Installation Guide

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Stair Railing Installation Instructions
Prior to construction:
Step 1 Begin by determining where the top and bottom post will be
located. Mark the desired location of the post. Note: For stair rails that are
in-line with the deck rail, a line post can be used at the top stair location.
For stair rails that are perpendicular to the deck rail, a corner post can
be used at the top stair location, or terminate the cable run and start a
new run for the stairs, using a double post configuration. Position the
post so the fasteners will go into the joists, and make sure the decking is
firmly attached to the joists at the location of the posts. Proper structural
blocking/framing under the decking material is required when attaching
the post to a wood frame deck because decking alone is not structural
framing.
Step 2 Four 3/8” diameter mounting holes are provided on the base.
When final position is determined, mark hole locations and remove the
post assembly. Drill the marked locations through decking and into
structural blocking.
Step 3 Reposition the post assembly with the leveling plate inserted
between the deck and the post base, and aligned with the predrilled
holes. Insert the post fasteners (NOT INCLUDED), and partially tighten.
Using a level, adjust the leveling set screws with a 3/16” allen wrench until
the post is plumb. Fully tighten the post fasteners to secure the base to
the deck structure. Note: Recommended 5/16” x 4” or longer lag screws.
Step 4 Finish by sliding a post base trim (optional) over each post sleeve
for a finished look.
Step 5 Measure the distance between installed posts to determine the
length of the top rail. Position the railing on the stairs on top of a spacer
block along the stair nosings. The distance between the post and the
cable spacer should be equal on both ends. Once the railing is in position,
clamp the railing to the posts. Temporarily assemble the swivel brackets.
Position the swivel bracket in location and mark the rail and post. Repeat
for other end of railing. Add 3/4” to the marked location on the railing and
cut to length.
Step 6 Mark locations of the bracket screw holes on the rails. Remove
brackets. Predrill through the rail only, using a 9/64” drill bit. Attach the
front end of bracket to rails.
Step 7 Mark location of the bracket base screw holes on the post. Include
the bracket side cover when determining the center location. Predrill
through the post, using a 9/64” drill bit. Position the base of each bracket
with the bracket cover side facing the stairs, and attach to the post with
two screws.
Step 8 A cable spacer is needed at least every 3 feet (1 is included in the
6ft rail kit, 2 in the 8ft kit). Trim the cable spacer as needed. Attach cable
spacer connectors to the bottom of the rail using included screws. Predrill
using a 1/8” drill bit. Mark the location of the cable spacer on the step
tread and attach the other cable spacer connector to the step tread.
Step 9 Install the railing between the posts by sliding the brackets
together. Attach the side of the bracket with the barrel bolt to secure in
place.
Step 10 Set post caps on each post. Gently tap with rubber mallet to
secure.
Install cable according to the cable instructions.
Post Cap
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Top Rail Bracket
Top Rail
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2.5-in
Post
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Post
Base
Trim
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Cable Spacer
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Cable
< 6''
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time. Once the threading needle is through the post, it can be removed.
Continue the push/pull motion to feed the rest of the cable through.