Installation Guide

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Over-the-Post
Mark Position of
Landing Newel
and Center-line
Baluster Center-line
Face of Stringer
Mark Position of
Baluster Center-point*
Starting Newel
Starting Easing
Fitting Layout
Turnout Starting
Fitting Layout
The balustrade center-line and newel center-points should be
laid out. On a knee-wall stair, the balustrade should be centered
on the knee-wall. On an open-tread stair, the center-line should
be 1/2 of the baluster square in from the face of the stringer (i.e.
5/8” for a 1-1/4” baluster).
Basic Layout (continued from last pg):
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Marking Your Staircase for Installation Layout your staircase directly on your treads and
landings. Carefully mark Newel and Baluster positions and center-lines.
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Post-to-Post
Newel Post Installation:
A) Height of the
handrail should be
between 36” and
42". Check local
building codes.
B) Place the top
of the handrail one
inch below the top
block of the newel.
36"
to 42"
above
front of
tread
1" from top of
square part of
newel
*Check local building codes
for proper handrail height.
Lag Bolts
Bracket
with Molding
Wood
Plugs
Starting Newel Height
B
With newel in position where it is to be mounted, slide short end of framing square along
slope of stairway.
A) Slide into post as
shown. Make mark.
B) Measure down 1" from top
of newel square. Make mark.
C) The difference between the
two marks "A" and "B" is what
will be cut off bottom of newel.
Proceed with newel installation .
Landing Newel Height
A
B
Newel Post Attachment
Trim and Fasten the
Newel Posts using
one of these methods
A
C
Over-the-Post
Assemble the Handrail:
Rail Bolt Installation
Rail
Bolt
15/16”
1/4”Dia.
Hole
1” Dia.
Hole
1 3/8”
2 1/8”
3/8” Dia.
Hole
Nut &
Washer
Measure and Trim Newel Posts
The rake rail height should be between 36”– 42” (H1) (check
local building codes). Center the assembled handrail over the
newel locations. Measure the distance between the tread and
the bottom of the handrail fitting (A1 and A2). Also measure the
rake rail thickness (T1). Use the following formula to calculate
the starting newel height.
H1 + A1 – T1 = Starting Newel Height
If the newel starts from the floor or a lower tread, add that
distance as well.
36” to 41”
above
front edge
of tread
Apply glue to ends.
Assemble and install
nut. Tighten nut with
wrench. Fill access
hole with wood plug.
Assemble the handrail on top of
the stair treads prior to installing
the newel posts. Use rail bolts and
glue at each fitting connection.
Complete instructions are included
with fittings.
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Sure-Tite Newel
Fastener
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Newel Post Installation: