Installation Guide

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Assemble the Handrail:
7
Installing the Balusters and Handrail:
9
Finish to Wall and Wall Rail Installation:
10
Attach
rosette or
half newel
directly to
handrail
as shown.
6042 Wall Rail
with bracket
6010-S Handrail
w/ 7011 Quarter-
turn
6010-S Handrail
w/ 7009 Returned
End
Wall Rail Styles:
Assemble the handrail
on
top of the stair treads
prior
to installing the newel
posts. Use rail bolts
and glue at each
fitting connection.
Complete
intructions are
included with
fittings.
Rail Bolt
Installation
1/4’’ Dia.
Hole
Rail
Bolt
3/8’’ Dia.
Hole
1’’ Dia.
Hole
2-1/8’’ Dia.
Hole
1-3/8’’ Dia.
Hole
15/16’’
Apply glue to ends.
Assemble
and install nut. Tighten
nut with wrench. Fill
access hole with wood
plug.
Newel Post Installation:
8
Measure and Trim Newel Posts
Newel Post
Installation
Bracket with
molding
Wood
Plugs
Lag Bolts
rosette
A) Temporarily
position assembled
handrail onto
newels.
B) Use level to mark
the handrail with
baluster centers.
C) While handrail
is on newels, drill
baluster holes with
drill guide. Drill
holes using 5/8“
drill bit a minimum
of 3/4“ deep into
handrail.
D) Remove handrail
from newels and
drill baluster holes
in treads. Glue and
insert balusters. Toe-
nail with 1“ finishing
nails.
E) Apply glue to
top of newels and
balusters and attach
handrail.
A
B
C
E
D
Attach rosette
before installing
handrail.
A. The rake rail height should be between 36”– 42” (H1) (check local building
codes). B. Center the assembled handrail over the newel locations. Measure the
distance between the tread and the bottom of the handrail fitting (A1 and A2). C.
Also measure the rake rail thickness (T1). Use the following formula to calculate
the starting newel height. D. If the newel starts from the floor or a lower tread,
add that distance as well.
36” to 41”
above
front edge
of tread
H1 + A1 – T1 = Starting Newel Height
Nut &
Washer