Installation Instructions

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Tools You Will Need (not included)
Level Tape Measure
Hack Saw Pencil
Screw gun
¼” Hex Bit Driver
Two small
sections of 2x4
n securing to
posts.
3 ¾”
Drill Bits -
Wood,
Concrete or
Metal
Safety Glasses
5/16” Hex Bit Driver
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EZ Stair & Ramp Components and Assembly
1. Review the packing slip and make yourself familiar with the items included.
2. Determine the angle of your stair run by using the angle finder provided (see pg 14), or you can
use an angle finder found at your local hardware store. A protractor also works (not included)
3. After finding the angle of your stair run, set your miter box to the desired angle then cut the
minimum off each picket to ensure correct length (preferred method). Or you can mark each
picket tip-to-tip using a pencil making sure the pickets will all be the same length and degree.
4. Cut your pickets with the desired angle either using a chop saw or hacksaw. (Note: after cutting
your first picket check for the correct angle and size, then proceed).
5. After all required pickets are cut, fasten your bottom channel to the pickets using the provided
fasteners in your EZ Handrail kit. (Note: if the angle is too steep for the fasteners provided with
the EZ Handrail kit, the EZ Pivot Mount kit includes 1” SMS fasteners. Be sure to use the 1”
fasteners on both the top and bottom of the pickets).
6. Straighten your pickets by hand, and then fasten your top snap to the open side of the pickets
using the provided fasteners.
7. After you have installed your pickets to the railing, slide your Top & Bottom Pivot Mounts to the
railing section loosely. Set your railing section into place.
8. Mark the holes needed by using a pencil on the post or wall to be installed.
9. Pre-drill the holes by using the Self Tapping screws provided.
10. Using the same fasteners that were used to pre-drill the holes, attach the Pivot Mounts to the
post, or wall.
11. After the section is in place, secure the provided fastener through the pivot mount into the top
and bottom rails eliminating any movement between posts.
(see pg 14 )
1. Review the packing slip and make yourself familiar with the items included.
2. Determine the angle of your stair run by using the protractor provided,, or you
can use an angle finder found at your local hardware store.
3. After finding the angle of your stair run, set your miter box to the desired angle then cut the
minimum off each picket to ensure correct length (preferred method). or you can mark each
picket tip-to-tip using a pencil making sure the pickets will all be the same length and degree.
4. Cut your pickets with the desired angle either using a chop saw or hacksaw. (Note: after cutting
your first picket check for the correct angle and size, then proceed).
5. After all required pickets are cut, fasten your bottom channel to the pickets using the provided
fasteners in your Contractor Handrail kit. (Note: if the angle is too steep for the fasteners provided
with the Contractor Handrail kit, the Contractor Pivot Mount kit (ordered separately) includes 1” SMS fasten
ers. Be sure to use the 1” fasteners on both the top and bottom of the pickets).
6. Straighten your pickets by hand, and then fasten your top snap to the open side of the pickets
using the provided fasteners.
7. After you have installed your pickets to the railing, slide your Top & Bottom Pivot Mounts to
the railing section loosely. Set your railing section into place.
8. Mark the holes needed by using a pencil on the post or wall to be installed.
9. Pre-drill the holes by using the Self Tapping screws provided.
10. Using the same fasteners that were used to pre-drill the holes, attach the Pivot Mounts to the
post, or wall.
11. After the section is in place, secure the provided fastener through the pivot mount into the top
and bottom rails eliminating any movement between posts.
Typical stair angle is
35 degrees
(Stair Tread)
Note: When measuring for a
stair run measure more then
one set of stair treads to assure
an accurate degree.
Start by lining up the vertex (A) by placing an
angle finder to the nose of your stair tread
making sure the bottom line is
flush with the top of your stair tread (see A). Place
one of your Contractor Handrail pickets across two
treads. The bottom of the picket will indicate to a
number on the angle finder (see B) and that will be your
degree of the stair run.
Stair & Ramp Components and Assembly
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