FENCING INSTALLATION: PRO-SERIES DROP ROD
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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.Thefencinginstallershoulddetermineand
implementappropriateinstallaontechniquesfor
eachinstallaonsituaon.FortressBuildingProductsand
its distributors shall not be held liable for improper or
unsafeinstallaons.
Before You Begin
ContactyourlocalBuildingCodeDepartmentforrequired
permitsandlawsregardingyourfenceproject.
Ifapplicable,alsocontactyourHomeOwnersAssociaon
forrulesandregulaonsregardingfenceinstallaonsin
yourneighborhood.
Call811beforeyoudigpostholestolocateandidenfy
anyburiedulies.
Note
• WhencungFortressFencing,itisveryimportantto
complete the following at cut points:
• Removeallmetalshavingsfromthecutarea.
• Fileanysharpedgeslebycung.Thoroughlywipeand
removeanylings,grime,ordirt.
• ApplytwocoatsofFortresszincbasedtouch-uppaintto
thecutarea.Iftouchupisatrailends,allowpainttodry
beforeconnecngbrackettopost.
• Besuretoremoveanymetalshavingsfromthesurfaceof
Fence.
Torx Safety Tips
• Alwaysusethelowestspeedsengondrill.
• Toreducechanceofbitbreakage,startghteningwithdrill
onlowtorquesengandworkupunlscrewissecured.