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9.215 Skil 70
TABLE OF C
POSTS 1
PANELS & BRACKETS 6
COLLAR BRACKETS. 7
UNIVERSAL B RACKETS. 17
GATES 26
ACCENT TOP RAIL 29
CAP RAIL CLIP 31
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FORTRESS"
—RAILING PRODUCTS—
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FORTRESS Fortress Fe26 2" (51mm) Post Mounting Applications
—RAILINGG PRODUCTS—
It is the responsibility of the installer to meet all code and safety requirements, and to obtain all required building permits.
The deck and railing installer should determine and implement appropriate installation techniques for each installation
situation.The Fortress Company or its distributors shall not be held liable for improper or unsafe installations.
Fortress Fe26 Posts must always be secured to the deck framing. Fortress Fe26 Posts should never be attached to only the
deck boards.
Note
When cutting Fortress railing, it is very important to complete the following at cut points. Not following the below steps will
result in rust at the cut areas:
• Remove all metal shavings from the cut area
• File any sharp edges left by cutting.Thoroughly wipe and remove any filings, grime or dirt from the railing.
•Apply two coats of Fortress zinc based touch-up paint to the cut area.Allow paint to dry.
• Be sure to remove any metal shavings from the surface of deck, patio or balcony to prevent rust on the surface.
Fe26 2"(51mm) Post Top Mount To Southern Yellow Fe26 2"(51mm)Post with through bolt&washers on
Pine or Douglas Fir Floor Joist Mounted Parallel bottom t/
Fe26 2"(51mm) Post *
I Fe26 2"(51mm) Post 3/8"(10mm) diameter Hex Head :olt
3/8"(10 mm)diameter X 6"(152mm)lag 3/8"(10mm) Flat Washer
Standard Hex Lag Screws in
pre-drilled holes Southern Pine or
I 3/8"(10 mm)Flat Washer Douglas Fir Deck Board
Southern Pine of Douglas Fir Deck I-II '
Board
2"X 10"(51mm x 254mm)
Southern Pine or Douglas Fir
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3/8"(10mm) Hex Nut
Southern Pine or 2 3/4" X 2 3/4" X 1/4" Plate Washer
Douglas Fir Framing (70mm x 70mm x 6mm)
9/16"(14mm) min edge
distance Typ.
Fe26 2"(51mm) Post Top Mount To Southern Pine
Fe26 2"(51mm)Post Top Mount To Concrete or Douglas Fir Floor Joist Mounted Perpendicular
Fe26 2"(51mm)Post
3/8"(10mm)diameter X 6"(152mm)long
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Fe26 2"(51mm)Post
3/8"(10mm)diameter x Standard Flex Lag Screws in pre-drilled
holes
3.75" 3/8"(10mm)Flat Washer
(95mm) 3"(76mm) long'Redhead' Southern Pine or
~MIN. Trubolt - - Douglas Fir Deck Board
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Southern Pine or
Douglas Fir Framing
27.6 MPa(4000 psi) MIN.
Concrete -1 9/16"(14mm)min.edge
distance Typ.
For technical assistance, please email: technicalhelp@fortressrailing.com
Hours of Operation: Monday through Friday 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM, CST
Phone: 1-844-909-2999 Fax: 972-372-0924 2
www.fortressrailing.com
FORTRESS Fortress Fe26 Posts Installed on a Wood Deck
—RAILING PRODUCTS—
It is the responsibility of the installer to meet all code and safety requirements,and to obtain all required building permits.
The deck and railing installer should determine and implement appropriate installation techniques for each installation
situation .The Fortress Company or its distributors shall not be held liable for improper or unsafe installations.
Fortress Iron Posts must always be secured to the deck framing. Fortress Iron Posts should never be attached to only the
deck boards.
Required Materials: Wood Blocking,3/8"X 3-1/2"(10mm x 89mm)Hex Head Galvanized Bolts(4 for each post), 3/8"(10mm)
Galvanized Washers(4 for each post), 3/8" (10mm) Fender Washers (4 for each post), 3/8" (10mm)Split Lock Washers (4 for
each post), and 3/8" (10mm) Hex Nuts (4 for each post).
A Install Joist Blocking
Install wood block flat
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Install wood block flat
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Rim Joist
• Blocking must be constructed with treated dimensional lumber.
•Attach all blocking with#10 X 3-1/2" (89mm)deck screws.
•Wood Block must be constructed with treated dimensional lumber with a minimum thickness of 1-1/2" (38mm) .
• Secure Wood Block to blocking on all four sides with#10 X 3-1/2" (89mm)deck screws.
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Position the edge of post base plate a )11.
minimum of '/2" (13mm) from the inside
edge of rim joist to allow for fender
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minimum
1/2"(13mm) minimum
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Surface Mounting Fortress Iron Posts Installed
FORTRESS on a Wood Deck
—RAILING PRODUCTS—
Insert 3/8' X 3-1/2" (10mm x
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89mm) Hex Head Galvanized I � �
Bolts through 3/8'(10mm) F.w `'
Galvanized Washers and �Fortress Iron Post Basendplate.
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• Iron Post Base Plate holes MUST be positioned a minimum 1/2" (13mm)from edge of deck board.
• Use only 3/8" (10mm) Hex Head Galvanized Bolts. Lag Screws should NOT be used.
• Secure each post with four bolts.
DShim Post as needed to ensure post
is level.
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1/2" #' Secure each bolt with a 3/8" (10mm)
'` Fender Washer, 3/8" (10mm) Split Lock w;.
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Washer, and a 3/8" (10mm) Hex Nut :.
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Rim Joist
For technical assistance, please email: technicalhelp@fortressiron.com
Hours of Operation: Monday through Friday 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM, CST
Phone: 1-844-909-2999 Fax: 972-372-0924
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Fe26 Traditional Panel Installation Options
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CB-04 ►] i i E t CB-04
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69-1/2"or 93-1/2"
CB-04 (1765mm) or(2375mm) CB-04
Base Cover 2" X 2" (51 mm)or 3"X 3" (76mm) Iron Posts with base
Fe26 Traditional Panel with Accent Top Panel Installation Options
i Ball Cap Accent Top Panel (ATP) Pressed Dome Cap—10. 1
CB-04 -►ti x1 / 1 /1 / - ( 1 ( 1 ( 1 � 1 � 1 � 1 / \ / \ I 1~— CB 04
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3-7/8" 4-4,��
143-7/8"_4,1Fe26Traditional Panel ,
69-1/2" or 93-1/2"
(1765mm)or(2375mm)
CB-04
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Base Cover 2" X 2" (51 mm) or 3" X 3" (76mm) Iron Posts with base
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Fe26 Traditional Panel and Iron Post Configurations
Railing Panel Only Railing Panel with Accent Top Panel
Railing Panel Installed Panel Required Installed Panel Required
Height Height* Post Height with ATP* Post
28" (711mm) X X 36-11/16" (932mm) 39-1/2" (1003mm)
34" (864mm) 37-3/4" (959mm) 39-1/2" (1003mm) 42-11/16" (1084mm) 45-1/2" (1156mm)
40" (1o16mm) 43-3/4" (1111mm) 45-1/2"(1156mm) X X
*Heights includes a 3-314"(95mm)space between deck surface and bottom edge of bottom rail.
CB-04 Bracket Hole Locations for Fe26 Traditional Panel Installations 1T
Pre-Drilling with a 3116"(5mm) drill bit is required. t
Pre-Drill Dimensions J
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Railing Panel
Height A* B C
28" (711mm) X X X C
34" (864mm) 3-1/8" (79mm) 2-1/4"(57mm) 30-3/4" (781mm)
40" (1016mm) 3-1/8"(79mm) 2-1/4" (57mm) 36-3/4" (933mm)
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*Dimension A positions bottom edge of rail 3-3/4"(95mm) above deck surface. e
*Dimension A is measured from the bottom surface of post base. t
Remove all metal shavings from deck, post base cover, post, and B
panel before bracket is screwed to post to prevent rust stains.
Fe26 Traditional Panel Installation with CB-04
• If rails were cut to length, file cut edges and coat with 2 coats of Fortress zinc based touch-up paint.
• Check fit of rail between installed posts.
• If using a Base Cover install it now by sliding over the top of Iron Post.
• Slide a CB-04 bracket over the end of each rail. Make sure that all set screw holes face the desired direction.
• Place rail assembly on 3-3/4" (95mm) support block between posts.
• Slide CB-04 brackets to post and secure with T-25 Drive Thread Cutting Screws. Use low speed setting on drill.
• Secure rails with provided set screws at each CB-04 bracket.
CB-04 brackets slid over rails
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Set Screw
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Base Cover
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3-3/4"(95mm) Support Block F=44-1 = L=
Important - Every stair installation will be different. The rise and run, post position, and post
height all need to be carefully laid out before posts are permanently installed and Fortress Fe26
Traditional Adjustable panels are cut.
Mount Fe26 Posts*
•Wood Blocking tied to deck frame must be installed and constructed with treated dimensional lumber with a minimum
thickness of 1-1/2"(38mm).
• Position the edge of Fe26 Post base plate a minimum of /2"from the inside edge of rim joist.
• Mount Fe26 Posts at appropriate points based on panel length.
• Attach Fe26 Posts with 3/8"X 3-1/2" (10mm x 89mm) Hex Head Galvanized Bolts.
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*Reference Fortress Fe26 Post mounting instructions
Determine Rake and Center Panel Between Posts
A Use Fe26 Adjustable Panel to determine the angle of stair installation.
To do this use support blocks resting on the stair tread. Position
support blocks so that the position of the bottom rail meets the
spacing requirement of your building code.
Rake the panel so that the balusters run parallel with the posts.
Center the balusters so that there is a equal amount of rail between
the post and baluster at each end (Dimension A).
Make sure that there is enough clearance between the post and first
A 4-- picket to allow for the bracket.
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Mark location of support blocks.
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Support Blocks
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