Installation Guide

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Angle Bracket Installation
NOTE: The angle bracket is available as a Special Order purchase, or from homedepot.com.
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Determining the angle of installation
NOTE: Not for stair applications.
Rails up to 20˚ may be mounted to the post face by using the
In-Line “L” bracket.
Cut rails at the appropriate angle to t tight against post.
Cutting rails greater than 20˚ will result in a rail that does not
fully t on the post. Angles greater than 20˚ require the use of
the angle bracket. (Sold separately.)
NOTE: The minimum distance from post corner to the rst
baluster hole is 1-1/2 in.
□ Determine the angle of your installation using the supplied
template and cut the template out along the appropriate
marked lines. (You may want to photocopy the template as
a backup prior to cutting).
□ Position the template on the non-routed, underside surface
of the bottom rail. Mark the proper cutting angle. Template
will be reversed from the top rail.
□ Ensure baluster holes are equidistant from the end of rail to
ensure proper vertical alignment of balusters.
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Making the angle cuts
□ Make the angle cuts in the top and bottom rails.
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Installing the angle brackets
□ Align the angle bracket (KK) with the cut in each rail. Inset
the bracket 1/16 in. from the rail’s end.
□ Mark the three screw hole locations on both ends of each
rail and pre-drill the holes using a 5/32 in. bit.
□ Secure the brackets with the 1 in. screws (II). DO NOT
OVERTIGHTEN THE SCREWS.
II
KK
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Installing the bottom rail
□ Secure the bottom rail to the posts using the
2 in. screws (JJ).
□ Follow Steps 5 through 9 in the line rail instructions.
JJ