracket
Evolve External Cap
*Installed heights include a 3-1/2”[89mm]spacebetweendecksurfaceandbottomedgeofbottomrail.
Evolve External Bracket PostConfiguration
Al13 PLUSPanel Height
Rail Panel Without ATPInstalled
Panel Height* Required Post35-1/2”[902mm]
37-1/2”[953mm]
41-1/2”[1054mm]
32”[813mm]
34”[864mm]
38”[965mm]
39-1/2”[1003mm]
39-1/2”[1003mm]
45-1/2”[1156mm]
45-1/2”[1156mm]40-5/16”[1024mm]
43-1/2”[1105mm]40”[1016mm] 45-1/2”[1156mm]
42-5/16”[1075mm] 45-1/2”[1156mm]
Al13 PLUS TraditionalPanel69”[1752mm]or93”[2362mm]
46-5/16”[1176mm] 55-1/2”[1410mm]
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EVOLVE EXTERNAL BRACKET: POST MOUNTING
*IfusingFortressEvolutionFraming,contactFortressforinstructions. Note: It’s recommended to install brackets into post before Post Mounting. Reference page 8 for Bracket Installation steps.
Step 1: Install Wood Blocks 1. InstallWoodBlocklevelwithtopofjoist.Asshownin Fig.1. 2. SecureWoodBlocktoblockingonallfoursideswith #10X3-1/2”[89mm]deckscrews. • WoodBlockmustbeconstructedwithtreateddimensional
lumberwithaminimumthicknessof1-1/2”[38mm].
Step 2: Position Base Plate 1. Positiontheedgeofbaseplateaminimumof1/2”[13mm]
fromtheinsideedgeofrimjoist.AsshowninFig.1.Fig. 1
1/2”[13mm]
1/2”[13mm]
Fig. 1
#10x3-1/3”[85mm]
WoodBlock
Joist Blocking
WoodBlock
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Al13 PLUS INSTALLATION 7
Step 4: Mount Posts 1. Markholelocationsandpre-drilla3/8”[10mm]hole. 2. Insert3/8”x3-1/2”[10mmx89mm]HexHeadgalvanized boltsthrough3/8”[10mm]galvanizedwasherandpost
baseplate. Note: • Post Base Plate holes MUSTbepositionedaminimum1/2”
[13mm]fromedgeofdeckboard. • Useonly3/8”[10mm]HexHeadGalvanizedBolts. LagScrewsshouldNOTbeused.Secureeachpostwith fourbolts.
Step 3: Max Post Spacing • 6’panelmaximumpostspacingis69-3/4”[1772mm]. • 8’panelmaximumpostspacingis93-3/4”[2381mm].Note: • Do not exceed the maximum post spacing.
Fig. 1
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Step 5: Check Mounted Posts 1. Shimpostasneededtoensurepostislevel.
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Step 1: Mark Bracket Hole Locations (without ATP or with ATP) 1. Markthecenterlineofeachpostwithapencil. 2. Takemeasurementsusedtomarkbottomandtopbracket holelocationsontoposts.Reference Fig. 1 and 2 for
Evolve External Bracket without ATP and Fig. 3 and 4 for Evolve External Bracket with ATP.
Note: • AL13PLUShasaspacingof3-1/2”[89mm]betweenthe
decksurfaceandundersideofbottomrail.
EVOLVE EXTERNAL BRACKET: BRACKET INSTALLATION
Fig. 1 Fig. 2Shim post as needed to
ensure post is level
Deck Board
Rim JoistJoist / Blocking
Wood Block1/2”[13mm]
Fig. 1
*DimensionApositionsbottomedgeofbottomrail3-1/2”[89mm]abovedecksurface.*DimensionAismeasuredfromthebottomsurfaceofpostbase.
Bracket Hole Locations: Evolve External Bracket Without ATP
Pre-drill Dimensions: Pre-drillingwitha3/16”[5mm]drillbitisrequired
A* B C
1/2”[13mm]3-13/16”[97mm] 36-11/16”[932mm]
34” [864mm] Panel
3-13/16”[97mm] 40-11/16”[1033mm]1/2”[13mm]
38” [965mm] Panel
3-13/16”[97mm] 42-11/16”[1084mm]1/2”[13mm]
40” [1016mm] Panel
D
13/16”[21mm]
13/16”[21mm]
13/16”[21mm]
1/2”[13mm]3-13/16”[97mm] 34-11/16”[881mm]
32” [813mm] Panel
13/16”[21mm]
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Al13 PLUS INSTALLATION 9
A
B
C
B
Fig. 2
Evolve External Bracket Without
ATP
A
Fig. 3 Bracket Hole Locations: Evolve External Bracket With ATP
Pre-drill Dimensions: Pre-drillingwitha3/16”[5mm]drillbitisrequired
•All panel sizes except 40” [1016mm] panel can use the ATP. •Only 32” and 38” panels are used with ATP’s in California.*DimensionApositionsbottomedgeofbottomrail3-1/2”[89mm]abovedecksurface.*DimensionAismeasuredfromthebottomsurfaceofpostbase.
Fig. 4
AB
Evolve External Bracket With ATP
B
D
DC
E B
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D
B
A* B C
ReferenceFIg.1onpage8forA,B,C&Ddimensions.
D E
4-13/16”[122mm]
Step 2: Pre-Drill and Install Brackets Tip: • It’s important to double check dimensions to confirm
accuracy of bracket hole locations before drilling. • If installing Evolve External Brackets with the ATP, be sure
to confirm bracket size used. Reference assembly on page 5. 1. UseSpringPunchtomarktheholes.AsshowninFig.1. 2. Pre-drillbracketholeswitha3/16”[5mm]drillbit.As
showninFig.2.
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Fig. 1 Fig. 2
Fig. 3
Fig. 4
3. AttachbrackettothepostswithsuppliedT-25 Thread-CuttingScrews.Usetwoscrewsperbracket, locateddiagonallyfromeachother.Uselowspeedsetting
ondrill.AsshowninFig.3. 4. Oncetopandbottombracketsareinstalled,remeasure
bracketspacingtoconfirmdimensionsusedinFig.2and3 ofstep1(page8).AsshowninFig.4.
5. Removeallmetalshavingsfromdeck,postbase cover,post,andpanelbeforebracketisscrewedtopostto preventcorrosion.
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Al13 PLUS INSTALLATION 11
EVOLVE EXTERNAL BRACKET: CUTTING DOWN PANEL & ATP
Step 1: Measure The Panel Opening Length 1. Measurethedistanceofthepanelopening.Asshownin
Fig.1. 2. Confirmthatthemeasurementsforthetopbracketsare
thesameasthebottombrackets.Tip: • Measurefromthebackwallofthebrackettotheback
wallofthebracketonotherpost.AsshowninFig.2. • IfinstallingEvolveExternalBracketswiththeATP,besure
toconfirmmeasurementofbothbracketsizesused.As showninFig.3.
• The panel cutting process (steps 1 - 4) can be used when cutting the ATP.
Fig. 1
Measure the panel opening
Checkmeasurementwithtop
DO NOT measure from post
Measure from back of bracket
Fig. 2
Fig. 3
Evolve Large External CupEvolve External Cup
Evolve External Cup
Evolve External Bracket With ATP
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Step 2: Mark Panel Cut Points 1. Positionthepanelonaflatsurface. 2. Toensurerailsaresymmetrical,takethemeasurement foundinstep1anddivideitinhalf. 3. Findandmarkthecenteroftherail. 4. Fromthepreviouslymarkedcenter,measureoutthe dividedlengthineachdirection.AsshowninFig.1. 5. Marktheselocationswithapencilonthetop/bottomrail.Tip: • Foreaseofinstallation,Onlythefinalpanelineachrunwill
needtobecut.Referencethepostmax.spacingused onpage7,step3.
Fig. 1
Mark HereMark Here
Mark Here Mark HereCenter of Rails
Step 3: Cut & Clean Panel 1. Cutthepanelusingasawwithafinetoothcarbidecutting
blade. 2. Usefiletosmoothcutedges. 3. Removeanymetalshavingsanddustwithabrushorrag. 4. Makesuresurfacestobepaintedareclean.
Fig. 1 Fig. 2 Fig. 3
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Al13 PLUS INSTALLATION 13
Step 4: Apply Spray Paint To Cut Areas 1. Usingapieceofcardboardasamask,applythe1st coat of
Fortresszincbasedtouch-uppaint. 2. Allowtodrybeforeapplyingsecondcoat. 3. Applythe2ndcoatofFortresszincbasedtouch-uppaint. 4. Allowtodryandinstall.
Fig. 1
2X
EVOLVE EXTERNAL BRACKET: PANEL INSTALLATION
Step 1: Install I-Support On Bottom Rail (Optional) 1. Measureandlocatethecenterofthebottomrail.Using
theI-Supportasaguide,markthecenterofthe2screw holes.AsshowninFig.1.
2. Usinga3/16”[5mm]drillbit,drillthoughtheoutside wall.
3. InstalltheI-SupportwiththeprovidedPhillipsHead Screws.AsshowninFig.2.
Fig. 1
3/16”[5mm]Hole
Fig. 2
Phillips Head Screws
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Step 3: Install Panel 1. Installcutpaneltoensureproperfit.Asshownin Fig.1&2.
Fig. 1
Step 2: Install ATP Onto Panel (Only For Panel Using ATP) 1. TheATPispressfitintoplace.AsshowninFig.1.
Fig. 1
Fig. 2
Without ATP
With ATP
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Al13 PLUS INSTALLATION 15
Step 4: Attach Panel To Bottom & Top Brackets 1. Pre-drillholesforscrewsusinga3/16”[5mm]drillbit. 2. Applyscrewsintobottom&topbrackets.Asshownin Fig.1. Note: • Onlyonescrewperbracketisneededtosecurethe brackettothepanel. • Screwsshouldbeinstalledonthesamesideofbrackets.
Fig. 1
Step 5: Attach I-Support To Deck (Optional) 1. FastenI-SupporttodecksurfacewiththesuppliedWood
Screw. Tip: • Pre-drillwitha1/16”[2mm]drillbit.
Fig. 1
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Step 1: Install Post Base Cover 1. Separatethetwo-piecebaseplatecover.Holdoneside
paralleltothepostbaseplate.AsshowninFig.1. 2. Place2ndhalfofthepostbasecoverontheoppositeside
ofthepost.Hold2ndpieceslightlyunderthe1stpiece.As showninFig.2.
3. Twistthe2ndcover¼turnandmovepieceuntilbothhalf’s touch.AsshowninFig.3.
4. Makesureoneofthelockingpinsonthe2ndcoverengage withtheproperslotonthe1stcoverpiece.Asshownin Fig.4.
5. Oncethefirstlockingpinisstarted,turnthe2ndcover piecebackparalleltothepostbaseplate.Oneyouhave
confirmedbothlockingpinshaveengagedwiththe opposingslotslowerbothhalf’soverthepostbaseplate.
AsshowninFig.5.
EVOLVE EXTERNAL BRACKET: POST BASE COVER, BRACKET CAP & FLAT PYRAMID/BALL CAP INSTALLATION
Fig. 1 Fig. 2
Fig. 3 Fig. 4
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Step 2: Install Bracket Caps 1. BracketCapssnapoverBracket Cups.AsshowninFig.1&2.Note: • If installing a drink rail & cap rail clips, install top bracket
capsontheundersideofthebracket.
Fig. 1 Fig. 2
Step 3: Install Flat Pyramid/Ball Cap 1. FlatPyramid/BallCapsarepressfitintoplace.Asshownin
Fig.1&2.Usearubbermallettohelpseatcapintoplace. 2. Useabroomorcompressortoremovedebrisfromrailing
anddecksurface.
Fig. 1 Fig. 2
Fig. 5
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Al13 PLUS: Evolve Internal Brackets Installation Options
EVOLVE INTERNAL BRACKET
Al13 PLUS TraditionalPanel
Ball Cap FlatPyramidCap
Al13 PLUS I-support
Al13PLUSPostwithPostBaseCover
Evolve Internal Bracket
*Installed heights include a 3-1/2”[89mm]spacebetweendecksurfaceandbottomedgeofbottomrail.
Evolve Internal Bracket PostConfiguration
EVOLVE INTERNAL BRACKET: POST MOUNTING
• ReferencePostMountinginstructionsonpage6.Note: IT’SRECOMMENDEDTOINSTALLBRACKETSONTOPOSTBEFORE POSTMOUNTING.
Al13 PLUSPanel Height
34”[864mm]
38”[965mm]
40”[1016mm]
32”[813mm]
Rail Panel Without ATPInstalled
Panel Height* Required Post
37-1/2”[953mm]
41-1/2”[1054mm]
43-1/2”[1105mm]
39-1/2”[1003mm]
45-1/2”[1156mm]
45-1/2”[1156mm]
35-1/2”[902mm] 39-1/2”[1003mm]
Al13 PLUS TraditionalPanel69”[1752mm]or93”[2362mm]
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Step 1: Mark Bracket Hole Locations 1. Markthecenterlineofeachpostwithapencil. 2. Takemeasurementsusedtomarkbottomandtopbracket holelocationsontoposts.ReferenceFig.1and2.Note: • AL13PLUShasaspacingof3-1/2”[89mm]betweenthe
decksurfaceandundersideofbottomrail.
EVOLVE INTERNAL BRACKET: BRACKET INSTALLATION
A
B
Fig. 2
Evolve Internal Bracket Without
ATP
A
C
Fig. 1
*DimensionApositionsbottomedgeofbottomrail3-1/2”[89mm]abovedecksurface.*DimensionAismeasuredfromthebottomsurfaceofpostbase.
Bracket Hole Locations: Evolve Internal Bracket
Pre-drill Dimensions: Pre-drillingwitha3/16”[5mm]drillbitisrequired
A* B C
36”[914mm]3-1/8”[79mm] 1-13/16”[46mm]
34” [864mm] Panel
3-1/8”[79mm] 1-13/16”[46mm]40”[1016mm]
38” [965mm] Panel
3-1/8”[79mm] 1-13/16”[46mm]42”[1067mm]
40” [1016mm] Panel
34”[864mm]3-1/8”[79mm] 1-13/16”[46mm]
32” [813mm] Panel
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Step 2: Pre-Drill Bracket Holes • ReferenceBracketholepre-drillinginstructionson pages9&10.Note: • DO NOTinstallBracketsinthisstep.
EVOLVE INTERNAL BRACKET: CUTTING DOWN PANEL
Step 1: Measure The Panel Opening Length 1. Measurethedistanceofthepanelopening.Asshownin
Fig.1. 2. Confirmthatthemeasurementsforthetopbracketsare
thesameasthebottombrackets.Tip: • For the Internal Bracket, measure from the face shown in
Fig. 2.
Fig. 1
Measure the panel opening
CheckmeasurementwithtopMeasure from this face of bracket
Fig. 2
Evolve Internal Bracket
Step 2: Continue Panel Cutting & Clean Steps 1. Referencesteps2-4onpages12&13fortheremaining
panelcuttingandcleaningsteps.
EVOLVE INTERNAL BRACKET: PANEL INSTALLATION
Step 1: Install I-Support On Bottom Rail (Optional) • ReferenceI-supportinstallationsteponpage13.
Step 2: Mount Evolve Internal Brackets Onto Panel 1. InsertEvolveInternalBracketsintoTopandBottomRails.
AsshowninFig.1.
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Fig. 1
Fig. 2Fig. 1
Step 4: Attach I-Support To Deck (Optional) • ReferenceI-supportmountinginstructionsonpage15,
step5.
• ReferencePostBaseCover,BracketCap&FlatPyramid/Ball Capinstructionsonpages16-17.
EVOLVE INTERNAL BRACKET: POST BASE COVER, BRACKET CAP & FLAT PYRAMID/BALL CAP INSTALLATION
Step 3: Mount Panel Onto Posts 1. Securebracketsintopre-drilledbracketholeswithprovided
T-25DriveThread-CuttingScrews.AsshowninFig.1. 2. Pre-drillBracketSetScrewholesonbottom&topRail usinga1/16”[2mm]drillbit. 3. SecureBrackettoRailwithprovidedPhillipsHeadScrew.
Uselowspeedsettingondrill.AsshowninFig.2.
Tip: • Depending on the version of the Evolve Internal Bracket
used,thescrewholesmayneedtobepre-drilledwitha 1/4”[6mm]drillbit.
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Al13 PLUS: P2 Bracket Installation Options
EVOLVE P2 BRACKET
Al13 PLUS TraditionalPanelBall Cap FlatPyramidCap
Al13 PLUS I-support
Al13PLUSPostwithPostBaseCover
Evolve P2 Bracket
Al13 PLUS Accent Top Rail
Ball Cap FlatPyramidCap
Al13 PLUS Accent Top Panel
Al13 PLUS I-support
Al13 PLUS TraditionalPanelwithAl13 PLUS Accent Top Panel (ATP)
Al13PLUSPostwithPostBaseCover
Evolve P2 Bracket
Al13 PLUS Accent Top Rail
Al13 PLUS TraditionalPanel69”[1752mm]or93”[2362mm]
Al13PLUSTraditionalPanel69”[1752mm]or93”[2362mm]
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Step 1: Mark Bracket Hole Locations (without ATP or With ATP) 1. Markthecenterlineofeachpostwithapencil. 2. Takemeasurementsusedtomarkbottomandtopbracket holelocationsontoposts.Reference Fig. 1 and 2 for
Evolve P2 Bracket without ATP and Fig. 3 and 4 for Evolve P2 Bracket with ATP.
Note: • AL13PLUShasaspacingof3-1/2”[89mm]betweenthe
decksurfaceandundersideofbottomrail.
EVOLVE P2 BRACKET: BRACKET INSTALLATION
Fig. 1
*DimensionApositionsbottomedgeofbottomrail3-1/2”[89mm]abovedecksurface.*DimensionAismeasuredfromthebottomsurfaceofpostbase.
Bracket Hole Locations: Evolve P2 Bracket Without ATP
Pre-drill Dimensions: Pre-drillingwitha3/16”[5mm]drillbitisrequired
A* B C
35-7/8”[911mm]3”[76mm] 1-13/16”[46mm]
34” [864mm] Panel
3”[76mm] 1-13/16”[46mm]39-7/8”[1013mm]
38” [965mm] Panel
3”[76mm] 1-13/16”[46mm]41-7/8”[1064mm]
40” [1016mm] Panel
33-7/8”[860mm]3”[76mm] 1-13/16”[46mm]
32” [813mm] Panel
Rail Panel With ATPInstalled
Panel Height* Required Post
*Installed heights include a 3-1/2”[89mm]spacebetweendecksurfaceandbottomedgeofbottomrail.
Evolve P2 Bracket PostConfiguration
Al13 PLUSPanel Height
Rail Panel Without ATPInstalled
Panel Height* Required Post
37-1/2”[953mm]
41-1/2”[1054mm]
43-1/2”[1105mm]
34”[864mm]
38”[965mm]
40”[1016mm]
39-1/2”[1003mm]
45-1/2”[1156mm]
45-1/2”[1156mm]
45-1/2”[1156mm]42-5/16”[1075mm]
35-1/2”[902mm]32”[813mm] 39-1/2”[1003mm] 45-1/2”[1156mm]40-5/16”[1024mm]
46-5/16”[1176mm] 55-1/2”[1410mm]
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A
B
Fig. 2
Evolve P2 Bracket Without ATP
A
C
A
B
DFig. 4
Evolve P2 Bracket With ATP
A
C
Step 2: Pre-Drill Bracket Holes • ReferenceBracketholepre-drillinginstructionson pages9&10.Note: • DO NOTinstallBracketsinthisstep.
EVOLVE P2 BRACKET: POST MOUNTING
• ReferencePostMountinginstructionsonpage6.
Fig. 3 Bracket Hole Locations: Evolve P2 Bracket With ATPPre-drill Dimensions: Pre-drillingwitha3/16”[5mm]drillbitisrequired
•All panel sizes except 40” [1016mm] panel can use the ATP. •Only 32” and 38” panels are used with ATP’s in California.*DimensionApositionsbottomedgeofbottomrail3-1/2”[89mm]abovedecksurface.*DimensionAismeasuredfromthebottomsurfaceofpostbase.
A* B C
ReferenceFIg.1onpage23forA,B&Cdimensions.
D
4-7/8”[124mm]
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EVOLVE P2 BRACKET: CUTTING DOWN PANEL, ATP & ATR
Step 1: Measure The Panel Opening Length 1. Measurethedistanceofthepanelopening.Asshownin
Fig.1. 2. Confirmthatthemeasurementsforthetopbracketsare
thesameasthebottombrackets.Tip: • Measurepanelopeninglengthfromthefaceofthepost.
AsshowninFig.2. • The panel cutting process (steps 1 & 2) can be used when
cutting the ATP & ATR.
Fig. 1
Measure the panel opening
Checkmeasurementwithtop
Fig. 2
Measure from Faceofpost
Step 2: Continue Panel Cutting & Clean Steps 1. Referencesteps2-4onpages12&13fortheremaining
panelcuttingandcleaningsteps.
EVOLVE P2 BRACKET: PANEL INSTALLATION
Step 1: Install I-Support On Bottom Rail (Optional) • ReferenceI-supportinstallationsteponpage13.
Step 2: Mount P2 Brackets Onto Panel 1. PositionP2Bracketonthebottomfaceoftherails.Besure
tohavebackfaceofbrackets&railsflushwithrailendcut. 2. Usinganpencil,markbracketscrewholes.Asshownin Fig.1. 3. Pre-drillbracketscrewholesonrailusinga3/16”[5mm]
drillbit.
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Fig. 1 Fig. 2
Step 3: Install ATP Onto Panel • ReferenceATPtopanelmountinginstallationsteponpage
14,step2.
Step 4: Mount Panel Onto Posts • Referencepaneltopostmountinginstallationsteponpage
21,step3.
Step 5: Mount ATR Onto Panel • JustastheATP,theATRispressfit.ReferenceATPtopanel
mountinginstallationsteponpage14,step2.
Step 6: Attach I-Support To Deck (Optional) • ReferenceI-supportmountinginstructionsonpage15,
step5.
EVOLVE P2 BRACKET: POST BASE COVER, JOINT COVER & FLAT PYRAMID/BALL CAP INSTALLATION
Step 1: Install Joint Covers 1. JointCoversarepressfitintoplace.AsshowninFig.1&2.
Usearubbermallettohelpseatcapintoplace.
4. SecurebrackettorailwithprovidedT-25Drive Thread-CuttingScrews.Uselowspeedsettingondrill.
AsshowninFig.2.Tip: • Depending on the version of the Evolve P2 Bracket used,
thescrewholesmayneedtobepre-drilledwitha1/4” [6mm]drillbit.
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Fig. 1 Fig. 2
Step 2: Install Post Base Covers & Flat Pyramid/ Ball Cap • ReferencePostBaseCover&FlatPyramid/BallCap
instructionsonpages16-17.
2. Useabroomorcompressortoremovedebrisfromrailing anddecksurface.
Note: • Topreventmovementofjointcover,usemetaltometal
epoxytosecureinplace.
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Al13 PLUS: Evolve Angle Bracket Installation Option
EVOLVE ANGLE BRACKET
Al13 PLUS TraditionalPanel
Ball Cap FlatPyramidCap
Al13 PLUS I-support
Al13PLUSPostwithPostBaseCover
Evolve Angle Bracket Evolve Angle Cap
Al13PLUSTraditionalPanel69”[1752mm]or93”[2362mm]
*Installed heights include a 3-1/2”[89mm]spacebetweendecksurfaceandbottomedgeofbottomrail.
Evolve Angle Bracket PostConfiguration
Al13 PLUSPanel Height
34”[864mm]
38”[965mm]
40”[1016mm]
32”[813mm]
Rail Panel Without ATPInstalled
Panel Height* Required Post
37-1/2”[953mm]
41-1/2”[1054mm]
43-1/2”[1105mm]
39-1/2”[1003mm]
45-1/2”[1156mm]
45-1/2”[1156mm]
35-1/2”[902mm] 39-1/2”[1003mm]
EVOLVE ANGLE BRACKET: ATP INSTALLATION
• AngleATPcanonlybeinstalledusingtheP2Bracket. ReferenceP2Bracketinstructionsonpages22-27.
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Fig. 1
*DimensionApositionsbottomedgeofbottomrail3-1/2”[89mm]abovedecksurface.*DimensionAismeasuredfromthebottomsurfaceofpostbase.
Bracket Hole Locations: Evolve Angle Bracket
Pre-drill Dimensions: Pre-drillingwitha3/16”[5mm]drillbitisrequired
A* B C
36-15/16”[938mm]4-1/16”[103mm] 1”[25mm]
34” [864mm] Panel
4-1/16”[103mm] 1”[25mm]40-15/16”[1040mm]
38” [965mm] Panel
4-1/16”[103mm] 1”[25mm]42-15/16”[1090mm]
40” [1016mm] Panel
34-15/16”[887mm]4-1/16”[103mm] 1”[25mm]
32” [813mm] Panel
Step 1: Mark Bracket Hole Locations 1. Markthecenterlineofeachpostwithapencil. 2. Takemeasurementsusedtomarkbottomandtopbracket holelocationsontoposts.Reference Fig.1and2.Note: • AL13PLUShasaspacingof3-1/2”[89mm]betweenthe
decksurfaceandundersideofbottomrail.
EVOLVE ANGLE BRACKET: BRACKET INSTALLATION
A
B
Fig. 2
Evolve Angle Bracket Without ATP
A
C
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Fig. 2Fig. 1
Pre-Drillwitha3/16”[5mm]drill bit
Cent
er o
f Pos
t
1”[25mm]
Step 3: Install Angle Brackets 1. AttachAngleBracketBasetothepostswithsuppliedT-25
Thread-CuttingScrews.Uselowspeedsettingondrill. AsshowninFig.1.
2. AssembleAngleBracketBodypiece&Basepiece. AsshowninFig.2.
Tip: • UseaBitExtender. • Depending on the version of the Evolve Angle Bracket
used,thescrewholesmayneedtobepre-drilledwitha 1/4”[6mm]drillbit.
Fig. 1 Fig. 2
Step 2: Pre-drill Angle Bracket Holes Tip: • It’s important to double check dimensions to confirm
accuracy of bracket hole locations before drilling. 1. UseSpringPunchtomarktheholes.AsshowninFig.1. 2. Pre-drillbracketholeswitha3/16”[5mm]drillbit.
AsshowninFig.2. 3. RemovetheboltfromtheAngleBracketAssembly.
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EVOLVE ANGLE BRACKET: CUTTING DOWN PANEL & ATP
Step 1: Measure The Panel Opening Length 1. Checktoensurethatallpostsaresquareandstraight.Shim postsasrequired. 2. EnsurethattheAngleBracketCupsareappropriately
aligned. 3. Measurethedistancefromtheinsidebackofonecupto theinsidebackoftheothercup.Thiswillbethepanel
length.AsshowninFig.2.Tip: • The panel cutting process (steps 1 & 2) can be used when
cutting the ATP.
EVOLVE ANGLE BRACKET: POST MOUNTING
• ReferencePostMountinginstructionsonpage6.Note: IT’SRECOMMENDEDTOINSTALLBRACKETSONTOPOSTBEFORE POSTMOUNTING.
Fig. 1
Evolve Angle Bracket
Fig. 2
Measure from back of bracket
DO NOT measure from post
Evolve Angle Bracket
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EVOLVE ANGLE BRACKET: PANEL INSTALLATION
• ReferencePanelinstallationinstructionsonpages13-15.
EVOLVE ANGLE BRACKET: POST BASE COVER, BRACKET CAP/ JOINT COVER & FLAT PYRAMID/BALL CAP INSTALLATION
• ReferencePostBaseCover,BracketCap&FlatPyramid/ BallCapinstructionsonpages16-17.
Step 3: Continue Panel Cutting & Clean Steps • Referencesteps2-4onpages12&13fortheremaining
panelcuttingandcleaningsteps.
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EVOLVE STAIR BRACKET
Al13 PLUS: Evolve Stair Bracket Installation OptionAl13PLUSTraditionalAdjustablePanel
Evolve Stair Bracket
• AvailableLengths:8’[2438mm].• AvailableHeights:32”[813mm],34”[864mm],38”[965mm]&40”[1016mm].• AdjustableAngleRange:Maximumrakeangle40°.
FlatPyramidCap
Evolve Stair Bracket
3”x45-1/2”[76mmx1156mm]or3”x55”[76mmx1397mm]Post
Post Base Cover
Stair Angle Maximum40o
Stair Bracket Cup
Chicago Bolt Male
Chicago BoltFemale
Stair Bracket Base
Stair Bracket Cap
Evolve Stair Bracket Cap
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EVOLVE STAIR BRACKET: BRACKET INSTALLATION
Step 1: Bottom Bracket Installation 1. Positionwood2”x4”[60mmx102mm]betweenposts.
AsshowninFig.1. 2. Positionbottombracketcenteredflatonpost&
wood2”x4”[60mmx102mm].Use pencil to mark top edgeofbracketlocationonpost.AsshowninFig.2.
3. Dis-assemblethebracketbyremovingthebarrelandscrew. Referencethebracketassemblyonpage35. 4. Placebracketbaseonprevioustopedgemark.Centerthe
base on the post and use pencil to addmarksfortwoscrew holelocations.AsshowninFig.3.
Note: • Forbestresults,besurebracketbaseiscenteredonpost
whenmakingmarks.
Fig. 1 Fig. 2
Fig. 3
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Step 2: Bottom Bracket Installation Continued 1. UseSpringPunchtomarktheholes. AsshowninFig.1. 2. Drilloutbracketholewitha3/16”[5mm]drillbit. AsshowninFig.2. 3. UseT-25screwstoattachthebracketbasetothepost.
AsshowninFig.3. 4. Keepbracketbasecenteredasyouinstallsecondscrew. 5. Insertthentightenbarrel&screwtore-assemblebracket. AsshowninFig.4.Tip: • Lower Post may need to be unmounted to install bracket
then remounted. • Depending on the version of the Evolve Stair Bracket used, thescrewholesmayneedtobepre-drilledwitha1/4”
[6mm]drillbit.
Fig. 1 Fig. 2
Fig. 3 Fig. 4
Step 3: Top Bracket Installation 1. Positionwood2”x4”[60mmx102mm]on stairs in line withbottombrackets.AsshowninFig.1.
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2. Placepanelontopofwood2”x4”[60mmx 102mm]nexttobottombrackets.AsshowninFig.2.
3. Rakethepaneluntilbalustersareparalleltotheposts. 4. Clampthepaneltothepost.Besuretoclampatfour
touchpointstokeeppanelinposition.AsshowninFig.3. 5. Positiontopbracketcenteredandflatonpost. Make sure inside bottom of bracket is flush with bottom
of rail. As shown in Fig. 4. 6. Usepenciltomark top edge of bracket locationonpost. 7. Dis-assemblethebracketbyremovingthebarreland
screw. 8. Placebracketbaseonprevioustopedgemark.
Center the base on the post and use pencil to add marks fortwoscrewholelocations.AsshowninFig.5.
Note: • Forbestresults,besurebracketbasesarecenteredon
postswhenmakingmarks.
Fig. 1
Fig. 2
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Fig. 3
Clamp
Clamp
Clamp
Fig. 5
Step 4: Top Bracket Installation Continued • Referencebottombracketinstallationstep2onpage35.
Fig. 4
PositionbottomofBracketflushwithbottomof rail
Mark top and side locationofAngleBracketon post
EVOLVE STAIR BRACKET: POST MOUNTING
• ReferencePostMountinginstructionsonpage6.Note: IT’SRECOMMENDEDTOINSTALLBRACKETSONTOPOSTBEFORE POSTMOUNTING.
EVOLVE STAIR BRACKET: CUTTING DOWN PANEL
Step 1: Measure & Mark Panels Where Cuts Will Be Made 1. Positionwood2”x4”[60mmx102mm] on stairs in line
withbottomandtopbrackets. 2. Placethepanelontopofwood2”x4”[60mmx102mm]
nexttobottombrackets. 3. Havethepanelrakedandasclosetofinalinstallation
positionaspossible.
Clamp
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Fig. 1 Mark on rail in linewiththeback of bracket
Step 2: Cut & Clean Panel • Referencereferencepanelcutting&cleaning instructionssteponpage12,step3.
Step 3: Apply Spray Paint To Cut Areas • Referencereferencecutpanelspraypainting instructionssteponpage13,step4.
Positioninsidebottomofcupflushwithbottomfaceof rail
4. Confirmthatbracketisparalleltotherail. 5. Placecutmarkingonrailsinlinewiththebackofbracket
opening.Besurebottomofbracketandbottomofrailare flush.AsshowninFig.1.
6. Usespeedsquaretoensuremarkingsareperpendicularto panel.
EVOLVE STAIR BRACKET: PANEL INSTALLATION
• Referencepanelinstallationsteps3&4onpage14&15.Tip: • Besuretoconfirmthattherakedpanelislevel.
EVOLVE STAIR BRACKET: POST BASE COVER, BRACKET CAP & FLAT PYRAMID/BALL CAP INSTALLATION
• ReferencePostBaseCover,BracketCap&FlatPyramid/ BallCapinstructionsonpages16-17.
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EVOLVE P2 STAIR BRACKET
Al13 PLUS: Evolve P2 Stair Bracket Installation OptionAl13PLUSTraditionalAdjustablePanel
Evolve P2 Stair Bracket
• AvailableLengths:8’[2438mm].• AvailableHeights:32”[813mm],34”[864mm],38”[965mm]&40”[1016mm].• AdjustableAngleRange:Maximumrakeangle40°.
FlatPyramidCap
Post Base Cover
Stair Angle Maximum40o
P2 Stair Bracket Base
Chicago BoltFemale
P2 Stair Bracket Top
Chicago Bolt Male
Evolve P2 Stair Bracket
3”x45-1/2”[76mmx1156mm]or3”x55”[76mmx1397mm]Post
Evolve P2 Stair Joint Cover
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EVOLVE P2 STAIR BRACKET: CUTTING DOWN PANEL
Step 1: Measure & Mark Panels Where Cuts Will Be Made 1. Positionwood2”x4”[60mmx102mm]betweenposts.
AsshowninFig.1. 2. Placethepanelontopofwood2”x4”[60mmx102mm]
nexttoposts. 3. Rakethepaneluntilbalustersareparalleltothepostsand
level. 4. Clampthepaneltothepost.Besuretoclampatfour
touchpointstokeeppanelinposition.AsshowninFig.3. 5. Markcutpointsontopandbottomrailsinlinewiththe
frontfaceofthepost.AsshowninFig.3.
Fig. 1 Fig. 2
Clamp
Clamp
Clamp
Clamp
Fig. 3
Step 2: Cut & Clean Panel • Referencereferencepanelcutting&cleaning instructionssteponpage12,step3.
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Step 3: Apply Spray Paint To Cut Areas • Referencereferencecutpanelspraypainting instructionssteponpage13,step4.
Fig. 1 Fig. 2
EVOLVE P2 STAIR BRACKET: PANEL & BRACKET INSTALLATION
Step 1: Mount P2 Stair Brackets Onto Panel 1. PositionP2StairBracketonthebottomfaceoftherails.Be
suretohavebackfaceofbracketsandrailsflushwithrail endcut.
2. Usinganpencil,markbracketscrewholes.Asshownin Fig.1. 3. Pre-drillbracketscrewholesonrailusinga3/16”[5mm]
drillbit. 4. SecurebrackettorailwithprovidedT-25Drive Thread-CuttingScrews.Uselowspeedsettingondrill.
AsshowninFig.2.Tip: • Depending on the version of the Evolve P2 Stair Bracket
used,thescrewholesmayneedtobepre-drilledwitha 1/4”[6mm]drillbit.
Step 2: Mark Bracket Hole Locations Onto Posts 1. Positionwood2”x4”[60mmx102mm]betweenposts.
AsshowninFig.1. 2. Positioncutpanelwithmountedbracketson top of wood
2”x4”[60mmx102mm]andinfinalinstallposition. 3. Useapenciltoaddmarksontopostforbracketscrewhole
locations.AsshowninFig.2.
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Fig. 1
Step 3: Mount Panel Onto Posts 1. Pre-drillholesforscrewsusinga3/16”[5mm]drillbit. 2. Securebracketsintopre-drilledbracketholesonpostwith
providedT-25DriveThread-CuttingScrews.Asshownin Fig.1. Tip: • Useabitextenderforaneasierdrillingprocess.
Fig. 2
Fig. 1
EVOLVE P2 STAIR BRACKET: POST BASE COVER, BRACKET CAP/ P2 STAIR JOINT COVER & FLAT PYRAMID/BALL CAP INSTALLATION
• ReferencePostBaseCover,BracketCap&FlatPyramid/ BallCapinstructionsonpages16-17.
• ReferenceJointCoverinstructionsonpages26&27.The P2StairJointCoverwillneedtobecutatanangle.
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CARE & MAINTENANCE
Care And Maintenance Of Fortress Building Products Powder-Coated Products And Surfaces:
• ImmediatelyafterinstallationofyourFortressBuilding Products,cleanpowder-coatedproductsandsurfaceswitha
solutionofwarmwaterandnon-abrasive,pHneutral detergentsolution.Surfacesshouldbethoroughlyrinsedafter
cleaningtoremoveallresidues.Allsurfacesshouldbecleanedusingasoftclothorsponge.
• Ensureconstructionmaterialssuchasconcrete,plaster,andpaint splashes are removed immediately before they have a chancetodry.Failuretoremovethesematerialsmaycausedamagetothepowder-coatedsurfaces.
• The frequency of cleaning depends in part on the standard of appearance and also the requirements to remove deposits thatmaycausedamagetothepowdercoatingafterprolongedexposure.Fortressrecommendscleaninginthreetofourmonthlyintervalsallproductsandpowder-coated
surfaces.Inareaswherehighertraffic,increasedatmosphericsubstances,orothereffectsmayoccur,thetimeperiod
betweencleaningsshouldbeincreasedtomonthlyintervals.• WARNING: DO NOT use strong solvents such as thinners, or
solutions containing chlorinated hydrocarbons, esters, or ketones. Abrasive cleaners or cutting compounds should not be used.
WARRANTY
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