Installation Guide

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INSTALLATION
6. See FIG 3-3. Measure and trim newel posts using guide at left.
• Rake rail height (H1) should be between 36" and 42" depending on
your local building code.
• Center the assembled handrail over the newel locations. Measure
distance between the tread and the bottom of the handrail fitting (A1
and A2).
• Measure the thickness of the handrail (T1).
• Use the following formula to calculate the starting newel height:
H1 + A1 - T1 = Starting Newel Height
7. If newel starts from the floor or a lower tread, add that distance.
8. See FIG 3-4. Trim and fasten newels using Newel Attachment Kits or Lag
Bolts and plugs, or use the Sure-Tite™ Newel Attachment Kit.
Clamp or secure handrail on top of
staircase before setting newels.
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FIG 3-4. NEWEL POST ATTACHMENT
Newel Attachment Kit
Lag bolts
Plugs
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CHECK LOCAL
BUILDING
CODES FOR
REQUIREMENTS
IN YOUR AREA
FIG 3-3. SETTING CORRECT RAIL HEIGHT
TIP. Cut scrap
wood to test fit
before cutting
finish material.
Above. Lag bolts and plugs
NEWEL POST AND RAIL ASSEMBLY FOR OVER-THE-POST SYSTEMS
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Newel attachment kits are available for 3”
and 5” newels.
Each kit includes base trim to cover
hardware.
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Use the Sure-Tite
Newel Attachment kit to
securely fasten newels
to the floor system.