Installation Guide

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INSPIRE RAILING INSTALLATION
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.Thedeckandrailinginstallershoulddetermine
andimplementappropriateinstallaontechniquesforeach
installaonsituaon.FortressBuildingProductsand 
its distributors shall not be held liable for improper or unsafe
installaons.
Fortress Posts must always be secured to the deck
 framingandshouldneverbeaachedtoonlythedeck
boards.
Note
WhencungInspireRailing,itisveryimportantto 
complete the following at cut points:
 • Removeallmetalshavingsfromthecutarea.
 • Fileanysharpedgeslebycung.Thoroughly 
 wipeandremoveanylings,grimeordirtfromthe
 railing.
• Apply two coats of Fortress zinc based touch-up
 painttothecutarea.Iftouchupisatrailends, 
 allowpainttodrybeforeconnecngbracketto 
 post.
• Be sure to remove any metal shavings from the
 surfaceofdeck,paoorbalconytopreventstains 
 onthedecksurface.
Torx Safety Tips
 • Alwaysusethelowestspeedsengondrill.
 • Toreducechanceofbitbreakage,startghteningwithdrill
 onlowtorquesengandworkupunlscrewissecured.
Tip: Pre-drill holes with 3/16” [5mm] drill bit.