Installation Guide

STEP 1.
STEP 2.
STEP 3.
Install Aluminum Post and Base Trim
1.1) Trim Post sleeve to desired length. In most cases, the post at
the bottom of the stairs will need to be longer than the post
on the deck, to accomodate stair angles. (41" bottom stair post
is recommended for a 36" fi nished rail height. 47" bottom stair
post is recommended for a 42" fi nished rail height.)
1.2) Make sure the top and bottom posts for stairs are installed so
the base trims are installed at the nose of each tread.
1.3) Check to ensure the posts are plumb.
Closely follow post installation instructions.
Prepare the bottom rail
2.1) Place a temporary 5/4" deck board on top of stair
noses for proper spacing underneath rails.
Ridges
3.1
3.4
3.6
3.2-3.3
3.2-3.3
Assemble your stair section
3.1) Place top and bottom rail on a smooth, fl at and clean surface. Then orient the top and bottom rails so that the "ridges" inside the rails are in the same
direction and facing up.
3.2) Thread all pickets through holes in rails being careful to have the "hole" in each picket going in the same direction, and proper direction. (Holes should
face the rail ridges.)
3.3) Make sure pickets threaded through rails are about 2" above rail and in-line with each other.
3.4) Snap in bumps from plastic locking strip into holes of the pickets for both top and bottom rails. Make sure arrows on locking strips face rails.
3.5) Push fi rst picket into bottom rail, followed by the second and third, until the last picket. Then repeat for top rail. The engagement between the rails,
pickets and locking strip is about 75% at this point.
3.6) Stand up rail section and fully lock the pickets into the rails. Place one foot on the top of the bottom rail, between second and third picket while at
the same time placing a hand under the bottom of the top rail between second and third picket. Push with foot and pull with hand until locking is
complete (You should hear a snap). Repeat this process for the middle and end of the panel. All the pickets should now be "locked" into the top and
bottom rails. (NOTE: If a snap is not heard or felt, use a rubber mallet to tap underneath of top rail to ensure a full connection.)
3.7) If the aluminum rail is to be installed with no vinyl topper line up hand rail profi le on top of the top rail. Press it down onto the top rail so it fi ts snug.
Temporary
deck board
2.1