Installation Guide

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TRANSCEND RAILING
Attaching RSBs to UPPER Posts
6. Attach upper and lower RSBs to top post, flat side
DOWN. Remove template. Take second RSB, turn
upside down and interlock into each bracket.
Attaching Foot Block to Bottom Rail
7. See detailed instructions included with foot block.
Attaching Bottom Rail
(Universal Rail)
8. Lift bottom rail so RSB's
are in the channel and
attach with 3 self-tapping
screws (provided). Use the
three outer holes in RSB
to attach screws.
Placing Baluster Spacers and Balusters
9. Snap baluster spacer into bottom rail. Place
inverted baluster spacer on top of first baluster
spacer making sure that holes line up parallel. Place
balusters in baluster spacer holes.
Attaching Top Rail
10a. Place top rail of
choice (Crown rail
shown here) on
RSB's in rail channel
and attach with 3
self-tapping screws
(provided). Use the
three outer holes
in RSB to attach
screws.
10b. If installing a
different railing
configuration other than Crown Railing, refer to
other Railing Configurations in Horizontal sections
for additional requirements.
11. Slide baluster spacer up
and snap into top rail.
Attaching Optional
Gaskets
12. Stair railing gaskets
are designed to fit
at slopes of 32° to
37°. Gaskets are
labeled in order
to ensure correct
location.
Attaching Post Caps and Installing Foot Block
13. Secure post caps
with silicone or PVC
adhesive. Attach
foot block per foot
block instructions.
NOTE: Clean-up any
excess adhesive before it
dries.
HOW TO INSTALL CROWN AND UNIVERSAL STAIR RAILING/CONTINUED
TREX TRANSCEND
3
1
1
6
4
2
Universal Rail
Stair Gasket
Locations
STR T2 B1
STR T1 B2
STR T1 B2
STR T2 B1
2
13
3
1
1
8
2
Upper Post
Location -
Bottom Rail
Lower Post
Location -
Bottom Rail
1
10a
2
2
2
Upper Post
Location -
Top Rail
(view from
under rail)
(view from
under rail)
Lower Post
Location -
Top Rail
3
3
1
2
9
11
NOTE: Construction methods are always improving. Please refer to www.trex.com for the most up-to-date installation requirements.