Fortress Building Products AL13 HOME Instructions D'installation page 8

Fig. 1
Measure the panel opening
Check measurement with top
OTP & PROUD POST: CUTTING DOWN PANELS
Step 1: Measure & Mark Panels Where Cuts Will Be Made
1. To ensure panel is symmetrical, take the measurement found
on page 7 step 6 and divide it in half. Then cut equal lengths
from both ends.
2. Find the center of the panel and measure out half of the length
each direction.
3. Mark these locations with a pencil on the top and bottom rail.
Fig. 1
Mark Here
Step 2: Cut & Clean Panel
1. Cut rails using a saw with a fine tooth carbide cutting blade.
2. Use file to smooth cut edges.
3. Remove any metal shavings and dust with a brush or rag.
4. Make sure surfaces to be painted are clean.
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Center of Panel
Half of Panel Length
Mark Here
AL HOME TRADITIONAL PANEL INSTALLATION
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Fig. 2
Mark Here
Mark Here
Do not measure
from post
Measure
from back
of bracket