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

requirements in your area. Common railing height is 36" or 42". Structural support

should come from either the continuation of deck support posts that extend up through

the deck ﬂoor or railing posts that are bolted to the inside of the rim or outer joists.

Never span more than 6' 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. Work area should be kept clean of debris, including metal

shavings that can cause scratching. 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.

Step 1 Determine the number of railing posts needed for your deck. Post spacing is 6'

on-center. Example: A 12x16 deck attached to a building with a 4' access opening on

one side will require a total of eight posts (Figure 2).

Step 2 Install rail posts prior to installing deck boards. Cedar or pressure-treated pine

4x4 railing posts provide the structural strength for the railing. The length of each

structural post is determined by the total of the joist width (7-1/4") + decking thickness

(1") + railing height (36" or 42")=44-1/4" or 50-1/4".

Important: Do not notch the 4x4 railing posts (Figure 3a). Notching will reduce the

strength of the post and could result in railing collapse or failure.

Step 3 Position, plumb with a level, and clamp the rail post on the interior face of the

joist. Plumb again. The 4x4 railing post should be bolted to the inside of the joists using

two 1/2"x6" galvanized carriage bolts. Corner posts use a third carriage bolt inserted

through the adjacent joist (Figure 3b).

6' Railing Installation

Instructions

For each 6' on-center

railing section, you will need:

One 6' Railing kit that contains:

• 2 rails

• 1 in-line hardware kit that contains:

4 in-line brackets

8 – #6 x 2" long #2 square head screws

12 – #4 x 1" long #2 square head screws

• 1 support block kit that contains:

1 support block

2 connectors

2 screws

One cap rail kit (optional) that contains:

• 1 cap rail

• 1 insert rail

• 7 – #4 x 1" long #2 square head screws

22.5˚ and 45˚ adaptor wedges are

available for angled railing applications.

Baluster Options

Classic, Estate, Twist or Ellipse baluster

kits that each contain:

• 10 aluminum balusters

• 15 balusters needed per 6' on-center

railing section (Classic, Estate and Twist)

• 18 balusters needed per 6' on-center

railing section (Ellipse)

Baluster connector or designer baluster

connector kits that each contain:

• 20 baluster connectors

• 1 kit needed per 10 balusters

Traditional baluster kit that contains:

• 10 aluminum balusters

• 40 color-matched, stainless steel screws

• 15 balusters needed per 6' on-center

railing section

Baroque or Arc baluster kits that each

contain:

• 5 aluminum balusters

• 20 color-matched, stainless steel screws

• 15 balusters needed per 6’ on-center

railing section

Glass

• 5 glass balusters

• 20 stainless steel screws

• 9 balusters required per 6'

on-center railing section

One post sleeve

One post cap for each post sleeve

(sold separately)

One post base trim for each

post sleeve (sold separately)

Stair rail bracket kits for stair

railing sections. Two kits required

per 6' on-center railing section.

Each kit contains:

• 2 stair brackets

• 4 – #6 x 2" long

#2 square head screws

• 8 – #4 x 1" long

#2 square head screws

Stair baluster connectors kits that

each contain (Classic, Estate, Twist and

Ellipse only):

• 20 stair baluster connectors

• 1 kit needed per 10 balusters

Items you will need

• Drill/power screwdriver

• Miter or circular saw with

carbide-tipped blade

• Adjustable wrench or socket

wrench for bolts, etc.

• Assorted fasteners (see instructions)

• Tape measure

• Hammer

• Marked speed square

• Carpenter’s level

• Carpenter’s pencil

• Safety glasses/goggles

• Two clamps

• Hack saw

• Exterior-grade metal

construction adhesive

Cap Rail

Insert Rail

Support

Block

In-Line

Bracket (4)

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Summary of content (12 pages)

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6' Railing Installation Instructions For each 6' on-center railing section, you will need: One 6' Railing kit that contains: • 2 rails • 1 in-line hardware kit that contains: 4 in-line brackets 8 – #6 x 2" long #2 square head screws 12 – #4 x 1" long #2 square head screws • 1 support block kit that contains: 1 support block 2 connectors 2 screws One cap rail kit (optional) that contains: • 1 cap rail • 1 insert rail • 7 – #4 x 1" long #2 square head screws 22.
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Step 4 Install decking; notch deck boards to fit around the 4x4 railing posts. Step 5 Trim 4x4 post sleeves to length. Post sleeves should be a minimum of 1-1/2" longer than the overall railing height (Figure 4a and 4b). Allow an additional 1-1/2" in your calculation if installing the optional cap rail. Example: For a 36" high railing, trim post sleeve to a minimum of 37-1/2" (39” with cap rail). Post sleeve can be left longer if desired.
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Step 10 Figure 4a and 4b illustrate how a 36” high railing might be sized. If you want to have your railing at a different height, use Figure 4a and 4b as planning tools to determine the height to cut the post sleeves and support blocks. Note: Use a fixture to ensure a consistent length (+/- 1/16”). Cap Rail Insert Rail Classic, Estate, Twist and Ellipse balusters; and Glass balusters using connectors: Attach balusters to the lower rail by sliding onto connectors (Figure 4c).
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Step 4 Measure the distance between installed post sleeves to determine the length of the top and bottom rails. Lay bottom rail on stairs with the pre-drilled holes facing down. The distance between the post and first baluster should be less than 4" and equal on both ends. Mark the angle and length. Do the same with the top rail. Remove an additional 1/4" on both ends (1/2" overall) for the bracket to fit between the rail and post. Trim the top and bottom rails to length with the same angle (Figure 9).
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Instructions d’installation pour la traverse de 6 pi Pour chaque section de traverse de 6 pi centre-à-centre, vous aurez besoin de : Une trousse de traverse de 6 pi qui contient • 2 traverses • 1 trousse de quincaillerie en-ligne qui contient : 4 fixations en-ligne 8 - N° 6 x 2 po de long, vis à tête carrée N° 2 12 - N° 4 x 1 po de long, vis à tête carrée N° 2 • 1 trousse de bloc de support qui contient : 1 bloc de support 2 raccords 2 vis Trousse de balustre Traditionnel qui contient : • 1
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Étape 4 : Installez la terrasse, rainez les planches de terrasse pour ajuster autour des poteaux de traverse 4x4. Étape 5 : Taillez les manchons de poteaux 4x4 pour la longueur. Les manchons de poteaux devraient être d’un moins 1 1/2 po plus longs que la hauteur d’ensemble des traverses (figure 4a et 4b). Prévoyez un autre 1 1/2 po dans votre calcul si vous installez la traverse à chapeau optionnelle.
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Balustres Classique, Estate, Twist et Ellipse; et balustres en verre utilisant des raccords : Attachez les balustres à la traverse inférieure en glissant sur les raccords (figure 4c). Étape 11 : Placez la traverse du haut entre les poteaux. Vérifiez le niveau d’une extrémité à l’autre et verticalement. Marquez l’emplacement de la fixation sur le manchon du poteau et retirez la traverse.
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Étape 4 : Mesurez la distance entre les manchons de poteaux installés pour déterminer la longueur des traverses du haut et du bas. Déposez la traverse inférieure sur les marches avec les trous pré-percés face vers le bas. La distance entre le poteau et le premier balustre devrait être de moins de 4 po et égale aux deux extrémités. Marquez l’angle et la longueur. Faites de même avec la traverse du haut.
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Instrucciones para la instalación de barandal de 6' Para cada sección de barandal de 6' de centro a centro, usted necesitará: Un kit de Barandal de 6' que contenga: • 2 barandales • 1 kit de sujetadores en línea que contenga: 4 soportes en línea 8 – tornillos #2 de cabeza cuadrada #6 x 2" de largo 12 – tornillos #2 de cabeza cuadrada #4 x 1" de largo • 1 kit de bloque de apoyo que contenga: 1 bloque de apoyo 2 conectores 2 tornillos Un kit de barandal de tope (opcional) que contenga: • 1 barandal
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Paso 4 Instale la terraza; corte agujeros o muescas en las tablas de la terraza para ajustarlas alrededor de los postes de barandal de 4x4. Paso 5 Recorte las coberturas para poste de 4x4 a la longitud deseada. Las coberturas para poste deberán ser mínimo 1-1/2" más largas que la altura general del barandal (Figura 4a y 4b). Deje 1-1/2" adicional en su cálculo si instala el barandal de tope opcional.
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Paso 10 Las Figuras 4a y 4b ilustran cómo debe medirse un barandal de 36" de altura. Si desea tener su barandal a una altura diferente, use las Figuras 4a y 4b como herramientas de planeación para determinar la altura y cortar las coberturas para poste y los bloques de apoyo. Nota: Use un dispositivo para asegurar una longitud consistente (+/- 1/16").
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Paso 4 Mida la distancia entre las coberturas para postes instaladas para determinar la longitud de los barandales superior e inferior. Coloque el barandal inferior en la escalera con los orificios taladrados previamente hacia abajo. La distancia entre el poste y el primer balaustre deberá ser menor de 4" y ser igual en ambos extremos. Marque el ángulo y la longitud. Haga lo mismo con el barandal superior.