Installation Instructions

STEP ONE - Determine necessary posts required and
assemble(end,centerorcorner)
Two options to install lower deck rail clips:
Option 1 - When No Lower Rail Clip Jig Is Available
• Measure31/2″fromendofpostextrusionand
place a pencil mark for location of the top edge of
the rail clip. (Dia. #1)
• Centercliponpostandsecurewith(2)-#8x3/4″
TEKscrews.
• Secure base plate to the post extrusion. (Dia. #2)
Option 2 - Using Lower Rail Clip Jig
(Included in Jig/Touch Up Paint Kit)
• Secure base plate to post extrusion. (Dia. #2)
• Place lower rail clip jig (w/arrow facing base plate)
on top of base plate upper edge. (Dia. #3)
• Placeclipinholeandfastenwith(2)-#8x3/4″TEK
screws.
STEP TWO - Securing Posts to Deck
Install proper post blocking as per (Dia. #4). Use proper
attachment screws or anchors as directed below. (Deck
screwsateachpostlocation,arenotprovidedwithkits).
• With3/16″drillbit,pre-drillthroughdeckboards
and into blocking.
• Level and plumb post using shims.
• Secure posts to deck with suggested screws.
• Install post cap and post base vinyl plate cover.
(Dia. #5)
STEP THREE - Cut Deck Panels
• Clamporholdpanelagainstpost,adjustforequal
end spacing. (Dia. #6)
• Mark the top and bottom rails.
• Cutpanel1/16″lessthanopeningsize.
• Clean cut areas and apply touch-up paint on
exposed ends.