Installation Guide

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Flat
Shoe
Rake
Shoe
Rake
Before placing the balusters in
the staircase, top and bottom
“shoes” must be inserted
on both ends. Loosen set
screws to insert baluster
ends. Face set screws in
same direction.
6.
A RAKE shoe should be
placed at the top (Pin end) of
each baluster. A FLAT shoe
will go at the cut end of each
baluster. Tighten in place a
few inches from each end.
This keeps them secure during
placement of the baluster.
7.
Make sure the “rake” of the
shoe coincides with the angle
of the handrail. The angle of
the rake shoes may have to
be adjusted with a grinder or
belt sander for the best fit.
TIP: Test-fit all balusters
before securing with epoxy.
8.
Once the epoxy has set, the
rake and flat shoes can be put
into position and secured with
an allen wrench.
11.
Place the Pin Top into the
handrail hole first and then into
the stair tread hole. Straighten
baluster once inserted. The
Pin Top should press firmly
against the front of the
handrail hole,making sure that
the flat shoe at the bottom
squares up with the front of
the step.
10.
Following manufacturers
instructions, place epoxy in
the stair tread hole and some
on the Pin Top of the baluster.
9.
Install and Secure Balusters