Installation Guide

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Deck Top Railing

Installation Instructions

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.

Post Installation:

Closely follow Post Install Kit installation instructions or use a Post Sleeve over

an existing wood 4x4.

NOTE:

The deck top railing can be installed either between posts or over posts

(Fig. 1). If installing a deck board over the top of your post, you will need

to cut your structural posts down to a height of 35

⁄8" tall off the mounting

surface. You will cut your sleeves to length later, in Step 6c.

Cut Rails to Length:

a. Place bottom rail across post opening leaving equivalent spacing from the

last baluster and post on each end (Fig. 2).

b. Mark

⁄8" from end of post to allow room for expansion (Fig. 3).

c. Align top rail with bottom rail and cut both rails with miter box or hacksaw

(see saw blade manufacturer's specs for correct blade) (Fig. 4).

NOTE:

You will have to cut through an aluminum insert in each rail.

Spacer Blocks:

Cut two 2" temporary wood spacer blocks (not included) to

insert under ends of railing sections to temporarily assist in

aligning railing section (Fig. 5).

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LEVEL RAIL INSTALLATION:

Fig. 3

Fig. 4

Fig. 2

Fig. 5

Fig. 1

Over Posts

Between Posts

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Summary of content (8 pages)

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Deck Top Railing TM Installation Instructions 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. LEVEL RAIL INSTALLATION: Over Posts Fig. 1 1 Between Posts Closely follow Post Install Kit installation instructions or use a Post Sleeve over an existing wood 4x4.
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Fig. 5 4 Installing Bottom Rail: a. Place brackets onto both ends of bottom rail (Fig. 5). b. Slide bottom rail in between posts and rest on top of wood spacer blocks (Fig. 6). c. Ensure bracket is centered to post. Then, using 1⁄8" drill bit, pre-drill first bottom bracket screw hole through bracket hole and post (use the four outside corner holes) (Fig. 7). d. Drive the first #10 x 11⁄2" screw through bottom bracket into post (Fig. 8). Fig. 6 e.
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NOTE: Finyl Line top rails are reinforced with an aluminum channel. Please check the inside of your top rail prior to installation. If it uses a shape other than a capital "H", then be sure to orient that rail so the long part of the aluminum faces the Inside of the deck (Fig. 10). Fig. 10 Any Side Deck Side Fig. 11 6 Installing Top Rail: a. Begin at one side of rail and align first baluster with first routed hole on bottom side of top rail and snap top rail into position (Fig. 11). b.
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Fig. 20 7 Installing Deck Board Over Top Rail: Deck board top rails should be installed after all railing is assembled. a. Cut deck board to desired length and place over railing b. Drive #10 x 3⁄4" screws up from under rail centered through slotted holes and into deck board (Fig. 20). NOTE: - Depending on how much of the railing was cut to length, you may need to add a hole (first screw must be approximately 2" from post). Fig.
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II. Field cut angle bracket: Fig. 3 1 a. Slide handrail bracket over ends of railing. Measure angle required and cut bracket and rail (and aluminum channel) to that angle. b. Repeat for bottom rail. c. Install railing per instructions for level railing. NOTE: - the maximum cut angle should be no greater than 21.5 degrees to ensure the bracket/rail does not overhang the 4x4 post. If you use this bracket at an angle greater than 21.5 degrees, it is recommended to use a larger post sleeve.
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NOTE: Finyl Line top rails are reinforced with an aluminum channel. Please check the inside of your top rail prior to installation. If it uses a shape other than a capital "H", then be sure to orient that rail so the long part of the aluminum faces the Inside of the deck (Fig. 2). Fig. 2 Any Side Deck Side Fig. 3 3 Assemble Your Stair Railing Section: a. Kit comes with two balusters with lock tabs on end. Install those two balusters on the ends closest to posts b.
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Fig. 8 3 Install bottom rail brackets: a. Place brackets onto both ends of bottom rail. b. Slide railing between posts and rest bottom rail on the temporary deck board c. Ensure bracket is centered to post. Then, using 1⁄8" drill bit, pre-drill first bottom bracket screw hole through bracket hole and post (use the four outside corner holes) (Fig. 8). d. Drive the first #10 x 11⁄2" screw through bottom bracket into post. e. Repeat steps c & d for the remaining three screws for the first bottom bracket.
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Match letter on inside of bracket cover to the letter on bracket, Fig. 12 10 and snap cover in place (Fig. 12). Repeat for all brackets. Fig. 13 11 is assembled. Deck board top rails should be installed after all railing a. Cut deck board to desired length and place over railing. NOTE: Ends of deck boards should be beveled to fit flush to posts b. Drive #10 x ¾" screws up from under rail centered through slotted holes and into deck board (Fig. 14).