Installation Guide
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Stair Railing Installation (continued)
5
Preparing the bottom rail installation
□ Place the bottom rail between the posts. Using the bracket
as a guide, mark the location of the holes on the posts.
Remove the rail before pre-drilling the holes.
□ Predrill the holes with a 5/32 in. bit, angling slightly inward
to allow for clearance from the rail once repositioned for
securing.
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Installing the bottom rail
□ Place the crush block on the stair tread surface midway
between the posts and glue to bottom of bottom rail.
□ Secure the bottom rail to the post at both ends using the
2in. screws (FF). DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN.
NOTE: Using extended drill bits is recommended to
prevent damage to the rail, and allow a more perpendicular
driving angle.
FF
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Positioning the top rail
NOTE: Baluster length may vary slightly. Make sure all
balusters are cut to the correct length.
□ Insert a baluster into the rst and last holes in the bottom
rail. Carefully position the top rail over the balusters. Lower
until the balusters are fully inserted.
□ With the top rail fully seated, and using the top bracket as
a guide, mark the location of the holes. Remove the rail
before pre-drilling the holes.
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Drilling the top rail holes
□ Predrill the holes with a 5/32 in. bit, angling slightly inward
to allow for clearance from the rail once repositioned for
securing.