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Residential Deck Railing Assembly Instructions

IMPORTANT: Before starting your residential Vista™ deck railing project, please

ensure to check your local building codes and building permit requirements prior to

installation. Building codes may vary. Always comply with all applicable building codes.

Please check areas to be drilled are free from utilities, services and hazards.

NOTE: Affixing posts to decking surface is a critical part of ensuring the

strength of your railings system. Please choose a fastener that meets or

exceeds the minimum requirement outlined in the Vista Mounting & Fastening

Guide (on our website, installation instructions). If your deck is unique and is

not listed in the guide, please consult a professional engineer for assistance.

Failure to follow these instructions could result in serious injury or death!

No member of Vista Railing Systems Inc., or the Dealer shall be liable for any loss or

damage resulting from the improper installation or use of this product. If any member

of Vista Railing Systems Inc., or the Dealer becomes liable for any loss or damage,

the aggregate liability of Vista Railing Systems Inc. shall be limited to the retail

purchase price of that product. For further information, please consult your authorized

Vista™ Dealer.

Toll Free: 800-667-8247 or www.vistarailings.com

Vista is a registered trademark of Vista Railing Systems Inc.

Revised March 2021 (V1)

Toll Free: 800-667-8247 or www.vistarailings.com

Vista is a registered trademark of Vista Railing Systems Inc.

Revised March 2021 (V1)

Tools & Materials Required:

Handsaw 10" Miter Saw with thin (Kerf) Blade

Electric Drill - 1/8" and 3/16"

Drill Bits 3/8" Hex Head Driver

Torx Screwdriver - T25 drive

Robertson Screwdriver - #2

Measuring Tape

Rubber Mallet (optional)

Important: Before beginning your residential deck railing project, you will need to

refer to Vista’s™ Recommended Mounting & Fastening Guide to choose the appropri-

ate post to deck fasteners for your specific application or consult with a professional

engineer. The Recommended Mounting & Fastening Guide (Canada & USA versions)

can be found on our website, under Learn, Installation Instructions or call/text our toll

free 1-800-667-8247.

STEP 6: GATES

Latch

Designed for a 48” opening

(can be cut down)

Fig.9

Cut down gate to meet the required width of your opening.

Slide latch post on welded section; secure with provided

fasteners. Secure hinges to post or wall with provided

fasteners. Secure hinges to post or wall with provided fasten-

ers. Line up top of gate with top of deck railing and attach

hinges using the long hex-head lag bolts in hardware kit. Line

up catch to latch and securing to post or wall with small Tek

screws provided. (see Fig. 9)

UNIVERSAL ANGLE BRACKET

Post mount

is shown

Fig.10

Vista™ Universal Angle Bracket can be used on its own for a wall

connection or be attached onto a 2” or 2½” post. Due to different

configuration options, it is especially important for UAB installation

that the final glass sizes be taken after railing frame is installed.

(see fig. 10)

NOTE: Does not work for a 90° angle.

Summary of content (2 pages)

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STEP 6: GATES Fig.9 Latch Design ed (can be for a 48” ope ning cut dow n) Cut down gate to meet the required width of your opening. Slide latch post on welded section; secure with provided fasteners. Secure hinges to post or wall with provided fasteners. Secure hinges to post or wall with provided fasteners. Line up top of gate with top of deck railing and attach hinges using the long hex-head lag bolts in hardware kit. Line up catch to latch and securing to post or wall with small Tek screws provided.
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STEP 4A: BOTTOM RAIL ASSEMBLY STEP 1: GETTING STARTED Fig.1 36”, 42” 60” 36” & 42" railing height is available in regular picket, wide picket and glass. 60” is available in glass only. Locate posts as required with the bottom plate ½” from the edge of the deck (a greater distance from edge may be required on some decks so that post anchoring screws can attach to solid wood under deck surface). Refer to Vista™ Mounting & Fastening Guide for minimum requirements of post fasteners.