Installation Guide

Stair Bracket Base
(4)
Top Stair Bracket
(2)
Stair Bracket Cover
(4)
Bottom Stair Bracket
(2)
Hinge Bolt
(4)
5.
Using the holes in the bracket as a guide,
pre-drill two ⁄8" holes from under the bottom
of the rail up through the top rail as shown in
Figure 9. Drive two 1½" screws up through
the hole locking the bracket, panel, and top
rail together, being careful not to drill through
the top of the top rail (circled with dotted line).
2.
Place a plank on the stair noses spanning
from post to post. Place the stair panel on the
plank across the opening and adjust balusters
for plumb while ensuring equal baluster
spacing on each end. Clamp the panel in
place at this location (Fig. 11).
NOTE: Use the proper plank thickness to
result in the desired nished rail height.
Check local building codes for stair height
requirements.
6.
Install pyramid post top onto each post.
Note: A rubber mallet may be needed for
proper t.
3.
Temporarily assemble top and bottom stair
mounting brackets. Bracket components
are shown in Figure 12. Brackets slide into
bracket bases, bracket cover is aligned, and
the bracket is fastened together using the
hinge bolt provided (Fig. 13).
4.
Hold each respective bracket (angled) against
the post face, align bracket with the stair
panel, and mark all four ends of the rail panel
as shown (Fig. 14). Repeat this on the other
side of the panel and be sure to label the top
rail to simplify placement after cutting.
Stair Rail
4.
Measure the length of the rail panel and cut
the top rail (sold separately) to same length.
This should match the cuts in Step 1. Press
top rail end covers onto the top rail and set in
place on top of the panel (Fig. 8). Press down
on the top rail to ensure that it ts snugly onto
the panel and ensure that top rail end covers
are being held in place by the mounting
bracket.
Top Stair Bracket Bottom Stair Bracket
Fig. 8
Fig. 11
Fig. 10
Fig. 9
Fig. 12
Fig. 13
Fig. 14
1.
Required Avalon aluminum post height will
vary based on post location and stair angle.
Typically, the post at the bottom of the stairs
will need to be taller than the post at the post
of the stairs. However, posts at the top of
the stairs may require a taller post depending
on how far the top post is mounted from the
nose of the top stair (See Figure 10). Always
make sure that the posts are mounted to the
stairs so that there is sufcient blocking under
the stair post to securely anchor it.
Tip: Be sure to check local building codes
and ensure blocking can withstand required
loading.