Installation Guide
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POSTS INSTALLATION:
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 surface, place both posts in
position, and lay the bottom rail along the stair-nosing from top to bottom adjacent to both post. On the rail side
of the post, measure up from the top of the rail and ensure there is a minimum of 34” for the 36” rail height and
a minimum of 40” for the 42” rail height to the top of the post. Post location may have to be adjusted to ensure
minimum is obtained. Repeat this step for the bottom post.
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For a wooden deck position the post so the fasteners will go into the oor joists, and make sure the decking is rmly 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 brackets to the surface should be able to secure to joist or reinforcement braces, into at least 3” of solid wood.
2.
mounting holes provided on the base and remove the post assembly. Drill the marked locations into the
3.
plate. Do not install the base post trim and post capitals until step 4 of the rail installation.
Note: When installing MoistureShield
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Rail Post onto treated wood surface, install the provided ACQ pad that is
included in the post kit between the post base and the treated surface.
Post and balusters packaged separately.
PARTS INCLUDED:
TOP RAIL WITH CONNECTORS (1)
A
BOTTOM RAIL WITH CONNECTORS
(1)
B C D E
UPPER BOTTOM BRACKET (1)
F
LOWER BOTTOM BRACKET (1)
G H I J
UPPER SADDLE BRACKET (1) LOWER SADDLE BRACKET (1) TOP RAIL CAP (2)
10” SUPPORT BLOCK (1) SUPPORT BLOCK CONNECTOR (2)
#10-1”SELF DRILLING SCREWS
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3 ½” SQUARE DRIVER BIT (1) ADHESIVE TAB (1)
ALUMINUM FIXED STAIR RAIL