Installation Guide

Fiberon
®
Horizon
®
Railing 6 and 8 ft. Installation Instructions
Cover 4x4 posts or Fiberon surface mount
bracket with post sleeve and verify spacing.
posts should be plumb in both directions.
Place post sleeve base moulding over post
sleeve and slide it down to the deck surface.
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Note: Make sure posts are plumb and
level prior to installing the railing.
Pre-drill holes using a 5/32 in. bit (bracket and
rail shown for clarity).
Note: Using an extended drill bit is
recommended to prevent damage to the rail,
and allow a more perpendicular driving angle.
Note: When using surface mount brackets,
use titanium or cobalt bits only. Pre-drill the
post sleeve and steel bracket with a 1/4 in. bit
until the steel is penetrated. This will allow the
bracket screws to engage the wood 4x4 and
pull the rail snuggly to the post. Do not over
tighten.
Pre-drill holes using a 5/32 in. bit (bracket
shown for clarity).
Secure the bracket with supplied 1 in.
screws. Do not over tighten.
Support the bottom rail level and at the desired
height using the adjustable crush block. Using
a level, center the rail on the posts, then mark
the bracket hole locations.
Flip the bottom rail so that the pre-routed
holes are facing downward. Center the
bracket at each end of the bottom rail. To
help ensure a snug installation, allow 1/32 in.
to 1/16 in. clearance between the bracket
“wing” and end of rail. Mark hole locations.
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Measure the distance between posts.
Center the bottom rail hole pattern within
this dimension and cut to length. Place
between posts checking for snug t. Align
top and bottom rail holes and mark the cut
length on the top rail.
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To assemble the adjustable crush block,
push the center up through the base, making
sure that the compression wings align with
the ridges inside the core. Insert until the rst
“click” is heard. If the center is inserted too
far, it can be pushed through completely.
Remove the rail from between the posts.
Find the center point (or 1/3 and 2/3 point
if 2 adjustable crush blocks are provided)
on the bottom underside of the bottom rail.
Pre-drill a hole with a 5/32 in. bit. Secure the
adjustable crush block with the supplied
3/4 in. screws. Do not over tighten.
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