Installation Instructions

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Step 2: Install Bottom Stair Bracket

Locate the TOP edge of the backing plate for the bottom stair bracket along the

horizontal line. Take care to ensure the backing plate is centered on the post, with

the two mounting holes lined up on top of each other. Mark the center of the two

mounting holes located inside the backing plate against the post (Figure 2).

Optional: Pre-drill the marked holes with a 1/8-in drill bit.

Figure 2

Figure 3

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ALUMINUM STAIR INSTALLATION

TOOLS REQUIRED

• Power drill

• 1/8-in drill bit (for optional pilot hole pre-drilling)

• Snips or saw (for cutting plastic spacer clips)

• Tape measure

• Plumb bob or level

• Saw for cutting aluminum

• Screwdriver or power drill for T25 Torx screws (bit included)

• Pencil

• Safety glasses

• Wrench or ratchet (for post fasteners)

• Optional urethane caulk for high

salt water content areas

• Optional PVC adhesive for baseplate cover

• Hearing protection (for saw)

KIT CONTENTS

• (1) 6-ft Top Rail

• (1) 6-ft Bottom Rail

• (1) Crush Block

• (12) 5/8-in Balusters

• (15) Spacer Clips

• (12) #10 x 3/4-in

Torx Screws (bit included)

• (1) Instruction Sheet

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AL STR PK 72X36 BL

(3/8/18)

PRIOR TO INSTALLING STAIRS:

Please consult local zoning laws in regards to load requirements, overall height requirements, and bottom space requirements for rails. All supporting structures must be in

accordance with applicable building codes. Neighborhood associations and/or historic districts may regulate size, type, placement and type of railing. Apply for permits if required by

local authorities and codes. Ensure compliance prior to installation. Local building code requirements will always supersede any and all suggested procedures and measurements in

the following installation. The following installation instructions are intended as a general guideline based on common building practices used in railing installation.

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Figure 4

Locate the backing plate over the marked or pre-drilled mounting holes, and install

two #10 x 3/4-in screws through the backing plate and into the aluminum post

(Figure 3). Do not overtighten screws.

NOTE: If installing into a wood post, install using two #12 x 2-in pan head screws.

Slide the bottom rail end cap into the backing plate. Secure with two #10 x 1/2-in

screws through the backing plate holes and into the bottom rail cap’s pre-drilled

holes (Figure 4). A third #10 x 1/2-in screw is supplied to ﬁll the end cap’s top

pre-drilled hole, if so desired.

STAIR BRACKET INSTALLATION

Step 1: Lay Out the Stair Posts and Stair Rails

For stair installation, loosely mount the stair posts and set out the stair rails. To

determine the stair bracket location, lay the bottom stair rail on top of the stairs/

nosing and, using the top of the bottom stair rail as a guide, make an initial mark

with a pencil onto the upper post and the lower post (Figure 1). From the mark you

made on the UPPER post (the post at the top of the stairs), measure and draw a

horizontal line 3/8-in below the mark. From the mark you made on the LOWER post

(the post at the bottom of the stairs), measure and draw a horizontal line 3/4-in

above the mark.

initial mark

3/4-in above

the mark

initial mark

3/8-in below

for upper

post

Figure 1

Summary of content (3 pages)

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AL STR PK 72X36 BL (3/8/18) ELEMENTS™ ALUMINUM STAIR INSTALLATION PRIOR TO INSTALLING STAIRS: Please consult local zoning laws in regards to load requirements, overall height requirements, and bottom space requirements for rails. All supporting structures must be in accordance with applicable building codes. Neighborhood associations and/or historic districts may regulate size, type, placement and type of railing. Apply for permits if required by local authorities and codes.
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AL STR PK 72X36 BL (3/8/18) STAIR INSTALLATION (CONTINUED) Step 4: Cutting Top and Bottom Rails Step 3: Install Top Stair Bracket Following the stair angle and with posts held plum, measure between the back of the installed stair bracket end caps. Deduct 1/2-in from this measurement and cut top rail to length. Before cutting the bottom rail to the same length as the top rail, make sure the hole pattern is centered with the pre-cut baluster holes equal distance from each end.
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AL STR PK 72X36 BL (3/8/18) STAIR INSTALLATION (CONTINUED) Step 6: Install Stair Balusters Step 7: Fasten Bottom Rail Crush Block Starting from the bottom of the stairs, install one baluster into the bottom rail so it is plumb with the bottom post. Measure the opening size for the first spacer clip, cut it and install into underside of top rail (Figure 10). Continue adding a baluster then a spacer clip until you’ve installed the last baluster.