Installation Guide

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joist and level. After installing all posts, install the deck planks.
After all deck planks are down complete the railing install.
Start railing install by slipping post collar over the post. Slip
post collar over post onto deck if installing collars. Follow
procedures 2-4 to install posts and decking.
Determine the angle of the top magnum rail.
A. Lay a top magnum rail centered on top of the two posts and
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B. Mark and cut the bottom magnum rail the same way, making
sure to lay the 4-inch leg on the posts.
A. Place bottom magnum rail on blocks that are cut to the toe
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B. Place baluster with 45-degree cut side against the post
positioned at the 45-degree corner and sit on the bottom
magnum rail. Attach it to the post using procedure #1C.
C. Place a regular baluster against the diagonal baluster, sitting
on bottom magnum rail and attach with three, 2-1/4-inch, #7
stainless steel trim head screws, evenly spaced top to bottom.
Finish with steps #1D through #7 from the composite railing
installation instruction – with the exception of the post
baluster that has been installed already in this 45-degree
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45-DEGREE RAILING
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