Installation Guide

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TREX
®
SIGNATURE™ RAILING
ATTACHING STAIR SWIVEL/COMPOUND SWIVEL BRACKETS AND
RAILS TO TREX
®
SIGNATURE™ POSTS AND PRESSURE-TREATED POST
AND POST SLEEVES
TREX
®
SIGNATURE™
NOTES:
» Illustrations shown are representations when using
Trex® Signature™ post, but same rules apply if using
pressure-treated posts and post sleeves.
» Use a clamp to help hold stair brackets in place while
fastening with screws.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
» BEFORE ATTACHING ANY UPPER BRACKETS, MAKE
SURE PROPER RAILING HEIGHTS ARE ACHIEVED.
RAILING HEIGHTS AND UPPER BRACKET HEIGHTS
MAY NEED TO BE ADJUSTED, HOWEVER, DO
NOT REDUCE HEIGHTS BASED ON YOUR RAILING
CODE REQUIREMENTS. MEASURE CAREFULLY AS
DIMENSION HEIGHTS MAY NEED TO BE ADJUSTED!
1. Lay bottom stair rail on steps beside posts.
Position bottom rail at least 1" (2.5 cm) above nose
of stair tread.
TIP: Use a 1" (2.5 cm) deck board as a spacer board and
clamp rails to post. Mark where lower brackets are to
be attached to both posts. Mark at underside of railing
location.
Installing Lower Stair Swivel and Compound Swivel
Brackets
2. Center lower stair swivel bracket on post above
the marked line and attach using four self-tapping
screws (provided). In some cases it may be difficult
to attach the stair bracket on the lower stair post. A
90° cordless drill is recommended to attach screws
in this area (if possible).
How to Measure Bottom Stair Railings
(WHEN REQUIRED)
3. With brackets in correct swivel locations, measure
distance from inside of swivel bracket to inside of
swivel bracket. Ensure that before cutting, balusters
holes are parallel and centered in between the
posts and also allow for clearance for attachment to
brackets. Mark bottom stair rail at each intersection.
Cutting Bottom Stair Rail, Bottom Stair Rail Cover,
and Attachment of Bottom Stair Rail Cover
4. Cut each end of the bottom rail, rail insert, and
bottom rail cover at the mark on each end to allow
for fit into bottom stair rail brackets.
NOTE: Railing does not need to be cut at angle.Brackets
are designed to allow for railing to be installed with
standard straight cut.
1"
(2.5 cm)
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Mounting HolesMounting Holes
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