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CXT PRO RAILING

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

For Installations Using Aluminum and Glass

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.

• Safety glasses/goggles

• Assorted fasteners

(see instructions)

• Tape measure

PFS AA-652

CCRR-0171

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

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)

Classic, Estate, Twist or Ellipse baluster kits that each contain:

10 - Aluminum balusters

15 - Balusters needed per 6' on-center railing section—20 for 8'

(Classic, Estate and Twist)

18 - Balusters needed per 6' on-center railing section—24 for 8' (Ellipse)

Baluster connector or designer baluster connector kits that each contain:

20 - Baluster connectors

1 - Kit needed per 10 balusters

Glass baluster kits that each contain:

5 - Glass balusters

20 - Stainless steel screws

9 - Balusters required per 6' on-center railing section—12 for 8'

Glass baluster connector kits that each contain:

2 - Connectors

1 - Kit needed per baluster

Use rail kit without pre-drilled holes with Glass baluster kits.

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

Summary of content (5 pages)

PAGE 1
CXT PRO RAILING INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS PFS AA-652 For Installations Using Aluminum and Glass 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.
PAGE 2
For Installations Using Aluminum and Glass Balusters In-Line Railing Installation Instructions 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.
PAGE 3
Step 8 Assemble the lower inner rail and support block assembly. A support block is needed every 2' on-center. Check building codes for a maximum spacing between deck surface and bottom of rail (sweep). A 3" sweep is recommended, but can be more or less if codes allow (fig. 3). Trim support blocks to desired height and pre-drill 1/8" holes in the proper locations. Holes must be centered on the inner rail for support blocks to fit properly.
PAGE 4
Stair Railing Installation Instructions Step 1 Cedar or pressure-treated pine 4x4 railing posts provide the structural strength for the railing. The length of each post is determined by the total of the stair stringer width (7-1/4") + tread thickness (1") + railing height (36" or 42") + spacing for post cap (1-1/4") = 45-1/2" or 51-1/2". Step 2 Position, plumb with a level, and clamp the rail post on the interior face of the stair stringer. Plumb again.
PAGE 5
Step 9 Determine the length of the balusters. Figure 3 illustrates how a 36" high railing might be sized. Use figure 3 as a planning tool to determine the height to cut the post sleeves and the balusters. Note: Use a fixture to ensure a consistent length (+/- 1/16"). Install balusters on each connector. Gently tap the balusters with a rubber mallet to eliminate any gaps. Check for level end to end. Tip: Wrap painters tape around the back side of both posts and place balusters against the tape.