Installation Instructions

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Install Your Summit™ and Fairfield™ Railing from Gilpin
 Tools you will probably need:
Level Hacksaw Tape Measure Drill/driver w/bits String or chalk line
 Determine location of newel posts.
o Locate edge of flanges at least 2-1/2” from edges of surface.
o Mounting holes in flanges must be drilled to accommodate method of securing to surface.
 Mount flanges with long side laterally perpendicular to railing for maximum stability.
o Posts must be plumb.
o Shim if necessary with weather resistant shim materials.
 If using Installation Spindles:
o Measure up from surface to installed height (“H)
on newel post. (36” or 42”). Mark
o Measure down 1-1/8”. M ark
o Center Installation Spindle on post.
o Fasten Installation Spindle with top at mark
with included screws.
 Slide rail panel down over Installation Spindles beginning at bottom rail so top rail rests on
Installation Spindle.
 Secure rail to Installation Spindle with supplied screws on both sides of top and bottom rails.
 If using Swivel Fitting[s] (accommodates both vertical and horizontal angles)
 Install according to instructions included with Swivel Fitting set.
OVER
Swivel Fitting
“H
Panel Width (“W)
Panel Width (“W)
Installed Height (“H)