Installation Guide

STAIR INSTALLATION (CONTINUED)
Step 3: Install top stair bracket.
From the TOP of the installed bottom backing plate, measure up 30-1/8 in., for
36 in. rail height, or 36-1/8 in., for 42 in. rail height, and make a horizontal line
with a pencil onto the post (Figure 6). Locate the BOTTOM edge of the backing
plate along the marked line. Take care to ensure the backing plate is centered
on the post, with the two mounting holes lined up on top of each other). Mark
the center of the two mounting holes located inside the backing plate against
the post.
Locate the backing plate over the marked mounting holes, and install two #10
x 3/4 in. screws through the backing plate and into the aluminum post. Do not
overtighten screws.
NOTE: If installing into a wood post, use two #12 x 2 in. pan head screws.
Pre-drill the marked holes with a 1/8 in. drill bit.
Slide the top rail end cap into the backing plate. Secure with two #10 x 1/2 in.
screws through the backing plate holes and into the top rail cap’s pre-drilled
holes (Figure 7). A third #10 x 1/2 in. screw is supplied to fill the end cap’s top
pre-drilled hole, if so desired
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Figure 7
Figure 6
30-1/8 in.
(36 in. rail height)
36-1/8 in.
(42 in. rail height)
Creation Date: 06/23