Installation Guide
Table Of Contents
- Please note:
- Tools:
- • Hacksaw or metal cutting saw
- • Drill
- • Drill bits 5/32”
- • Screwdriver
- • Measuring tape
- • Level
- Step 1: Locate and install stair rail post & stair bracket base.
- Note: The brackets should be spaced 26 3/8” apart for 36” tall railing and 32 3/8” apart for 42” tall railing.
- Step 2: Cut and install top and bottom rail.
- 1. Cut the bottom and top rail to fit between posts if necessary.
- Step 3: Install pickets and spacers.
- 1. Snap the spacer into place and insert pickets into top and bottom rail one by one as shown below.
- IMPORTANT: DO NOT snap in last 4 spacers into place before installing the last 4 pickets. Insert the last 4 pickets as a group and adjust the distance between the pickets THEN snapping the last 4 spacers into place.
- Note: The size of spacer for each rail end is different. (A special round label will be used to identify the end spacer.) Cut the spacers to fit the rails if necessary. To ensure equal picket spacing at each post, cut first and last spacers to equal l...
- Step 4: Install the post cap and post trim.
- 1. Install the post cap and post trim after all other components have been installed.
- The post cap comes pre-assembled on the post. Use a plastic hammer or similar tool to tighten it if needed.
- To install the post trim, place a drop of glue into each of the holes on the post trim (do not overflow). Fasten the post trim and press it tight about 6 seconds.
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Step 4: Install the post cap and post trim.
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Install the post cap and post trim after all other components have been installed.
The post cap comes pre-assembled on the post. Use a plastic hammer or similar tool
to tighten it if needed.
To install the post trim, place a drop of glue into each of the holes on the post trim (do
not overflow). Fasten the post trim and press it tight about 6 seconds.