Installation Instructions

Installation Tips:

• When measuring for post installation, the measurement listed is from the center

of one post to the center of the next, NOT the inside post distance from each post.

• It may be necessary to cut the rails to balance the sections properly. Always

cut equal lengths from each end of the rails so the spindles are well centered.

• If trimming a section is needed, be sure to remove the steel insert before cutting.

DO NOT cut the steel insert near the PVC plastic as the steel debris can cause

damage to the plastic.

• Plan and draw out your railing project, (to scale) with the actual measurements of your

deck or balcony with the location of the railings that need to be installed.

• When steel reinforcement inserts are cut, you must apply an anti-rust primer to the

cut end to avoid corrosion.

• This installation will comply to ICC-ES AC174 building code requirements.

1. Plan and measure for best results. The maximum

distance each railing can cover is 72" from center

post to center post. Divide the total distance (in

inches) of any side of your deck by 72 to see how

many sections are required. Ideally, all sections of

railing should be of the same length (See Fig 1.)

Rail sections can always be cut shorter to a

desired length.

2. Mark the locations of all center posts.

Then select a starting point at either end

of the railing. NOTE: POSTS ARE SOLD

AS IN-LINE, CORNER or END. Be sure

to select the right post at each location

4. Slide Vinyl Post Sleeve (B) over the post.

5. Repeat steps 1-4 for the next post in your

layout. DO NOT TIGHTEN THE SECOND POST

UNTIL AFTER THE BOTTOM RAIL IS INSERTED.

(See Step 7.)

MAX

72"

XX X

Fig. 1Fig. 1

Fig. 2Fig. 2

3. Place the Steel Post Insert (A) at

your starting location. Using a level,

ensure the post is plumb. Shim

with washers if needed. See