Installation Guide

TOOLS REQUIRED
• Power drill
• 3/16 in. drill bit (for top rail installation)
• 1/8 in. drill bit (for optional pilot hole pre-drilling)
• Snips or saw (for cutting plastic spacer clips)
• Tape measure
• Plumb bob or level
• Saw for cutting aluminum
• Screwdriver or power drill for T25 Torx screws
(bit included)
• Pencil
• Speed Square
• Safety glasses
• Wrench or ratchet (for post fasteners)
• Optional urethane caulk for
high salt water content areas
• Optional PVC adhesive for
baseplate cover
• Hearing protection (for saw)
 FT. SECTION
CONTENTS
• 6 . Top Rail
• 6 . Bottom Rail
• Crush Block
• (12) 5/8 in. Balusters
• (15) Spacer Clips
• (12) #10 x 3/4 in. Torx
Screws (bit included)
• Instruction Sheet
 FT. SECTION
CONTENTS
• 8 . Top Rail
• 8 . Bottom Rail
• (2) Crush Blocks
• (17) 5/8 in. Balusters
• (20) Spacer Clips
• (12) #10 x 3/4 in. Torx
Screws (bit included)
• Instruction Sheet
NOTE If installing into a wood
post, use two #12 x 2 in. pan head
screws in Steps 2 and 3.
PRIOR TO INSTALLING:
Please consult local zoning laws in regards to load requirements, overall height requirements, and bottom space requirements for rails. All supporting structures must
be in accordance with applicable building codes. Neighborhood associations and / or historic districts may regulate size, placement and type of railing. Apply for
permits if required by local authorities and codes. Ensure compliance prior to installation. Local building code requirements will always supersede any and all suggested
procedures and measurements in the following installation. The following installation instructions are intended as a general guideline based on common building
practices used in railing installation.
Figure 4
Figure 2
Figure 3
STAIR BRACKET INSTALLATION
Step 1: Lay out stair posts and stair rails.
For stair installation, loosely mount the stair posts and set out the stair rails. To
determine the stair bracket location, lay the bottom stair rail on top of the stairs /
nosing and, using the top of the bottom stair rail as a guide, make an initial mark
with a pencil onto the upper post and the lower post (Figure 1). From the mark
you made on the UPPER post (the post at the top of the stairs), measure and draw
a horizontal line 3/8 in. below the mark. From the mark you made on the LOWER
post (the post at the bottom of the stairs), measure and draw a horizontal line 3/4
in. above the mark.
initial mark
3/4 in. above
the mark
initial mark
3/8 in. below for
upper post
Figure 1
6 . stair: 68-7/8 in.
8 . stair: 92-7/8 in.
Max 72 in. post center to post center on 6 . stair
Max 96 in. post center to post center on 8 . stair
Top View
Same spacing
Step 2: Install bottom stair bracket.
Locate the TOP edge of the backing plate for the bottom stair bracket along the
lower horizontal 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
(Figure 2).
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 (Figure 3).
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 bottom rail end cap into the backing plate. Secure with two #10 x 1/2 in.
screws through the backing plate holes and into the bottom rail cap’s pre-drilled
holes (Figure 4). A third #10 x 1/2 in. screw is supplied to fill the end cap’s top
pre-drilled hole, if so desired.
NOTE: These instructions are applicable to each rail profile and
SKU numbers listed below:
CONTEMPORARY
• 13884
• 13873
• 13880
• 13878
TRADITIONAL
• 12297
• 12301
• 12299
• 10101
TIPS The most recent installation instructions can be found on our website. Please visit
fiberondecking.com or call customer service at 800-573-8841.
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Aluminum Stair Installation with Balusters
Creation Date: 06/23