Fortress Building Products AL13 HOME Instructions D'installation page 25

Step 2: Pre-Drill Aluminum Angle 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 3/16" drill bit. As shown in Fig. 2.
3. Remove the bolt from the Aluminum Angle Bracket Assembly.
Fig. 1
Step 3: Install Aluminum Angle Brackets
1. Attach Aluminum Angle Bracket Base piece to the posts with
supplied T-25 thread-cutting screws. Use two screws per
bracket. Use low speed setting on drill. The side of the base with
two holes should be facing downwards. As shown in Fig. 1.
2. Reassemble the Aluminum Angle Brackets, but DO NOT install
the Angle Bracket Cap at this time. As shown in Fig. 2.
3. Once top and bottom brackets are installed, remeasure bracket
spacing to confirm dimensions used in Fig. 2 and 3 of step 1.
4. Remove all metal shavings from deck, post base cover, post,
and panel before bracket is screwed to post.
Tip:
• Use a Bit Extender for an easier drilling process.
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Fig. 2
1"
[25.5mm]
Pre-Drill with
a 3/16"
[4.5mm]
drill bit
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