Installation Guide

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1.1: Trim Post sleeve to desired length. In most cases, the post and post
sleeve at the bottom of the stairs will need to be longer than posts
on the deck, to accomodate stair angles. (41" bottom stair post is
recommended for a 36" fi nished rail height. 47" bottom stair post is
recommended for a 42" fi nished rail height)
(NOTE: If installing Elite railing with a deck board as a top rail and
“over the post”, see note in Step 6 fi rst!)
1.2: Make sure the top and bottom posts for stairs are installed so the
base trims are installed at the nose of each tread.
1.3: Check to ensure the posts are plumb.
1.4: Slide post sleeve and base trim over wood 4 x 4 or already installed
post install kit.
(See separate post install kit instructions)
2.1: Place a temporary 5/4" deck board on top of stair noses for proper
spacing underneath rails.
2.3: Mark the posts directly under the bottom rail, where the rail
intersects both posts. From that mark, go up 1/2" and draw line
across post. This will be your locator for bottom bracket placement.
2.2: Set bottom rail baluster spacer inside bottom rail on top of temporary spacer board. Align
rail and baluster spacer on posts until there is equal distance from post to fi rst baluster hole
on top and bottom of stairs; clamp to posts.
Install Post Sleeves and Base Trim
Prepare The Bottom Rail
TIP: Building codes are specifi c as to angles, steepness, and dimensions of stair installations.
Typical stair angles are usually 32 degrees (7" rise, and 11" run). Check with your local building code offi cial as you plan your
stair layout. Pay particularly close attention to angle cuts to ensure a tight fi t.
Elite stair rail kits work with a stair slope from 26 degrees - 38 degrees; optimal at 32 degrees.
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2.4: Mark angled line on bottom rail assembly at intersection of rail and posts.
2.5: Remove rail and baluster spacer from temporary spacer board and posts and cut at
marked angle.
2.6: Remove temporary spacer board.
2.7: If angle is not 32 degrees, cut bottom stair brackets to same angle as rail and spacer.
2.8: Install bottom bracket at height found in Step 2.3 with #10x2" screws. The bottom of the
bracket should align directly on the upper line marked on the post.
2.9: Remove previously cut bottom baluster spacer from bottom rail.