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Print Pageof the top and bottom rails (fig. 1). Lay bottom rail on deck. The distance
between the post and the first baluster should be less than 4" and equal on both
ends. Mark the angle and length. Repeat with the top rail. Remove an additional
1/4" on both ends (1/2" overall) for the bracket to fit between the rail and post.
Trim the top and bottom rails to length.
Step 8 Position the bottom rail between posts and center. Check building code
requirements for maximum spacing between deck surface and bottom of rail
(sweep). Spacing of 3" is recommended, but can be more or less if codes allow.
Mark the location of the bracket on both posts. Remove rail. Mark the screw
locations and predrill through the posts only, using a 9/64" drill bit.
Step 9 Mark the screw location of bracket on bottom rail. Remove bracket.
Predrill through the bottom of rail only using a 5/32" drill bit.
Step 10 Attach each bracket to the posts with two 3/4" screws.
Step 11 A support block is needed at the center of each 6 ft rail section, 2
support blocks are needed for 8 ft sections. Attach the support block to the
support block connector on the bottom of the lower rail. Mark the location of
the support block on the deck surface and attach the other support block
connector to the deck using the included screw.
Step 12 Install the bottom rail between the posts by setting it in the brackets.
Snap top trim piece to the rail bracket. To secure bottom rail to brackets, push
1/8" Christmas tree fasteners through bracket into the rail.
Step 13 Attach baluster to the lower rail by sliding onto connection (fig. 2).
Step 14 Position the top rail between the posts. Check for level end-to-end
and vertically. Mark the bracket location on post and remove rail. Mark the
screw locations using the bracket as a guide, and predrill using a 1/4" drill bit.
Attach bracket to the post with two 3/4" screws at one end. Repeat for the
other end.
Step 15 Lower the top rail into position, placing the balusters onto the
connectors while working from one end of the railing to the other. Tap with a
rubber mallet if needed to eliminate any gaps. Attach the rail to each bracket by
predrilling with a number 2 drill bit and using two 3/4" screws. Tip: Use a driver
extension bit to avoid marring the rail with the drill chuck.
Step 16 Set post caps on each post. Gently tap with rubber mallet till secure.
Stair Railing Installation Instructions
Step 1 Begin by determining where the top and bottom post will be located.
Mark the desired location of the post. Note: To ensure post location is
compatible with railing, prior to securing to the deck, place both posts in
position, and lay the bottom rail along the stair nosing from top to bottom
adjacent to both posts. On the rail side of the post, measure up from the top
of the rail and ensure there is a minimum of 34" to the top of the post. Post
location may need to be adjusted to ensure minimum is obtained. Repeat this
step for the bottom post. For a wood deck, position the post so the fasteners
will go into the floor joists, and make sure the decking is firmly attached to
the joists at the location of the posts. If necessary, use wood blocking as
reinforcement underneath the decking where the posts are located. Fasteners
which hold the post base to the surface should be able to secure to joist or
reinforcement braces, not just the decking itself.
Step 2 Four 11/32" diameter mounting holes are provided on the base. When
final position is determined, mark hole locations and remove the post assembly.
Drill the marked locations into decking and reinforcement braces.
Step 3 Reposition the post assembly over predrilled holes. Insert fasteners (not
provided), then secure the base to the deck structure. Make certain the posts
are plumb. If the post requires adjustment, add stainless steel washers under the
base plate.
Step 4 Finish by sliding a post base trim (optional) over each post sleeve for a
finished look. Note: Installing the post base trim prior to installing the bottom rail is
Post
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Cap
Post
Sleeve
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Post
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Sleeve
Distance
Between
Posts
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Top and
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Bottom Rail
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Post
Base
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Trim
Mark Rail for
Length and Angle
Equal spacing on
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both ends
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Top Rail
StairRailFig3.pdf
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Post
Cap
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6" Maximum
Bottom Rail
Baluster
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Connector
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Support
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Block
Post
Stair Adaptor
Base
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Trim
StairAsm.pdf
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Mark Rail
for Length
and Angle
fig. 3
Top Rail Bracket
and Bracket Cover
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Post
Sleeve
Baluster
Bottom Rail Bracket
and Bracket Cover
fig. 4