Instructions / Assembly

Frame Channels
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Channels assemble into a frame to hold
1 - 36" x 72" panel.
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Channel slots directly align with pre-drilled
holes on OUTDECO USA posts (Fig. 1) .
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Channel slots allow for 1" of vertical
adjustment for uneven surfaces (Fig. 2) .
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Channels also attach to existing
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Posts (Sold separately.)
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Pre-drilled post holes and frame channels
align for easy assembly with no measuring (Fig. 1) .
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Posts are pre-drilled on
3 sides allowing for linear or
90
°
corner installations (Fig. 3) .
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See post instructions* for
additional installation details
and for 96" In-Ground Post installations.
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Post screws for both masonry and wood are included with
75" & 52" posts. (Instructions & hardware are inside post.)
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Please read entire instruction sheet before you begin.
Follow these instructions and recommendations to install panels within warranty, and to avoid product damage.
36" x 72" Panel Frame Kit
PLEASE READ INSTRUCTIONS COMPLETELY BEFORE YOU BEGIN: We recommend following best building
practices for installing OUTDECO USA Steel Posts and Frames with DESIGN-VU and MODINEX Decorative Panels
in accordance with their intended purpose. Examples shown in this document are installation suggestions. Adjust
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recommend checking with proper authorities about building codes/standards that may apply to your project.
The OUTDECO USA Post & Frame System has a 5-Year Limited Warranty for material integrity when installed per
these instructions. Installers assume responsibility for the installation
(See page 4) .
System Components & Features
FENCE LOCATION – IMPORTANT!
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panels to create
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(Fig. 4) . Check for
pattern repeats
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plan your design.
Installing fencing under eaves, patio cover, pergola, etc.,
requires 3½-to-4 feet of clear space above the posts in
order to insert the panels. Without clear space, assemble
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(See page 3.)
Read this entire section before planning your project.
PATTERN ORIENTATION
Orientation Examples:
A: Same orientation
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C. Same orientation
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Fig. 6
2 Frame Kits
+
3 – 75" Posts
Fig. 5
1 Frame Kit
+
2 - 75" Posts
Fig. 8
3 Frame Kits
+
4 - 75" Posts
Fig. 7
2 Frame Kits
+
2 - 75" Posts
Corner Installation
A
C
B
D
WHAT'S IN THE BOX
QTY. ITEM
2
A-Channel –
36"
2
B-Channel – 72"
4
Corner – Poly Frame Corner Connectors
4
Pin – Panel Locking Pins
8
Channel Screws –
2
Corner Locking Screws –" Phillips
1
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NOTE: Screws for both masonry and wood are included with posts.
For 1 Vertical Panel
(Fig. 5)
Instructions on page 2.
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1 - 36" x 72" Panel Fence Kit
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1 - 36" x 72" Design-Vu or
Modinex Decorative Panel
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Posts* (sold separately):
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2 - 75" Posts
(Fig. 5)
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1 additional Post for each Frame
Kit added to your fence
(Fig. 6)
For 2 Horizontal Panels
(Fig. 7)
.
Instructions on page 4.
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2 - 36" x 72" Panel Fence Kits
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2 - 36" x 72" Design-Vu or
Modinex Decorative Panels
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Posts* (sold separately):
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2 - 75" Posts for 1 Frame Kit
(Fig. 7)
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1 additional Post for each Frame
Kit added to your fence
(Fig. 8)
36" A-Channel
Pre-drilled
Post
72" B-Channel
Fig. 1
Fig. 2
Fig. 3
Fig. 4
Suitable for
pro builders
and DIY crafters.
Installation
requires 2 people.
Illustrations not to scale.
Black posts and channels
rendered in gray.
WHAT YOU'LL NEED
See Shopping List below for panel and post needs.
ORANGE C=0 M=58 Y=100 K=0
Material
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Drill
Rubber Mallet
Impact Driver
w / Phillips Bit
Tape
Measure
Support Blocks
(Cut from 2x4)
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Level
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Block height: .
Cardboard blocks are included, but wood blocks are recommended.
FENCE CONFIGURATIONS & SHOPPING LIST
ORANGE C=0 M=58 Y=100 K=0
Material
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08-23
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