Instructions / Assembly

Fig.8
Residential
Deck Railing
Assembly Instructions
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Vista
TM
is a registered trademark of Vista Railing Systems Inc.
Revised November 19, 2018
Cut down gate to meet the required width of your opening. Line up
top of gate with top of deck railing and attach hinges using the
long hex-head lag bolts in hardware kit. Attach latch using small
TEK screws provided. (see Fig. 8)
TOOLS AND MATERIALS REQUIRED
STEp6
GATES
Vista
TM
Universal Angle Bracket can be used on its own for a
wall connection or be attached onto an end 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. 9)
UNIVERSAL ANGLE BRACKET (UAB)
Fastening & Backing
Adequate backing and the use of an appropriate fastener are crucial to the strength of your railing system.
Please choose an appropriate fastener and backing method from the following tables.
Fastening & Backing
Adequate backing and the use of an appropriate fastener are crucial to the strength of your railing system.
Please choose an appropriate fastener and backing method from the following tables.
Fastening & Backing
Adequate backing and the use of an appropriate fastener are crucial to the strength of your railing system.
Please choose an appropriate fastener and backing method from the following tables.
TYPE 2 (Partially fixed one end)
TYPE 3 (Fixed one end) TYPE 4 (Partially fixed both ends)
TYPE 5 (Fixed & Partially fixed ends)
TYPE 6 (Fixed both Ends)
TYPE 1 (Free Standing)
TYPE 3 (Fixed one end) TYPE 4 (Partially fixed both ends)
TYPE 5 (Fixed & Partially fixed ends)
TYPE 6 (Fixed both Ends)
TYPE 1 (Free Standing) TYPE 2 (Partially fixed one end)
TYPE 4 (Partially fixed both ends)
TYPE 5 (Fixed & Partially fixed ends)
TYPE 1 (Free Standing) TYPE 2 (Partially fixed one end)
TYPE 3 (Fixed one end)
TYPE 6 (Fixed both Ends)
TYPE 1 (Free Standing) TYPE 2 (Partially fixed one end)
TYPE 3 (Fixed one end) TYPE 4 (Partially fixed both ends)
TYPE 6 (Fixed both Ends)
TYPE 1 (Free Standing) TYPE 2 (Partially fixed one end)
TYPE 3 (Fixed one end) TYPE 4 (Partially fixed both ends)
TYPE 5 (Fixed & Partially fixed ends)
Handsaw or 10" Mitre Saw with Thin (Kerf)Blade / Electric Drill / 1/8"
and 3/16" Drill Bits and 3/8" Hex Head Driver / No. Square
Screwdriver Measuring Tape / Rubber Mallet (optional)
IMPORTANT
Before beginning your residential deck railing project, you will need to refer to the
Vista
TM
residential deck railing design guide to choose appropriate post to deck fasteners for
your specific application or consult with a professional engineer. The design guide can be
found at www.vistarailings.com or toll free 1-800-667-8247.
Designed for a 48" opening (can be cut down)
Latch
Fig.9
post Mount is shown

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