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8' Rail Installation Instructions

For Installations Using Co-Extruded Composite,

Classic, Estate, Twist and Ellipse Balusters

Each Deckorators CXT Rail Kit

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) - 2-1/2" long

countersunk screws

ConnectorWScrew.ai

SupportBlock.ai

(3) - 4" Support blocks

(3) - Support block

connectors

with screws

LowerRail.ai

(1) - Lower rail

RailRetainer.ai

(2) - Inner rails

Bit.ai

(1) - Drill bit

ContemporaryRail.ai

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

Step 1: Determine the number

of railing posts needed for your

deck. Post spacing is 8' on-

center. Example: A 16'x20' deck

attached to a building with a

4' access opening on one side

will require a total of eight posts

(ﬁg. 1).

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.

ﬁg. 1

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Items you will need:

• 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

For each 8' on-center railing section you will need:

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

* (1) Upper rail

* (1) Lower rail

* (2) Inner rails

* (3) Support block kits that contain:

• 3 4" Support blocks

• 3 Support block connectors with screws

* (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

• 2 2-1/2" long countersunk screws

• 1 Drill bit

• 1 Screw pack consisting of 40 screws

(use with Deckorators Baluster Connectors)

• 1 Post Sleeve Bracket placement template

Baluster options:

One Co-Extruded Composite Baluster Kit that contains:

• 20 – Balusters

• 40 – Baluster Connectors with screws

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

• 10 aluminum balusters

• 20 balusters needed per 8' on-center railing section

(Classic, Estate and Twist)

• 24 balusters needed per 8' on-center railing section (Ellipse)

and

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

• 12 balusters required per 8' on-center railing section

and

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)

Summary of content (9 pages)

PAGE 1
Deckorators® CXT 8' Rail Installation Instructions For Installations Using Co-Extruded Composite, Classic, Estate, Twist and Ellipse Balusters PFS AA-652 For each 8' on-center railing section you will need: One 8' Deckorators CXT Line or Stair Rail Kit that contains: * (1) Upper rail * (1) Lower rail * (2) Inner rails * (3) Support block kits that contain: • 3 4" Support blocks • 3 Support block connectors with screws * (1) In-line or stair hardware kit that contains: • 4 In-line or stair bracket
PAGE 2
8' Rail Installation Instructions continued 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 post is determined by the total of the joist width (7-1/4") + decking thickness (1") + railing height (36" or 42") + spacing for post cap (1-1/4") = 45-1/2" or 51-1/2". Important: Do not notch the 4x4 railing posts.
PAGE 3
8' Rail Installation Instructions continued Step 11: Determine the length of the balusters (fig. 3). Fig. 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. If these are the dimensions that you are going to use, cut the balusters to 29" length using a cut-off or miter saw. Use 35" balusters for 42" railings. If you want to have your railing at a different height, use fig.
PAGE 4
Deckorators® CXT Instructions d'installation de traverse de 8 pi Pour les installations utilisant des balustres co-profilés Composite, Classique, Estate, Twist ou Ellipse PFS AA-652 Pour chaque section de traverse centre-à-centre de 8 pi, vous aurez besoin de ce qui suit: Une trousse de traverses en ligne Deckorators CXT de 8 pi qui contient : * (1) traverse supérieure * (1) traverse inférieure * (2) traverses intérieures * (3) trousses de blocs de support : • 3 blocs de support de 4 po • 3 raccords
PAGE 5
Instructions d'installation de traverse de 8 pi suite Tracez la longueur de la traverse inférieure en utilisant les poteaux comme guide. Étape 2 : Installez les poteaux pour balustrade avant de fixer les lames de terrasse. Les poteaux pour balustrade en cèdre ou en pin traité sous pression sont la force structurale de la balustrade.
PAGE 6
Instructions d'installation de traverse de 8 pi suite Étape 11 : Calculez la longueur des balustres (fig. 3). La Fig. 3 montre comment une balustrade de 36 po devrait être dimensionnée. En commençant avec une distance de 3 po au bas + 2 po à partir du pied de la balustrade + des balustres d’une hauteur de 29 po + 2 po pour la rampe de dessus = une balustrade d’une hauteur de 36 po.
PAGE 7
Deckorators® CXT Instrucciones de instalación de barandal de 8 pies PFS AA-652 Para instalaciones que usan balaustres coextrudidos Composite, Classique, Estate, Twist y Ellipse Para cada sección de barandal de 8 pies de centro a centro necesitará: Un kit de barandal en línea Deckorators CXT de 8 pies, que contiene: * (1) Barandal superior * (1) Barandal inferior * (2) Barandales interiores * (3) Kits de bloque de apoyo, que contiene: • 3 Bloques de soporte de 4" • 3 Conectores para bloque de sopor
PAGE 8
Instrucciones de instalación de barandal de 8 pies continuación Paso 2 : Instale los postes para barandal antes de instalar el entablado de la terraza. Los postes de barandal de 4x4 de cedro o pino tratado a presión proporcionan la fuerza estructural para el barandal. La longitud de cada poste se determina mediante el total del ancho de la viga (7-1/4") + el grosor del entablado (1") + altura del barandal (36" o 42") + espaciado para el tope para poste (1-1/4") = 45-1/2" o 51-1/2".
PAGE 9
Instrucciones de instalación de barandal de 8 pies continuación Paso 11: Determine la longitud de los balaustres (Figura 3). La Figura 3 ilustra cómo puede medirse un barandal de 36" de alto. Comenzando con un espacio de 3" + 2" para el barandal inferior, + 29" de altura del balaustre + 2" para el barandal superior = una altura de barandal de 36". Si estas son las dimensiones que utilizará, corte los balaustres a una longitud de 28-1/2" usando una sierra de corte o de mesa.