Installation Guide

Owner's Manual
Version
1.0
Chatham
Aluminum Rail Post*
PLEASE READ OWNER'S MANUAL COMPLETELY
BEFORE INSTALLING
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
34109317BOM V1 2/13
• Level
• Drill & bits
• Tape Measure
• Pencil
Parts Included:
a) Post
b) Surface Mount Adapter
c) Surface Mount
d) 3/4" Phillips Head Screws
To register your product, please visit: www.barretteoutdoorliving.com/product-registration
Make sure your project meets local building codes before beginning installation
*2 Person Installation Recommended
Figure 1
Figure 2
Figure 3
Figure 4
Figure 5
Slide surface mount adapter
(B.)
(Included) over post end
(B.) (Included) over post end (B.)
(Figure 1)
.
Slide surface mount
(C.)
over post to cover surface mount adapter
(C.) over post to cover surface mount adapter (C.)
(Figure 1)
.
Install blocking at post locations:
a. Layout railing installation to determine post locations.
b. Beneath all post locations install at least two 2x8 blocks using at least
three #10 x 3
1
1
1
2
2
" deck screws penetrating through the joists at least 1
1
1
1
2
2
"
into the blocks
(Figures 2 & 3).
Mark holes with pencil through surface mount onto deck surface. Drill
1
1
1
8
8
"
holes in all four locations.
Attach
1
1
1
4
4
" grade 5 lag bolts galvanized per ASTM F2329 (not included)
through surface mount to attach mount to deck surface.
Using
1
1
1
8
8
" drill bit pre-drill side holes through surface mount to post
(Figure 4)
.
Attach
3
3
3
4
4
" phillips head screws (included)
(Figure 5)
.
Purchase four
1
1
1
4
4
" masonry anchors according to local building codes.
Measure the length of your rail section and add
1
1
1
2
2
" to measurement for
brackets and expansion clearance. This is the distance between posts.
Mark holes through mounting plate onto concrete surface and follow
anchor/screw installation instructions.
Follow installation instructions from above.
Refer to www.BarretteOutdoorLiving.com for specifi c details about warranty limitations. 1-800-336-2383
*Chatham railing and posts are for decorative use only. DO NOT install on decks/patios more than 30" off ground.
Deck/Wood Surface:
Concrete Surface:
Installing Remainder of Deck Posts:
1
1
2
2
3
3
4
4
5
5
6
6
7
7
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
a b c d
A
B
C

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