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Al13 PLUS INSTALLATION 1INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

COMMERCIAL & RESIDENTIALALUMINUM RAILING

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

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.


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


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


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]


46-5/16”[1176mm] 55-1/2”[1410mm]


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]

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Joist Blocking

WoodBlock


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.

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Step 5: Check Mounted Posts 1. Shimpostasneededtoensurepostislevel.


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

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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]


A

B

C

B

Fig. 2

Evolve External Bracket Without

ATP

A

Fig. 3 Bracket Hole Locations: Evolve External Bracket With ATP


•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

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B

D

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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.


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.


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


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


Step 4: Apply Spray Paint To Cut Areas 1. Usingapieceofcardboardasamask,applythe1st coat of

Fortresszincbasedtouch-uppaint. 2. Allowtodrybeforeapplyingsecondcoat. 3. Applythe2ndcoatofFortresszincbasedtouch-uppaint. 4. Allowtodryandinstall.

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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


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


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


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


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


Al13 PLUS: Evolve Internal Brackets Installation Options

EVOLVE INTERNAL BRACKET

Al13 PLUS TraditionalPanel

Ball Cap FlatPyramidCap

Al13 PLUS I-support


Evolve Internal Bracket


Evolve Internal Bracket PostConfiguration

EVOLVE INTERNAL BRACKET: POST MOUNTING

• ReferencePostMountinginstructionsonpage6.Note: IT’SRECOMMENDEDTOINSTALLBRACKETSONTOPOSTBEFORE POSTMOUNTING.


34”[864mm]

38”[965mm]

40”[1016mm]

32”[813mm]



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]



Step 1: Mark Bracket Hole Locations 1. Markthecenterlineofeachpostwithapencil. 2. Takemeasurementsusedtomarkbottomandtopbracket holelocationsontoposts.ReferenceFig.1and2.Note: • AL13PLUShasaspacingof3-1/2”[89mm]betweenthe


EVOLVE INTERNAL BRACKET: BRACKET INSTALLATION

A

B

Fig. 2

Evolve Internal Bracket Without

ATP

A

C

Fig. 1


Bracket Hole Locations: Evolve Internal Bracket


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


Step 2: Pre-Drill Bracket Holes • ReferenceBracketholepre-drillinginstructionson pages9&10.Note: • DO NOTinstallBracketsinthisstep.

EVOLVE INTERNAL BRACKET: CUTTING DOWN PANEL



thesameasthebottombrackets.Tip: • For the Internal Bracket, measure from the face shown in

Fig. 2.

Fig. 1


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.


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.


Al13 PLUS: P2 Bracket Installation Options

EVOLVE P2 BRACKET

Al13 PLUS TraditionalPanelBall Cap FlatPyramidCap

Al13 PLUS I-support


Evolve P2 Bracket

Al13 PLUS Accent Top Rail


Al13 PLUS Accent Top Panel

Al13 PLUS I-support

Al13 PLUS TraditionalPanelwithAl13 PLUS Accent Top Panel (ATP)


Evolve P2 Bracket

Al13 PLUS Accent Top Rail


Al13PLUSTraditionalPanel69”[1752mm]or93”[2362mm]


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


EVOLVE P2 BRACKET: BRACKET INSTALLATION

Fig. 1


Bracket Hole Locations: Evolve P2 Bracket Without ATP


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



Evolve P2 Bracket PostConfiguration




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]


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]


EVOLVE P2 BRACKET: CUTTING DOWN PANEL, ATP & ATR



thesameasthebottombrackets.Tip: • Measurepanelopeninglengthfromthefaceofthepost.

AsshowninFig.2. • The panel cutting process (steps 1 & 2) can be used when

cutting the ATP & ATR.

Fig. 1


Checkmeasurementwithtop

Fig. 2

Measure from Faceofpost

Step 2: Continue Panel Cutting & Clean Steps 1. Referencesteps2-4onpages12&13fortheremaining


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.


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.


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.


Al13 PLUS: Evolve Angle Bracket Installation Option

EVOLVE ANGLE BRACKET

Al13 PLUS TraditionalPanel


Al13 PLUS I-support


Evolve Angle Bracket Evolve Angle Cap

Al13PLUSTraditionalPanel69”[1752mm]or93”[2362mm]


Evolve Angle Bracket PostConfiguration


34”[864mm]

38”[965mm]

40”[1016mm]

32”[813mm]



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.


Fig. 1


Bracket Hole Locations: Evolve Angle Bracket


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


EVOLVE ANGLE BRACKET: BRACKET INSTALLATION

A

B

Fig. 2

Evolve Angle Bracket Without ATP

A

C


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


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.


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


Fig. 1

Evolve Angle Bracket

Fig. 2

Measure from back of bracket

DO NOT measure from post

Evolve Angle Bracket


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



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


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


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.


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


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


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


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



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


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.


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


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.


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


• ReferenceJointCoverinstructionsonpages26&27.The P2StairJointCoverwillneedtobecutatanangle.


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

Toobtainandreviewacopyofthewarranty,pleasegoto:https://Fortressbp.com/warranties.Youcanalsocontact:(844)909-1999orwriteto:FortressBuildingProductsWarranty,1720N1stSt,Garland,TX75040toobtainacopyofthewarranty.

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