Installation Guide
Step 6 Assemble the lower inner rail and support block assembly. Position the
bottom rail between the posts. Check building code requirements for maximum
spacing on a staircase, typically less than 6". A 6" ball cannot pass through the
triangle formed by the bottom rail, tread and riser (fig. 7). A support block is
needed every 2' on-center. Trim support blocks to desired height and pre-drill
1/8" holes in the proper location. Holes must be centered on the inner rail for
support blocks to fit properly. Using the support block connectors, fasten
support blocks to the underside of the inner rail.
Step 7 Mark the height of the brackets on the inside of the post using the bracket
placement template included in the kit. Another option is to use the inner rail
as a guide. The top of the bracket should be even with the top of the inner rail
assembly. Drill two 1/8" holes through the bracket holes shown on the template
and through the post sleeve, for both the upper and lower brackets. Remove
the bracket placement template from the post sleeve and fasten the upper and
lower brackets to the post using two 2" countersunk screws.
Tip: For best results, use a long drill bit or add an extension bit to the drill.
Repeat on the adjacent post. Set the inner rail in place and pre-drill 1/8" holes
at each bracket hole and into the inner rail. Fasten the rail to the brackets using
1" long countersunk screws.
Step 8 Determine the length of the balusters. Figure 3 illustrates how a 36"-
high railing might be sized. Use figure 3 as a planning tool to determine the
height to cut the post sleeves and the balusters. The balusters will need to
be miter cut to the proper stair angle. Push the preinserted connector into
the baluster approximately ¼” and trim the balusters to the required angle
and length.
Step 9 Connectors come pre-inserted in the CXT balusters. Set the balusters
between the trimmed lower rail and the remaining inner rail and fasten in
place by driving the 2-1/4” screws included with the baluster kit through the
rails into the baluster connectors. Set the baluster and rail assembly on the
installed lower inner rail, placing the upper inner rail between the installed upper
brackets.
Step 10 Measure the distance between the posts and, trim the upper outer rail
to length, and set on the assembly. Important: Taking care not to drill all the way
through the upper rail, use a 1/8" drill bit to pre-drill four 1/2" deep holes, equally
spaced, through the underside of the inner rail and into the underside of the
upper rail. Tip: Place a piece of tape 1-1/2" from the end of the drill bit. Do not
drill past the tape. Fasten cap rail in place using four 1-1/2" pan head screws.
Step 11 Apply construction adhesive to the inside edges of the post caps and
place over each post sleeve.
Note: Touch-up paint is available to repair any chips or blemishes that occur
during assembly and installation. Contact a Deckorators customer service
agent at 800-332-5724 for availability.
THE DIAGRAMS AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS BROCHURE ARE FOR ILLUSTRATION PURPOSES ONLY AND ARE NOT MEANT TO REPLACE A LICENSED PROFESSIONAL. ANY CONSTRUCTION OR USE
OF THE PRODUCT MUST BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL LOCAL ZONING AND/OR BUILDING CODES. THE CONSUMER ASSUMES ALL RISKS AND LIABILITY ASSOCIATED WITH THE CONSTRUCTION
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