Installation Guide

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STRAIGHT RAIL WITH VINYL TOPPER AND POST INSTALLATION
Install Toppers
a. Cut the vinyl topper the exact distance between posts. Fasten then vinyl topper as follows:
b. From underneath the aluminum rail Top Rail Profi le, drill two holes with a 3/16" drill bit.
c. Then fi t the vinyl topper over the aluminum top rail profi le.
d. Once the two parts are nested together, drive two #10 x 1" screws through the drilled holes of the aluminum profi le and into the mid-section of the vinyl
topper. Repeat this for both ends and middle of rail installation (6 screws needed per topper installed).
d. Once the two parts are nested together, drive two #10 x 1" screws through the drilled holes of the aluminum profi le and into the mid-section of the vinyl
topper. Repeat this for both ends and middle of rail installation (6 screws needed per topper installed).
d. Once the two parts are nested together, drive two #10 x 1" screws through the drilled holes of the aluminum profi le and into the mid-section of the vinyl
e. Once vinyl topper is secure to the aluminum profi le, align and press it down onto the top rail so its snug.
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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
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
g. Stand up rail section and fully lock the balusters into the rails. Place
baluster while at the same time placing a hand under the bottom
of the top rail between second and third baluster. Push with foot
baluster while at the same time placing a hand under the bottom
of the top rail between second and third baluster. Push with foot
baluster while at the same time placing a hand under the bottom
and pull with hand until locking is complete (You should hear a
snap). Repeat this process for the middle and end of the panel.
and pull with hand until locking is complete (You should hear a
snap). Repeat this process for the middle and end of the panel.
and pull with hand until locking is complete (You should hear a
All the balusters should now be "locked" into the top and bottom
rails. (NOTE: If a snap is not heard or felt, use a rubber mallet to tap
All the balusters should now be "locked" into the top and bottom
rails. (NOTE: If a snap is not heard or felt, use a rubber mallet to tap
All the balusters should now be "locked" into the top and bottom
underneath of top rail to ensure
rails. (NOTE: If a snap is not heard or felt, use a rubber mallet to tap
underneath of top rail to ensure
rails. (NOTE: If a snap is not heard or felt, use a rubber mallet to tap
a full connection.)
underneath of top rail to ensure
a full connection.)
underneath of top rail to ensure
h. Slide bracket covers on ends of bottom rails.
Install support brace
a. Two support braces are included with 6' railing kits. For code purposes, only one is required for installations in the U.S., while all three
are required in Canada. Spread out the braces proportionately (place center one in middle).
b. Four support braces are included with 8' railing kits. For code purposes, only two are needed for installations in the U.S., while all four
are required in Canada. Spread out the braces proportionately.
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