Installation Guide

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Figure 7
Step 4: Install bottom rail into stair / angle brackets.
Loosen the side screws locking the bracket end caps in place, and position the
cut bottom rail inside them (Figure 4).
NOTE: It may be necessary to remove one or both bracket end caps
completely. With the bottom rail in place, install the top rail into the top
bracket end caps following the same methods as the bottom rail.
Figure 4
Step 5: Fasten rails.
Using the two pre-drilled holes under the top post bracket, fasten the top rail
to the top post bracket end caps with two #10 x 3/4 in. screws (Figure 5).
Optional: Using the end caps as a template, pre-drill holes into the top rail with
a 1/8 in. drill bit..
Fasten bottom rail through the middle of the perpendicular sides of the bottom
post bracket end caps with two #10 x 3/4 in. screws (Figure 6).
Optional: Pre-drill the holes with a 1/8 in. drill bit.
Figure 5
Figure 6
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. 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 7).
NOTE: Two crush blocks are required with guardrails over 6 . in length. Secure
crush blocks at approximate 1/3 points of the bottom rail. Fasten bottom rail
crush blocks to the bottom rail with one #10 x 3/4 in. screw per crush block.
Step 7: 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 8). Continue adding a baluster
then a spacer clip, working to other end, until four holes are le (Figure 9).
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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Spacer clip cut to
same size as the last
bottom rail space
Figure 8
Figure 9
Creation Date: 06/23