FastenMaster TrapEase Stainless Steel - Manual (Page 2)

BP03017-10M-AML
DEEP #2 SQUARE DRIVE
PROVIDES BEST BIT
ENGAGEMENT
CONCAVE UNDERSIDE
OF HEAD PUSHES
EXCESS MATERIAL
BACK INTO THE HOLE
OVERSIZED TOP
THREADS TRAP MOST
LOOSE COMPOSITE
MATERIAL DURING
INSTALLATION
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
GUARANTEED NOT TO
RUST OR CAUSE
STREAKING; IDEAL FOR
HIGH SALT AND ACID
ENVIRONMENTS
SHARP SLOTTED POINT
CUTS THROUGH
COMPOSITE MATERIAL IN
THE FIRST ROTATION
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Part Color Screw Quantity Sq. Ft. of
Number Code Length per Box Deck Surface*
FMTR9212-350SS Stainless Steel 2 1 ⁄
2
" 350 100
FMTR9212-1750SS Stainless Steel 2 1 ⁄
2
" 1750 500
*Based on a fastening pattern of 2 screws per joist, spaced every 16 inches, into standard 6 inch wide decking
TrapEase
STAINLESS STEEL COMPOSITE SCREW
®
NO MORE MUSHROOMS!
Due to the non-hardenable nature of 305-grade stainless steel, a proper
installation technique is important to improving overall fastener
performance.
• Use a 0-1800 RPM variable speed corded or 18V cordless drill.
• Use the #2 square driver bits provided.
• Install fastener perpendicular to deck, increasing drill speed as the screw
threads into the deck.
• Installing screws at a slower speed and maintaining proper bit angle and
pressure is important.
• Drive the screws flush; do not overdrive.
• Predrilling may be required for extremely dense composites and
colder temperatures.
• It is recommended that you test drive some TrapEase Stainless Steel
screws on a separate board, under jobsite conditions, to assess
whether predrilling is needed.
Refer to the composite wood manufacturer’s technical literature for fas-
tening pattern and requirements. Commonly accepted fastening practices
include:
• Installing two screws at every joist
• Predrilling pilot holes when fastening the ends of boards to avoid
splitting (within 1 1 ⁄ 2 " of end of board, based on manufacturer’s specs)
• Installing screws no closer than 3 /
4
" from the edge of the board
Note: When building with Correct Deck, quickly “dimple” or “divot” the top
surface of the material with a 1 ⁄
4
" bit before installing the TrapEase
Stainless Steel. This divot should be 1 ⁄ 16 " to 1 ⁄ 8 " deep. After “dimpling” the
surface, drive the fasteners flush. Do not overdrive the fastener as spin out
is likely to occur.