OUTDECO ODCC36 Panel Frame Kit Installation Guide

: October 30, 2023
: OUTDECO

Table of Contents

OUTDECO ODCC36 Panel Frame Kit
Product Information
Product Usage Instructions
System Components & Features
WHAT’S IN THE BOX
PATTERN ORIENTATION
Assemble Frame – Side & Lower Channels
References
Read User Manual Online (PDF format)
Download This Manual (PDF format)

OUTDECO ODCC36 Panel Frame Kit

Product Information

The OUTDECO USA Post & Frame System is a 36 x 72 Panel Frame Kit suitable for both professional builders and DIY crafters. The kit includes a 36 x 72 panel, frame channels, and pre-drilled posts (sold separately). The frame channels have adjustment capabilities for uneven surfaces and can be easily aligned for assembly with no measuring required. The kit comes with screws for both masonry and wood, which are located inside the post. The system components and features are covered by a 5-Year Limited Warranty for material integrity when installed per the provided instructions.

Product Usage Instructions

Before beginning the installation, please read the entire instruction sheet carefully. Follow the instructions and recommendations to install panels within the warranty and avoid product damage.

Step 1: Plan Your Design & Fence Configuration
Read the entire section before planning your project. Rotate or flip panels to create unique patterns. Check for pattern repeats and flows as you plan your design.
Step 2: Corner Installation
Insert Corners into the lower end of both channels. Then connect to both ends of 1 A-Channel. Tap Corners gently with a rubber mallet.
Step 3: Prepare Panels
Drill the provided holes in the edges of the panel from the outer edges and down from the upper edge. The drill-hole-center placement must be accurate for pins to fit into channels. If you drill your hole inaccurately, drill a new hole 1 farther up on sides or farther in on the upper edge.
Step 4: Panel Assembly Inserts the Panel Locking Pins centered through the panel into the frame channels. The provided Panel Locking Pins secure the panels in the channels and provide additional support in the case of high winds. Make sure to follow all instructions thoroughly before starting the installation process.

Suitable for pro builders and DIY crafters.

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. Adjustinstallation configurations to meet your specific project requirements. If in doubt, consult a professional. We 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

Frame Channels

Channels assemble into a frame to hold 1 – 36″ x 72″ panel.
Channel slots directly align with pre-drilled holes on OUTDECO USA posts (Fig. 1).
Channel slots allow for 1″ of vertical adjustment for uneven surfaces (Fig. 2).
Channels also attach to existing walls, fences, and other flat surfaces.

Posts (Sold separately.)

Pre-drilled post holes and frame channels align for easy assembly with no measuring (Fig. 1).
Posts are pre-drilled on 3 sides allowing for linear or 90° corner installations (Fig. 3).
See post instructions* for additional installation details.
Screws for both masonry and wood are included with posts (located inside the post).

WHAT’S IN THE BOX

OUTDECO-ODCC36-Panel-Frame-Kit-FIG-2

Plan Your Design & Fence Configuration

Read this entire section before planning your project.

FENCE LOCATION – IMPORTANT!

Installing fencing under eaves, patio cover, pergola, etc., requires 6½-to-7 feet of clear space above the posts in order to insert the panels. Without clear space, assemble kits and insert panels lying on a flat surface. (See page 3.)

PATTERN ORIENTATION

Rotate or flip panels to create unique patterns(Fig. 4). Check for pattern repeats and flows as you plan your design.

Orientation Examples:

A: Same orientation
B. Left flipped horizontally
C. Same orientation
D. Upper flipped vertically

FENCE CONFIGURATIONS & SHOPPING LIST

For 1 Vertical Panel (Fig. 5) Instructions on page 2.

1 – 36″ x 72″ Panel Fence Kit
1 – 36″ x 72″ Design-Vu or
Modinex Decorative Panel
Posts* (sold separately):
- 2 – 75″ Posts (Fig. 5)
- 1 additional Post for each Frame
Kit added to your fence (Fig. 6)

For 2 Horizontal Panels (Fig. 7). Instructions on page 4.

2 – 36″ x 72″ Panel Fence Kits
2 – 36″ x 72″ Design-Vu or
Modinex Decorative Panels
Posts* (sold separately):
- 2 – 75″ Posts for 1 Frame Kit (Fig. 7)
- 1 additional Post for each Frame
Kit added to your fence (Fig. 8)

Assemble Frame – Side & Lower Channels

Before assembling frame, identify frame channels (Fig. 9):
- A-Channel = 36″ upper & lower channels
- B-Channel = 72″ side channels

Assemble Frame

  * Set the B-Channels facing each other. Insert Corners (Fig. 10) into the lower end of both channels. Then connect to both ends of 1 A-Channel (Fig. 10). Tap Corners gently with a rubber mallet.

Do not add upper A-Channel yet.

Prepare Panels

Using included bit, drill 4 holes through panels at ¼” in from the edges (Fig. 11):
- 2 holes on 36″ length at 8″ in from outer edges (Fig. 12)
- 1 hole on each 72″ length at 36″ down from upper edge (Fig. 12) Drill-hole-center placement must beaccurate for pins to fit into channels. If you drill your hole inaccurately, drill a new hole 1″ farther up (on sides) or farther in (on upper edge).
Push one Pin* into each hole, centered on the panel (Figs. 13 & 14).
The provided Panel Locking Pins secure the panels in the channels and provide additional support in the case of high winds.

Install 1st Post

Insert Post Caps on top of posts (included with posts).
Posts are drilled on 3 sides. Position undrilled side as your fence front.
Install 1st Post only to concrete or wood surface. Check that post is straight and bolt down with 4 post screws* (Fig. 15).
Position 2nd post approx. 36″ from 1st post. Do not attach to surface (Fig. 15).
For 96″ In-Ground Post installations, see post installation instructions.
- Screws for both masonry and wood are included with posts.

Attach Frame to Posts

Loosely drive a Channel Screw through the B-Channel upper slots into both posts.
Loosely drive screws through all other slots (Fig. 16). Do not tighten screws.
Check level on lower A-Channel and adjust B-Channels vertically (max. 1″) to compensate for uneven surfaces (Fig. 16).
Hand-tighten screws securely. Do not overtighten screws.

Install 2nd Post

Width of installed frame determines spacing for the 2nd post.
Check that channels and posts are level to finalize accurate post placement.
Bolt down with 4 post screws (Fig. 17).

Insert Panel

Slide panel sideways into the B-Channel on one post (Fig. 18).
Then slide back into the B-Channel on the other post (Fig. 19).

Install Panel

Lift panel up to access the side drill holes and insert 1 Pin in each side hole (Fig. 20).
Slide panel down with side Pins inside the B-Channels (Fig. 20).
Insert upper Pins (Fig. 20).
Keep the upper half of the panel high enough to slide upper A-Channel onto panel’s upper edge, keeping the Pins inside the channel (Fig. 21).
Add Corners to each end of the A-Channels (Fig. 21). Tap gently with a rubber mallet.
Slide the panel down, seating it into the lower A-Channel and inserting Cornersinto B-Channels (Fig. 22). Tap gently with a rubber mallet.

Secure Lower Channel of Frame

On the Back of the Fence:

Using included drill bit, drill a hole through the back of both B-Channels at the bottom (Fig. 23).
Center the hole ½” in from sides and ³⁄₈” up from bottom (Fig. 24). Do not drill through channel front.
Drive 1 Corner Locking Screw through your drill hole into both lower Corners (Fig. 25).

Finish Fencing

For additional linear or corner installations, repeat all steps, attaching channels to previous posts (Fig. 26).
- once fencing is finished, insert Post Hole Plugs (included with posts) into unused post holes to help prevent water leaking into posts (Fig. 27).

Method for installing in a location without 6½-to-7 feet of clear space above the posts for inserting the panels (under eaves, patio cover, pergola, etc.).

Assemble Frames & Prepare Panels

Start at bottom of page 1 to plan. Follow Steps 1 & 2 on page 2.

Position Posts

Insert Post Caps on top of posts.
Posts are drilled on 3 sides. Undrilled side is the front of your fence.
Lay 2 posts approx. 36″ apart on a flat surface. Adding 2¾” blocks under posts can be helpful (Fig. 28).

Install Frame & Panel

Follow Steps 4, 6 & 7 (Skip Step 5). Carefully level posts and channels.

Install Posts

With a helper, stand posts and frame upright. Be very careful not to bend frame channels.
Width of the installed frame determines spacing for posts.
Level channels and posts to ensure accurate post placement. Bolt down both posts with 4 post screws* (similar to Fig. 17 on page 2).
- Screws for both masonry and wood are included with posts.

Secure Frame & Finish Fencing

Follow Step 8 to secure the lower channel of the frame.
Follow Step 9 to extend your fence and add Post Hole Plugs*.
- Post Hole Plugs prevent water from getting into the post.

Assemble Frames – Side & Lower Channels

Before assembling frames, identify frame channels (Fig. 29):
Assemble frames
- Set 2 A-Channels facing each other with TOP ends together. Insert Corners (Fig. 30) into the lower end ofeach one. Then connect to each end of1 B-Channel (Fig. 30). Tap Corners gently with a rubber mallet.
- Repeat for 2nd frame. Do not add upper B-Channel yet.

Prepare Panels

Using included drill bit, drill 4 holes through panels at ¼” in from panel edges (Fig. 31).
- Drill 2 holes on 72″ length at 18″ in from outer edges (Fig. 32)
- Drill 1 hole on each 36″ length at 18″ down from upper edge (Fig. 32) Drill-hole-center placement must be accurate for pins to fit into channels. If you drill your hole inaccurately, drill a new hole 1 inch farther up (on sides) or farther in (on upper edge).
- - Push one Pin* into each hole, centered on the panel. (Figs. 33 & 34)
lide 1 A-Channel onto upper edge of panel, with Pins inside channel. (Fig. 35)
Insert Corners into each end. (Fig. 35)
- The Panel Locking Pins secure the panels in the channels, providing support for high winds.

Install 1st Post

Follow Step 3 on page 2. For last item listed, position 2nd post approx. 72″ from 1st post.

Attach 1st Frame

Loosely drive a Channel Screw through the A-Channel upper slots into both posts (Fig. 36).
Add screws to all other slots (Fig. 36). Do not tighten screws.
Level lower channel. Adjust side channels vertically (max. 1″) for uneven surfaces (Fig. 36).
Hand-tighten screws securely. Do not overtighten screws.

Insert Panel

Slide panel (with B-Channel attached) into A-Channels. Keep pins inside channels, and seat panel securely into lower B-Channe (Fig. 33). Gently tap upperCorners into A-Channels with a rubber mallet (Fig. 37).

Attach 2nd Post

Level channels and posts to ensure accurate post placement. Bolt down post with 4 post screws. (Fig. 37).
Attach 2nd frame to posts, above the first one. Repeat Step 5 to insert panel.

Secure Lower Frame
On the Back of the Fence:

Using included bit, drill a hole through back of both A-Channels at bottom (Fig. 38).
Center hole ½” in from sides, ³⁄₈” up from bottom (Fig. 39). Do not drill through channel front.
Drive 1 Corner Locking Screw through drill hole into both lower Corners (Fig. 40).

Finish Fencing

For additional linear or corner installations, repeat all steps, attaching channels to previous posts (Fig. 41).
Once fencing is finished, insert Post Hole Plugs (included with posts) into unused post holes to help prevent water leaking into posts (Fig. 42).

YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY OUTDECO USA: warrants to the original purchaser that our posts and frames will be free of structural faults due to defects in manufacturing for a period not exceeding five years from the date of purchase. This limited warranty does not cover damage resulting from misuse, improper storage or handling, or improper installation. See full warranty at design- vu.com/post-frame or modinexpanels.com /post-frame. Please read entire instruction sheet before you begin. Follow these instructions and recommendations to install panels within warranty, and to avoid product damage.
IMPORTANT: Read ALL instructions thoroughly before starting.