Installation Guide

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2.
Establish the level placement of the
lower rail so that there is no more than a
4" space* from the bottom of the rail to
the standing surface (Fig. 1).
Mark the mounting surfaces at this
dimension, minus 3/4" to determine the
placement of the mounting brackets for
the bottom rail.
Tip:
Standard Original Rail measures 36" in
height with a 2" space below the bottom
rail. Use 2" blocks to establish bottom
rail height (Fig. 2).
* Southern Building Code maximum bot-
tom space is 2".
(Fig. 1)
(Fig. 3)
(Fig. 4)
1.
Prepare all posts and mounting surfaces
before installation.
3.
Place the Bottom Rail across the open-
ing where it is to be installed (Fig. 3).
Measure from the mounting surface to
the rst baluster hole on each end (Fig.
4), and adjust until these dimensions are
equal.
Trace the post onto the bottom rail and
mark 1/8" short at each end to allow for
expansion (Fig. 5).
Tip:
If all of your mounting surfaces are
plumb, transfer your measurements and
baluster layout from the bottom rail to
the top rail (Fig. 6).
NOTE: A minimum of 1" from the edge of
the rst baluster to the end of the rail is
necessary to accommodate the mounting
brackets.
(Fig. 2)
(Fig. 5)
(Fig. 6)