Instructions / Assembly
STEP 5: 
Hint: 
Place 
railing 
section on 
edge of 
2x4 
lumber to 
fasten 
bottom 
post 
mounts. 
1.  Ensuring the gap from the top of the deck (ground) to the bottom of the 
bottom channel (A) is less than 4”, and that the top of the rail meets 
your code requirements, vertically center your EZ Handrail. Now attach 
the bottom post mounts (G) to the existing or EZ Post using the proper 
fasteners (C) provided. Reminder: Typically residential minimum handrail 
height is 36” and commercial handrail height is 42”. 
2.  Ensuring your EZ Handrail is centered vertically on the post, fasten the 
top post mount (F) using the proper fasteners provided. 
3.  Now move to the other end of the railing section. Using a level (or resting 
railing on edge of 2x4 lumber) confirm your EZ Handrail section is 
positioned at the correct height. Vertically center on post and fasten the 
2
nd
 bottom post mount using the proper fasteners provided. 
4.  Vertically center the top rail to the post and fasten the 2
nd
 top post 
mount using the proper fasteners provided. 
5.  Fasten the top post mounts (F) to the top snap (D) on non-visible 
side of railing. PILOT HOLE MUST BE DRILLED! Use the 1” self tapping 
fasteners provided. Repeat steps for bottom rail mounts (G). 
Note: Refer to Post Installation Page near beginning of instructions for proper post installation 
YOU HAVE COMPLETED YOUR LEVEL EZ HANDRAIL INSTALLATION!  
STAIRS AND GATE INSTRUCTIONS FOLLOW  
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