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Stick Rail: Straight Panel Installation Manual

Torx Safety Tips

-Have several bits on hand before starting your installation.

-Use wood screws for wood floor installation, use a 5/16" drill bit for the

pilot hole.

-For concrete floor installation, use a 3/8" impact drill for the pilot hole.

It is the responsibility of the installer to meet all code and safety

requirements, and to obtain all required building permits. The deck and

railing installer should determine and implement appropriate installation

techniques for each installation situation. Menards shall not be held liable

for improper or unsafe installations.

Posts must always be secured to the deck framing. Posts should never be

attached to only the deck boards.

Read Instructions Completely Before Starting Installation

Note

When cutting railing, it is important to complete the following at cut

points:

-File any sharp edges left by cutting. Thoroughly wipe and remove any

filings, grime or dirt from the railing.

-Add antirust primer to cut area.

-Be sure to remove any metal shavings from the surface of deck, patio

or balcony to prevent stains on the deck surface.

Required Materials

Miter saw, hand drill, flashlight, impact drill, 5/16" drill bit, 3/8" impact

drill, screwdriver, tape measure, wrench, adjustable support block,

hammer.

CAUTION

Summary of content (6 pages)

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Stick Rail: Straight Panel Installation Manual It is the responsibility of the installer to meet all code and safety requirements, and to obtain all required building permits. The deck and railing installer should determine and implement appropriate installation techniques for each installation situation. Menards shall not be held liable for improper or unsafe installations. Posts must always be secured to the deck framing. Posts should never be attached to only the deck boards.
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Item Conﬁguration Table Retail Pack SKU Components Code Speciﬁcation Q'ty 171-0878 44" Post A-1 44"x3"x3" 1 171-0876 38" Post A-2 38"x3"x3" 1 Retail Pack SKU 171-0882 (Hardware Kit - Post) Components Code Speciﬁcation Q'ty Outer Hexagon Screw H 5/16"x1-1/2" 4 Plastic Decorative Cover I 13/16"x3/4" 4 Decorative Base Q 5-29/32"x5-29/32"x1-1/4" 1 171-0870 6' Panel (Straight) B-1 72"x32-1/2" 1 171-0872 8' Panel (Straight) B-2 96"x32-1/2" 1 Wood Screw F-1 3/8"x3" 4
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Fix the straight bracket(D-1) to the 38" post with a joint screw (E). You can connect the straight, 22° and 45° brackets (N and O) according to different site requirements.
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5° connection: Place the panel between the posts, and then use the counter fix screws (C) to lock the panel to the posts through the brackets’ connecting holes.
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Choose the correct decorative cover according to the panel angle. Place the vertical deckings (J), or 22° left/right decoration sets (L-1/L-2), or 45° left/right decoration sets (M-1/M-2) at the ends of the panel and close to the post. Press them down to cover the connecting holes.
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In order to connect panels from different directions, each 38" post has has 6 screw holes on 3 sides, 2 screw holes per side. After the installation is completed, mount outer hexagonal screws(H) in the screw holes you are not using, and cover the screw heads with plastic covers(I). H I At last, cover the base of the post with decorative base(Q) by bushing and locking the 2 parts together.