Installation Guide

Step 8: Glass installation, measure the opening.
Glass Height: For a standard 36 in. rail height, the glass height dimension will be
31-5/16 in. (42 in. rail height has not been tested or approved by Fiberon). The
thickness of the glass should be 1/4 in.
To determine the width of the glass panel needed, measure distance between
inside of posts and deduct 3 in. from the total measurement. Example: post to
post measurement = 69-1/2 in. minus 3 in. = 66-1/2 in. width for glass panel
(1-1/2 in. space on either side between glass and post) (Figure 7).
Maintain a maximum of up to 72 in. spacing between center of posts. Do not
exceed this.
Pull down into the
bottom channel
Step 6: Fasten bottom rail crush block.
Position the bottom rail crush block under the center of the bottom rail. Fasten
bottom rail crush block to the bottom rail with one #10 x 3/4 in. screw.
Step 7: Drill drain holes in bottom rail.
Drill three 1/4 in. drain holes from open holes in the top of the bottom rail
through the underside of the bottom rail.
Figure 6
Figure 7
Figure 4
RAIL INSTALLATION (CONTINUED)
Step 4: Fit rails to post.
NOTE: Make sure the rubber blocks, included in the package, have been
installed into the bottom rail. Space rubber blocks evenly between the two
posts in the bottom channel. Place rubber blocks long side up inside the
rubber gasket.
Tilt the posts to allow the bottom rail to fit into the bottom post brackets
(Figure 3). Do the same for the top rail. Repeat steps 1-4 for all remaining rail
sections before continuing to step 5.
Step 5: Tighten posts and fasten rails.
Aer top and bottom rails for all rail sections are
fitted into the post brackets, plumb and tighten the
posts.
Using the two pre-drilled holes under the top post
bracket, fasten the top rails to the top post bracket
with two #10 x 3/4 in. screws (Figure 4).
Optional: Using the end caps as a template, pre-drill
holes into the top rail with a 1/8 in. drill bit.
Fasten bottom rails through the middle of the
perpendicular sides of the bottom post bracket with
two #10 x 3/4 in. screws (Figure 5).
Optional: Pre-drill the holes with a 1/8 in. drill bit.
Figure 3
Figure 5
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Step 9: Inserting glass into rails.
Lubricate top and bottom rail glass insert with soapy water. Install glass by
holding the 31-5/16 in. sides of the glass (for 36 in. rail) and insert into the top
rail channel as far as possible. Swing the bottom of the glass over the bottom
rail until its centered over the bottom channel. Pull down on the glass until it
slides into the bottom channel and is sitting on the two rubber blocks inserted
previously. Center the glass between the two posts by sliding it le or right
leaving approximately 1-1/2 in space on either side of the glass to the post
(Figure 7).
NOTE: Glass panels may cause injury if mishandled. Gloves, long pants and
safety glasses should be worn at all times.
Step 10: Attach post baseplate cover.
Aer the top and bottom rails have been installed, position both halves of the
baseplate cover on either side of the post above the baseplate and below the
bottom rail. Align the locking pins on one half to the matching holes on the
other half and slide together. Optional: Apply PVC adhesive to the locking pins
prior to sliding halves together for a secure fit (Figure 8).
Figure 8
Baseplate Cover
NOTE: Glass cannot be cut once tempered.
NOTE: Glass panels may cause injury if mishandled. Gloves, long pants and
safety glasses should be worn at all times.
Arrised (smooth) on
all 4 sides of glass
Standard Glass
Height 31-5/16 in.
Glass width is 3 in. less than the inside
measurement between the posts.
Glass inserted into top channel
Lined up with bottom rail channel
1-1/2 in. 1-1/2 in.
Creation Date: 06/23