Installation Guide

POST ASSEMBLY
INSTRUCTIONS
Included Components
• (1) Post and Base
• (1) Top Cap
• (1) Post Skirt
Not Included
• Fasteners - Use 3/8” weather resistant anchors, lags or bolts
(Note: Most wood lag and concrete bolt heads will allow the post
skirt to seat properly. Ensure bolt head is not taller than 3/8” for
proper fit of post skirt on post base.)
• Railing Kits (sold separately)
Recommended Tools
• Safety Glasses
• Tape Measure and Pencil
• Rubber Mallet
• Level
• Power Drill
• Phillips Drive Bit
• Saw w/ Fine Tooth Metal Blade
Important
• Consult your local building code official and check all Code Requirements. Purchaser has the sole responsibility to determine
whether the aluminum railing and aluminum post products comply with the applicable codes and are appropriate for the intended
use. The purchaser and installer should review the intended use of the products with a licensed professional engineer to determine
code compliance.
• Obtain all required building permits.
• The purchaser/installer is responsible to make sure the substructure/surface and the fasteners are strong enough to support the
post for what it is rated. If installing on a wood deck structure, post must be fastened into structural members. It will not be strong
enough if fastened into a deck board.
• Read all instructions thoroughly prior to assembly to assure correct installation. Manufacturer will not be held responsible for
unsafe or incorrect installation.
• Instructions are guides and do not cover every installation scenario.
• Applying paint, other than manufacturer’s touch up paint, will void warranty.
• Where aluminum base is in contact with dissimilar materials, make sure direct contact between other material/surface has a
factory finish or heavy coat of alkali-resistant bituminous paint or equivalent coating before installation to prevent corrosion,
which is not covered by warranty.
• Always wear proper safety equipment while assembling and installing.
• Always use fasteners provided in the railing kit.
• Railing has been tested by PEI and meets 2016 IRC Construction Code Standards.
Installaon
1. Attach post to a structural surface and/or subsurface
using appropriate 3/8” fasteners (not included) for
your application.
2. Make sure the post is level. Use appropriate shims if
needed (not included).
3. Install the post skirt. It will snap onto the post base.
4. Wait to install post caps until all aluminum railing kits
are installed. (Note: A multi-use adhesive such as
silicon can be used to secure the cap)
TIP: To determine the distance between the posts, measure the length of the rail and add 1/8 inch
to that measurement.
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