34110953 T-Rail™ PolyComposite Rail and Stair INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Read all instructions prior to installing product. Refer to manufacturers safety instructions when operating any tools. To register your product, please visit: barretteoutdoorliving.
WARNING: • Improper installation of this product can result in personal injury. Always wear safety goggles when cutting, drilling and assembling the product. • Incorrect installation may cause harm to the product or individual. • Not pool code approved. NOTICE: • DO NOT attempt to assemble the kit if parts are missing or damaged. • DO NOT return the product to the store. For assistance or replacement parts call: 1-877-265-2220.
1. Cut rails to length Pre-Built: a. Place rail panel across opening and adjust to ensure equal baluster spacing on each end (Fig 1). Mark the rail panel at the post face at all four locations shown in figure. b. Measure 1⁄8" from those marks towards the center of the rail panel (to allow for bracket clearance). Cut the panel at this location on all four ends. Mark here Fig. 1 Fig.
3. Cut two 3" temporary wood spacer blocks (not included) to insert under ends of railing sections to temporarily assist in aligning railing section (Fig 6). 4. Screw in top rail metal brackets to underside of each end of rail, with #10 x 1" square drive screw (sold separately) in middle slot of bracket (Fig 7). Fig. 6 Fig. 7 NOTE: Do not tighten at this time (allows for adjustment). 5. Slide the bottom rail bracket onto bottom rail on each end (Fig 8). 6.
8. For Top Brackets Covers: Fig. 13 a. Ensure the railing is centered between both posts and tighten the set screws put into the metal brackets from Step 4. b. Using a 1⁄8" drill bit, predrill the top rail in the two locations on the metal bracket. Install #10 x1" screws in pre drilled holes of each of the metal brackets (Fig 13). Top rail bracket cover Fig. 14 c. Open the top rail bracket cover to allow it to wrap around the top rail (Fig 14).
STAIR RAILING 1. Fig. 1 a. Assemble your rail section by inserting balusters/spindles into rails (Fig 1). Lock tabs on balusters/spindles must face the outer edge of the routed holes in rails. NOTE: Each kit comes with 2 tabbed balusters. Space them evenly into the section. Fig. 2 b. Temporarily place a deck board (5⁄4") to your stair treads to determine the spacing between the nose of the stairs and your bottom rail (Fig 2). c.
2. Trace the post onto each rail (both ends of top and bottom rails). Make four marks in total (Fig 6). Fig. 6 3. Remove clamped stair kit from posts. Cut along all four angled marks on rails (Fig 7). Fig. 7 4. Slide the angle brackets onto the rails (Fig 8), and place rail section between your posts (Fig 9). Fig. 8 Fig. 9 5. For Bottom Rail Brackets: Fig. 10 Center your bracket on the post. Using the holes in the bracket as a guide, pre-drill one of the holes with an 1⁄8" drill bit (Fig 10).
6. For Top Rail Brackets: Fig. 12 a. Center your bracket on the post. Using the holes in the bracket as a guide, pre-drill one of the lower holes with a 1⁄8" drill bit (Fig 12). Drive one of the #10 x 2" screws through this hole. Pre-drill the other lower hole and drive another 2" screw into it. Now pre-drill the upper 2 holes in the bracket (Fig 13). Drive two more 2" screws into those holes. Be careful not to overtighten. Fig. 13 b.
3. Cut railing to desired length. Place bracket on each end of top and bottom rails (Fig 3). 4. Mark four screw hole locations on each bracket. Set rail section aside, then pre-drill 1⁄8" diameter holes in posts at each mark (Fig 4). Fig. 3 Fig. 4 Rail Baluster 5. Attach each top rail bracket with four #10 x 2" screws (Fig 5). Attach each bottom rail bracket with four #10 x 11⁄2" screws. 6.
7. Add two screw covers for both top and bottom brackets and add two screw caps for each top rail bracket (Fig 7). 8. Repeat installation process for each additional rail assembly (Fig 8). 10 Fig. 7 Finished Installation Fig.
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