Instructions / Assembly

5.
Insert an uncrimped baluster into each
of the  rst and last routs of the bot-
tom rail, and set the top rail in place by
inserting them into the corresponding
routs (Fig. 10). Place the top rail inside
of the posts to measure accurately.
Slide a top bracket cover in place at
each end of the top rail and temporarily
secure with tape (Fig. 11). Position the
bracket covers so that once they are cut
a minimum of 1 1/2" of material is left
on the bottom of the bracket (Fig. 12).
Adjust for plumb (Fig. 12).
Trace the posts onto the bracket covers
(Fig. 13).
Now repeat Step 3 using the top rail
by penciling in a mark 3/8" in from the
ends of the bracket covers which are
closest to the middle of the rail. Now
loosen the tape, slide covers to the
marks you have made and re-tape.
Leave the bracket covers taped in place
and cut each end of the rail at the lines
you traced onto the bracket covers.
NOTE: Tape bracket covers closed in
order to prevent them from slipping
while cutting.
6.
Remove tape and the top bracket cov-
ers. Insert a square baluster into each
rout of the bottom rail. Each kit contains
4 or 6 crimped balusters; space them
evenly in each section.
Set the top rail in place by inserting the
 rst baluster (at the upper post) into the
corresponding rout of the top rail, and
work toward the bottom (Fig. 14).
(Fig. 11)
(Fig. 10)
(Fig. 12)
(Fig. 13)
(Fig. 14)