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CXT PRO RAILING

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

For Installations Using Co-Extruded Composite

Balusters Sold Separately

PFS AA-652

CCRR-0171

Tools and Items Needed

• Drill/power screwdriver

• Assorted drill bits

• Hammer

• Miter or circular saw

with ﬁne-tooth carbide

tip blade

• Construction adhesive

• Marked speed square

• Two clamps

• Carpenter’s level

• Carpenter’s pencil

• Adjustable wrench

or socket wrench for

bolts, etc.

• Safety glasses/goggles

• Assorted fasteners

(see instructions)

• Tape measure

Each Deckorators CXT Rail Kit includes:

ColonialRail.ai

CXTBracket.ai

(4) - In-line or

stair brackets

(8) - 2" long

countersunk screws

(16) - 1" long

countersunk

screws

(4) - 1-1/2" long

pan head screws

(2) - 4" Support blocks for 6' with

pre-inserted connectors

(3) - 4" Support blocks for 8' with

pre-inserted connectors

LowerRail.ai

(1) - Lower rail

RailRetainer.ai

(2) - Inner rails

Bit.ai

(1) - Drill bit

ContemporaryRail.ai

(1) - Upper rail (Colonial or Contemporary Style)

One 6' or 8' Deckorators CXT Line or Stair Rail Kit that contains:

1 - Upper rail

1 - Lower rail

2 - Inner rails

Support block kit, that contains:

2 - 4" Support blocks with pre-inserted connectors for 6'—3 for 8'

1 - In-line or stair hardware kit that contains:

4 - In-line or stair brackets

16 - 1" long countersunk screws

4 - 1-1/2" long pan head screws

8 - 2" long countersunk screws

30 - 2-1/4" long countersunk screws for 6'—40 for 8'

1 - Drill bit

1 - Screw pack consisting of 30 screws

(use with Deckorators Baluster Connectors)

1 - Post Sleeve Bracket placement template

Baluster options: (sold seperately)

One Co-extruded Composite baluster kit that contains:

15 - Balusters for 6'—20 for 8'

30 - Balusters connectors with screws—40 for 8'

One 40" or 52" Post Sleeve Kit that contains:

1 - Post sleeve

1 - Post base trim

One Post Cap for each post sleeve (sold separately)

For Each 6' or 8' On-center Railing Section You Will Need:

Post Cap

Inner Rail

4 x 4

Post

Sleeve

Base

Trim (2)

4 x 4

Post

Screws

Baluster

Connector

In-line

Bracket (4)

Inner Rail

Upper Rail

1" Screws

Lower

Rail

Support

Block

Kits (4)

CXTAttachment.ai

(15) - 2-1/4" long

countersunk screws for 6'

(20) - 2-1/4" long

countersunk screws for 8'

Prior to construction, check with your local regulatory agency for special

code requirements in your area. Common railing heights are 36" and 42".

Structural support should come from the continuation of deck support posts that

extend up through the deck ﬂoor or from railing posts that are bolted to the inside

of the rim or outer joists. Never span more than 8’ on-center between railing

posts. Install railing posts before deck boards are fastened to the joists.

Pre-drilling of all railing components is essential to successful installation. Do

not over-tighten screws. Read instructions completely to get an understanding

of how the product goes together and how each piece affects the other.

In-Line Railing Installation Instructions

For Installations Using Co-Extruded Composite Balusters

Summary of content (4 pages)

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CXT PRO RAILING INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS PFS AA-652 For Installations Using Co-Extruded Composite Balusters Sold Separately Tools and Items Needed • Drill/power screwdriver • Assorted drill bits • Hammer • Miter or circular saw with fine-tooth carbide tip blade • Construction adhesive • Marked speed square • Two clamps • Carpenter’s level • Carpenter’s pencil • Adjustable wrench or socket wrench for bolts, etc.
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Step 1 Determine the number of railing posts needed for your deck. Post spacing is 6' or 8' on-center. Example: A 12'x16' deck attached to a building with a 4' access opening on one side will require a total of eight posts (fig. 1). Step 2 Install rail posts prior to installing deck boards. Cedar or pressuretreated pine 4x4 railing posts provide the structural strength for the railing.
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Step 10 Determine the length of the balusters. Figure 3 illustrates how a 36"high railing might be sized. Starting with a 3" sweep + 2" for the bottom railing, 29" baluster height + 2" for the top rail = a 36" rail height. Use 29" balusters for a 36" rail height. Use 35" balusters for 42" railings. If you want to have your railing at a different height, use figure 3 as a planning tool to determine the height to cut the post sleeves and the balusters.
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Step 6 Assemble the lower inner rail and support block assembly. Position the bottom rail between the posts. Check building code requirements for maximum spacing on a staircase, typically less than 6". A 6" ball cannot pass through the triangle formed by the bottom rail, tread and riser (fig. 7). A support block is needed every 2' on-center. Trim support blocks to desired height and pre-drill 1/8" holes in the proper location. Holes must be centered on the inner rail for support blocks to fit properly.