Installation Guide

STEP 1: Measuring Stairs
If bottom post is placed on
last tread
Bottom Stair Post
Landing
Deck
Length
Fig.2
Deck
If bottom stair post is placed on
landing deck
To measure stair length use the following:
Landing
Bottom Stair
Post
Length
STEP 2: Stair Assembly
small screws
#10x1” Tek
Fig.3
Install top post at edge of deck. (see Fig. 3), utilizing appropriate post
to deck fasteners that meet or exceed minimum requirements
outlined in the Vista™ Mounting & Fastening Guide (these are not
included with posts).
Install bottom post so that when bottom rail is placed in the holes
provided there is a consistent space between underside of bottom
rail and edge of stairs. Guardrailsshall no be less than: 900mm
(35-7/16") high for Canada and 34" - 38" high for USA measured
vertically from the top rail/guardrail to the nosing. Place top and
bottom rails into the holes in the posts. Using screws provided,
fasten top and bottom rails with #10 x 1" Tek screws. For longer runs,
a mid post should be placed in the run.
NOTE: The top and bottom rails should go inside the top and bottom
posts by 1½". Install stair pickets in the same manner as in Fig. 7
(step 4).
STEP 2A: Post Bracket Attachment
2¼”
Post bracket
Stair
Post
Fig.4
36”, 42”, 60”
Install top handrail post bracket with top of bracket at 36⅛" or
42⅛" above deck level. (see Fig.4)
Install bottom rail post bracket 2¼
" above deck level, measured
from bottom of bracket.
Stairs: When calculating the material needed for stairs, use
the following guidelines (when the bottom post is to sit on the
landing)
Stairs: When calculating the material needed for stairs, use
the following guidelines (when the bottom post is to sit on the
last stair tread)
STEP 3: Stair Rail Splice Assembly
A
Center splice or joint
Attach with (2)
screws per side
The correct pin location
Fig. 6
Fig. 6A
Fig. 6B
Fig. 6B
A stair mid post may be placed in
the run (see Fig. 6B), utilizing
approved fasteners that meet or
exceed requirements outlined in
Vista’s™ Mounting & Fastening
Guide (these are not included with
posts). The joining of the stair rail
will only be necessary when your
run is longer than 96
".
STEP 4: Stair Picket Installation
STEP 2B: Stair Bracket Attachment
A
*length is
approximate
depending on
stair angle
Fig. 5
Fig. 5B
Fig. 5A
*31.10
Guardrails shall not be less than: 900mm (35-7/16") high for Canada and 34"-38"
high for USA, measured vertically from the top rail/guardrail to the nosing.
Fig. 7
Starting at one end of a section, snap spacers over openings of
top and bottom rail (use rubber mallet if necessary). Install
picket as per Fig. 7 and repeat procedure until last 4 pickets are
left. Install remaining pickets as a group (without spacers in
between). Spread out and snap in remaining spacers.
NOTE: The last spacer will likely have to be cut to size. Picket
spacing should not exceed 4".
STEP 5: Handrail (if necessary)
Handrail not
less than 865
mm or 34”
Fig. 8
Ensure adequate backing is provided when mounting handrail
brackets. Handrails should be 865mm (34") to 1070mm (42")
in Canada or 34" to 38" in USA measured, vertically from the top
of the handrail to the tread nosing.
Brackets should be spaced no more than 48" apart. Attach
handrail pipe using small Tek screws provided. Handrail pipe
should start and end at the edge of the top and bottom stairs.
(see Fig. 8)
NOTE: Please ensure to check local building code requirements
for your application. If handrail needs to be longer than 8 ft it can
be lengthened using a handrail splice (included) and additional
length of handrail pipe.
Secure splice on underside of handrail pipe using small Tek
screws provided. (see Fig. 8)
Install stair bracket as required.
(see Fig. 5, 5A, 5B)
NOTE: Use of stair bracket package: may be used
on existing posts or columns to begin or end a stair.
(see Fig. 5, 5A, 5B).