Installation Guide

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ANGLED RAIL INSTALLATION
1.
2.
3.
Closely follow post installation instructions.
NOTE:
Install base trims on all posts before installing
brackets (Fig. 1).
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. Pre-drill through all
marked locations on installation template "A"
(not "L") into aluminum post with a
1
⁄
1
⁄
1
8
⁄8⁄
" drill bit.
Do this for all marked locations for both top
and bottom brackets.
b. Install the angle brackets at the respective
heights instead of line brackets.
NOTE:
The base of the angled bracket installs
horizontally in orientation (screws beside
each other)
c. Attach top and bottom bases to posts with
#10 x 1
1
⁄
1
⁄
1
2
⁄2⁄
"  at head screws provided (2 per
bracket).
Cut Rails to Length
(Top & Bottom Rails, Top Rail Profi le):
a. Measure the distance between bottom rail post
bracket bases (from hole to hole). This will be
measurement "X" (Fig. 3).
b. Subtract 1
1
⁄
1
⁄
1
4
⁄4⁄
" from length measured in Step 3a
(X). This  nal measurement will be "Y" (Fig. 4)
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 (Fig. 4).
d. Cut top and bottom rails and top rail pro le at
the same lengths using a saw with a  ne tooth
carbide blade (Fig. 5).
Fig. 5
X
Fig. 3
Mark
5/8"
5/8"
Mark
Y
X
Fig. 4
Fig. 1
Fig. 2
Base Trim
Base Trim