Installation Guide

POSTS INSTALLATION:

1. Begin by determining where the top and bottom post will be located. Mark the desired

location of the post.

Note: To ensure post location is compatible with railing, prior to securing to the deck surface,

place both posts in position, and lay the bottom rail along the stair-nosing from top to bottom

adjacent to both post. On the rail side of the post, measure up from the top of the rail and

ensure there is a minimum of 34” for the 36” rail height and a minimum of 40” for the 42” rail

height to the top of the post. Post location may have to be adjusted to ensure minimum is

obtained. Repeat this step for the bottom post.

• For railing mounted 36” high use a 44” post at the bottom of the stairs.

• For railing mounted 42” high use a 54” post at the bottom of the stairs.

For a wooden deck position the post so the fasteners will go into the floor joists, and make sure the decking is firmly

attached to the joists at the location of the posts. If necessary, use wood blocking as reinforcement underneath the

decking where the posts are located. Fasteners which hold the brackets to the surface should be able to secure to joist

or reinforcement braces, into at least 3” of solid wood.

2. When the final position is determined for the post, mark the hole locations of the four 3/8”

diameter mounting holes provided on the base and remove the post assembly. Drill the

marked locations into the decking and reinforcement using the proper size drill required for

the fasteners being used.

3. Remount the post assembly. Insert the appropriate fasteners then secure the base to

the deck structure. Make certain the posts are plumb. If the post requires adjustment, add

stainless steel washers under the base plate. Do not install the base post trim and post

capitals until step 4 of the rail installation.

Note: When installing MoistureShield

Rail Post onto treated wood surface, install the provided

ACQ pad that is included in the post kit between the post base and the treated surface.

NOTE: Post and balusters packaged separately.

PARTS INCLUDED:

TOP RAIL WITH

CONNECTORS (1)

BOTTOM RAIL WITH

CONNECTORS (1)

B C D E

UPPER BOTTOM BRACKET (1)

LOWER BOTTOM BRACKET (1)

G H I J

UPPER SADDLE BRACKET (1) LOWER SADDLE BRACKET (1) TOP RAIL CAP (2)

10” SUPPORT BLOCK (1)

SUPPORT BLOCK

CONNECTOR (2)

#10-1”SELF DRILLING

SCREWS (12)

K L

3 ½” SQUARE DRIVER BIT (1) ADHESIVE TAB (1)

ALUMINUM FIXED STAIR RAIL

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS