Installation Guide

Figure 6
Figure 9
RAIL INSTALLATION (CONTINUED)
Step 4: Fit rails to post.
Tilt the posts to allow the bottom rail to fit into the bottom post
brackets (Figure 5). Do the same for the top rail. Repeat steps
2-4 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 6).
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 7).
Optional: Pre-drill the holes with a 1/8 in.
drill bit.
Figure 5
Figure 8
Figure 7
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 9).
Spacer clip cut
to same size as
the last bottom
rail space
Figure 10
Figure 11
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 (Figure 8).
Step 8: Install rail balusters.
Starting at one end of the rail, install one baluster into the
bottom rail so it is plumb with the post. Measure the opening
size for the first spacer clip, cut and install into the underside
of the top rail (Figure 10). Continue adding a baluster then
a spacer clip, working to other end, until four holes are le
(Figure 11). Insert the final four balusters as a group, then
spread them out and secure with spacer clips. Measure the last
opening, then measure, cut and install the final spacer clip.
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