34109527BOM 2/2013 Aluminum Railing PLEASE READ OWNER'S MANUAL COMPLETELY BEFORE ASSEMBLING YOUR RAILING KIT. Assembly and Installation Instructions Assembly Models 73013137 / 73017821 73013138 / 73017822 73013139 / 73017823 73013140 / 73017824 Owner's Manual Elite Installation Instructions Version 2.
*2 PERSON INSTALLATION RECOMMENDED BEFORE YOU BEGIN: It is the responsibility of the installer to meet and/or exceed all code and safety requirements, and to obtain all required building permits. The deck and railing installer should determine and implement appropriate installation techniques for each installation. Barrette and its distributors shall not be held liable for improper or unsafe installations.
STRAIGHT RAIL INSTALLATION 2 *Make sure base trim is installed Install brackets a. With base trim installed on bottom of post, unroll paper install template and tape to post, ensuring the bottom of the template rests on the top of the base trim. Predrill through all marked locations on installation template "L" (not "A") into aluminum post with a 9⁄64" drill bit. Do this for all marked locations for both top and bottom brackets. b.
STRAIGHT RAIL INSTALLATION 3 Cut rails to length (top rail, bottom rail, top rail profile). a. Place bottom rail across post opening leaving equivalent spacing from last baluster to post on each end. Make sure there is even spacing from baluster hole to post. b. Mark rail flush to post. c. From marked line, mark additional parallel line 3⁄" ⁄8" from first line, to allow for bracket clearance. d. Align top rail and top rail profile with bottom rail and mark before cutting to size.
STRAIGHT RAIL INSTALLATION g. Stand up rail section and fully lock the balusters into the rails. Place one foot on the top of the bottom rail, between second and third baluster while at the same time placing a hand under the bottom of the top rail between second and third baluster. Push with foot and pull with hand until locking is complete (You should hear a snap). Repeat this process for the middle and end of the panel. All the balusters should now be "locked" into the top and bottom rails.
STRAIGHT RAIL WITH VINYL TOPPER AND POST INSTALLATION 2 *Make sure base trim is installed Install brackets a. With base trim installed on bottom of vinyl post, unroll paper install template and tape to post, ensuring the bottom of the template rests on the top of the base trim as specified. Predrill through all marked locations on installation template "L" (not "A") into vinyl post with a 9⁄64" drill bit. Do this for all marked locations for both top and bottom brackets. b.
STRAIGHT RAIL WITH VINYL TOPPER AND POST INSTALLATION 3 Cut rails to length (top rail, bottom rail, top rail profile). a. Place bottom rail across post opening leaving equivalent spacing from last baluster to post on each end. Make sure there is even spacing from baluster hole to post. b. Mark rail flush to post. c. From marked line, mark additional parallel line 3⁄" ⁄8" from first line, to allow for bracket clearance. d.
STRAIGHT RAIL WITH VINYL TOPPER AND POST INSTALLATION g. g. Stand up rail section and fully lock the balusters into the rails. Place one foot on the top of the bottom rail, between second and third baluster while at the same time placing a hand under the bottom of the top rail between second and third baluster. Push with foot and pull with hand until locking is complete (You should hear a snap). Repeat this process for the middle and end of the panel.
STRAIGHT RAIL WITH VINYL TOPPER AND POST INSTALLATION 7 Rails to Posts a. Bring assembled rails between posts, elevated above brackets b. Once centered, slowly lower rail assembly carefully to allow full engagement between section and brackets in all four locations on posts. NOTE: The top top rail profile should rest on the bottom of the bracket that is screwed into post c. Attach top brackets to top rails – Predrill two holes from under the bottom of the top rail through rail.
ANGLED RAIL INSTALLATION 2 *Make sure base trim is installed Install angle brackets a. With base trim installed on bottom of post, unroll paper install template and tape to post, ensuring the bottom of the template rests on the top of the base trim. Predrill through all marked locations on installation template "A" (not "L") into aluminum post with a 9⁄64" drill bit. Do this for all marked locations for both top and bottom brackets. b.
ANGLED RAIL INSTALLATION 3 Cut rails to length (top rail, bottom rail, top rail profile). a. Measure the distance between bottom rail post bracket bases (from hole to hole). This will be measurement "X" b. Subtract 1 1⁄4" from length measured in Step 3a (X). This final measurement will be "Y" c. Mark ends of top and bottom rails the length from Step 3b ("Y") being sure that the space for the last baluster hole to the end of the rail is the same on each end. d.
ANGLED RAIL INSTALLATION g. g. Stand up rail section and fully lock the balusters into the rails. Place one foot on the top of the bottom rail, between second and third baluster while at the same time placing a hand under the bottom of the top rail between second and third baluster. Push with foot and pull with hand until locking is complete (You should hear a snap). Repeat this process for the middle and end of the panel. All the balusters should now be "locked" into the top and bottom rails.
ANGLED RAIL WITH VINYL TOPPER AND POST INSTALLATION 2 *Make sure base trim is installed Install angle brackets a. With base trim installed on bottom of vinyl post, unroll paper install template and tape to post, ensuring the bottom of the template rests on the top of the base trim as specified. Predrill through marked locations on installation template "A" (not "L") into vinyl post with a 9⁄64" drill bit. Do this for all marked locations for both top and bottom brackets. b.
ANGLED RAIL WITH VINYL TOPPER AND POST INSTALLATION 3 Cut rails to length (top rail, bottom rail, top rail profile). a. Measure the distance between bottom rail post bracket bases (from hole to hole). This will be measurement "X" b. Subtract 1" from length measured in Step 3a (X). This final measurement will be "Y" c. Mark ends of top and bottom rails the length from Step 3b ("Y") being sure that the space for the last baluster hole to the end of the rail is the same on each end. d.
ANGLED RAIL WITH VINYL TOPPER AND POST INSTALLATION g. g. Stand up rail section and fully lock the balusters into the rails. Place one foot on the top of the bottom rail, between second and third baluster while at the same time placing a hand under the bottom of the top rail between second and third baluster. Push with foot and pull with hand until locking is complete (You should hear a snap). Repeat this process for the middle and end of the panel.
ANGLED RAIL WITH VINYL TOPPER INSTALLATION 7 Attaching angled vinyl topper to angled aluminum railing a. Place vinyl rail topper next to the completely installed aluminum cut rail section. b. At the edge of each post, trace the exact angle of the angle installation onto the Elite vinyl rail. c. Using a saw, cut the Elite vinyl rail to the exact line as traced in Step 7b. d. Attach the Elite vinyl rail to the previously installed angled aluminum section.
